Directorate of Religious Affairs
Erdoğan vows to prevent further coup threats
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said Türkiye will prevent any future coup attempts similar to the one orchestrated by the FETÖ in 2016.
"July 15 [coup attempt] is the latest example of how much damage an impostor disguised as a teacher can do to our country. We cannot allow such a tragedy to happen again," Erdoğan said, referring to FETÖ's U.S.-based leader, Fetullah Gülen.
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FOX faces sanctions over controversial series as watchdog imposes fines
The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has imposed an administrative fine and two program suspensions on FOX TV for airing the contentious series Kızıl Goncalar (Red Rosebuds).
The decision comes in response to over 31,000 complaints received, RTÜK said on Dec. 28, citing violations of national and spiritual values.
Erdoğan condemns Quran-burning acts in Europe as hate crimes
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has decried the recent Quran burning incidents in several European countries as hate crimes and acts of barbarism, expressing deep concerns over the "escalating Islamophobia in Western nations."
Türkiye marks conquest of Istanbul on 570th anniversary
Türkiye on May 29 has marked the Ottoman conquest of Istanbul on its 570th anniversary with a series of events in the Turkish metropole.
Istanbul was besieged 28 times throughout history before its conquest in 1453 by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II.
Imam suspended over controversial remarks on polls
The Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) suspended the imam of a mosque in Istanbul's Sultangazi district on May 23 after his disputed remarks during a sermon calling on everyone to "take up arms on election night."
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Greek Journalists to Sue Turkish Religious Authority For Destroyed Cameras
Earthquake victims mourn relatives who lost their lives in the powerful earthquakes, in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, 5 March 2023. Photo: EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
The reporters were in Turkey covering the deadly earthquake that killed more than 50,000 people and left millions without homes. All three are freelancers and received official journalistic accreditation from the Turkish state.
Diyanet to send letters over Quran burning in Sweden
Türkiye's top religious official will send letters to many countries around the world over Sweden's permission for a planned burning of the Quran, Islam's holy book, near the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm.
Turkey’s notorious religious authority Diyanet organizes scout camps to reach young Europeans
Diyanet & Turkish Scouting Federation signed a cooperation protocol in 2021 announcing that the young people who attended services at mosques would receive scouting training
Turkish Pop Star Arrested for ‘Joke’ About Religious Schools
Gulsen. Photo: Gulsen/Facebook
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office said that Gulsen "incited people to hatred and animosity" with her comment.
During a concert in April, Gulsen called a religious high school graduate a pervert. She insisted in her testimony to the prosecutor that it was a "joke between colleagues".
Prosecutor launches investigation against famous singer
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation against the famous pop singer Gülşen following her words she uttered against the students of state religious "imam hatip" high schools.