Latest in Tag: Erdogan Highlight
Latest in Tag: Erdogan
Erdoganâs handshake with Al-Sisi: Another step towards normalising relations
Erdogan added that further actions would follow to rebuild relations between Cairo and Ankara.
Erdogan calls for stronger relations between Turkey and Egypt
In a statement released on Saturday after his return trip from a visit to Ukraine, Erdogan said: âThere are no adversaries in politics, but there should always be in an environment of peace and an opportunity for dialogue.â
Turkish President Erdogan hints at holding âhigh-levelâ talks with Egypt
In an interview with the official TRT News Channel, Erdogan added: “The talks at the lower levels are continuing. It is not excluded that this will happen at higher levels as long as we understand each other,” he said.
Depreciation of Turkish lira forces Erdogan to seek regional truce
Turkish President’s policies are believed to play part in economic turmoil
Opinion| Erdogan’s policies and the collapse of Turkish lira
In fact, the ruling party in Ankara stands against the independence of the central bank’s decisions, and always seeks to reduce the interest rates on loans. On the one hand, the ruling party believes that lowering the interest rate on loans will attract more investment. On the other hand, in contrast, the central bank keeps its interest high to ensure the permanence of its profits and the profits of the banking sector. This difference of views turned into a clear hostility between the two sides.
US voices strong opposition to ErdoÄanâs meeting with Hamas leadership
The statement added that Hamas has been designated a terrorist organisation by the US and European Union (EU), and that both officials hosted by President ErdoÄan are Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).
Erdoganâs ex-ally Ali Babacan to launch new party this week
The announcement came eight months after Babacan resigned from Erdoganâs ruling Justice and Development Party (JDP), where he said last July that he had left due to âdeep disagreementsâ over its direction, and revealed his intentions to establish a new party.
Erdogan discusses Syriaâs invasion with Putin, Tusk calls on Turkey to pull out troops
Al Assad is ready to support any popular resistance against Turkish invasion
Syrian army regains control over Khan Shaykhun, Erdogan to visit Moscow
The General Command of the Syrian Army announced that its forces took control of Morek and other nearby towns including Kafr Zita and strategic points in Hama and Idleb, after inflicting heavy losses upon militants, according to Syrian Arab News Agency.Â
Opposition candidate Imamoglu wins local municipal elections re-run
March elections declared invalid following narrow victory of opposition candidate
Jamal Khashoggi: case resurfaces
‘Both Mohammed bin Salman, his US allies will prevent this from happening at UN,’ says Professor
Egyptian political parties denounce rhetoric of Turkish officials
Erdogan has held the Egyptian state responsible for the death of former President Mohamed Morsi last Monday
Erdogan calls for ‘careful’ US withdrawal from Syria ahead of Trump adviserâs visit
Decision was widely criticised by US allies in Europe
How Erdogan fills a political gap for German-Turks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan heads to Germany for a controversial state visit. Despite his authoritarian style, many German-Turks continue to cheer him on. Cabaret artist Fatih Ăevikkollu tells DW why.DW: You like to introduce yourself to audiences as a German-Turkish artist from the Cologne district of Nippes. Why? Fatih Ăevikkollu: Well, because that pretty …
Op-ed review: Turkish crisis, Egyptâs real estate tax
Several writers commented on real estate taxes, which government is aiming to collect soon
Erdogan: Turkey can do without US electronic goods
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned his country would boycott electronic goods from the United States in retaliation for recent sanctions imposed by Washington over the detention of an American pastor.The Turkish president has repeatedly been photographed while using Apple products such as iPhones and iPads. And he made his now famous speech on …
Erdogan warns of ‘economic war’ as Turkish lira carnage spooks global markets
The Turkish lira crash is threatening to turn into a debt and liquidity crisis with no end in sight. Instead of acting, the Turkish leadership has warned of an “economic war.”Turkey is in the throes of a full-blown currency crisis, with little sign that the government has a plan to deal with one of the …
Erdogan announces early presidential, parliamentary elections in June
Elections are first to be called early in Turkey since 2002
Putin, Erdogan launch Turkey’s first nuclear power plant
The start of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant is another sign of cozy relations between Turkey and Russia. Turkish, Russia and Iranian leaders are to hold a summit on Syria.Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday took part in a symbolic ceremony marking the construction of Turkey’s first nuclear power …
Op-ed review: Erdogan criticised, Turkey sheltering âenemiesâ of Egypt
Private newspaperâs chairperson slams arrested ex-auditor Hisham Geneina
Turkey’s NATO officials seek asylum in Germany amid Erdogan crackdown
The majority of Turkish officials, reported to be military employees at NATO bases in Germany, have refused to return to Ankara despite orders.
Egypt, Turkey accuse each other of crackdown on dissent, both deemed predators of freedom
Erdogan has explicitly disclosed his opposing stance towards the current Egyptian regime, saying that it resulted from a âmilitary coupâ
ErdoÄan’s comment contradicts with Turkish efforts to improve relations: FM
The ministry refrained from commenting on ErdoÄanâs statements that labeled the 30 June uprising a military coup
Turkey will normalise relations if Egypt releases Morsi, allies from prison: Erdogan
The Turkish president said that Egypt should rectify the military coup that happened on 30 June 2013
Erdogan: Wedding suicide bomber was child ‘between 12 and 14’
Turkish President Erdogan has said the suicide bomber who attacked a wedding party in southeastern Turkey was a child as young as 12 years old.
ErdoÄan v Gulen: power struggle comes full circle in Turkish soccer
Politicsâ incestuous relationship with soccer came full circle this week with the mass resignation of executives from the Turkish football federation and the firing of scores of officials, including referees, as part of the governmentâs witch-hunt against followers of controversial Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen and other government critics. Intended to facilitate the weeding out of …
‘Lonely’ Erdogan turns his face back to Russia
Meeting of the Turkish and Russian leaders put an end to tension between the two countries. Both Erdogan and Putin are eyeing rapprochement. However, energy expert Necdet Pamir is skeptical of the promises made.
Ankara-Moscow pivot: a new era begins
Presidents Erdogan and Putin will be drafting a new joint road map in St. Petersburg. In return for Erdoganâs call for more trade, Putin may ask Ankara to jump start ties with Syria, Aram Duran reports from Istanbul.
Opinion: Erdogan, Putin and the touchy Turkish Stream
The presidents of Russia and Turkey are expected to repair relations and revive a gas pipeline project at a meeting in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. There is, however, one key issue on the table, DW’s Andrey Gurkov writes.
Crowds gather in Istanbul for massive pro-Erdogan rally
The Turkish president has called on participants to bring the national flag to show support for a “single motherland.” The rally is expected to cap nightly pro-democracy demonstrations in the wake of a failed coup.