Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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Sweden, Finland, NATO and Turkey's veto

Sweden, Finland, NATO and Turkey's veto

Sweden's prime minister openly stated that one issue they will discuss with Biden will be Turkey's veto threat. They also know that the main problem of Turkey's administration in the context of NATO is neither Sweden nor Finland. The problem is between the Turkey's administration and the US.

18 May 2022 Turhan Kayaoğlu

Erdoğan responds to opposition's allegations about private military contractor

Erdoğan responds to opposition's allegations about private military contractor

The president has also continued to accuse Sweden and Finland of "protecting terrorists" and said Turkey will not approve their NATO membership.

Borrell optimistic for a solution to Turkey's objections to Sweden, Finland

NATO MEMBERSHIP

Borrell optimistic for a solution to Turkey's objections to Sweden, Finland

Both the EU foreign policy chief and the president of Finland have expressed hopes that the problems can be overcome.

Erdoğan insists Turkey will not approve Sweden and Finland joining NATO

Erdoğan insists Turkey will not approve Sweden and Finland joining NATO

NATO’s Stoltenberg says Ankara’s security concerns need to be addressed.

Veteran Kurdish politician says HDP will likely be closed before elections

Veteran Kurdish politician says HDP will likely be closed before elections

Ahmet Türk says Erdoğan would do anything to stay in power and the opposition should not remain silent against the repression of the HDP.

Erdoğan says Turkey doesn't support 'terrorist guesthouses' of Sweden, Finland joining NATO

Erdoğan says Turkey doesn't support 'terrorist guesthouses' of Sweden, Finland joining NATO

"We currently do not have a positive position on the issue of Sweden and Finland," the president has told reporters.

Erdoğan: Turkey to introduce 'master and protégé' system in judiciary

Erdoğan: Turkey to introduce 'master and protégé' system in judiciary

Assistant judges and assistant prosecutors will be appointed soon, the president has said.

Erdoğan: Turkey will never kick out refugees from Syria

Erdoğan: Turkey will never kick out refugees from Syria

The president's statement came a week after he announced a housing project for the "voluntary return" of about a million refugees to Syria.

Poll: Erdoğan loses to the right candidate; Kurds, HDP are key to the election

Poll: Erdoğan loses to the right candidate; Kurds, HDP are key to the election

The MetroPOLL research company has released its April survey results. According to MetroPOLL’s Prof. Sencar, when all blocs enter the first round of elections with their own candidates for Presidency, only Ankara Mayor Yavaş may defeat Erdoğan.

Erdoğan says Turkey prepares 'a new project for voluntary return of 1 million Syrians’

Erdoğan says Turkey prepares 'a new project for voluntary return of 1 million Syrians’

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of new houses built in Syria’s Idlib, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan said that “since 2016, around 500,000 Syrians have returned to safe zones in northern Syria.”

Life sentence for Gezi protests, a new hope for İstanbul Convention

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Life sentence for Gezi protests, a new hope for İstanbul Convention

Gezi verdict draws international criticism while Erdoğan is confident that "it is over now" • Council of State prosecutor says Turkey's withdrawal from İstanbul Convention was "unlawful" • The president visits Saudi Arabia after handing over the Khashoggi case

30 April 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

'Erdoğan bows before Saudis who dismembered a person in our country'

CHP LEADER KILIÇDAROĞLU

'Erdoğan bows before Saudis who dismembered a person in our country'

Weeks after handing over the Khashoggi case to Saudi Arabia, the president paid a visit to the country to meet its king and crown prince.

Kavala case no longer ECtHR's business after Gezi verdict, says Erdoğan

Kavala case no longer ECtHR's business after Gezi verdict, says Erdoğan

"They don't know international law. The domestic Soros will pay the price for attacking the state," the president has said.

Poll: The margin between Erdoğan and his rivals narrows

Poll: The margin between Erdoğan and his rivals narrows

According to a recent election poll by Metropoll research company, 33 percent of voters would vote for Erdoğan and 34 percent for his rivals in the Presidential elections.

Erdoğan is 'flexing muscles'

Erdoğan is 'flexing muscles'

The "cross-border operation," the "Gezi Trial," and the "lynch attempt" against Garo Paylan are just the opening moves. It is almost certain that 2022 and 2023 will be full of similar attempts with increased numbers and violence. More than not being frightened by "muscle flexing" is needed for an effective opposition.

28 April 2022 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Erdoğan defends verdict in Gezi trial, calls Kavala 'Soros of Turkey'

Erdoğan defends verdict in Gezi trial, calls Kavala 'Soros of Turkey'

The president commented for the first time on the outcome of the case concerning the countrywide protests against his government in 2013.

Akşener: Erdoğan has always feared the word 'Gezi'

Akşener: Erdoğan has always feared the word 'Gezi'

The İYİ Party leader has praised the 2013 Gezi Park protests and slammed Monday's court ruling.

Erdoğan insists Putin to meet Zelenskyy in İstanbul

Erdoğan insists Putin to meet Zelenskyy in İstanbul

Delegations from Russia and Ukraine met in Istanbul a month ago. Since then, President Erdoğan has been calling for a meeting between the presidents of the two countries.

Erdoğan: Obligation to wear face masks lifted

COVID-19

Erdoğan: Obligation to wear face masks lifted

Following the meeting of the Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board of the Health Ministry, the obligation to wear face masks indoors has been lifted except for public transportation and health institutions.

Armenian MP of Turkey threatened by government after bill for genocide recognition

ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY

Armenian MP of Turkey threatened by government after bill for genocide recognition

While President Erdoğan extended condolences to the Armenian patriarch of Turkey, MP Paylan was threatened with legal action.

Erdoğan once again changes tune on refugees

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Erdoğan once again changes tune on refugees

Anti-refugee sentiment is growing in Turkey amid the economic crisis • New military offensive into Iraq's Kurdistan Region • Gezi Trial is coming to an end • MP threatened with legal action after bill for genocide recognition

24 April 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan: We live in a country where everyone who wants to work can find a job

Erdoğan: We live in a country where everyone who wants to work can find a job

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “We are in a period when we have mobilized our economic potential. We, of course, have problems, hardships and troubles. We are aware of them all. We are working on every single one of them.”

Dawn raids on journalists in Turkey still continue despite human rights action plan

Dawn raids on journalists in Turkey still continue despite human rights action plan

When police carried out a house raid to detain journalist Kadri Esen, he was in another apartment in the same building. The police raided his former landlord's home. Esen is not the only journalist whose home was raided. But the raids are not legal.

19 April 2022 Hikmet Adal

Kılıçdaroğlu to Erdoğan: We have proven the ‘Isle of Man’, what will you do now?

Kılıçdaroğlu to Erdoğan: We have proven the ‘Isle of Man’, what will you do now?

Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has said, “Workers, public servants, everyone pay taxes. Those who make millions of liras don’t pay a single penny in tax. Those who don’t do it are the relatives, children and uncles of Erdoğan family.”

Popular Twitter user detained after claiming Turkey's e-government system was hacked

Popular Twitter user detained after claiming Turkey's e-government system was hacked

İbrahim Haskoloğlu shared images of ID cards allegedly belonging to the president and the intelligence chief, which were later revealed to be fake.

Stage actor Genco Erkal acquitted of 'insulting the president'

Stage actor Genco Erkal acquitted of 'insulting the president'

The 84-year-old actor was put on trial because of his tweets about political issues.

Court of Cassation: Saying ‘Erdoğan has money in the Isle of Man’ is not an insult

ISLE OF MAN CASE

Court of Cassation: Saying ‘Erdoğan has money in the Isle of Man’ is not an insult

The lawyer of main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has announced that the Court of Cassation has overturned the three verdicts which sentenced him to pay 631 thousand lira in damages for alleging that Erdoğan and his relatives “have offshore accounts”.

Election wins of Orban, Vucic boost confidence of Turkey's government

Election wins of Orban, Vucic boost confidence of Turkey's government

President Erdoğan's government has a habit of staunchly supporting one side in power struggles in other countries. Recent events in Hungary, Serbia and Pakistan were the latest examples.

9 April 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

More lawsuits by Erdoğan and his son-in-law Bayraktar against journalists

More lawsuits by Erdoğan and his son-in-law Bayraktar against journalists

A journalist has been indicted for "insulting the president." Bayraktar has sued a journalist over an interview about his company's drones.

Erdoğan congratulates Hungary's PM Orban on reelection

Erdoğan congratulates Hungary's PM Orban on reelection

Turkey's pro-government media has also welcomed Orban's election win.

President Erdoğan congratulates Serbia's Vucic on election win

President Erdoğan congratulates Serbia's Vucic on election win

The president of Serbia and his party won Sunday's elections in a landslide. Both presidents face similar criticism in terms of human rights and press freedom internally and externally.

Erdoğan reiterates offer to host Putin, Zelenskyy

Erdoğan reiterates offer to host Putin, Zelenskyy

After the negotiations in İstanbul between the delegations of Russia and Ukraine, Ankara wants to host the presidents of the two countries.