Politics of Turkey

The reinforcement of the Turkish fleet was announced by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Speaking at the delivery ceremony of a new type of Firtina self-propelled guns at the BMC factory near Ankara, Erdogan announced that the first unmanned aircraft carrier, the Istanbul frigate and the Piri Reis submarine, would join the Turkish fleet this year.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said they would announce more "good news" in the local defense industry in 2023, saying that this year will be a turning point in the industry.

The Century of Türkiye will be built by the youth of this country, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, stressing that his Justice and Development Party (AKP) has always been the political party that received the most votes from young people.

Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has embarked on a five-nation Africa tour, which includes a visit to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe.

He will visit these countries between Jan. 8 and 14, the Foreign Ministry said in a written statement over the weekend.

US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez has denounced the repeated incendiary rhetoric by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan aimed at Greece.

The six-party opposition alliance has decided to begin internal consultations for naming the opposition's joint presidential candidate who will run against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Türkiye's one of the most critical elections slated to take place this spring.

Ankara proceeded with a fresh escalation of tension with Athens on Wednesday, with more fighter jet overflights in the Aegean and new threats from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who warned Greece to "behave."

Speaking to his AK Party's parliamentary group, Erdogan made his comment during a reference to Turkey's Tayfun (Typhoon) ballistic missile project.

Over 2 million Turks will be able to retire at any time as long as they have worked for at least 7,200 days. Critics warn of the dangerous consequences of this pre-election move by President Erdogan, writes Deutsche Welle.

Sticking true to his aggressive rhetoric, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday warned regional rival Greece to "behave well," while praising Turkey's Tayfun missile project.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has pledged another 5 percent increase to the salaries of civil servants and pensioners, making the total rise in wages 30 percent for the first six months of 2023.