Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun commented on the ‘Guide on the Use of Social Media’ prepared by the Directorate of Communications during his interview for the newspaper Hürriyet. Why did the Directorate of Communications feel the need to prepare the ‘Guide on the Use of Social Media’? The use of social media in Turkey is on the rise with each passing day in parallel with its worldwide use. While 49 percent of the world population uses social media, Turkey has 54 million social media users. The number of users in Turkey is above the world average. Turkey is ahead of many...
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In a thread on his official Twitter account, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made an assessment concerning George Floyd's death as a result of police violence. Erdoğan said: “The racist and fascist approach that led to the death of George Floyd in the US city of Minneapolis as a result of torture has not only deeply saddened all of us, but it has also become one of the most painful manifestations of the unjust order we stand against across the world. As a member of Islamic civilization, which teaches us to love humankind because of the Creator, I...
With the participation of President Erdoğan, the 567th anniversary of the Conquest of Istanbul will be celebrated through special programs. The joy of conquest will be experienced with several events from the reciting the Surah al-Fath in Hagia Sophia to the Conquest Respect Parade that the boats will perform in the Bosphorus, from the Conquest Special Concert to the Archery Cup of Turkey’s Archers Foundation (Okçular Vakfı). The details of the Conquest Program announced by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan with the remarks, "We will witness very pleasant programs together with our nation" on the 567th anniversary...
Addressing the nation following the Presidential Cabinet meeting, President Erdoğan said: “The credit for our country’s exemplary position regarding the death toll as well as its succes in curbing the pandemic goes to all of us as Turkey’s 83 million citizens.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks at Huber Villa in Istanbul following the meeting of the Presidential Cabinet held via video conference. “We will continue to support the people and the businessworld” Underlining that the state, with all the means and resources at its disposal, stands with citizens that experience difficulties due to the measures...
Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of May 29, 2020, 00:00. Directorate of Communications shared a post on its Twitter account, stating that the number of people infected with Covid-19, which broke out in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, exceeded 5 million 860 thousand throughout the world. The post also provided information regarding the current situation in Turkey, and noted: “Turkey has conducted a total of 1,928,209 tests so far. The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has reached 160,979, while 4,461 citizens have lost their lives and 124,369 patients have...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated the 102nd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Azerbaijan. In a post he shared in Azerbaijani Turkish on his Twitter account, President Erdoğan congratulated Azerbaijan on its Republic Day and sent his greetings to President Ilham Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan chaired via videoconference the meeting of the Presidential Cabinet at Huber Villa in Istanbul. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/120313/presidential-cabinet-convenes-under-president-erdogan-s-chairmanship
Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of May 27, 2020, 23:00. Directorate of Communications shared a post on its Twitter account, stating that the number of people infected with Covid-19, which broke out in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, exceeded 5 million 746 thousand throughout the world. The post also provided information regarding the current situation in Turkey, and noted: "Turkey has conducted a total of 1,894,650 tests so far. The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has reached 159,797, while 4,431 citizens have lost their lives and 122,793 patients have...
Speaking at the inauguration of Democracy and Freedoms Island, President Erdoğan noted that each facility in the island was named in line with its historical significance, and said: “Democracy and Freedoms Island, with all these symbols of its, will be the sign of the struggle our country has waged for independence and future from the past to the present and of the unconditional love in hearts.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the inauguration of Democracy and Freedoms Island, previously known as Yassıada, an island located in the Sea of Marmara where former Prime Minister...