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Turkey marks Republic Day

Turkey marks Republic Day

President Erdoğan and other leaders attended the traditional ceremony at Atatürk’s mausoleum and various events were held across the country to mark the 101st anniversary of the foundation of the Republic.

29 October 2024

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

The 10 ambassadors not invited to Republic Day ceremony at Presidency

The 10 ambassadors not invited to Republic Day ceremony at Presidency

The ambassadors of 10 countries who made a call for the release of jailed businessperson Osman Kavala were not invited to the Presidential complex where Erdoğan received the greetings on the occasion of October 29 Republic Day.

29 October 2021

Turkey marks 98th anniversary of Republic

Turkey marks 98th anniversary of Republic

Today is October 29 Republic Day in Turkey, which marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Turkey. The day is celebrated across the country with different events while the top state officials paid a visit to the Monumental Tomb of Atatürk.

29 October 2021

Main opposition leader repeats his call for a snap election in Turkey

Main opposition leader repeats his call for a snap election in Turkey

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has addressed the reporters after his visit to the First Parliament in Ankara on Republic Day: “If sovereignty rests with the nation, as was also written in the 1921 Constitution, one must not be afraid of the nation.”

29 October 2020

Turkey marks Republic Day

Turkey marks Republic Day

Founded in 1923, the Republic of Turkey has turned 97 today. Politicians have shared messages to mark the October 29 Republic Day.

29 October 2020

HDP: Will of 4 Million People Disregarded

HDP: Will of 4 Million People Disregarded

Sharing a message for the Republic Day, HDP has referred to appointment of trustees to its municipalities, underlining that “the usurpation of 19 municipalities by disregarding the will of 4 million people demonstrates the need for democratizing the republic."

29 October 2019

Republic Day of Turkey Celebrated

Republic Day of Turkey Celebrated

Founded in 1923, the Republic of Turkey has turned 96 today. Accordingly, the Republic Day of Turkey has been celebrated across Turkey.

29 October 2019

Republic Day Reception Canceled

Republic Day Reception Canceled

Turkey’s official Republic Day Reception has been canceled after a mine incident is still trapping at least 15 workers underground.

29 October 2014

Police Intervention on Republic Day Celebrations

Police Intervention on Republic Day Celebrations

The police forced members of ADD and Eğitim İş into police buses to prevent them from participating in celebrations for Republic Day in Denizli. Contrary to previous years, the Governor's Office had not issued permission to the groups to take part in the parade. People booed at members of the AKP municipality staff.

30 October 2009 Erol Önderoğlu