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Recep Tayyip Erdogan
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Italy supports Finland-Sweden NATO bid while Turkey says no
Draghi said that the application for membership in the military alliance was sparked by security worries in the wake of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Turkey not positive on letting Finland, Sweden join NATO: Erdogan
The PKK, listed as a terrorist organisation by Turkey, has been rebelling against the Turkish government for more than three decades.
Angela Merkel holds farewell meeting with Turkish President Erdogan in Istanbul
For her part, Merkel said that the EU's support to Turkey on irregular migration would continue, noting "our peace and security are attached to the other".
Erdogan says Biden has “bloody hands” for supporting Israel
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday said US President Joe Biden had “bloody hands” because of his…
Turkish president Erdogan receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Turkey has vaccinated over 2.88M people since start of nationwide vaccination campaign in mid-January
Turkish Court Jails 27 For Life Over 2016 Coup Attempt
A Turkish court on Thursday jailed 27 former pilots and other suspects for life in one of the…
Erdogan Appoints New Finance Minister
His resignation came amid an economic crisis in Turkey with the lira tumbling 30 per cent in 2020.
Turkey to announce discovery of new gas reserves in Black Sea
ANKARA : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that he would announce the size of new gas…
Turkey, Germany discuss escalation of tensions in Eastern Mediterranean
ANKARA, Aug. 13 : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Thursday held a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela…
Erdogan says Turkey becomes 3rd to develop COVID-19 vaccines
President Erdogan says Turkey has become third country to develop vaccines locally against #COVID19 after U.S. and China, and one of the vaccines "has received ethical approval to move on to the clinical trial on humans."
Turkey to extend wage support for another month amid COVID-19
Turkey conducted 51,014 tests for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the overall number of tests carried out so far to 3,331,158, he stated.
Erdogan meets Hamas chief in Istanbul over regional developments
Istanbul, Feb 3 : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Islamic Hamas movement chief Ismail Haniyeh in…
Erdogan, Putin call for restraint amid Iran-US escalation
Istanbul, Jan 9 : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called…
Erdogan says Turkey not to take more Syrian refugees alone
"Our more than 80,000 Idlib brothers started to migrate toward the border of our country,"
Turkey threatens to “look elsewhere” if F-35 dispute continues
Ankara, Nov 20 : If the US stance on delivery of F-35 fighter jets does not change, Turkey…
US and Turkey agree to a ceasefire in Syria
US and Turkey agree to ceasefire in Syria Turkey will halt military operations for 120 hours to allow…
Turkish offensive in Syria is ‘not our problem’, Kurds are ‘no angels’: Trump
Washington, Oct 16 : President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Turkey’s offensive against U.S.-allied Kurdish forces in northern…
Will continue to raise Kashmir issue on world stage: Erdogan
Erdogan declared that he would continue to raise the Kashmir issue and the sufferings of the Kashmiri people.
Turkey’s Erdogan raises Kashmir issue at UNGA
New York, Sep 25 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday raised the Kashmir issue in the United…
Erdogan: S-400 dispute with US to be solved without sanctions
Ankara, July 1 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the dispute between Ankara and Washington on the…
G20: PM Modi holds talks with world leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met a host of leaders including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Australian PM Scott…
Turkey politician faces 17-year jail for insulting Erdogan
Ankara, June 28 (IANS) The head of the Turkish opposition party’s Istanbul branch, who is widely credited as…
Erdogan calls S-400 deal ‘national security decision’
Ankara, April 10 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey’s procurement of the Russian S-400 air defence systems…
Erdogan loses capital in Turkey election blow
Ankara, April 1 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s party has lost control of the capital in local…
Kurds should capitalise on sympathy stirred by Trump’s withdrawal from Syria
If nothing else, the Kurds of the world now know they are the world’s most-loved ethnic group. For…
Jamal Khashoggi’s body was dissolved in acid after murder : Erdogan adviser
Istanbul, Nov 2 : The body of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was “dissolved” in acid after his murder…
Khashoggi’s murder was planned affair: Erdogan
The President said that information and evidence show that Khashoggi fell victim to a brutal murder.
Turkey to reveal ‘naked truth’ of Saudi journalist’s murder: President
Turkey earlier said 15 Saudis who travelled to Istanbul were involved in Khashoggi's disappearance.
Turkey to freeze new government investment projects
Ankara, Sep 14 : Turkey will review and freeze the new government investment projects as part of efforts…
Erdogan urges Turks to fight ‘economic war’ by US
Ankara, Aug 26 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for joint efforts to “combat attacks on…
Erdogan congratulates Imran Khan on election victory
Ankara, Aug 1 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday congratulated Pakistan’s Prime Minister-elect Imran Khan on…
BRICS 2018: Narendra Modi meets Turkish President
Johannesburg, July 27: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of…
Ozil quits international football amid furore over photo with Erdogan
Berlin, July 23 (IANS) Germany’s attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil announced his retirement from international football on Sunday, a…
Turkey’s Erdogan wins absolute majority in crucial elections
Ankara, June 25: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the majority of votes in Sunday’s crucial election, surviving the…
Erdogan seeks second term as Turkey votes to elect President, Parliament
Ankara, June 24 : Turkish voters are going to polls to to decide whether to grant President Recep…
Erdogan calls Netanyahu ‘terrorist’ over Gaza deaths
Ankara, Apr 1 (AFP) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Benjamin Netanyahu today of being “a terrorist” after…
Tillerson breaks protocol, meets Erdogan without translator
Ankara, Feb 16: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson broke protocol by meeting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan without…
935 terrorists neutralised in Syria, says Erdogan
Istanbul, Feb 5: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said 935 terrorists have been “neutralised” since Turkey launched a…
Palestine recognizing Hafiz Saeed as prominent figure raises concern for India
The ambassador of Palestine to Pakistan sharing a stage with Hafiz Saeed, the co-founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba which was…
Erdogan to take Jerusalem resolution to UN General Assembly
Ankara will take the resolution calling on the US to withdraw its declaration of Jerusalem as the Israeli…
Trump appeases Erdogan, promises not to arm Kurdish Fighters in Syria
Erdogan has been demanding the U.S. to hand over Fethullah Gulen, the man responsible for coup attempt. It will be interesting to see how President Trump applies track II diplomacy to mend the ties.
Turkey’s inclusion in EU opposed due to Erdogan’s dictatorial powers
The European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs have adopted a resolution urging Brussels to formally suspend EU accession…
UAE urges Qatar to change policy after terror list issued
Dubai, June 10, 2017: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) top diplomat said on Friday that the list issued…
Erdogan reelected as head of Turkey’s ruling party
Ankara, May 21 : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was on Sunday re-elected leader of the ruling Justice and…
Turkish President Erdogan accorded ceremonial welcome
New Delhi, May 1: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received a ceremonial welcome on Monday at the President’s…
Erdogan compares Dutch rally ban to Nazism as row spirals
Rotterdam (Netherlands), Mar 12 (AFP) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said a Dutch ban on his foreign…
Other countries role suspected in coup attempt: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that other countries might be involved in July 15 coup attempt.…
After failed coup attempt, Turkey announces 3 months ‘state of emergency’
In response to failed coup attempt on July 15, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday announced ‘state…
Military group attempts coup in Turkey: PM
Anakar, July 16: Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has stated that Turkey is facing an uprising attempt from…
Istanbul airport attack: 36 dead; Turkish PM blames IS
At least 36 people killed and 60 others were injured in a triple suicide bombing and gun attack…