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Erdoğan criticizes Constitutional Court and Council of State

Erdoğan criticizes Constitutional Court and Council of State

"The Council of State occasionally does it, bothering us with such decisions, but the frequent occurrence of such decisions by the Constitutional Court seriously bothers us," says the president.

15 February 2024

Vecih Cuzdan & Ali Dinç

People of Hatay express frustration over Erdoğan’s remarks

People of Hatay express frustration over Erdoğan’s remarks

“If the central administration and local administration do not work hand in hand, if they are not in solidarity, nothing good will come to that city. Did anything come to Hatay?” the president said in quake-hit Hatay ahead of the March 31 local elections.

5 February 2024 Vecih Cuzdan,Ali Dinç

Erdoğan, Sisi discuss Gaza over phone

Erdoğan, Sisi discuss Gaza over phone

The conversation focused particularly on ensuring access for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, said the Presidency of Egypt.

20 December 2023

Erdoğan, Raisi discuss Gaza war

Erdoğan, Raisi discuss Gaza war

Erdoğan emphasized the significance of a “united stance from the Muslim world,” particularly Turkey and Iran, in response to the Israeli actions in Palestinian territories.

27 November 2023

Erdoğan, Bahçeli disagree on 50%+1 election rule

Erdoğan, Bahçeli disagree on 50%+1 election rule

While the president wants the rule changed, his main ally is in favor of keeping it.

21 November 2023

Report: Turkey suspends gas exploration activities with Israel

Report: Turkey suspends gas exploration activities with Israel

The move comes after President Erdoğan's endorsement of Hamas, according to Bloomberg.

26 October 2023

Erdoğan: We are Going to US in a Troubled Period

Erdoğan: We are Going to US in a Troubled Period

In the wake of rising tension between Turkey and US over Turkey’s “Operation Peace Spring” and Trump’s letter, President Erdoğan has set out for Washington. Speaking ahead of his visit, he said, “We are making the visit in a troubled period.”

12 November 2019