Akdağ

Famous for its natural heritage and wildlife, Akdağ Natural Park, covered under a blanket of snow, is offering enchanting views to visitors during the ongoing winter season. (AA Photo)

Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Recep Akdağ on April 5 met Japanese Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Katsunobu Kato in Tokyo.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on April 4 received Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Recep Akdağ, state-run Anadolu Agency reported, citing government officials. 

Turkey has established 29 aid distribution centers in Syria's Afrin region to provide food and personal care items to the civilians, the country's Deputy Prime Minister Recep Akdağ said on March 21.

Some 27 percent of Turkey’s population live in areas that carry the highest earthquake risk, Deputy Prime Minister Recep Akdağ said on March 1. 

The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is seeking opposition parties’ consensus on legal regulations concerning sexual crimes committed against minors, Deputy Prime Minister Recep Akdağ has said, stating that the government is working on giving aggravated life sentences to sex offenders who kill child victims after raping them. 

The government has prepared a 93-item “reform package” in a bid to lure crucial investors to Turkey, Deputy Prime Minister Recep Akdağ has said.

Ankara is putting “certain limits” on visa applications in its diplomatic missions after Washington’s move to suspend visa proceedings with Turkey, Deputy Prime Minister Recep Akdağ said on Dec. 20.

Greek Cypriots do not intend to use fresh water provided through a pipeline from Turkey to Turkish Cyprus, Deputy Prime Minister Recep Akdağ said on Dec. 12.

The amount of drugs seized by the authorities in Turkey surpasses the amount seized in all European countries combined, Deputy Prime Minister Recep Akdağ stated on Nov. 26.