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“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...

President Erdoğan’s message on July 15 displayed on Directorate of Communications digital screen

President Erdoğan’s message, "I congratulate July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day”, has been put on display on the digital screen on our Directorate’s building. The photographs of the citizens martyred during the coup attempt, which was perpetrated by the members of the Fethullahist Terrorist Organisation (FETO) on July 15, 2016,  as well as the visuals portraying the resistance, have been displayed on the screen with the title "Victory of the Nation".

Head of Communications Altun addresses TRT’s 12 Punto Award Ceremony

Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "If an artist who rightfully reacts to the deaths of children, women, and the elderly in Ukraine remains silent and plays ostrich in the face of the massacre of 16 thousand children and over 10 thousand women in Palestine, it is incompatible not only with art and the artist's identity but also with humanity." Speaking at TRT's 12 Punto Award Ceremony and Gala at Kabataş High School, Head of Communications Altun expressed his pleasure to attend the award ceremony of 12 Punto, the largest script development and co-production platform of Türkiye. Stating that Türkiye achieved...

Presidency’s Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun speaks at the July 15 Epic Victory of the Nation - Fahir Atakoğlu Concert

Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun spoke at the July 15 Epic Victory of the Nation - Fahir Atakoğlu Concert. "July 15 marks one of the most treacherous uprisings in Türkiye's and even the world's history. July 15 is a betrayal unparalleled in the history of democracy. It is an invasion attempt carried out by a terrorist organisation acting as a pawn in the global imperialism order. On the other hand, July 15 also marks the Victory of our Nation. Everything was supposedly planned that night. However, an event they did not, could not anticipate occurred. Our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan...

President Erdoğan receives Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud at the Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/153013/president-erdogan-receives-saudi-fm-prince-faisal-bin-farhan-al-saud