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Director of Communications Altun speaks at the launch of TRT’s Academy

Director of Communications Altun: "We attach great importance to the trial process at the International Court of Justice that began yesterday to hold Israel accountable for its crimes in Palestine. Türkiye has been a part of this process from the very beginning and will continue to follow it closely." Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun spoke at the launch of TRT's Academy at the Istanbul Congress Centre. Wishing TRT's Academy, which is the outcome of an intensive effort and an innovative broadcasting concept, good luck and expressing his delight to be there, Director of Communications Altun stated that TRT's...

President Erdoğan performs Friday prayer in Istanbul

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan performed Friday prayer at Hz. Ali Mosque in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul. President Erdoğan answered reporters’ questions after the Friday prayer. DISPROPORTIONATE USE OF FORCE AGAINST YEMEN Asked about the attack by the US and UK on Yemen, President Erdoğan responded: “First of all, this is not a proportionate act. All of these acts are disproportionate use of force. Israel is carrying out the same disproportionate use of force in Palestine at the moment. In the face of all of these, Iran is seeking to protect itself. The UK has always...

Director of Communications Altun’s post regarding the news “containing disinformation in the Greek press”

Director of Communications Altun: "We remain steadfast in our commitment to the truth, not only for our nation but for the welfare of humanity as a whole." Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account regarding the news containing disinformation, alleging that "Türkiye harassed Greek fishermen in Kardak". In a post on social media, Director of Communications Altun said, "Disinformation is malicious." Noting that he would like to give a significant example of how they countered a manipulative news story aimed at undermining the rapprochement process between Türkiye and its neighbour Greece,...

President Erdoğan’s post on Laylat-al Raghaib

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a post on his social media account in which he celebrated the Islamic world on the Night of Raghaib. President Erdoğan stated the following in his post: "I congratulate our august nation and the Islamic world on the Laylat-al Raghaib. I wish Allah to bestow prosperity, peace, and blessings on all humanity, particularly our Palestinian brothers and sisters who are going through difficult times. May our Laylat-al Raghaib be blessed."

Director of Communications Altun: “Share your stories with TRT World and break the silence”

Presidency's Director of Communications Altun shared a post on his social media account on TRT World's call on news made on Palestine. Altun stated the following in his post: "TRT World is announcing an open call to journalists in the face of media bias on Palestine. While Western media outlets are suppressing journalists, we're providing a platform for those being censored and suppressed. Share your stories with TRT World and break the silence."

President Erdoğan’s post on National Space Programme

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared the video of Türkiye's first space traveller, Colonel Alper Gezeravcı, who will serve in the International Space Station (ISS) on his social media account and stated, "We are very close to achieving our goal of sending a citizen into space for the first time with a science mission within the scope of our National Space Programme. Take pride in yourself, Türkiye.'' The dialogues between a little girl named Zeynep, who came to the Turkish Space Agency to apply for an astronaut position, and Colonel Gezeravcı, who met with her via video...

“We see the Century of Türkiye as the greatest legacy we will leave our children”

Addressing a meeting with governors, President Erdoğan said: “The projects and services we have introduced as well as the progress we have made in terms of development and democracy in the past 21 years are the foundation of the Century of Türkiye. We see the Century of Türkiye, which we will raise upon this strong foundation built by compensating for the century-old neglects, as the greatest legacy that we will leave our children.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech during a meeting with governors at the Presidential Complex. Noting that they as the country left the...

“Türkiye is making a name for itself with its economic, military, diplomatic and intelligence achievements”

Speaking on the National Intelligence Organization’s 97th foundation anniversary, President Erdoğan said: “While we are surrounded by a circle of fire, we are endeavoring both to develop our country and to ensure the security of our state. Amid increasing uncertainty, our country is making a distinguished name for itself with its economic, military, diplomatic and intelligence achievements.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech on the occasion of the National Intelligence Organization’s (MİT) 97th foundation anniversary at the agency’s headquarters, “Kale” (the Fortress). Congratulating the 97th anniversary of the establishment of the...

Director of Communications Altun celebrates January 10 Working Journalists’ Day

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun, in his congratulatory message on the occasion of January 10 Working Journalists' Day, said, "As we do today, we will continue to protect the rights and privileges of members of the press, to facilitate their professional lives, and to support them to carry out exemplary work all over the world." Director of Communications Altun declared that the media is an essential component of democracy, informing the people with accurate, objective, and unbiased information, and said, "Only in a reliable media atmosphere will it be possible to relay accurate information to the public about the current...