Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Erdoğan vows priority to restore earthquake-hit region
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has pledged his administration's commitment to prioritize the restoration of Türkiye's southern region stricken by devastating earthquakes in early February last year.
Extended Ramadan holiday to boost tourism in Türkiye
The much-anticipated Ramadan holiday has been extended to nine days, a decision that has sparked joy and excitement among both citizens and tourism sector professionals. It promises an extended period of relaxation for citizens and injects a renewed vibrancy into the tourism industry.
Erdoğan says Türkiye's economy 'grew threefold'
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said that his administration had propelled Türkiye's economy to new heights, claiming to have tripled its size during his tenure.
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AKP plans talks with parties on new constitution post-Eid
After the Eid al-Fitr holiday in April 12, ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) officials are set to embark on a series of discussions with other political parties regarding the formulation of a new constitution, sources have confirmed.
Eid al-Fitr, the religious holiday marking the holy month of Ramadan's end, is scheduled to commence on April 10 and culminate on April 12.
Top court elects Kadir Özkaya as new head
Kadir Özkaya has been elected as the new head of the Constitutional Court, succeeding Zühtü Arslan, whose term of office expired.
In the general assembly vote, Özkaya garnered nine out of 15 members' support while his opponent, Yusuf Şevki Hakyemez, received just six votes.
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Erdoğan says Türkiye's 'economic indicators positive'
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has expressed confidence in Türkiye's economic trajectory, citing improved indicators and increased national income over the past 21 years.
"Türkiye is a player in a very different league today, with 32 million employees and 16 million retirees," he told a crowd during a rally in Isparta ahead of the upcoming local elections.
Erdogan’s comments on Cyprus a blatant distortion of the historical truth, say sources
Greek diplomatic sources have reacted to remarks made by the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding Cyprus.
In a speech he delivered to Turkish military personnel at a dinner Monday, Erdogan not only defended the Turkish invasion of Cyprus but went even further by arguing that if Turkish forces had moved further south in 1974, then Cyprus might be all Turkish today.
Ankara, Baghdad mull to sign a framework agreement during Erdoğan’s visit to Iraq
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has disclosed a joint work with his Iraqi counterparts for signing a comprehensive bilateral agreement which will pave the way for increasing cooperation in security and economy during President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Iraq in April.
Erdoğan says Türkiye ready to facilitate Russia-Ukraine peace talks
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his election victory and reiterated Ankara's readiness to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
According to the Communications Directorate, Erdoğan called Putin to congratulate him on late March 18.
Opposition demands response to Erdogan’s ‘unconscionable’ Cyprus claims
Greece's main opposition party on Tuesday condemned recent comments by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan concerning Cyprus and called for an official response from Athens.