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Director of Communications Altun responds to burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden

Director of Communications Altun: "The so-called protestors are nothing but provocateurs who are determined to sow seeds of hatred against Türkiye and Islam. The Swedish authorities must wake up to the reality of terror groups intent on preventing Sweden’s NATO membership by poisoning their relationship with us." In the written statement made by Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun regarding the provocation of burning the Quran in front of Türkiye's Stockholm Embassy in Sweden, it is noted that Sweden must immediately act to prevent hatred filled provocations against Türkiye and fight against those who target Islam. ...

“Türkiye has made a name for itself with its economic growth and diplomatic moves”

Speaking at the BTSO’s Economy Awards Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “Despite the ongoing hot conflicts in our region, Türkiye’s star is rising more than ever. Türkiye, which was once known only for crises and coups, has now made a name for itself with its economic growth and diplomatic moves.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Economy Awards Ceremony of Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “TÜRKİYE’S STAR IS RISING MORE THAN EVER” Underscoring that the lasting environment of confidence and stability ensured in politics lied behind the story...

President Erdoğan attends opening ceremony in Bursa

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of Bursa Gemlik Büyükkumla Dam, Bursa Regional Administrative Court’s service building, Dağyenice Natural Life Tourism Complex and other recently-completed projects. “WE WILL BUILD THE CENTURY OF TÜRKİYE TOGETHER” Noting that Bursa will be one of the leading cities of the Century of Türkiye, President Erdoğan said: “Inshallah, we will build the Century of Türkiye together. As long as Bursa, the city of industry, trade, agriculture, sea, mountain, green, peace and foundation, stands with us, there is no issue we...

President Erdoğan attends 2023 Romani Gathering

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the 2023 Romani Gathering in Istanbul. “These lands have been home to different civilizations, different cultures and different communities and yet have always remained a symbol of fertility and abundance throughout millennia. We have lived together on these lands by seeing everything on them as a manifestation of our common wealth for a thousand years,” the President said.  “WE REMOVED ALL THE DISCRIMINATORY EXPRESSIONS FROM OUR LEGISLATION” President Erdoğan stated: “Our Romani brothers and sisters, as well, experienced some difficulties in the past, just like every citizen of this country....

President Erdoğan, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine talk over phone

The call addressed the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war. President Erdoğan extended his condolences over the tragic helicopter crash Wednesday in Ukraine. President Erdoğan reiterated Türkiye’s readiness to provide strong diplomatic support as well as facilitate and mediate lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine.

“We work tirelessly to further improve the quality of education”

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of Esenyurt Education Campus, President Erdoğan said: “We work tirelessly to further improve the quality of education as a whole with our teachers, students, families, administrators and ministry.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony of Esenyurt Education Campus in Istanbul. Congratulating the students who successfully completed the first semester of the 2022-2023 academic year, and thanking the teachers who work to educate their students in the best way possible, President Erdoğan said: “We work tirelessly to further improve the quality of education as a whole with our...

Director of Communications Altun: The social media companies’ new media order is a dictatorship of algorithms that fosters digital fascism

Speaking at the opening of the panel titled "New Media and Reliable Information," organised as part of the Türkiye Alumni Forum held by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) under the auspices of the Presidency, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that they are trying to fight for justice under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the field of communication as well, and said, "We are attempting to counter communication imperialism with our own means and build a resistance focal point at this point." Noting that they are proud of 150 thousand Turkish graduates...

President Erdoğan performs Friday prayer in Istanbul

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan answered reporters’ questions after performing the Friday prayer at Hz. Ali Mosque in Istanbul’s Üsküdar district. In his response to a question as to whether there is a work underway to hold the elections on May 14, President Erdoğan noted that the President announces the election date 60 days in advance and afterwards the Supreme Election Council oversees the relevant timeframe. Answering a question about an analysis published in the Economist about the upcoming elections in Türkiye, President Erdoğan said: “Is it up to an English magazine to decide Türkiye’s...

Director of Communications Altun’s response to The Economist’s cover story on President Erdoğan

Regarding the weekly The Economist, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "It seems like they feel obligated to announce the end of Turkish democracy through regurgitating clichés, misinformation and blatant propaganda."  Director of Communications Altun shared a social media post in response to The Economist's cover story on President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Director of Communications Altun began his post with "Here we go again!" indicating that The Economist recycles its intellectually lazy, dull, and purposefully ignorant depiction of Türkiye, and he went on to make the following remarks:  "It seems like they feel obligated...