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A portrait: Erdoğan’s epic political journey
One shall give credit where credit is due: Turkeyâs President-elect Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan has proven he could deliver most of his promises after having entered politics as a full-time assignment back in 1994, when he was elected mayor of the countryâs largest city, Istanbul.
Bulgaria's President Plevneliev: Turkey Is Very Important To Us
“Turkey is very important to us, because we have the strategic goal to diversify our energy supplies,” Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev told the Bulgarian National Radio.
Plevneliev is in Turkey to attend the inauguration of Recep Tayyip Erdogan as president of the country.
Recep Erdogan Inaugurated As Turkey's President
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been officially sworn in as Turkish president after winning the country's first public vote for head of state, reports BBC.
Erdogan, who served three terms as PM, received 52% of the popular vote earlier this month, and vowed to give more power to the previously ceremonial post.
Russia Denies Having Sent Troops To Ukraine
Andrey Kelin, Russian representative to the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) denied all allegations that there are Russian troops in Ukraine.
According to RT.com, Kelin has given a firm response to the allegations, saying that “we have said that no Russian involvement has been spotted, there are no soldiers or equipment present.”
Petro Poroshenko: Russia Invades Ukraine
Ukraine's president Petro Poroshenko announced on Thursday that Russian troops have invaded Ukraine and cancelled his working visit to Turkey.
Two Istanbul reservoirs close to drying out
New pictures have shown how two of the reservoirs supplying Istanbulâs water needs have nearly dried, as water levels in Turkeyâs largest city hit a new record low.
Davutoğlu bids farewell to Foreign Ministry
Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan appointed outgoing Foreign Minister Ahmet DavutoÄlu and chairman of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) as acting prime minister, according to an announcement in the official gazette, moments after being sworn in as Turkeyâs 12th head of state.
Acting PM Davutoğlu to form new cabinet
Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan appointed outgoing Foreign Minister Ahmet DavutoÄlu and chairman of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) as acting prime minister, according to an announcement in the official gazette, moments after being sworn in as Turkeyâs 12th head of state.
The Lotus-Eaters
By Costas Iordanidis
Turkey, a country branded by some as undemocratic and maladjusted by European standards, recently elected a new president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a vote that was transparent and with a clear result.
As it happened: Erdoğan takes over Turkey’s presidency after tense parliamentary ceremony
Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan stepped down as Turkeyâs prime minister and was installed as the country's 12th president on Aug. 28, after a parliamentary ceremony boycotted by the main opposition Republican Peopleâs Party (CHP).
Outgoing President Abdullah Gül said a warm farewell to the Ãankaya Mansion in the takeover ceremony.
Parliament speaker attends inauguration of Turkish president
Parliament speaker attends inauguration of Turkish president
BELGRADE -- Parliament Speaker Maja Gojković is Serbia's representative at the inauguration of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The ceremony is taking place in Ankara on Thursday.
The announcement was made by Gojković's cabinet.
Taxi fares in Istanbul up by 9 percent
Taxi fares in Istanbul will soon be hiked by around 9 percent for the first time in 18 months.
While the minimum fare will be raised from 2.95 Turkish Liras to 3.20 liras, the fare per kilometer will rise from 1.83 liras to 2 liras, according to a decision announced by Istanbulâs Chamber of Artisan Taxi Drivers on their website.
Pakistani PM calls off Ankara trip amid domestic crisis
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif cancelled plans to attend Recep Tayyip ErdoÄanâs presidential inauguration in Turkey on Aug. 28 due to a crisis at home.
A fiery Pakistani cleric, who has been leading a mass rally outside Parliament demanding Sharifâs resignation, says he has âshut the doorâ on further talks with the government.
Pakistani PM, Ukranian president call off Ankara trip
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif cancelled plans to attend Recep Tayyip ErdoÄanâs presidential inauguration in Turkey on Aug. 28 due to a crisis at home.
A fiery Pakistani cleric, who has been leading a mass rally outside Parliament demanding Sharifâs resignation, says he has âshut the doorâ on further talks with the government.
Turkey, Qatar negotiating with ISIL for Lebanese hostages
The governments of Turkey and Qatar have been involved in negotiations with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) to free the Lebanese security personnel taken hostage by the militant group, Lebanonâs al-Akhbar reported Aug. 28.