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“The silhouettes of the permanent houses have begun to rise all across the earthquake zone”

Speaking during a visit to the earthquake-hit Kahramanmaraş, President Erdoğan said: “The silhouettes of the permanent houses have already begun to rise all across the earthquake zone.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan paid a visit to Kahramanmaraş, the epicenter of the earthquakes that occurred on February 6. “WE HAVE MOBILIZED ALL OUR MEANS” “We as the state and the nation have since the very first moment of the disaster have mobilized all the means,” President said, and added: “Although some setbacks occurred in the first days due to the bad weather conditions, the damages in the infrastructure and the vastness...

“Our priority is to erase the traces of the earthquake and revive our cities”

Speaking during a visit to the earthquake-hit Adıyaman, President Erdoğan said: “Our priority is to erase the traces of the earthquake as soon as possible and revive our cities.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Adıyaman, hit by the February 6 twin earthquakes. Addressing citizens in Adıyaman, President Erdoğan described their priority as to erase the traces of the earthquake as soon as possible and revive the quake-hit cities, and said: “As you know, we came to Adıyaman just a few days after the earthquake and embraced our citizens. Later on, we came here again....

Disinformation Bulletin dated 19 May 2023 released

The bulletin included the claim made in certain media outlets and shared on social media that "During an interview with CNN International, President Erdoğan stated, 'I won’t bend to Sinan Oğan’s wishes'." After reviewing the interview, it was determined that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan never made such a statement. When asked by Becky Anderson from CNN International, “How important to you is Sinan Oğan’s (the third-place candidate) endorsement and the support of his voters in the runoff and what have you offered him in return?", President Erdoğan replied, "I am not a...

Famous artists, athletes in quake-hit region to support survivors

Under the coordination of our Directorate, famous artists and athletes, including singer Züleyha Ortak, national boxer Adem Kılıççı, artist Serkan Aydın, and model Deniz Akkaya, visited Kahramanmaraş, the epicentre of the 6 February earthquakes, to assist earthquake victims in the disaster-hit region. They met with earthquake victims residing in the container city.  Celebrities who visited the earthquake victims staying in the Türkoğlu district's Şekeroba Temporary Accommodation Centre distributed various gifts prepared by the Tuzla Municipality and played games with kids.

“Century of Türkiye Newspaper” delivered to Turkish citizens in Austria

The "Century of Türkiye newspaper," produced by our Directorate to mark the centenary of the Republic of Türkiye, was handed out to Turkish citizens in Vienna, the capital of Austria. The Century of Türkiye newspaper, in which Turks in Austria have shown a great deal of interest, has been created for Turks residing in Europe. In addition to Austria, the newspaper has been distributed in several other European countries, including Germany, Switzerland, France, England, the Netherlands, and Belgium. The Century of Türkiye newspaper, which explains the vision of the "Century of Türkiye" announced by...

“I have spent my whole political life to serve our nation”

Addressing citizens in Istanbul, President Erdoğan said: “With the strength I have derived from affection, I have spent my whole political life to serve our nation. I became Mayor of Istanbul, Prime Minister and President of Türkiye, but I have never given up this quest, this determination.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at an event held by associations of citizens in Istanbul hailing from various provinces. “With the strength I have derived from affection, I have spent my whole political life to serve our nation. I became Mayor of Istanbul, Prime Minister and President of...

“We will keep the May 19 spirit alive”

Speaking at an event at Istanbul Modern, President Erdoğan said: “May 19, which is the day of our youth, is a symbol of the determination of our beloved nation, which we are honored to be a member of, to resist the invasion attempts, and the strongest sign of our love of freedom. We will continue to keep the spirit of May 19, which saved our homeland from occupation despite all the hardships and impossibilities, alive and pass it on to future generations.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at an event at Istanbul Modern. “May the new building of...

CNN International holds an interview with President Erdoğan

In the interview with CNN International, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated, "I hope that my nation will not disappoint us in the runoff." President Erdoğan addressed Becky Anderson's questions on CNN International on a variety of topics, ranging from the course of the elections to foreign policy. Upon the question, "Over the past two decades, you have easily won every election you have run, shattering election records. For the very first time in Türkiye's history, an election went to a second round. How at ease do you feel at the moment?", President Erdoğan responded, "I believe...

Message on May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day

Following is the message President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued on the occasion of the May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day: “My August Nation, Dear Youth, Today, we are having the joy and enthusiasm of the 104th anniversary of the arrival in Samsun of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the Commander-in-Chief of the National Struggle and the Founder of the Republic. I wholeheartedly congratulate you on the May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day. The day May 19, 1919, gifted by Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk to the Turkish youth, is a symbol of the rejuvenation...