Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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Erdoğan congratulates Iraq's Rashid on election

Erdoğan congratulates Iraq's Rashid on election

The two leaders reiterated their commitment to develop bilateral relations.

24 October 2022

Erdoğan dismisses 'chemical attack' claims

Erdoğan dismisses 'chemical attack' claims

The president has rejected the recent accusations that Türkiye used chemical weapons on the PKK and said they will take legal actions against those who make the claims.

21 October 2022

Journalist given prison sentence for 'insulting president' over reporting on mafia-state relations

Journalist given prison sentence for 'insulting president' over reporting on mafia-state relations

The BirGün journalist was put on trial because of a weekend supplement featuring Erdoğan and Bahçeli's photos with well-known figures of Türkiye's underworld.

21 October 2022

Azerbaijan should bring Karabakh to International Court, Erdoğan says in Baku visit

Azerbaijan should bring Karabakh to International Court, Erdoğan says in Baku visit

Azerbaijan reclaimed some parts of the Nagorno-Karabakah region after 44-day clashes in 2020. Bringing the issue to the international court would "reintroduce the West to the world," according to Erdoğan.

21 October 2022

Erdoğan criticized over "PKK children' statement

Erdoğan criticized over "PKK children' statement

Advising an MP who recently joined his party to have more children, the president said, "Having children is very important. Look, PKK has five, ten, fifteen."

20 October 2022

Bartın mine blast: Resurfaced state audit report warns of safety deficiencies

Bartın mine blast: Resurfaced state audit report warns of safety deficiencies

President Erdoğan has drawn criticism after saying that miner deaths are "destiny" and there will always be such incidents.

17 October 2022

Erdoğan, Putin agree to build 'natural gas hub' for Europe in northwest Türkiye

Erdoğan, Putin agree to build 'natural gas hub' for Europe in northwest Türkiye

The two leaders are also willing to expand Ukraine grain corridor deal to include Russia's foodstuffs and fertilizers.

14 October 2022

Top Erdoğan aide reflects on Türkiye's position on Russia-West confrontation

Top Erdoğan aide reflects on Türkiye's position on Russia-West confrontation

İbrahim Kalın also talked about the recent tensions with Greece and rapproachment with Syria.

13 October 2022

Polls indicate close race between rival blocs, yet people increasingly think Erdoğan will win

Polls indicate close race between rival blocs, yet people increasingly think Erdoğan will win

The share of the voters who think Erdoğan will win Türkiye's 2023 presidential election has increased by 4 percent since March, according to a new poll.

12 October 2022

Türkiye's Alevi minority not content with Erdoğan's 'democratic initiative'

Türkiye's Alevi minority not content with Erdoğan's 'democratic initiative'

The president unveiled a new plan to cover the expenses of Alevi places of worship without formally recognizing them as places of worship, which has been the community's most cruical demand for decades.

11 October 2022

Lavrov: Erdoğan, Putin to meet in Astana this week

Lavrov: Erdoğan, Putin to meet in Astana this week

The meeting will take place at the Commonwealth of Independent States, Russia's top diplomat has said.

11 October 2022

Erdoğan meets Pashinyan, says may meet Assad as well

EUROPEAN POLITICAL COMMUNITY

Erdoğan meets Pashinyan, says may meet Assad as well

The president had a series of meetings with other government leaders at the European Political Community summit in Prague.

'Kılıçdaroğlu should also reconcile with the LGBTI+ community'

'Kılıçdaroğlu should also reconcile with the LGBTI+ community'

Erdoğan used the main opposition leader's move to "reconcile" with the pious to attack the LGBTI+ community, says an activist.

7 October 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Erdoğan responds to CHP's 'headscarf bill'

Erdoğan responds to CHP's 'headscarf bill'

Legislative proposal by the main opposition party submitted at the very beginning of the legislative year, for freedom of women public servants in their choice of clothing, including wearing a headscarf, sparked debate between the party and the president.

Erdoğan, Mitsotakis trade barbs over Aegean dispute

Erdoğan, Mitsotakis trade barbs over Aegean dispute

The president took his time yesterday to address Greece's prime minister, who marked Türkiye's "increasingly aggressive rhetoric."

Erdoğan files criminal complaint against Bundestag vice president

Erdoğan files criminal complaint against Bundestag vice president

Kubicki had called Erdoğan a "sewer rat" (abwasserratte) in the in a speech he delivered last week as part of a state election campaign.

30 September 2022

Erdoğan, Zelenskyy discuss war over the phone

Erdoğan, Zelenskyy discuss war over the phone

The president suggested that a deal on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant could be reached through Türkiye's mediation, and said referendums in regions controlled by Russia would hamper diplomatic efforts.

28 September 2022

Foreign Ministry denounces Bundestag vice president's remarks about Erdoğan

Foreign Ministry denounces Bundestag vice president's remarks about Erdoğan

Wolfgang Kubicki's office said he had used the word "sewer rat" in reference to Erdoğan's refugee policy.

27 September 2022

Well-being of citizens under Erdoğan regime

Well-being of citizens under Erdoğan regime

The authoritarian transformation that took place in the last two decades in Türkiye affected the well-being of citizens not only in terms of economic collapse but also in terms of political participation and social relations.

26 September 2022 Ali Yalçın Göymen

Erdoğan: Russia, Ukraine exchanged 200 prisoners under Türkiye's mediation

Erdoğan: Russia, Ukraine exchanged 200 prisoners under Türkiye's mediation

"I would like to thank the Turkish government for helping facilitate the exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia, building on their leadership on the grain deal," US's Jake Sullivan said after Erdoğan's announcement.

22 September 2022

Türkiye working to resolve hostage crisis between Russia, Ukraine, says Erdoğan

Türkiye working to resolve hostage crisis between Russia, Ukraine, says Erdoğan

The president reflected on the Ukraine war, the F-16 issue and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in an interview with PBS.

20 September 2022

Erdoğan meets Xi, others at his first SCO summit

Erdoğan meets Xi, others at his first SCO summit

Türkiye is taking part in a SCO summit at the presidential level for the first time since it obtained "SCO dialogue partner" status in 2012.

16 September 2022

Erdoğan unveils social housing project amid record-high housing prices

Erdoğan unveils social housing project amid record-high housing prices

With the project, the government plans to build 500,000 housing units in five years.

13 September 2022

Erdoğan: 'Senior ISIS leader' captured in Türkiye

Erdoğan: 'Senior ISIS leader' captured in Türkiye

Bashar Khattab Ghazal al-Sumaidai, a citizen of Iraq, was transferred to the judicial authorities after he was questioned by intelligence units, said the president.

9 September 2022

European Federation of Journalists head protests Erdoğan in Zagreb

European Federation of Journalists head protests Erdoğan in Zagreb

Maja Sever displayed a banner that read "#FreeTurkeyJournalists" on a street that was closed to traffic because of Erdoğan's visit.

8 September 2022

CHP's Kaftancıoğlu deposes for calling Erdoğan a 'dictator'

CHP's Kaftancıoğlu deposes for calling Erdoğan a 'dictator'

Kaftancıoğlu pointed out that Erdoğan holds executive, legislative and judicial powers.

Erdoğan reassures Abbas that restored relations with Israel won't affect support for Palestine

Erdoğan reassures Abbas that restored relations with Israel won't affect support for Palestine

Abbas' visit comes a week later Türkiye and Israel agreed to re-appoint ambassadors. Ankara's support for a two-state solution will continue despite the rapproachment, said Erdoğan.

Türkiye's FM rules out meeting between Erdoğan, Assad in Uzbekistan

Türkiye's FM rules out meeting between Erdoğan, Assad in Uzbekistan

Iran-based media outlets had claimed that the two leaders would meet in Uzbekistan. Çavuşoğlu refuted the reports, noting that Assad was not invited to the event.

Erdoğan visits Ukraine: 'War will end at negotiating table'

Erdoğan visits Ukraine: 'War will end at negotiating table'

Erdoğan and Guterres expressed hope that the "grain corridor" deal may lead to peace negotiations, while expressing concerns over the clashes near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

Erdoğan promises Black Sea gas by 2023 as new drill ship sets sail

Erdoğan promises Black Sea gas by 2023 as new drill ship sets sail

The president attended a ceremony for the first mission of a new drill ship named after the Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid II.

Erdoğan once again hints at Syria offensive, warns Sweden, Finland

Erdoğan once again hints at Syria offensive, warns Sweden, Finland

"We maintain a firm position on Finland and Sweden. The NATO membership of these two countries will not be approved until the promises made to our country are fulfilled," the president has said.

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.

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