Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Istanbul sets the scene for Turkey’s politics

Recep Tayyip Erdogan is playing all his cards in his effort to retake Istanbul in the municipal elections of March 31. Last Friday, he made a dramatic attempt to pull on the heartstrings of supporters, and of those who have not been persuaded to vote for his party's candidate, suggesting that these would be his "last elections." "I am working nonstop," he said. "For me, this is a finale.

Central Bank has a free hand, says Finance Minister Şimşek

Türkiye's Central Bank has a 'free hand' and policymakers at the bank will do what is necessary to reduce inflation, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has said.

The essence of the economic program is disinflation, to bring inflation to single digits, Şimşek said in an interview with private broadcaster Kanal 7.

Erdoğan says Türkiye poised to ascend as global power

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has asserted Türkiye's trajectory towards becoming a global powerhouse in various domains.

"We have preserved our country's full potential while bolstering it across all fronts," Erdoğan said during a rally in the central province of Konya on March 17.

His remarks come ahead of the upcoming local elections slated for March 31.

MHP leader urges Erdoğan to continue after 'finale' remarks

Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli has made a public call for President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to continue his political journey, countering recent remarks by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) leader suggesting that upcoming elections would mark the "finale" for his career.

Erdoğan vows intensive efforts ahead of upcoming elections

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan vowed intensive effort from his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) ahead of the upcoming local elections during a rally in the eastern province of Van on March 15.

Addressing a crowd in the city, Erdoğan highlighted the investments his administration has initiated and promised continued support for local governments.

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