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Addressing citizens in Kütahya, President Erdoğan, referring to the March 21 International Nowruz Day, said: “Nowruz is the festival of fertility, prosperity and of spring. Nowruz is the festival of brotherhood, affection and of the hopes that flourish in hearts.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke during a campaign rally in the province of Kütahya in the run-up to the local elections scheduled for March 31, 2019. Making remarks on the upcoming local elections, President Erdoğan pointed out that they have introduced 14 billion Turkish liras’ worth of investments and services in K�...

Addressing citizens in Eskişehir, President Erdoğan said: “Our people will never again allow the revival of the eras of coups and tutelages. Our people will not allow any regression in democracy or economy, or any reversal of the gains they have made in other areas.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke during a campaign rally in the province of Eskişehir in the run-up to the local elections scheduled for March 31, 2019. “OUR PEOPLE WILL NEVER AGAIN ALLOW THE REVIVAL OF THE ERAS OF COUPS AND TUTELAGES” Underlining Turkey’s determination to...

President Erdogan Thursday had a phone conversation with the former Kazakh president in wake of Nazarbayev’s resignation, according to Turkish sources.  Recep Tayyip Erdogan carried his wishes to Nursultan Nazarbayev, outgoing Kazakh president, that his decision to leave the post of president will be to the benefit of the state and the Kazakh people, a statement by the Turkish Presidency Directorate of Communications said. On Tuesday, Nazarbayev announced his resignation as the president of Kazakhstan after ruling the country since its independence in 1991. Until elections for his replacement, Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev, the head of the Kazakh Senate, will carry...

Remarks by Turkey’s president about battles fought on Turkish soil during World War I have unfortunately been taken out of context, said a top aide to the president on Wednesday.  In his remarks on Monday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan “was responding to the so-called ‘manifesto’ of the terrorist who killed 50 innocent Muslims in Christchurch, New Zealand” last Friday, Fahrettin Altun, Turkey's presidential communications director, said on Twitter. “Turks have always been the most welcoming and gracious hosts to their Anzac visitors,” he added, referring to troops from Australia and New Zealand who fought in the Battle of Canakkale ...

Turkey warned the West on Wednesday about ignoring Islamophobia, saying doing so could fuel further deadly attacks.  "Ignoring Islamophobia can lay the groundwork for similar terror attacks” as last week’s New Zealand mosque attacks, said Turkey’s National Security Council in a statement, adding that those attacks showed hostility towards Turkey, referring to anti-Turkish messages in the terrorist's manifesto. In a regular meeting, the council also firmly condemned the terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch and the killing of "innocent people for their beliefs." At least 50 Muslims were killed and as many injured when Australian-born Brenton Tarrant, 28,...

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday delivered message of unity and togetherness on the eve of Nevruz spring festival. In a statement, Erdogan celebrated the day of Nevruz, which heralds the coming of spring. “Nevruz is overcoming all the differences and protecting the past and future within unity and togetherness,” Erdogan said on the eve of spring festival. Turkish president also underlined the importance of peace, solidarity and fraternity in his message. Turkey will always preserve the spirit of resurrection symbolized by Nevruz, he added. The Nevruz Day falling on March 21 has been celebrated for more than 18 centuries across Anatolia...

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Wonderland Eurasia, a theme park also known as Ankapark, in the capital Ankara, President Erdoğan underlined that they have been exerting efforts for the development and prosperity of all the cities in Turkey, and said: “We have worked not only for the citizens that vote for us, but for each and every one of our 81 provinces and 82 million citizens.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the opening ceremony of the Wonderland Eurasia in Ankara. “Ankapark is a symbol of pride not only for our capital but for entire Turkey” �...

Addressing citizens in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul, President Erdoğan said: “We will strive to protect our people’s and our Ummah’s honor and dignity, if need be, at the cost of our lives.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke during a campaign rally in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul in the run-up to the local elections scheduled for March 31, 2019. “Following the terrorist attack in New Zealand, I immediately sent my Vice President and Foreign Minister there. Even if it is 16 500 kilometers away, it is still our wound. 50 Muslims...

Addressing citizens in Kocaeli, President Erdoğan said that Turkey is the symbol of peace, tranquility and security for millions of people across the world, and added: “Turkey is the name of the ultimate safe harbor where our brothers from the Balkans and the Caucasus to Turkistan and Africa take shelter in when they are in trouble. We have to be strong not only for ourselves and our expatriates but also for all our neighbors and cognates.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke during a campaign rally in the province of Kocaeli in...