In the public service ad prepared by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications for the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, Turkey's adventure of democracy is told through the story of three generations of women who witnessed the 27 May 1960 and 12 September 1980 coups and July 15, 2016 coup attempt. In the public servie ad, a woman who listens to the coup on May 27, 1960, is seen with her daughter and her newborn grandchild on September 12, 1980. The public service ad shows that on July 15, 2016, three generations of women who did not leave their homes during both coups took to the squares against the treacherous coup...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recited Holy Quran for martyrs at Beştepe People’s Mosque on the occasion of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day. Vice President Fuat Oktay and Speaker of the House of Peoples of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bakir Izetbegović, were also present at the event. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/107065/president-erdogan-recites-holy-quran-for-martyts
“July 15th Victory of the Nation Digital Display Centre”, prepared by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications is opened to visitors. The events of the failed coup attempt orchestrated by the FetullahTerrorist Organization (FETÖ) three years ago on the night of July 15, 2016, which has been unsuccessful as a result of the bold stance of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the will of the nation, is being displayed digitally in the centre established on Taksim Square. The “July 15th Victory of the Nation Digital Display Centre” created with the aim that the bloodiest attack to the will of the nation...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan laid flowers at July 15 Martyrs' Monument. As part of program organized on the occasion of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held conversations with the relatives of July 15 martyrs and veterans waiting for him in front of the Presidential Complex. President Erdoğan walked towards the Monument together with the relatives of July 15 martyrs and veterans, accompanied by the July 15 Anthem performed by the Janissary Band. President Erdoğan, who laid flowers at the Martyrs' Monument, then prayed for martyrs.
A mapping show took place at Haydarpaşa Terminal to commemorate July 15 martyrs and veterans. Presidency’s Directorate of Communications held a 7-minute mapping show in memory of July 15 martyrs and veterans on the wall of Haydarpaşa Terminal building facing Kadıköy. The words ''Don't Forget'' were reflected on the wall 15 minutes before the the event and then the countrdown began. Following the 7-minute video depicting the coup attempt of July 15, photos of July 15 martyrs were reflected on the wall of the Terminal building for 25 minutes. The show ended with the words “Don’t Forget” reflected on the...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited July 15 Memorial Museum, the construction of which has been recently completed. Following his meeting with editors-in-chief of newspapers and TV channels at Vahdettin Pavillion, President Erdoğan stopped by a restaurant in Çengelköy. He had his souvenir photo taken with citizens who had shown interest in him. Later, he visited July 15 Memorial Museum, which was constructed near Martyrs Memorial on the Asian side of July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge. He made observations at the museum and saluted citizens who cheered over him. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was accompanied by the Minister of Treasure and...
Within the framework of the project initiated by Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, "The Network" documentary which explains the real and dark side of the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) was screened in the capital of Italy, Rome and in the capital of Kosovo, Pristina, as part of the activities for the commemoration of July 15, Democracy and National Unity Day. Turkey’s Ambassador in Rome, Murat Salim Esenli delivered a speech before the documentary was screened at Yunus Emre Institute building in Rome and stated that the coup attempt planned by the FETO members who penetrated into the army ...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with the editors of newspapers and television channels, some writers and academics at the Vahdettin Presidential Palace. Speaking after the presentation of the S-400 promotional film Erdoğan offered his gratitude to the members of the press for their honourable stance during the purchasing of S-400 which poses an important debate in terms of Turkey's national security and sovereignty. "Turkey has not compromised the moral and consistent policy it pursues" Erdoğan evaluated that "In recent years, the world and our region has been experiencing the pains of restructuring. Our country has not compromised...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with the editors-in-chief in Istanbul. President Erdoğan came from his residence in Kısıklı to the Vahdettin Pavillion. President Erdoğan met with the editors-in-chief of newspapers and television channels, as well as some writers and academicians. The meeting started at 11.00 a.m. and lasted for approximately three hours. Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar, Presidency’s Communications Director Prof. Fahrettin Altun and Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın also attended the meeting.