Authoritarianism
Egypt voters approve referendum extending president's rule
Voters in Egypt approved constitutional amendments allowing President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to remain in power until 2030, election officials said on April 23, a move that critics fear will cement his authoritarian rule eight years after a pro-democracy uprising.
AKP slams 'dictatorships' criticizing Turkish vote
Dictatorships and countries with sham democracies have no standing to criticize Turkey's weekend elections, said the spokesperson of Turkey's ruling party on April 2.
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AKP to give lesson to those attempting economic attack on Turkey: Erdoğan
The upcoming March 31 elections will be a slap on the faces of those who are attacking Turkey's economy, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Feb. 22.
Erdoğan: CHP, İYİ Party have been 'handed over to FETÖ, PKK'
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has accused the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) and its ally in the March 31 local elections, İYİ (Good) Party, of "surrendering" to the Fethullahist Terrorist Organization (FETÖ) and the illegal PKK.
HALC welcomes Congress ban on arms sales to Turkey
The Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) welcomed on Thursday the US Congress decision that blocks the sale of weapons and F-35 aircraft to Turkey until further notice.
An overwhelming bi-partisan majority both at the Senate and the House in Washington has passed a bill backed by HALC and the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) with two key provisions on Turkey.
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Tsipras, Erdogan Agree to Dialogue on Aegean, Cyprus Issues
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held no-holds-barred talks in Ankara this afternoon and confirmed that they wish to lay the foundations for a bold, historic resolution of decades-long disputes, from the Aegean to the Cyprus problem, To VIMA reports.
Opposition parties condemn Erdoğan for targeting comedians
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) and İYİ (Good) Party have condemned President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for targeting prominent comedians Metin Akpınar and Müjdat Gezen.
Turkey to delay operation east of Euphrates in Syria: Erdoğan
Turkey will adopt a new operation strategy to eliminate both the YPG and ISIL from Syria as it postponed an already announced operation into the east of River Euphrates, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, cautiously welcoming and confirming the start of the United States' pullout from Syria.
Turkey, Iran to take more steps for regional peace
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has held talks with visiting Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, with Syria on top of the agenda after a surprise U.S. decision to withdraw troops from the war-torn country.
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Erdoğan presents Culture and Arts Grand Awards
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented the Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards to the winners at a ceremony in Ankara on Dec. 19.
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