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Head of Communications Duran: “Happy ninth anniversary of the Zero Waste Movement”

The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, marked the ninth anniversary of the Zero Waste Movement with a message shared on his NSosyal account. In his message, Head of Communications Duran said:  “Launched in 2017 under the auspices of First Lady Emine Erdoğan and coordinated by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change of Türkiye, the Zero Waste Movement has grown over the past nine years into a powerful environmental vision. Built around the vision that ‘The World Is Our Common Home’, the movement is now carrying its mission forward under the call, ‘Together for the...

Head of Communications Duran marks 488th anniversary of Preveza Naval Victory

The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, marked the 488th anniversary of the Preveza Naval Victory in a message posted on his NSosyal account. In his message, Head of Communications Duran said: "The resounding victory secured by the Turkish fleet, commanded by Admiral Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha, at Preveza on 27 September 1538 consolidated Turkish supremacy in the Mediterranean and etched an enduring mark on the history of naval warfare. The strong naval tradition that has endured from Preveza to the present lives on today through our Naval Forces, which carry out their duties to safeguard the security of the Blue Homeland. ...

Head of Communications Duran’s message on World Tourism Day

The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, posted a message on his NSosyal account marking World Tourism Day, observed on 27 September.  In his message, Head of Communications Duran said:  "Anatolia is a unique region with thousands of years of history, a crossroads of civilisations and a custodian of some of the most precious traces of humanity’s shared heritage. Each of its cities tells a different story, while every corner bears the imprint of a different civilisation. From its natural beauty to its deeply rooted culture of hospitality, Anatolia embodies a remarkable wealth of heritage. It is...

Commemorative messages on the occasion of the Memorial Day of Azerbaijan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message on Azerbaijan’s Remembrance Day, 27 September, commemorating those who were martyred in the Second Karabakh War. In his message, President Erdoğan said: “On the occasion of Remembrance Day in our friend and brother Azerbaijan, I commemorate with mercy our heroic martyrs who fought to liberate Karabakh from occupation and restore its freedom, and pay tribute to our veterans. Karabakh is Azerbaijani land and will remain so forever.” On the other hand, the Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a commemoration message for those martyred in the Second Karabakh...

“We are determined to unmask the occupying Zionist mindset, which doesn’t have any conscience, morality or principles”

Speaking at the MUSIAD EXPO International Trade Fair and 29th International Business Forum, President Erdoğan said: “We will continue to cry out the truth and be the voice of the innocent and victims to the best of our ability. I have said it before, and now I say it once again; we are determined to unmask the occupying Zionist mindset, which considers itself chosen and superior to all of humanity, and which doesn’t have any conscience, morality or principles.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the MUSIAD EXPO International Trade Fair and 29th International Business...

President Erdoğan congratulates European Champion National Boxer Busenaz Sürmeneli

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated national boxer Busenaz Sürmeneli on winning the gold medal at the 2026 European Boxing Championships. President Erdoğan spoke with European champion Busenaz Sürmeneli on Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Hamza Yerlikaya’s phone. Yerlikaya attended the final bout in Sofia, Bulgaria. Congratulating Busenaz Sürmeneli on her achievement, President Erdoğan said, “Well done, you did a great job. I look forward to seeing you succeed at the Olympics as well. Congratulations, and please convey my regards to your family.” The national boxer also thanked President Erdoğan.

President Erdoğan congratulates European boxing champion Hatice Akbaş

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Hatice Akbaş on winning a gold medal at the 2026 European Boxing Championships. President Erdoğan spoke with European champion Hatice Akbaş on Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Hamza Yerlikaya’s phone. Yerlikaya attended the final bout in Sofia, Bulgaria. Congratulating Akbaş, President Erdoğan said: “Congratulations, Hatice, my dear. Mashallah, this is your third gold medal now, isn't it? Mashallah. You'll be number one at the Olympics too. May Allah be with you and help you. My regards to your entire family. Congratulations once again. Give my regards to your mother, father and...

President Erdoğan responds to Newsweek’s questions

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan answered questions from Newsweek magazine, published in the United States. When asked about his primary aims for the UN General Assembly, President Erdoğan stated that the world is going through profound shifts. President Erdoğan stated that the Russia-Ukraine War is ongoing in Türkiye's north, while conflicts are occurring in the south and east, and he said: “Conflicts directly affect our region’s security, economy and stability. At times like these, it is the collective responsibility of the international community to expand the space for diplomacy rather than narrow it. Türkiye’s...

Head of Communications Duran shares condolence message for Kazakh soldiers killed during military exercise

In a post on his NSosyal account, the Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, expressed his condolences for the Kazakh soldiers who died in an accident during a military exercise in the Caspian Sea. In his message, Head of Communications Duran said: "I was deeply saddened by the loss of soldiers in the tragic accident that occurred during a military exercise in the Caspian Sea in brotherly Kazakhstan. I pray for Allah’s mercy upon the martyred soldiers and extend my condolences and wishes for patience to their grieving families and the brotherly people of Kazakhstan. On this day...