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President Erdoğan marks Anadolu Agency’s 100th year

President Erdoğan marked Anadolu Agency's 100th anniversary. Congratulating the news agency for its 100 years of service, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said it had witnessed the country's national struggle for independence, the founding of the republic and the growth and development of the nation. Congratulating the agency's Director-General Senol Kazanci, Erdoğan said: "I'm pleased to see our national news agency expand its field of activity and strengthen its international news network." "I express gratitude to those who contributed to the founding of Anadolu Agency, especially Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, and wish the agency and its employees success," he added. ...

Director of Communications Altun shares a post on the National Solidarity Campaign

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a video regarding the National Solidarity Campaign, which was launched by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan with the slogan “We are Self-Sufficient, Turkey.”  In his thread on his Twitter account, Altun said, “There is no you and I, there is US.  In order to be in unity and to flow together in the river of brotherhood; #WeAreSelf-SufficientTurkey. We are protecting our brotherhood and unity; together we shall be a companion for the oppressed and a remedy for the wounded hearts.” The video shared by Altun continued as follows: “Do you know what...

President Erdoğan, Moldovan President Dodon talk over the phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President of the Republic of Moldova Igor Dodon talked over the phone. President Erdoğan held a telephone conversation with Igor Dodon, President of the Republic of Moldova, at 14:00. During the conversation, bilateral relations, regional issues and cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus (Covid-19), were discussed.

Presidential Cabinet convenes under President Erdoğan’s chairmanship

Presidential Cabinet convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The Cabinet meeting at Huber Villa in Tarabya started at 15.18. The Cabinet meeting was held via video conference.  President Erdoğan is expected to make a statement following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting.

Director of Communications Altun celebrates Anadolu Agency’s centennial anniversary

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun sent a message to Anadolu Agency’s (AA) Chairman of the Board and Director-General Şenol Kazancı on the occasion of the AA’s centennial anniversary. Celebrating all the staff of the Agency, Altun noted the following in his message: "Our National Agency is one of the exceptional institutions in our country to reach its 100th anniversary. Anadolu Agency has a special place due to its founding mission. Undoubtedly, it was a great vision to found an agency with the purpose of explaining our National Struggle to our people and the world, and meeting...

Directorate of Communications announces the situation regarding coronavirus cases around the world

Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of April 5, 2020, 22:00. Directorate of Communications shared a post on its Twitter account, stating that the number of people infected with Covid-19, which broke out in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, exceeded 1 million 250 thousand, more than 68 thousand people lost their lives and more than 257 thousand people recovered throughout the world. The post also provided information regarding the current situation in Turkey, and noted: "Turkey has conducted a total of 181,445 tests so far. The total number of confirmed...

Altun: “Masks will be distributed to citizens between the ages of 20-65 with the instruction of President Erdoğan”

On his Twitter account, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun noted that, under the coordination of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, 5 masks per week would be delivered to the houses of every citizen between the ages of 20-65, who fills out the form at the address “https://maske.epttavm.com”. Masks will be delivered to citizens free of charge with PTT cargo. Citizens who wish to receive masks for their family members will also fill in the required information on the form. Free mask delivery will not cover citizens over 65 and under 20 years of age.

Altun: “Contributions of our citizens who say we are self-sufficient are delivered to those in need by the state”

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a video about the National Solidarity Campaign launched by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan with the call “We are self-sufficient, Turkey”. The video shared by Altun on his Twitter account shows deserted streets and citizens spending time in their homes, stating that life has not stopped and the longed-for sounds of liveliness are rising from inside homes.  "Contributions of our citizens who say “We are self-sufficient” in order to add voice to the voice and life to the life of households in need are being delivered by the state." the video said, and...

Directorate of Communications announces the situation regarding coronavirus cases around the world

Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of April 4, 2020, 21:15. Directorate of Communications shared a post on its Twitter account, stating that the number of people infected with Covid-19, which broke out in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, exceeded 1 million 170 thousand, more than 63 thousand people lost their lives and more than 242 thousand 500 people recovered throughout the world. The post also provided information regarding the current situation in Turkey, and noted: "Turkey has conducted a total of 161,380 tests so far. The total number of confirmed...