President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Rize’s district of Güneysu, his hometown, to attend several events in Rize and Trabzon. Addressing the citizens waiting for him outside the Merkez Mosque, President Erdoğan drew attention to his recent busy schedule, including the United Nations General Assembly and other programmes in Istanbul, and said that he will attend several events the next two days in Rize and Trabzon. Reminding the floods and landslides that have taken place in Rize in the recent days, President Erdoğan noted that he would also like to make inspections at the...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received President Nechirvan Barzani of the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) at the Presidential Complex. The meeting addressed Türkiye-Iraq relations, cooperation with the IKRG, and regional developments. Stating that Türkiye aims to ensure peace and stability in the region, President Erdoğan noted that it is critical to keep Iraq away from the cycle of violence and added that Türkiye is closely following the steps taken by the IKRG in this regard. Expressing his wish that the upcoming elections for the Council of Representatives in Iraq will be auspicious for all the...
Speaking at the opening ceremony of academic year 2025-2026, President Erdoğan said: “We work in a determined manner to build a bright future inspired by the past, and to further raise the level Türkiye has reached in higher education. We act in a brand-new vision in every area, from technical and physical infrastructure to education cadre, from curriculum to dormitory and accommodation facilities.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the academic year 2025-2026 at Beştepe Nation’s Convention and Culture Center. “We are very pleased about the agreement to which...
Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran stated in a post on his NSosyal account, expressing his satisfaction that the negotiations between Israel and Hamas concluded with a compromise. In his statement, Head of Communications Duran said: "It is gratifying that the negotiations between Israel and Hamas have concluded with a compromise. The efforts of all mediating actors, especially our country, in reaching the first phase of the agreement deserve recognition. From this point on, it is essential that the parties comply with the terms of the agreement, that urgent humanitarian aid be delivered to Gaza, and that the shameful situation...
Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran, in a post on his NSosyal account, stated that CİMER won awards at the "2025 Golden World Awards for Excellence" with the "Barrier-Free CİMER" and "CİMER - Earthquake Emergency" projects, and congratulated all the employees who contributed to the project. In his message, Head of Communications Duran said: In the "2025 Golden World Awards for Excellence" competition, considered the "Oscars of Public Relations" by the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), CİMER was deemed worthy of two awards; ▪️In the "Public Sector" category, with "Barrier-Free CİMER", ▪️and in the "Crisis Management"...
In his statement shared on NSosyal, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan commented on the approval by Hamas and Israel of the first phase of the ceasefire plan in Gaza. In his statement, President Erdoğan said: "I take immense pleasure in the fact that the Hamas–Israel talks held in Sharm El-Sheikh, to which Türkiye also contributed, have resulted in a ceasefire in Gaza. I would like to extend special thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump, who demonstrated the necessary political will to encourage the Israeli government towards a ceasefire, as well as to our brother countries, Qatar...
The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his NSosyal account regarding the intervention in international waters on the Freedom Flotilla. In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: "The intervention by Israel on the Freedom Flotilla in international waters is yet another example of piracy and disregard for the law. Following the Global Sumud Flotilla, this attack targeting peaceful civilian activists, including Turkish citizens and members of parliament, is unacceptable. Türkiye has initiated all efforts for the release of our detained citizens and is actively monitoring the situation of the activists. Under the leadership of...
Addressing AK Party’s Group Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Today, just like yesterday, we preserve our determination to crown the Turkish democracy with a civilian-stamped new constitution. We never have and never will lose sight of this goal, whatever the circumstances.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the party’s group meeting in Ankara. “Today, just like yesterday, we preserve our determination to crown the Turkish democracy with a civilian-stamped new constitution. We never have and never will lose sight of this goal, whatever the circumstances. Behind this determination lie not personal...
At the opening of the “1st International Symposium on New Horizons in Law and Technology”, held at the The Nation's Library of the Presidency under the theme “The Legal Aspect of Artificial Intelligence Use on Social Media,” Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran stressed that fabricated content created with deepfake technologies is shaping perceptions that, in turn, are being translated into judgements. Head of Communications Duran stated that digitalisation, which has made its mark across many fields, is also transforming life and bringing new challenges. He emphasised that it is essential to address this issue within a legal framework and to...