Government of Turkey
Erdoğan calls for expanded dialogue in Turkish politics
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called for broader dialogue and compromise in national politics, urging a more unified approach.
"We want to see a different style and discourse in politics," Erdoğan told his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) members in parliament on Oct. 9.
Amid a backdrop of regional conflict, Erdoğan noted the importance of cooperation.
Finance Ministry to publish names of major tax debtors
Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has stated that his ministry will release the names of taxpayers with outstanding tax liabilities and penalties amounting to 5 million Turkish Liras ($146,750) or more to the public.
Erdoğan vows to prevent 'revival of terror threat'
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has pledged not to allow terrorism to become a major threat for Türkiye again.
"We will not allow the terror threat that we broke its back to be revived again," Erdoğan said during an event in the eastern city of Bitlis on Aug. 25.
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Authorities probe false rumors about Şimşek’s resignation
Turkish authorities are investigating social media posts that falsely claimed that Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek had resigned.
Last week rumors emerged alleging that Şimşek intended to tender his resignation but was pursued to remain in office.
Erdogan stresses importance of strong navy to protect peace
Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday stressed the need to maintain a "strong and effective navy" to safeguard Türkiye's peace and security, both within its territorial waters and in far-flung regions.
Erdoğan urges global action against Israel's war
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has issued a call to the global community to condemn the Israeli bombardment of hospitals, schools, mosques and churches in the besieged Gaza Strip.
"Humanity must prevent further violations of international law in Gaza," Erdoğan said in a letter to Pope Francis on April 13, emphasizing that civilians should never be targeted in times of war.
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Türkiye, US to hold talks on ties, regional issues
Senior Turkish and American officials will meet in the Turkish capital to discuss joint efforts to improve bilateral ties and discuss regional issues, including the situation in Gaza and Russia's occupation of Ukraine.
Under Secretary of State Department John Bass will be in Ankara on April 15 and 16, the State Department has announced.
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Erdogan announces his withdrawal from politics: These municipal elections will be my last
Erdogan’s term ends in 2028, and the next municipal elections are in 2029 – Trust will be transferred to my brothers after me, said the President of Turkey
Private university reform just the tip of the iceberg
The controversy over the operation of private universities in Greece has raged for the past 30 years. For its champions, it is the holy grail that will liberate society from the yoke of statism.
Arms diplomacy in the crossfire: The geopolitical chessboard of F-16s, F-35s, and Sweden’s NATO bid
Since President Erdogan agreed in principle to enlargement at the NATO summit in Vilnius last July, we have witnessed a political back-and-forth on the Swedish issue reminiscent of the hustle and bustle of an oriental bazaar.