Presidential Complex

Erman Ilıcak, the chairman of the holding company responsible for the construction of Ak Saray, the new presidential palace in Ankara, said the building that has triggered much debate will be a "legacy for future generations."

Turkey's new $615 million, 1,000-room presidential palace is no trifle, so it is perhaps natural for its security to be provided by armed guards who certainly cannot be trifled with.

Turkey’s new $615 million, 1,000-room presidential palace is no trifle, so it is perhaps natural for its security to be provided by armed guards who certainly cannot be trifled with.

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has chaired a meeting of the Supreme Military Board (YAŞ) for the first time as prime minister, while President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is likewise set to sign YAŞ decisions for the first time in his new capacity.

Pope Francis begins his three-day visit to Ankara and Istanbul today, the fourth ever visit of a Pope to Turkey, with a heavy agenda.

Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ has defended the new presidential palace’s much-debated cost by comparing the situation to the billiard table at the Pembe Köşk (Pink Villa), which was used by the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, in the 1920s.

Construction at the controversial new presidential complex in Ankara has still yet to be completed, as a new residence for the president with an estimated 250 rooms will also be built in addition to the 1,000-room palace, the Ankara branch of the Chamber of Architects has stated.

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will have talks in Turkey on Nov. 21 as part of his trip including Morocco and Ukraine, according to diplomatic sources.

The vice president will meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu and a number of nongovernmental representatives.

Turkey’s Chamber of Architects has penned a letter to Pope Francis, calling on him not to attend a ceremony set to be held at the country’s new presidential palace during his upcoming visit as the guest of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Pope Francis is set to be the first house guest at the Presidential Palace, colloquially known as the Ak Saray (White Palace), on Nov. 28.

Pope Francis is set to be the first house guest at Turkey's new presidential palace during a visit to Turkey at the end of the month.