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Head of Communications Altun: “On July 15, the target was the independence of our nation”

In his speech at the "July 15 Victory of the Nation Panel," the Presidency's Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, said: "The goal that day was to create a Türkiye without Erdoğan. Because a Türkiye without Erdoğan meant a Türkiye open to exploitation and submission." In his opening speech at the "July 15 Victory of the Nation Panel" held at the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, the Presidency's Head of Communications, Altun wished Allah's mercy upon the martyrs of July 15 and a healthy life to the veterans. Emphasising that Türkiye was the target of one of the most...

Speaker of GNAT Kurtulmuş speaks at “July 15: Victory of the Nation” Panel

In his speech at the "July 15: Victory of the Nation" panel organised by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT) Numan Kurtulmuş emphasised the importance of understanding July 15, one of the most significant turning points in Türkiye’s history. Stating that it is necessary to narrate, remember, and ensure that what happened that night, the basic motives behind July 15, and the expenses it placed on Türkiye are not forgotten, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye  Kurtulmuş continued his...

“July 15 is the story of the rise of our nation from its ashes”

Speaking at a commemoration for the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, President Erdoğan said: “Just like in Çanakkale, just like in our War of Independence, it was their determination that saved our nation’s future on the night of July 15 as well. July 15 is the second epic victory our nation has won in the past century after our War of Independence, which we won despite all difficulties. Besides being a resistance that will be told with pride for decades to come, July 15 is also the story of the rise of our nation from its ashes.” President Recep Tayyip...

Head of Communications Altun sends video message to July 15 panel in London

Head of Communications Altun: "Under the leadership of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkish democracy surmounted numerous obstacles and demonstrated its maturity to the whole world on July 15th." The Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun addressed the participants of the "Panel on July 15: Türkiye's Victory of Democracy," organised by our Directorate in London, the United Kingdom's capital, as part of the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day events via video message. Emphasising that the Turkish people displayed remarkable courage in their defence of democracy, freedom, independence, and their future in the face of the treacherous coup attempt...

“July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day” article by Head of Communications Altun

In his article written on the occasion of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, Head of Communications Altun said, "We will continue to fight in every field against this terrorist organisation, which threatens the security of not only Türkiye but also all the states it exists in." Head of Communications Altun's article appeared in nearly 50 news outlets, including newspapers, magazines, and news portals, across 15 countries. The article by Head of Communications Altun was featured in Italy's Il Messaggero and Il Mattino newspapers, Germany's Focus magazine, Greece's Kathimerini newspaper, Chinese news portal Sohu, Russian news portal Tonkosti, TRNC's Kıbr...

July 15 Democracy and National Unity Train departs from Ankara

The July 15 Democracy and National Unity Train, which will run between Ankara-Istanbul and Ankara-Konya for two months, departed Ankara for its first journey. During a ceremony at Ankara High-Speed Train Station, TCDD Transport Inc. Deputy Director General Şinasi Kazancıoğlu stated that the state and nation's reflexes prevented the treacherous coup attempt on July 15 and delivered the necessary message to the world. "We are here today to tell them that we will never forget what happened, and we will not let them forget," Kazancıoğlu said. He also stated that the high-speed train, themed "Victory of the Nation,"...

“Those who cast vile slanders on July 15th are the puppets of the bloody game they want to play on Türkiye”

Speaking at a wreath-laying ceremony at July 15 Martyrs' Monument in Istanbul, President Erdoğan said: “Those who cast these vile slanders on July 15th are the puppets of the bloody game they want to play on Türkiye and of the great theater they want to stage. Our nation will continue to foil every game that impinges on its independence and attempts to shackle its will.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at a wreath-laying ceremony at July 15 Martyrs' Monument in Istanbul. Beginning his remarks by wishing Allah's mercy on the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives for...

July 15 commemoration events abroad

On the 8th anniversary of July 15, Democracy and National Unity Day, commemorative events have been organised in many countries. USA The Embassy of Türkiye in Washington organised a commemoration ceremony in the US capital to mark the eighth anniversary of the treacherous coup attempt of July 15. The commemoration ceremony was attended by the Turkish Ambassador to Washington, Sedat Önal, diplomats, representatives of foreign missions and civil society, and citizens from the Turkish-American community. During the ceremony, which commenced with a moment of silence in honour of the July 15 martyrs, the Turkish National Anthem, and a Quran recitation, Ambassador Önal...

Letter from President Aliyev to President Erdoğan on July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day

On the 8th anniversary of FETO's treacherous coup attempt, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan penned a letter to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In his letter, President Aliyev expressed his profound respect and reverence for the cherished memory of all our martyrs who sacrificed their lives to thwart the attempted coup. Aliyev underscored that the heinous coup attempt was an attack on brotherly Türkiye's national interests, democratic foundations, and the rule of law. He also noted that the wise and brave people of Türkiye once again wrote a heroic epic by resolutely fighting for their homeland, statehood, and...