Our Directorate hosted the “Panel on Accuracy in Journalism during Extraordinary Times in the Context of Media Ethics." Yusuf Özhan, Deputy Director General and Editor-in-Chief of Anadolu Agency (AA), spoke at the first panel session on "Media and Ethics: Disinformation, Privacy, and Fictional Reality." Özhan stated that the reader, listener, and viewer have all become news producers at the same time, which poses certain issues. Özhan emphasised that fake news is a global challenge in journalism, as it is a collection of content created from rumours that are intentionally disseminated to provoke action and reaction but do not provide the...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria. The call addressed regional developments and steps that would enhance the Türkiye-Algeria relations. President Erdoğan thanked President Tebboune for the solidarity and support Algeria had displayed in the aftermath of the earthquakes in Türkiye. The two leaders exchanged Ramadan greetings as well.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine. The two leaders exchanged Ramadan greetings at the call. Stating that Türkiye would continue to provide Palestine with all the necessary support, President Erdoğan thanked President Abbas for the solidarity Palestine had displayed in the aftermath of the earthquakes in Türkiye.
Speaking at an iftar with soldiers at the Turkish Armed Forces Humanitarian Aid Brigade, President Erdoğan said: “Although some circles keep waffling to stir up fitna, we are well aware of the works selflessly carried out by our soldiers in the earthquake zone. I extend my gratitude to all our soldiers, from commanders to privates, assigned for debris removal, relief and security works.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with soldiers during an iftar dinner at the Turkish Armed Forces Humanitarian Aid Brigade in the Sincan district of Ankara. Speaking at the dinner, President Erdoğan said: “Although some...
Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun met with Luc Joseph Okio, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister in charge of State Reform of the Republic of Congo, at the Directorate of Communications. During the meeting held between Director of Communications Altun and Minister Okio and the accompanying delegation, opportunities for cooperation in communication, media and digital public services were discussed.
Director of Communications Altun: "Those who tried and failed to mould Türkiye through military coups and economic aggression today try to achieve that end with deliberate false information, disinformation. In this respect, we consider the fight against disinformation a national duty." During his opening remarks on the "Panel on Accuracy in Journalism during Extraordinary Times in the Context of Media Ethics," held at the Directorate of Communications Conference Hall, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that the panel would address the importance of "accuracy in journalism," and the issues which poison the media and communication environment, especially disinformation,...
Speaking at an iftar with quake victims in Adıyaman, President Erdoğan said: “We will join hands as the state and the nation, and overcome these difficult days together in a spirit of total mobilization. With this aim, we have directed all the means of the relevant institutions of our state as well as to our municipalities the region.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks at an iftar with quake victims in Adıyaman. “WE WILL NOT LEAVE YOU ALONE” Wishing Allah’s mercy on those who lost their lives in the earthquakes and floods, and speedy recovery...
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for post-disaster houses in Adıyaman, President Erdoğan said: “Search and rescue efforts, which were our priority in the first days, have gradually been replaced by debris removal activities. Now, we are establishing temporary housing areas while also starting the construction of permanent houses.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the post-disaster houses groundbreaking ceremony in Adıyaman. Noting that the pain of the over 50 thousand people who died in the February 6 earthquakes, the disaster of the century, are still fresh, President Erdoğan stressed that the earthquake disaster was followed...
Speaking at an iftar dinner with quake victims hosted at İstanbul Büyükçekmece Dormitory, President Erdoğan said: “Our state has assigned all of its institutions and resources as well as all the necessary personnel to the quake zone. Our nation, with NGOs and individual initiatives, has been standing with quake victims since day one.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared an iftar dinner with quake victims who were brought to Istanbul and placed at Büyükçekmece Dormitory following the February 6 earthquakes. Making a speech following the iftar, President Erdoğan wished Allah’s mercy upon...