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July 15 choreography simultaneously performed in Istanbul and London

In London, the choreography was performed to symbolize the spirit of unity, solidarity and cooperation of the Turkish nation during the coup attempt of the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) on July 15, 2016. The show, designed by Presidency’s Directorate of Communications for the commemoration of July 15, was held at Tower Hill at 16.00 pm local time. Simultaneously, 100 performers including 50 Turkish and 50 British took part in the choreography which was also held in Istanbul. The choreography included a story that symbolized the unity, solidarity and cooperation of the Turkish nation against terrorists who were FETO members and carried out the treacherous coup...

Presidency’s Directorate of Communications to organize anti-coup coding contest

The introductory meeting of the “July 15 International Anti-Coup Hackathon” to be organized under auspices of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications in September was held in Istanbul.  President of the International Cyber Policing Organization (CyberPOL) Ricardo Baretzky attended the meeting, in which he recalled that the coups have occurred in most of the developing countries since the Second World War and caused these countries to fall behind in terms of economic and democracy. "Are we ready for a future military coup that will shake our stability?" asked Baretzky, adding that the world is suffering a hard period, a crisis...

Renovated Ankara police HQ opens on coup anniversary

Turkey's president on Monday attended the inauguration ceremony of the police headquarters building in the capital Ankara, previously destroyed by the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) during the failed coup attempt on July 15, 2016. "As long as Turkey has its soldiers, police and intelligence, no one will attempt again to occupy the country," Erdogan said, adding that police had fought shoulder to shoulder with civilians against the coup plotters. He stressed that none would be able to bring Turkey to its knees as long as it had institutions to protect its democracy. On July 15, 2016, fighter jets flying low over Ankara bombed Turkey's...

President Erdoğan attends special session for July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day at GNAT

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended special session for July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (GNAT). President Erdoğan was accompanied by Vice President Fuat Oktay at the special session. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/107071/president-erdogan-attends-special-session-for-july-15-democracy-and-national-unity-day-at-gnat

“The door of democracy opened by the nation will never close again”

In the public service ad prepared by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications for the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, Turkey's adventure of democracy is told through the story of three generations of women who witnessed the 27 May 1960 and 12 September 1980 coups and July 15, 2016 coup attempt. In the public servie ad, a woman who listens to the coup on May 27, 1960, is seen with her daughter and her newborn grandchild on September 12, 1980. The public service ad shows that on July 15, 2016, three generations of women who did not leave their homes during both coups took to the squares against the treacherous coup...

President Erdoğan recites Holy Quran for martyrs

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recited Holy Quran for martyrs at Beştepe People’s Mosque on the occasion of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day. Vice President Fuat Oktay and Speaker of the House of Peoples of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bakir Izetbegović, were also present at the event. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/107065/president-erdogan-recites-holy-quran-for-martyts

“July 15th Victory of the Nation Digital Display Centre” opened to visitors

“July 15th Victory of the Nation Digital Display Centre”, prepared by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications is opened to visitors. The events of the failed coup attempt orchestrated by the FetullahTerrorist Organization (FETÖ) three years ago on the night of July 15, 2016, which has been unsuccessful as a result of the bold stance of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the will of the nation, is being displayed digitally in the centre established on Taksim Square. The “July 15th Victory of the Nation Digital Display Centre” created with the aim that the bloodiest attack to the will of the nation...

President Erdoğan visits July 15 Martyrs’ Monument

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan laid flowers at July 15 Martyrs' Monument. As part of program organized on the occasion of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held conversations with the relatives of July 15 martyrs and veterans waiting for him in front of the Presidential Complex. President Erdoğan walked towards the Monument together with the relatives of July 15 martyrs and veterans, accompanied by the July 15 Anthem performed by the Janissary Band. President Erdoğan, who laid flowers at the Martyrs' Monument, then prayed for martyrs.

Mapping show at Haydarpaşa Terminal to commemorate July 15 martyrs and veterans

A mapping show took place at Haydarpaşa Terminal to commemorate July 15 martyrs and veterans. Presidency’s Directorate of Communications held a 7-minute mapping show in memory of July 15 martyrs and veterans on the wall of Haydarpaşa Terminal building facing Kadıköy. The words ''Don't Forget'' were reflected on the wall 15 minutes before the the event and then the countrdown began. Following the 7-minute video depicting the coup attempt of July 15, photos of July 15 martyrs were reflected on the wall of the Terminal building for 25 minutes. The show ended with the words “Don’t Forget” reflected on the...