Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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President Erdoğan suspends strikes of metal workers due to 'national security'

President Erdoğan suspends strikes of metal workers due to 'national security'

The AKP has postponed 19 strikes since it came to power in 2002.

13 December 2022

'Family' amendment in Constitution is 'hate politics hidden behind stating the obvious' says activist

'Family' amendment in Constitution is 'hate politics hidden behind stating the obvious' says activist

Lawyer and activist Birdal reminds that provisions concerning marriage are applied to individuals registered as women or men in their identity documents already in Türkiye and says "this move amounts to showing their teeth to LGBTI+ people."

30 November 2022 Ece Deniz

Erdoğan says 'LGBT imposition a global dictatorship tool' against Islam

Erdoğan says 'LGBT imposition a global dictatorship tool' against Islam

Headscarf restrictions in Europe are a new form of racism, according to the president.

28 November 2022

İstanbul police seize 3.5 tons of methamphetamine in 'largest-ever bust'

İstanbul police seize 3.5 tons of methamphetamine in 'largest-ever bust'

Methtamphetamine use and trafficking in Türkiye has been high on the political agenda, with the opposition accusing the government of turning a blind eye to the issue in order to attract black money.

24 November 2022

Türkiye's military operations in Syria won't be limited to airstrikes, says Erdoğan

Türkiye's military operations in Syria won't be limited to airstrikes, says Erdoğan

The president has once again signaled a ground offensive, following Sunday's airstrikes targeting dozens of locations in Syria and Iraq.

21 November 2022

Erdoğan calls for respect for Russia's statement on Poland missile explosion

Erdoğan calls for respect for Russia's statement on Poland missile explosion

The president has met several world leaders at the G20 Bali Summit over the past two days, including his counterparts from the US and France.

16 November 2022

Sweden's PM meets Erdoğan, vows to fulfill promises to Türkiye for NATO membership

Sweden's PM meets Erdoğan, vows to fulfill promises to Türkiye for NATO membership

Kristersson has said that his government will fully implement a memorandum signed to address Türkiye's objections to the NATO membership of Sweden and Finland.

9 November 2022

Anti-LGBTI+ rallies continue across Türkiye as Erdoğan pushes for constitutional amendment

Anti-LGBTI+ rallies continue across Türkiye as Erdoğan pushes for constitutional amendment

Hundreds gathered in an anti-LGBTI+ rally in İzmir while the president reiterated his intentions to amend the Constitution "to protect the family."

7 November 2022

TOGG: Is it really the 'people's car'?

TOGG: Is it really the 'people's car'?

Türkiye's first domestically produced electric car introduced on the Republic Day is an embodiment of its ruling party's recent trends of nationalism, high-prestige projects, state-business dependency, and continuing expansion efforts in the automotive manufacturing industry while simultaneously trying to boost Erdoğan's electoral prospects.

4 November 2022 Wouter Massink

Erdoğan says may discuss with Musk to reduce 'blue check' fee for Türkiye

Erdoğan says may discuss with Musk to reduce 'blue check' fee for Türkiye

"We could also conduct diplomacy with him," Erdoğan said jokingly when asked about the new charge for the blue check.

3 November 2022

Erdoğan's AKP poised to propose 'anti-LGBTI+' amendment to Constitution

Erdoğan's AKP poised to propose 'anti-LGBTI+' amendment to Constitution

The amendment will both protect women's right to wear a headscarf and "institutionalize family values," according to the president.

31 October 2022

Israel's defense minister meets Akar, Erdoğan in Ankara

Israel's defense minister meets Akar, Erdoğan in Ankara

Both ministers underlined the importance of Türkiye and Israel's efforts to mend bilateral relationships.

27 October 2022

Berkin Elvan's parents appear before court for 'insulting president': 'I stand behind my words'

Berkin Elvan's parents appear before court for 'insulting president': 'I stand behind my words'

Berkin Elvan's mother, Gülsüm Elvan, said she wanted to attend the next hearing with her lawyer, Can Atalay, who has been behind bars for six months after he was convicted in the Gezi trial.

25 October 2022

Erdoğan's 'at least three children' request now condition for housing support

Erdoğan's 'at least three children' request now condition for housing support

The government will provide financial support to women who lost their husbands but only to welfare beneficiaries who have at least three children.

24 October 2022

AKP to outbid opposition's 'headscarf bill' to propose anti-LGBTI+ amendment to Constitution

AKP to outbid opposition's 'headscarf bill' to propose anti-LGBTI+ amendment to Constitution

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu suggested early this month that a new law should be made protecting the right of women for employment in public services either wearing or not wearing a headscarf. The ruling AKP is poised to propose a Constitutional amendment instead.

24 October 2022

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

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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