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“We will repel attacks on our democracy by remaining within legitimate boundaries”

Speaking after an iftar dinner with undergraduates, President Erdoğan said: “We will hold those who violate laws to account within the legal framework. We will repel attacks on our democracy by remaining within legitimate boundaries.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech after an iftar dinner with university students in Ankara. President Erdoğan said: “We are going through days when we need to bolster our eternal brotherhood, not animosity, enmity, or anger. We are going through very sensitive days when we need to act with patience, wisdom, commonsense and rationality. We will not fall for provocations. We...

Head of Communications Altun: “We are faced with a mentality that regards digital media as a hub for chaos-mongering”

Presidency's Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, emphasised during his address at the Panel on Türkiye's Mobilisation to Combat Addictions in the 21st Century held at our Directorate that Türkiye is being painted as an unstable, unsafe, and unlawful country. In his address, Head of Communications Altun expressed his hope that the panel and the accompanying book, which are intended to effectively underscore the multifaceted, ever-changing, and complex addictions of contemporary society, reaffirm the state's unwavering struggle and commitment against dependency, and facilitate discourse on strategic initiatives for building healthy generations, will yield auspicious results. Noting that Türkiye...

“We will not allow anyone to steal the dreams of our youth”

Speaking at an iftar dinner with the education community, President Erdoğan said: “We will never fall for such dirty tricks that caused great suffering to our nation in the past. With Allah’s permission, we will not allow anyone to steal the dreams or crush the hopes of our youth, who are the guarantee of our future.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at an iftar dinner with the education community at the Beştepe Nation’s Exhibition Hall in Ankara. “New generations who not only encompass the era but also go beyond it, who combine knowledge...

Statement regarding the claims that the protestors entered the Presidential Complex

Regarding some images shared on Israeli propaganda accounts, the claim that "Protesters entered the Presidential Complex" is not true. It has been determined that the images in question were taken during protests on a university campus located in Ankara. No protestors have entered the Presidential Complex. Unfounded claims aimed at disrupting the peace and stability of our country should not be given credit. Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications Center for Countering Disinformation

“We focus on building a strong Türkiye”

Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said that Türkiye does not have even a single minute to waste, and added: “We focus on building a strong Türkiye with its economy, security, defense, democracy and justice. We will inshallah work harder, produce more, and will not only solve today’s problems, but also prepare Türkiye for tomorrow’s world in a very strong manner.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet meeting at the Presidential Complex. Drawing attention to the incidents that have taken place following the arrest...

Statement regarding claim of a trustee appointment to İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality

The claim shared on some social media accounts that “a trustee has been appointed to the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality” is not true. The Ministry of Interior has announced that the mayors of İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality and Beylikdüzü Municipality have been temporarily suspended from duty as a precautionary measure due to their detention. Accordingly, the İstanbul Governor’s Office has announced that on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the municipal councils of Istanbul and Beylikdüzü will convene to elect an acting mayor. Consequently, no trustee has been appointed to these municipalities. Unfounded claims aimed at manipulating public opinion should not be ...

Statement regarding the claim that France and the UK have called on their citizens to leave Türkiye

The claim shared by Israeli propaganda accounts stating that “France and the UK have called on their citizens to immediately leave Türkiye” is not true. Contrary to the claim, neither France nor the UK has issued any such call to their citizens in our country. In demonstrations held in some provinces regarding ongoing judicial processes in our country, our law enforcement units are ensuring an atmosphere of peace and security for everyone with patience and composure. Unfounded claims aimed at manipulating international public opinion should not be given credit. Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications Center for Countering...

“We will continue to live in brotherhood on these lands”

Speaking after AK Party Istanbul Branch’s iftar dinner, President Erdoğan said: “We will not tolerate plots that target Türkiye, surgical operations on it, or the erection of walls of discord among our 85 million citizens through social engineering. As Alevis, Sunnis, Kurds, Turks, Laz, and Circassians, we will continue to live in brotherhood and solidarity on these lands, as we have done for a thousand years.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech after AK Party Istanbul Branch’s iftar dinner. “WE WILL NOT TOLERATE THE ERECTION OF WALLS OF DISCORD AMONG OUR 85 MILLION CITIZENS” “No one...