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Director of Communications Altun’s statement on fight against disinformation

Director of Communications Altun said: "As one of the countries most exposed to disinformation in the world, our fight against disinformation will continue with tenacity and without compromise." In a statement on his social media account, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun, noting that there had been an interesting development in the field of media and communication, reminded that Twitter made the decision to withdraw from the "2022 Strengthened Code of Practice on Disinformation" protocol, which was signed between the European Union and social media platforms. Stating that some public authorities in European countries began to express their discomfort with this...

President Erdoğan extends condolences to those who lost their lives in train crash in India

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the train crash in the Indian state of Odisha, as well as to the people and government of India. President Erdoğan shared a post on his social media account, stating, "On behalf of myself and my country, I extend my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the train crash in the Indian state of Odisha, as well as to the people and government of India. As Türkiye, we support India in its efforts to heal...

President Erdoğan unveils his cabinet

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, re-elected in the presidential runoff on May 28, 2023, announced his vice president and cabinet during a press conference at Çankaya Presidential Palace in Ankara. Noting that Türkiye has left behind yet another election, which has further reinforced the country’s democracy and has featured many firsts in the nation’s history, President Erdoğan expressed his wish for the election results to be auspicious for the Turkish nation. “TODAY TÜRKİYE IS STRONGER THAN YESTERDAY” Türkiye not only made an election but also decided its next century on May 14 and May 28, stressed the...

President Erdoğan hosts dinner in honour of leaders attending his inauguration ceremony

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosted a dinner in honour of the leaders who attended the inauguration ceremony at the Çankaya Mansion. In his speech at the dinner, President Erdoğan stated: Respected heads of state and government, heads of parliament, ministers, and esteemed guests, I would like to extend to you my most heartfelt greetings. Welcome to Türkiye. I am very pleased to host you in our country on this proud day. I would like to thank you once again for your participation in our inauguration ceremony. I would also like to thank all of our friends who...

President Erdoğan’s swearing-in ceremony held at the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye gets widespread global coverage

The world press covered the swearing-in ceremony of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the General Assembly Hall of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye as breaking news. It was reported in the news that President Erdoğan won the May 28 Presidential Election with 52,2% of the vote, and his arrival to Antkabir was broadcast live. At 01.00 p.m. local time, Britain’s Sky News broadcast live footage from President Erdoğan’s swearing-in ceremony. Noting that President Erdoğan won the Presidential Election runoff on May 28, after being in power for 20 years, the Sky News presenter reported that President...

“Our nation will crown the second century of our Republic with the Century of Türkiye”

Speaking at his inauguration, President Erdoğan said: “Our nation, who completed a century ago their national struggle with the foundation of the Republic, will crown the second century of the Republic with the Century of Türkiye.” After taking oath at the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT), and visiting Anıtkabir (Atatürk’s Mausoleum), President Erdoğan headed to the Presidential Complex for his inauguration. Beginning his remarks by greeting the guests at the exhibition hall, President Erdoğan said: “It is with great pleasure that I welcome you on the occasion of this historic ceremony...

President Erdoğan at Anıtkabir

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, after the swearing-in ceremony held at the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT), paid a visit to Anıtkabir (Atatürk’s Mausoleum). President Erdoğan, upon his arrival at Anıtkabir, was welcomed by citizens. Accompanied by Governor of Ankara Vasip Şahin, Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun, Chief of Cabinet to the President Hasan Doğan and Director of Administrative Affairs of the Presidency Metin Kıratlı, President Erdoğan proceeded to Atatürk’s tomb through the Lion Road and laid a wreath at the mausoleum in front of which...

President Erdoğan takes oath at GNAT

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who was re-elected President in the elections on May 28 with 52.18 per cent of the votes, was sworn in at the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT). Welcomed with a military ceremony by Acting GNAT Speaker Devlet Bahçeli upon his arrival at the parliament, President Erdoğan inspected the Presidential Guard of Honor and proceeded to the General Assembly Hall with his wife, First Lady Emine Erdoğan, through the Gate of Honor. Upon his arrival at the General Assembly Hall, President Erdoğan was welcomed with standing ovation by MPs and other invitees. Acting...