The Disinformation Bulletin for December 19-25, prepared by the Directorate of Communications, was released. The bulletin included such headlines as "The surname of the perpetrator of the racist attack in Paris is Mehmet", "Halk TV was sentenced for 'praising terrorism with mimics'", "Four-fifths of direct investments in Türkiye consist of real estate investments." Concerning the news reports claiming that "the surname of the perpetrator of the racist attack in Paris is Mehmet", the bulletin noted that French authorities identified the perpetrator as William M., a 69-year-old French national, and he was apprehended. The bulletin reminded readers that, following the...
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Addressing citizens following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Our Fatih drilling vessel has discovered 58 billion cubic meters of natural gas reserves 3023 meters below the sea level at Çaycuma 1 block. We expect this number to be revised upward with the new exploratory wells we will open. Our new discovery will pave the way for similar discoveries in other geological fields adjacent to the region.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “As you know, we have determined as one of our fundamental goals to use our domestic...
The Presidential Cabinet convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/142277/presidential-cabinet-convenes-under-the-chairmanship-of-president-erdogan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Speaker Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Sheikh of the Shura Council of Saudi Arabia at the Presidential Complex. Speaker Mustafa Şentop of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT) was also present at the meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/142273/president-erdogan-receives-speaker-dr-abdullah-mohammed-ibrahim-al-sheikh-of-the-shura-council-of-saudi-arabia
Following is the message by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the Christmas: I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our Christian citizens on the Christmas. We consider the presence of different religions and cultures to be a richness in line with the values of our civilization. This understanding, which forms the basis of our nation’s peace, security, unity and solidarity, is our biggest strength that will ensure our peaceful co-existence in the future as well. I hope that the Christmas, which our Christian citizens celebrate in accordance with their faith, will further reinforce the climate of solidarity. With these...
Addressing the opening ceremony of multiple projects and services in Erzurum, President Erdoğan said: “With the Century of Türkiye vision in our Republic’s new century, we are preparing to launch the most important initiative of our millennium-long history in our geography.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the Opening Ceremony of Gürcükapı Urban Transformation Project, İspir-Rize Provincial Border Road, Çat Disaster Houses, and Other Newly-Completed Projects in Erzurum. In a speech at the ceremony, President Erdoğan stated that they want to make Erzurum, which served as the engine of the Republic’s first century...
Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun issued the following statement in response to the politically-charged job advert posted by the British news agency Reuters for their Türkiye office: "This is not journalism." Emphasising how Reuters seemed to be shifting away from the facts, Director of Communications Altun noted: "Reuters seems to shift away from the facts and instead employ a biased perspective about what has happened to ‘modern secular traditions’ in Türkiye during President Erdoğan's rule. These statements would only make sense on a propaganda leaflet. This is not journalism. A media outlet should ask their...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan on his birthday. In his message, President Erdoğan congratulated Aliyev on his birthday on behalf of himself and the Turkish people and wished him health, happiness, and longevity. President Erdoğan stated the following in his message: “Brotherly Azerbaijan has achieved great success in recent years and has further strengthened its reputation in the international arena thanks to your determined and visionary leadership. Your perseverance and determination, particularly in the reconstruction and revitalization of Karabakh and East Zangezur, are admirable. Your valuable efforts for Azerbaijan's peace, prosperity, and...
Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands said that he greatly valued Türkiye's efforts on extending the grain deal. Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands shared a post on his social media account regarding his phone call with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Prime Minister Rutte stated the following in his post: “Just spoken with @RTErdogan. With war raging in Ukraine, it’s good to be in close contact. Greatly value Turkish efforts on extending the grain deal; which is vital for global food security. We also discussed cooperation within NATO and developments in the region.”