Speaking at the Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) Awards Ceremony, President Erdoğan said, "The Turkish Red Crescent brings honour to our nation. The Turkish Red Crescent is a source of pride for our country. The Turkish Red Crescent is the hallmark of our civilisation; a reflection of our national and moral identity in the mirror. I congratulate the Turkish Red Crescent community who make our nation proud with their activities at home and abroad.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech during the Turkish Red Crescent Awards Ceremony at Beştepe Nation’s Convention and Culture Center...
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Head of Communications Duran stated, “The growing cooperation between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia in the fields of transport, logistics, and regional connectivity is a tangible reflection of the visionary diplomatic approach put forward by our President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.” Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, made a statement on his NSosyal account about the growing cooperation between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia in transport, logistics, and regional connectivity. Noting that Türkiye, which has stood at the centre of trade routes connecting continents for centuries, continues today to be a strong actor in regional connectivity and economic...
Presidency’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran shared a congratulatory message on his NSosyal account on the occasion of the 158th anniversary of the Turkish Red Crescent. In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated: “The Turkish Red Crescent is one of the most long-established institutions, preserving our nation’s spirit of compassion and solidarity across generations. Standing by humanity in times of war, disaster and wherever assistance is needed, the Turkish Red Crescent is not only an organisation that delivers aid but also a great movement of benevolence that represents the conscience of our noble nation. I would like...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has issued a message on the occasion of the 158th anniversary of the Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay). In his message, President Erdoğan stated: “The Turkish Red Crescent, which symbolises the values of benevolence, compassion, kindness and solidarity that are deeply rooted in our noble nation, is one of the world’s most respected humanitarian organisations thanks to its selfless and effective services that transcend borders. Extending a helping hand to the oppressed and those in need despite challenging conditions, and standing by all those requiring assistance, the Turkish Red Crescent heals...
The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, in a post on his NSosyal account, reacted to statements targeting Türkiye and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan by the Israeli administration, which has faced international criticism over its attacks on civilians in Gaza. Duran emphasised that Türkiye would continue to stand by the oppressed and defend the truth. In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: “It is the height of audacity for an administration and its leader—with a shameful and immoral record of killing tens of thousands of civilians in Gaza and the West Bank over decades,...
Speaking at the opening event of the National Security Conferences, President Erdoğan said: “Beyond being a security policy, the terror-free Türkiye process is the name of a strategic state vision regarding our country’s new century. Once the process is inshallah accomplished in line with our targets, it will not only strengthen our domestic front, but will also reinforce Türkiye’s security and lead to the opening of new doors before our nation.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech during the opening event of the National Security Conferences at the Presidential Complex. “We have formed...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul. President Erdoğan welcomed Venezuela's Acting President Rodriguez, who is paying a visit to Türkiye at his invitation, with an official ceremony ahead of their meeting. Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, and Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat were also present at the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Armenian Patriarch of Türkiye Sahak Maşalyan at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul. Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek, Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and AK Party MP for Istanbul Sevan Sıvacıoğlu were also present at the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
The claims circulated by certain media outlets and shared on social media alleging that “Turkish aircraft harassed planes carrying Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias and European ministers, and that Turkish aircraft violated Greek airspace” are entirely false. On 7 June 2026, four out of six aircraft operating on the route between Greece and the Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA) violated the airspace of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Consequently, two Turkish F-16 fighter jets on alert duty stationed in the TRNC were immediately scrambled as a precautionary measure. The aircraft carried out their mission within TRNC airspace, did...