Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun issued a condolence message for Mesut Yılmaz, one of the former prime ministers who died in the hospital he was treated in Istanbul. In a post he shared on his Twitter account Altun said, “I have learnt with deep grief about the death of former Prime Minister Mesut Yılmaz, one of the distinguished personalities of Turkish political life. I wish Allah’s mercy upon Mesut Yılmaz and extend my condolences to his wife Mrs Berna, his family, relatives and all his loved ones. May he rest in peace.”
News
The Directorate of Communications and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism jointly organized the Grand Republic Concert as part of October 29 Republic Day celebrations in the ancient city of Patara near Kaş district of Antalya. The Grand Republic Concert, performed by the Presidential Symphony Orchestra in the Parliament Building of Patara Ancient City, started with the National Anthem at 19:23 on October 29 in order to mark the anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Turkey. The Grand Republic Concert, which lasted for half an hour, was broadcast live on television channels as well as social media...
It was decided that the “Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards” would be granted to Mehmet Çebi, Necmeddin Okyay, Sadettin Ökten, İsmail Kara, İbrahim Tenekeci, Derviş Zaim, and Özdemir Erdoğan this year. According to a statement made by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, the winners of the “2020 Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards” have been designated. Presidential Council of Culture and Arts Policies has completed a meticulous work in order to determine the owners of “Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards” of this year, which are granted to persons or institutions that make significant contributions to Turkish culture...
Noting that they condemn unconditionally the most recent terror attack in Nice, France, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said: “We call on the French leadership to avoid further inflammatory rhetoric against Muslims and focus, instead, on finding the perpetrators of this and other acts of violence.” In a thread on his Twitter account, Director of Communications Altun indicated that as President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated many times, Islam cannot be used in the name of terrorism. Stressing that they condemn unconditionally the most recent terror attack in Nice, France, Altun pointed out that such senseless violence has...
Speaking at the opening of the War of Independence Exhibition on the 97th Anniversary of the Republic, President Erdoğan said: “The spirit and excitement of the War of Independence, which symbolizes the revival of a nation sought to be totally erased from history and its homeland, shed light on our path today as well.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Opening of War of Independence Exhibition on the 97th Anniversary of the Republic at the Nation’s Library. Addressing the opening ceremony, President Erdoğan greeted the participants, among whom were grandchildren of the heroes...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. During the conversation, Ilham Aliyev extended his congratulations to President Erdoğan and the people of Turkey on the occasion of the 97th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey and October 29 Republic Day. Thanking President İlham Aliyev President Erdoğan stated that Turkey will continue to stand by Azerbaijan. During the conversation, bilateral relations as well as regional developments, Nagorno-Karabakh in particular, were also discussed.
Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, “Republic is a belief that is unshakable. It is the determination that challenged many hardships for the homeland. The Republic is our home in which we all shall live peacefully.” Director of Communications Altun shared the following post from his Twitter account on the occasion of October 29 Republic Day, “Republic is a belief that is unshakable. It is the determination that challenged many hardships for the homeland. The Republic is our home in which we all shall live peacefully. Republic is a virtue, a victory earned following many hardships. Long Live...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received congratulations at the Presidential Complex on the occasion of the 97th anniversary of the Republic. Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (GNAT) Mustafa Şentop, Vice President Fuat Oktay, members of the Presidential Cabinet, Deputy Speakers of the GNAT, Chief of General Staff Gen. Yaşar Güler, force commanders, presidents of high courts, Chairman of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Devlet Bahçeli, other state officials, including administrators of public institutions, and foreign chiefs of mission offered their congratulations to President Erdoğan in line with the social distance rule . https://www...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the ceremony held at Anıtkabir (Atatürk’s Mausoleum) on the occasion of the 97th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic. Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Mustafa Şentop, Vice President Fuat Oktay, members of the Presidential Cabinet, Chief of General Staff Gen. Yaşar Güler, force commanders, presidents of high courts, Chairman of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, Chairman of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Devlet Bahçeli, Chairwoman of the Good (IYI) Party Meral Akşener, representatives of political parties,...