President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, stated in his New Year message to members of the armed forces that Türkiye has taken transformative steps in the defence sector in order to ensure regional and global stability. Speaking by phone to troops on the evening of Wednesday, December 31, President Erdoğan referred to the progress his country has made in the field of defence. President Erdoğan noted that Türkiye is building a self-sufficient military infrastructure by utilising domestic resources and emphasised that, despite serious challenges and obstacles, the country has a historic opportunity...
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Tens of thousands of people rallied in Istanbul on Thursday in support of Gaza, waving Palestinian and Turkish flags and demanding an end to violence in the war-torn lands. According to an AFP reporter, demonstrators marched to the Galata Bridge under a clear blue sky and freezing cold to hold a rally with the slogan "We will not remain silent; we will not forget Palestine." Over 400 non-governmental organisations, including President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's youngest son, Bilal Erdoğan, joined the demonstration. According to police sources and the official Anadolu news agency, approximately 500,000 people attended the demonstration; speeches were delivered...
If there is one thing that the city of Istanbul is famous for, it would be its beauty. Almost everyone who has visited Istanbul would concur that the city is effortlessly beautiful, thanks to the stunning architecture which is a mix of European and Asian influences. Straddling two continents, Istanbul is a city unlike any other. Once the capital of great empires and today Türkiye’s cultural and economic heartbeat, it is the only city in the world that lies in both Europe and Asia, separated by the Bosphorus Strait. For first-time visitors, Istanbul offers a fascinating blend of...
More than 455,000 residences have been built in the southeastern region of Türkiye, which was struck by an earthquake in February 2023. This statement was made by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye during a ceremony to hand over the keys to the new houses to local residents. Erdoğan stated, "14 million of our citizens were affected by this disaster, and thousands of buildings collapsed. We faced damages exceeding 150 billion dollars in value. We promised to hand over the keys to 453,000 residences to our brothers and sisters affected by the earthquakes by the end of the year. As of...
The rapidly growing global wellness (health and well-being) tourism sector is expected to expand at an average annual rate of 9.1% between 2024 and 2029. Within this dynamic growth, Türkiye has risen to a leading position by being named as the world’s best wellness destination in 2025, thanks to its deep-rooted hammam culture, rich thermal resources, modern SPA facilities, and healthy Mediterranean cuisine. This award, granted by Matador Network, confirms the country’s great potential in health tourism. Anatolia’s abundant thermal resources make Türkiye one of the most important thermal regions in the world. The country ranks 7th globally and ...
According to a statement from the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Ilham Aliyev, on Wednesday. The statement indicates that Erdoğan underscored Türkiye and Azerbaijan's commitment to pursue their shared objectives across all fields, particularly in trade. President Erdoğan expressed contentment with the advancements in the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia and reaffirmed Türkiye's ongoing support for it. The Turkish leader also extended his congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan on the occasion of his birthday and the new year.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye once again accused Israel of obstructing the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Speaking at a meeting with the AK Party’s provincial heads, Erdoğan said, "According to the agreements in place, 600 trucks with humanitarian aid should arrive in Gaza every day. However, Israel does not fulfil its obligations even in this matter, constantly creating obstacles and difficulties for the delivery of humanitarian aid under far-fetched pretexts." Pointing out that they are trying to support the innocent residents of Gaza despite Israel's actions, Erdoğan stated, "With the onset of cold...
In a phone call with the Prime Minister of Libya, the President of Türkiye expressed his condolences over the loss of Libya’s Chief of General Staff and members of the accompanying delegation in the aircraft crash. The Presidency’s Directorate of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye released a statement saying that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with Libyan Government of National Unity Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh following the plane crash in Türkiye that claimed the lives of Libya’s Chief of the General Staff, General Mohamed Ali Al-Haddad, and members...
A private jet carrying the chief of staff of Libya’s army reported an electrical failure and requested an emergency landing shortly before crashing near Ankara, Türkiye’s Head of Communications said on Wednesday. The Dassault Falcon 50 jet took off from Ankara’s Esenboğa Airport at 17.17 GMT on Tuesday en route to Tripoli, and at 17.33 GMT it informed air traffic control of an emergency caused by an electrical malfunction, Burhanettin Duran said in a statement. Eight people, including three crew members, were killed in the crash, according to Libyan and Turkish officials. Air traffic control redirected the aircraft...