Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun responded to the questions of Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter regarding the controversy surrounding the burning of the Qur'an in front of Türkiye's Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. Indicating that there was a significant distinction between freedom of expression and hate speech, Director of Communications Altun stated that the Turkish Constitution also guaranteed freedom of expression. Director of Communications Altun said, "Burning the Quran in front of the Turkish Embassy has nothing to do with freedom. This act incites violence against Muslims, particularly Muslims in Sweden. The Nazis burned the pages of the Torah during...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the opening ceremony of Istanbul Kağıthane-Göktürk-Istanbul Airport Subway. Expressing his wish for the 37.5 kilometer-long subway line with nine stations starting from the Gayrettepe station and extending to Istanbul Airport to be auspicious for the city and the country, President Erdoğan noted that transportation between Kağıthane and Istanbul Airport will take just 24 minutes thanks to the new subway line that can serve 800 thousand passengers daily. The President added that the subway line has been integrated with the Mahmutbey subway and that it will also be connected with the Zincirlikuyu Metrobus...
Director of Communications Altun: "The so-called protestors are nothing but provocateurs who are determined to sow seeds of hatred against Türkiye and Islam. The Swedish authorities must wake up to the reality of terror groups intent on preventing Sweden’s NATO membership by poisoning their relationship with us." In the written statement made by Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun regarding the provocation of burning the Quran in front of Türkiye's Stockholm Embassy in Sweden, it is noted that Sweden must immediately act to prevent hatred filled provocations against Türkiye and fight against those who target Islam. ...
Speaking at the BTSO’s Economy Awards Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “Despite the ongoing hot conflicts in our region, Türkiye’s star is rising more than ever. Türkiye, which was once known only for crises and coups, has now made a name for itself with its economic growth and diplomatic moves.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Economy Awards Ceremony of Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “TÜRKİYE’S STAR IS RISING MORE THAN EVER” Underscoring that the lasting environment of confidence and stability ensured in politics lied behind the story...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of Bursa Gemlik Büyükkumla Dam, Bursa Regional Administrative Court’s service building, Dağyenice Natural Life Tourism Complex and other recently-completed projects. “WE WILL BUILD THE CENTURY OF TÜRKİYE TOGETHER” Noting that Bursa will be one of the leading cities of the Century of Türkiye, President Erdoğan said: “Inshallah, we will build the Century of Türkiye together. As long as Bursa, the city of industry, trade, agriculture, sea, mountain, green, peace and foundation, stands with us, there is no issue we...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the 2023 Romani Gathering in Istanbul. “These lands have been home to different civilizations, different cultures and different communities and yet have always remained a symbol of fertility and abundance throughout millennia. We have lived together on these lands by seeing everything on them as a manifestation of our common wealth for a thousand years,” the President said. “WE REMOVED ALL THE DISCRIMINATORY EXPRESSIONS FROM OUR LEGISLATION” President Erdoğan stated: “Our Romani brothers and sisters, as well, experienced some difficulties in the past, just like every citizen of this country....
The call addressed the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war. President Erdoğan extended his condolences over the tragic helicopter crash Wednesday in Ukraine. President Erdoğan reiterated Türkiye’s readiness to provide strong diplomatic support as well as facilitate and mediate lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of Esenyurt Education Campus, President Erdoğan said: “We work tirelessly to further improve the quality of education as a whole with our teachers, students, families, administrators and ministry.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony of Esenyurt Education Campus in Istanbul. Congratulating the students who successfully completed the first semester of the 2022-2023 academic year, and thanking the teachers who work to educate their students in the best way possible, President Erdoğan said: “We work tirelessly to further improve the quality of education as a whole with our...
Speaking at the opening of the panel titled "New Media and Reliable Information," organised as part of the Türkiye Alumni Forum held by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) under the auspices of the Presidency, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that they are trying to fight for justice under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the field of communication as well, and said, "We are attempting to counter communication imperialism with our own means and build a resistance focal point at this point." Noting that they are proud of 150 thousand Turkish graduates...