A panel was held today in Sarajevo on the thesis "The World Is Bigger Than Five" presented by the President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye in his book of the same name, which was also published in Bosnian. The panel, organised by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye, was held as part of the "Stratcom Public Forum" project, conducted in 20 world capitals. The panel began with a video message from the Presidency's Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun. A roundtable meeting was organised with faculty members from the country's leading universities...
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Emphasising that the peace process reached an important stage, the Presidency's Head of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye called everyone to support a "terrorism-free Türkiye." Presidency's Head of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye, Fahrettin Altun, said, "Despite some obstacles, the peace process has reached a critical stage, and it is moving forward successfully." In another part of his speech, Altun said, "President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye is closely following the peace process. Everyone should support a terrorism-free Türkiye." The Presidency's Head of Communications of the Republic of...
In his opening remarks at the inauguration of the Iğdır-Nakhchivan gas pipeline held through a video conference in Ankara, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye stated that Türkiye and Azerbaijan favoured peace and stability while emphasising that they were striving towards peace and cooperation in the region. The President of Türkiye underlined that the brotherly relations were progressing and developing in various directions, from defence to trade, with the maxim "one nation, two states." Erdoğan said, "We want only peace and cooperation and to develop all together in our region. To that end,...
Thus far, Ankara’s increasing importance in the military and strategic realms has shocked even the most astute observers. One area in particular that it has come to rapidly dominate is the drone industry. Among Türkiye’s most impressive technologies in this arena is the Bayraktar AKINCI unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV). The AKINCI represents a technological leap forward for Türkiye, combining cutting-edge design, advanced artificial intelligence (AI), and a highly versatile payload capacity to redefine modern warfare. The AKINCI’s Specs The project began under Baykar Makina, a private Turkish defense company in 2016. The...
Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism has stated that archaeologists have unearthed a marble statue of Hermes dating back to the Roman Empire in the ancient city of Aspendos. According to a statement from the ministry, archaeologists have uncovered a marble statue of Hermes in the remnants of a grand fountain located on the southern side of the eastern entrance to the Aspendos Theatre Street. Based on its stylistic characteristics, this statue, which is 1.65 metres tall, including its pedestal, is considered to belong to the Roman Empire era. Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced on his...
During the recent International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX 2025) in Abu Dhabi, Turkish defence industry firms showcased the TEBER-II unmanned turret. The turret equipped with remote control technology enhances the firepower of armoured vehicles and optimises the utilisation of the vehicle's internal volume. The TEBER-II turret features two distinct designs: the first is a conventional two-man turret accommodating a gunner and a commander, while the second is a remote-controlled unmanned turret variant that was introduced in Abu Dhabi. The primary armament of the TEBER-II unmanned turret consists of a 30 mm MK44 chain gun featuring a capacity of 310 rounds and an...
President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, stated during a speech to ambassadors in Ankara on the occasion of an iftar dinner for those fasting during Ramadan: "The international situation necessitates that one of the members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with veto power should be an Islamic country." The Turkish leader said, "Having an Islamic country with veto power in the UN Security Council is no longer a necessity but an obligation. However, we see that instead of adopting a justice-based power-sharing approach, the five permanent members attempt to suppress problems through power centralisation." Erdoğan...
In the "Şifa" (Healing) section of the historic Rami Library in İstanbul, rare manuscripts that have been preserved for centuries are meticulously restored by experts, breathing new life into these invaluable works. Housed in an 18th-century historical building that was once used as a military barracks, Rami Library officially opened in 2023. Within the library, the "Şifahane" (Healing House) restoration centre operates under the Presidency of the Manuscripts Institution of Türkiye. Also known as the "Book Hospital," Şifahane specialises in restoring rare manuscripts written in Ottoman Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, and Russian, some of which date back thousands of years....
Türkiye's foreign minister will reiterate at Sunday's meeting of European leaders in London an offer from Ankara to host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Saturday. On Sunday, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will brief European leaders on Türkiye’s efforts to find a "fair and lasting peace" to the war, the source said, adding he will also affirm Ankara's commitment to Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty. Fidan is expected to "underline that Türkiye, which hosted direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in March 2022, is ready to take up this role in...