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“The days when some people had privileges before the law are now over”

Speaking at the debut of the Judicial Reform Strategy, President Erdoğan said: “A transition from the pro-tutelage structure, where the law of the superior prevailed, to a just judicial system, which is based on the rule of law, has been ensured. The days, when some people had privileges before the law due to their political and ideological identities, or economic status, are now over.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the debut of the Judicial Reform Strategy at Beştepe Nation’s Convention and Culture Center in Ankara. Commencing his speech by wishing Allah’s mercy...

Head of Communications Altun’s statement on the visit of President Kagame of Rwanda to Türkiye

In a post shared on his social media account, the Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun announced that President Paul Kagame of Rwanda will pay an official visit to Türkiye. In his post, Head of Communications Altun said:  "President Paul Kagame of Rwanda will pay an official visit to our country on January 23, 2025, in response to the invitation extended by our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the upcoming meetings to be held on the sidelines of the first official visit between Türkiye and Rwanda at the presidential level, it is anticipated that opinions will be exchanged...

NSC convenes at the Presidential Complex

The National Security Council convened on January 22, 2025, under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the meeting; 1. The National Security Policy Document (MGSB), which is updated every five years and urgently when necessary, was renewed based on the assessment of current and anticipated developments in Türkiye, the region, and the world, and approved by the Council. It was decided that MGSB-2020 will be repealed and MGSB-2025 will come into effect. 2. The political, military, economic, and social developments that took place in 2024 and that are important for our national security were...

President Erdoğan attends funeral for fire victims in Bolu

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the funeral for the eight members of the Gültekin family who lost their lives in a hotel fire at Bolu Kartalkaya ski resort. President Erdoğan, who came to Bolu with First Lady Emine Erdoğan, attended the funeral for the eight members of the Gültekin family who lost their lives in a hotel fire at Bolu Kartalkaya ski resort. In brief remarks following the funeral prayers performed at Bolu Kalıcı Konutlar Merkez Mosque, President Erdoğan wished Allah’s mercy upon the Gültekin family members, who lost their lives...

Head of Communications Altun’s statement on President Erdoğan and Emine Erdoğan’s visit to Bolu

Presidency's Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, on a post shared on his social media account, announced that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan would make a visit to Bolu. Head of Communications Altun stated the following in his post:  "Our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan, will make a visit to Bolu, today.  Our President and the First Lady, as a part of their visit, will attend the funeral prayers of our citizens who have lost their lives during the fire in Kartalkaya."

Messages of condolence pour in over fire in Kartalkaya

Messages of condolence were sent to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan from around the world for those who lost their lives in the fire that broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Bolu Kartalkaya Ski Resort. Algeria The Presidency of Algeria announced that President Abdelmadjid Tebboune sent a message of condolence to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish people. The statement expressed solidarity with the families of those who lost their lives.  Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan sent a condolence message to President Erdoğan for the victims of the fire that broke out...

“Those responsible for the disaster in Bolu will be brought to justice”

Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan, as regards the hotel fire in Bolu Kartalkaya, said: “Four people, including the owner of the facility, have been detained at the first stage. I must, above all, say that those who have any responsibility, any negligence, or any fault in the occurrence of such a disaster will be brought to justice at all costs.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. Commencing his speech by wishing Allah’s mercy upon those, who lost their lives in the hotel...

“All necessary steps are being taken to shed light on the fire in Bolu”

Addressing AK Party’s provincial congress in Ankara, President Erdoğan, as regards the hotel fire in Bolu, said: “The administrative and legal investigations have been launched into the cause of the fire. To that end, six public prosecutors and a commission of experts have been appointed. All necessary steps are and will be taken to shed light on the incident with all its aspects and to bring all those responsible to account.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the party’s 8th ordinary provincial congress in Ankara. President Erdo...

President Erdoğan extends condolences to victims of Kartalkaya hotel fire

In a post on his social media account, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wished Allah's mercy upon the victims of the hotel fire at Bolu Kartalkaya Ski Resort and a speedy recovery to the injured. In his statement on the fire, President Erdoğan said: "I wish Allah's mercy upon our citizens who perished in the hotel fire in Bolu Kartalkaya, and I hope that the injured will recover quickly. I extend my deepest sympathies to Bolu and to all of my brothers and sisters who have been affected by this tragic incident. We have been closely monitoring the situation...