Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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Erdoğan meets Putin in Sochi

Erdoğan meets Putin in Sochi

In their second meeting in 17 days, which took about four hours, the two leaders discussed a variety of issues, including the Ukraine grain deal and Türkiye's intentions for a new Syria offensive.

Erdoğan dismisses head of examination agency over fraud claims

Erdoğan dismisses head of examination agency over fraud claims

After the public personnel examination, claims spread on social media that the questions had been leaked before the exam.

'Mr. Kemal's counter-attack

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'Mr. Kemal's counter-attack

Kılıçdaroğlu takes on Erdoğan as 'Mr. Kemal' • Clouds remain over Zakho strike • Türkiye-Armenia normalization raises hopes in border regions • Aircraft carrier containing tons of asbestos to set off for Türkiye • Şırnak loses huge chunk of forests due to mass tree felling

31 July 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan says US should leave Syria, optimistic about F-16 purchase

Erdoğan says US should leave Syria, optimistic about F-16 purchase

The recent US House legislation to restrict the sale of the fighter jets to Turkey would not be "binding," according to the president.

Putin, Raisi reiterate commitment to Syria's territorial integrity as Erdoğan vows to fight YPG

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Putin, Raisi reiterate commitment to Syria's territorial integrity as Erdoğan vows to fight YPG

President Erdoğan said Turkey is determined to fight the Kurdish groups while the leaders of Russia and Iran said the Damascus government should take control of the entire country.

Erdoğan, Pashinyan expect swift progress in 'normalization' efforts

Erdoğan, Pashinyan expect swift progress in 'normalization' efforts

The two leaders spoke over the phone after the meeting of the special envoys for normalization on July 1.

Italy's Draghi 'encourages Erdoğan to rejoin İstanbul Convention'

Italy's Draghi 'encourages Erdoğan to rejoin İstanbul Convention'

The two leaders traded barbs last year after Erdoğan issued a decree pulling Turkey out of the convention.

Biden's support for selling F-16s to Turkey 'nothing new,' says White House

Biden's support for selling F-16s to Turkey 'nothing new,' says White House

After his meeting with President Erdoğan, Biden announced support for Turkey's purchase of new F-16s.

Returning to the scene

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Returning to the scene

MBS pays a “not too kind” visit to Turkey after years-long rift • Every single LGBTI+ event gets banned in Pride Month • Journalists continue protesting arrests, new bill • Wildfire season starts in the Aegean Region

27 June 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan confirms himself as presidential candidate

Erdoğan confirms himself as presidential candidate

The president has called on the main opposition leader to announce his candidacy.

Erdoğan on swearing at Gezi protesters: 'Sometimes I have to use strong words'

Erdoğan on swearing at Gezi protesters: 'Sometimes I have to use strong words'

The president last week the insults at the protesters, as well as making false allegations about the 2013 events.

'False memories' of Gezi, rage of women

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'False memories' of Gezi, rage of women

Erdoğan attacks Gezi Park protesters with profanities • Turkey insists it will launch a new military offensive in Syria despite objections by US, Russia • Sweden signals it may resume arms sales to Turkey • Under pressure from religious groups, Eskişehir's LGBTI+ activists speak out

5 June 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan appoints judge of controversial cases as deputy justice minister

Erdoğan appoints judge of controversial cases as deputy justice minister

Gürlek was the presiding judge of the court that defied a Constitutional Court ruling and sentenced politicians and rights defenders. He also filed lawsuits against journalists who reported about him.

Erdoğan names two towns in Syria for new military offensive, US reiterates opposition

Erdoğan names two towns in Syria for new military offensive, US reiterates opposition

Turkey has long asked the US and Russia to end the presence of the Kurdish groups in the towns of Tell Rifaat and Manbij.

Erdoğan calls Gezi Park protesters 'sluts'

Erdoğan calls Gezi Park protesters 'sluts'

The president faced a backlash on social media after speaking about the ninth anniversary of the Gezi Park protests.

Erdoğan's friend gets contract for Hagia Sophia restoration

Erdoğan's friend gets contract for Hagia Sophia restoration

The 23 million lira contract covers the restoration of several buildings in the Hagia Sophia Complex.

Kılıçdaroğlu's wild claims, Erdoğan's wild card

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Kılıçdaroğlu's wild claims, Erdoğan's wild card

Main opposition leader takes on Erdoğan • A new Syria offensive in exchange for approving NATO bids of Sweden and Finland? • Concert bans continue apace • New bill seeking prison sentences for "disinformation"

28 May 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

RTÜK to penalize TV channels for broadcasting CHP leader's 'escape plan' video about Erdoğan

RTÜK to penalize TV channels for broadcasting CHP leader's 'escape plan' video about Erdoğan

Three Tv outlets are facing monetary fines for broadcasting Kılıçdaroğlu's claims that Erdoğan was preparing to flee the country after a possible defeat in the elections.

'Erdoğan's aim is not to flee Turkey, it is to win the elections'

'Erdoğan's aim is not to flee Turkey, it is to win the elections'

The CHP leader's latest move to claim that Erdoğan is preparing to flee the country was a blow to the ruling party's communication strategy, says Prof. Erdoğan-Tosun.

27 May 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Turkey's National Security Council makes no mention of a new Syria offensive

Turkey's National Security Council makes no mention of a new Syria offensive

President Erdoğan earlier said the NSC would discuss the issue. The Syrian Democratic Council has called on the UN and the international community to prevent an incursion by Turkey.

Erdoğan, Macron discuss NATO bids of Sweden, Finland

Erdoğan, Macron discuss NATO bids of Sweden, Finland

The two leaders also spoke about the Russia-Ukraine war, according to an official statement.

New Syria offensive: 'Erdoğan is trying to regain the prestige he has lost'

New Syria offensive: 'Erdoğan is trying to regain the prestige he has lost'

"They may plant a flag somewhere and say, 'Let's do the elections.' If many soldiers are lost, they may say, 'Let's avenge our martyrs' to gain something out of it. So, Erdoğan will try to make gains out of this situation in one way or another," says Assoc. Prof. Yörük.

26 May 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Erdoğan to sue CHP leader over 'escape plan' claims

Erdoğan to sue CHP leader over 'escape plan' claims

The president's attorney has said Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's claims were "baseless" and "unreasonable."

‘Erdoğan doesn’t want to miss opportunity for a new Syria offensive,’ says former FM

‘Erdoğan doesn’t want to miss opportunity for a new Syria offensive,’ says former FM

Yakış thinks that since Russia is busy with the war in Ukraine and Erdoğan's NATO card gives the opportunity to Turkey for negotiations on a new incursion.

Turkey's main opposition leader claims to reveal Erdoğan's plan to flee to US after elections

Turkey's main opposition leader claims to reveal Erdoğan's plan to flee to US after elections

The Erdoğan family is transferring money to the US through two education foundations, Kılıçdaroğlu has claimed. Government officials have dismissed the allegations.

Poll: Erdoğan loses to unspecified 'opposition candidate'

Poll: Erdoğan loses to unspecified 'opposition candidate'

A pollster has asked the respondents whether they would vote for President Erdoğan or his opponent, without specifying a candidate.

Sweden's PM says negotiations with Turkey will continue as Erdoğan expects 'concrete steps'

Sweden's PM says negotiations with Turkey will continue as Erdoğan expects 'concrete steps'

PM Andersson has said she had a "good and positive" talk with Erdoğan on the weekend.

Former NATO official says Erdoğan 'holding NATO hostage for his national policy objectives'

Former NATO official says Erdoğan 'holding NATO hostage for his national policy objectives'

All the NATO allies should make it clear to Erdoğan that he is holding transatlantic solidarity hostage and putting it at risk in the midst of a war in Europe.

Not only Sweden and Finland, but many European countries tolerate 'terrorism,' says Erdoğan

Not only Sweden and Finland, but many European countries tolerate 'terrorism,' says Erdoğan

"They host them in their parliaments. They supply them with arms and ammunition. We see these. And, since we are aggrieved by all these, we can't say yes to these terrorist organizations' accession to NATO," the president has said.

Germany arrests political refugees from Turkey for 'terrorism'

Germany arrests political refugees from Turkey for 'terrorism'

Three political exiles from Turkey have been arrested in Germany after Erdoğan's demands from Europe for the extradition of "terrorists."

Stoltenberg: NATO is addressing Turkey's concerns over Sweden, Finland

Stoltenberg: NATO is addressing Turkey's concerns over Sweden, Finland

"When an ally, an important ally as Turkey, raises security concerns, the only way to do that is to sit down and find ways to find a common ground and an agreement on how to move forward," the NATO chief has said.

CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu attends march to celebrate Youth Day

CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu attends march to celebrate Youth Day

Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day is observed throughout the country.