Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the President of Turkey, known for his controversial policies and governance.
Notable Quotes
"NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience."View Story →
"Israel must not scupper the US-Iran deal."View Story →
"The pact was purely defensive in nature."View Story →
"We will not allow the climate of trust in Turkey to be damaged by such vile and timed provocations as today's."View Story →
"I wish for a speedy recovery to our children, our families, and our teachers."View Story →
"Those found to have been negligent or at fault will certainly be held accountable."View Story →
"Efforts to reach those who were still missing continue uninterrupted."View Story →
"Turkey will cut corporate taxes for exporters and offer new incentives to attract foreign capital."View Story →
"I congratulate all our worker brothers and sisters who earn their living through their labor and create added value for their country and nation on May 1st, Labor and Solidarity Day."View Story →
"global gender-neutralisation policies target families, children"View Story →
"the Black Sea attacks are inexplicable"View Story →
"the injustices faced by those in Gaza and the West Bank deeply offends the conscience of humanity."View Story →
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Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech
The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".
September 25, 2026Turkey's Erdogan tells Ukraine's Zelenskiy that Black Sea attacks are inexplicable - Reuters
Turkey's Erdogan tells Ukraine's Zelenskiy that Black Sea attacks are inexplicable Reuters
September 24, 2026Turkey's Erdogan says 'global gender-neutralisation policies' target families, children - Reuters
Turkey's Erdogan says 'global gender-neutralisation policies' target families, children Reuters
September 22, 2026Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists
Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.
September 13, 2026Eight killed and others missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.
August 30, 2026European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman
Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.
August 25, 2026Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.
August 7, 2026Turkey's Erdogan gives NATO leaders revolver conundrum after summit - Reuters
Turkey's Erdogan gives NATO leaders revolver conundrum after summit Reuters
July 9, 2026Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato
The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey.
July 8, 2026Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe
The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security Correspondent Frank Gardner writes.
July 7, 2026Turkey's Erdogan says Israel must not scupper US-Iran deal - Reuters
Turkey's Erdogan says Israel must not scupper US-Iran deal Reuters
July 4, 2026Turkey's Erdogan says NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience - Reuters
Turkey's Erdogan says NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience Reuters
June 29, 2026Turkish police arrest more than 500 people at May Day rallies
Turkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held.
May 1, 2026Turkey floats new investment law including exporters' tax cut - Reuters
Turkey floats new investment law including exporters' tax cut Reuters
April 25, 2026Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 U.S. mass killer, police say - Reuters
Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 U.S. mass killer, police say Reuters
April 16, 2026Four killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days
Three students and one teacher died in the attack, according to the local governor.
April 15, 2026One gunman killed and two injured in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul
No Israeli diplomats are currently in Turkey and the Istanbul consulate has been empty for the past two-and-a-half years.
April 7, 2026Zelenskiy in Syria to meet President Sharaa, sources say - Reuters
Zelenskiy in Syria to meet President Sharaa, sources say Reuters
April 5, 2026Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five
A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.
April 4, 2026Putin holds call with Turkey's Erdogan to discuss Middle East - Reuters
Putin holds call with Turkey's Erdogan to discuss Middle East Reuters
April 3, 2026Istanbul's ex-mayor to stand trial on corruption charges
Ekrem Imamoglu is seen as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival.
March 9, 2026Journalist with Germany's Deutsche Welle detained in Turkey - Reuters
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