Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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President Erdoğan: We will Expand Our Safe Zone If Needs Be

President Erdoğan: We will Expand Our Safe Zone If Needs Be

President Erdoğan has called on EU countries: “When bombs start to explode on your streets, the weapons of terrorists start to spill out death, vandals start to devastate your surroundings, you will, of course, come to realize your mistake.”

30 October 2019

Killing of al-Baghdadi a Turning Point, Says President Erdoğan

Killing of al-Baghdadi a Turning Point, Says President Erdoğan

Sharing a brief message on killing of ISIS leader al-Baghdadi, President Erdoğan has said, “Turkey will continue to support anti-terror efforts - as it has done in the past.”

28 October 2019

Erdoğan Files Criminal Complaint Against Le Point Journalists

Erdoğan Files Criminal Complaint Against Le Point Journalists

The President has sued journalists Etienne Gernelle and Roman Gubert for "insulting the President" after the magazine featured him on its cover.

25 October 2019

Around 700-800 SDF Members Have Withdrawn, Says President Erdoğan

Around 700-800 SDF Members Have Withdrawn, Says President Erdoğan

Addressing reporters before leaving Turkey for Russia, President Erdoğan has stated that around 700-800 SDF members have withdrawn from northern Syria and the remaining 1,200-1,300 are planning to retreat from the region.

22 October 2019

Erdoğan: We Won’t Leave the Area

SYRIA OPERATION PAUSED FOR 120 HOURS

Erdoğan: We Won’t Leave the Area

Making a statement about US-Turkey deal on northern Syria, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has indicated that Turkey’s “security forces will not leave the area” to see whether the YPG withdraws from the safe zone as agreed.

18 October 2019

From Trump to Erdoğan: Don’t be a Fool, Let’s Work out a Good Deal

From Trump to Erdoğan: Don’t be a Fool, Let’s Work out a Good Deal

In a letter reportedly sent by US President Donald Trump to President Erdoğan on October 9, Trump told Erdoğan, “History will look upon you favorably if you get this done the right and humane way. Don’t be a tough guy. Don’t be a fool”.

17 October 2019

From EU to Erdoğan: We Won’t Accept Blackmail

From EU to Erdoğan: We Won’t Accept Blackmail

Currently in a state visit in Cyprus, President of the European Council Donald Tusk has responded to President Erdoğan's statements: “We will never accept that refugees are weaponized and used to blackmail us”.

11 October 2019

US Drafts Sanctions Bill Against Turkey

US Drafts Sanctions Bill Against Turkey

US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has announced that “they have reached a bipartisan agreement with Senator Chris van Hollen on severe sanctions against Turkey for their invasion of Syria”.

10 October 2019

Erdoğan: US Soldiers Begin to Withdraw from Northern Syria

Erdoğan: US Soldiers Begin to Withdraw from Northern Syria

Addressing the statement of the White House about an imminent operation into Northern Syria by Turkey, President Erdoğan has indicated that US soldiers have begun to withdraw from the region.

Bekir Ağırdır: They Muddy the Water with 40 Percent Suggestion, They Cannot Do it

Bekir Ağırdır: They Muddy the Water with 40 Percent Suggestion, They Cannot Do it

KONDA General Manager Ağırdır has spoken to bianet about the suggestion to lower the 50+1 percent Presidential election threshold: “It requires a Constitutional amendment. A referendum must be held. People will not accept something like that”.

2 October 2019 Ruken Tuncel

Erdoğan on Presidential Election with 40 Percent Threshold: It is Parliament’s Job

Erdoğan on Presidential Election with 40 Percent Threshold: It is Parliament’s Job

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has commented on former minister Faruk Çelik’s statement of “50 percent plus one at Presidential election will tire Turkey. The election threshold should be 40 percent”.

President Erdoğan: We will Settle 2 Million People in Safe Zone

President Erdoğan: We will Settle 2 Million People in Safe Zone

Addressing the Parliament at the opening of new legislative session, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “Turkey does not have a single day to lose. Our projects are ready. We shared them with heads of state at bilateral meetings at the UN”.

Access Blocked to bianet Report on Access Block on bianet Report

Access Blocked to bianet Report on Access Block on bianet Report

A court previously banned a bianet report on the killing of musician Tanürek after being hit by a car that Burak Erdoğan, the elder son of the president, was driving.

27 September 2019 Hikmet Adal

Erdoğan Answers Question on Arrested Journalists: These are Imaginary Figures

Erdoğan Answers Question on Arrested Journalists: These are Imaginary Figures

Currently in New York to attend the UN General Assembly, President Erdoğan has given an interview to FOX News. Answering a question on arrested journalists in Turkey, he said, “The figures you give are very imaginary figures”.

26 September 2019

From PM of Israel Netanyahu to Erdoğan: He Shouldn’t Preach to Israel

From PM of Israel Netanyahu to Erdoğan: He Shouldn’t Preach to Israel

Responding to President Erdoğan’s statements, Prime Minister of Israel Netanyahu has said, “He who doesn't stop lying about Israel, slaughters the Kurds and denies the terrible slaughter of the Armenian people shouldn't preach to Israel”.

25 September 2019

Erdoğan Speaks at UN General Assembly: None of us is Safe

Erdoğan Speaks at UN General Assembly: None of us is Safe

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan said, “If each one of us is not safe, then none of us is safe”. He also argued that the scope of the planned safe zone in Syria should be extended.

25 September 2019

Erdoğan Speaks at UN Climate Summit, Children Complain About 5 Countries, Including Turkey

Erdoğan Speaks at UN Climate Summit, Children Complain About 5 Countries, Including Turkey

While President Erdoğan has underlined that the use of plastic bags has decreased by three quarters in Turkey, 16 children including Greta Thunberg have filed a complaint against five countries, one of which is Turkey.

24 September 2019

Weber: We Cannot Accept Blackmail

Weber: We Cannot Accept Blackmail

European People’s Party (EPP) Group Chair Manfred Weber from Germany has underlined that the refugee agreement between Turkey and the EU should remain in effect and told President Erdoğan, “We cannot accept blackmail”.

23 September 2019

Turkey to Initiate Own Plan If No Results Come from Safe Zone Deal with US, Says Erdoğan

Turkey to Initiate Own Plan If No Results Come from Safe Zone Deal with US, Says Erdoğan

Up to three million Syrian refugees can be settled in a "safe zone" in northern Syria, the President has suggested.

18 September 2019

European Parliament Members Send Open Letter to Erdoğan: Accept Local Election Results

European Parliament Members Send Open Letter to Erdoğan: Accept Local Election Results

Members of European Parliament from various parties and political groups have addressed an open letter to President Erdoğan: “We urge you to end repression against members of the HDP and CHP and accept the results of local elections”.

13 September 2019

İstanbul Mayor Responds to Erdoğan’s Invitation: Of Course, I will Attend it

İstanbul Mayor Responds to Erdoğan’s Invitation: Of Course, I will Attend it

Distributing stationery to students of a secondary school in İstanbul, Metropolitan Mayor of İstanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu has responded to President Erdoğan’s invitation to 30 metropolitan mayors: “I will, of course, go to Ankara”.

10 September 2019

What does Erdoğan Mean by Alternative Finance?

What does Erdoğan Mean by Alternative Finance?

What is “Alternative Finance” that President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said to be swiftly expanding in the world? Speaking to bianet, economist Ali Rıza Güngen has commented on Erdoğan’s statement.

9 September 2019 Hikmet Adal

Erdoğan: We will Take Bold Steps in Alternative Finance

Erdoğan: We will Take Bold Steps in Alternative Finance

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has indicated that “alternative financial transactions are becoming more widespread in the world” and added, “We will take bold and determined steps in terms of alternative finance in the forthcoming period.”

9 September 2019

Survey: Erdoğan's Approval Drops 10 Percent from Last Year

Survey: Erdoğan's Approval Drops 10 Percent from Last Year

While the President's approval rate has fallen to 44 percent, the proportion of those who do not approve him have risen from 38 to 48 percent.

4 September 2019

Judicial Years Opens at Presidential Complex Amid Protests by Bar Associations

Judicial Years Opens at Presidential Complex Amid Protests by Bar Associations

Forty-three bar associations did not attend the ceremony that took place at the Presidential Complex, Erdoğan accused them of "being provocative."

2 September 2019

Erdoğan: We Desire a More Pluralistic Turkey with a Freer Press

Erdoğan: We Desire a More Pluralistic Turkey with a Freer Press

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan: “We do not only want a Turkey with a strong economy, defense, trade, infrastructure and diplomacy. We also want a country with a stronger democracy. We desire a more pluralistic Turkey with a freer press.”

Trustee Statement by Erdoğan: There are Several Files Before us

Trustee Statement by Erdoğan: There are Several Files Before us

Answering the questions of journalists on his way back from Russia, Erdoğan has addressed a series of issues including the feminicide of Emine Bulut, the appointment of trustees to three metropolitan municipalities and Syria’s Idlib.

Erdoğan: The Step in East of Euphrates Taken with the US

Erdoğan: The Step in East of Euphrates Taken with the US

President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated that Turkey and the US have agreed to establish a joint operation center in Syria.

Erdoğan: We will Enter East of Euphrates

Erdoğan: We will Enter East of Euphrates

President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated, “We entered Afrin, Jarablus and Al-Bab and now we are going to enter east of the Euphrates. We shared it with the US and Russia.”

Kılıçdaroğlu: A President Doesn’t Step on the Soil of His Country With Shoe Covers

Kılıçdaroğlu: A President Doesn’t Step on the Soil of His Country With Shoe Covers

Main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has commented on President Erdoğan’s pictures, showing him wearing shoe covers in a field: “To top it all, he had his photo taken with shoe covers. May Allah protect people from hubris.”

Emphasis on ‘Peace Corridor’ in National Security Council Declaration

Emphasis on ‘Peace Corridor’ in National Security Council Declaration

In a declaration released after the National Security Council (MGK) meeting, the works on establishing a “peace corridor” on Turkey-Syria border have been emphasized while no mention has been made of a “safe zone”.

Erdoğan: Interest Rate Cut of Central Bank Not Enough

Erdoğan: Interest Rate Cut of Central Bank Not Enough

Speaking about the purchase of S-400s from Russia, President Erdoğan has stated, “I hope that the US will act with common sense.” Addressing the interest rate cut of Central Bank, he has said that “it needs to continue gradually till the end of the year.”