Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

President of Turkey

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was born on February 26, 1954, in Istanbul, Turkey. He graduated from Piyale Pasha Primary School and Imam Hatip Religious High School, and also received an education in management at Marmara University. He began his political career as the Mayor of Istanbul, then served as the Prime Minister of Turkey. Since 2014, he has been the President of Turkey.

1994

Became Mayor of Istanbul

2001

Was one of the founders of the Justice and Development Party

2003

Led the government as Prime Minister of Turkey

2004

Introduced monetary reform, which led to a reduction in inflation

2014

Was elected the first popularly elected president of Turkey

2018

Initiated the military operation "Olive Branch" in Syria, aimed against terrorist groups

2023

Won the presidential elections for the third time

2024

At the G20 summit, proposed a plan for resolving the conflict in Ukraine by "freezing" the war

2025

Officially presented the new integrated air defense system "Iron Dome"

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A landslide at a gold mine in eastern Turkey has raised concerns about potential contamination of the Euphrates River with cyanide from the collapsed mine.

News of the World • February 14, 11:27 AM • 23677 views

Minister: Erdogan to discuss 'new mechanism' for Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea with Russia during Putin's visit

Turkish President Erdogan to discuss with Russian President Putin a new mechanism for exporting Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 11:16 AM • 30591 views

Erdogan appoints new head of the Central Bank of Turkey

Turkish President Erdogan has appointed Fatih Karahan, who previously served as deputy governor of the Central Bank, to replace Hafiz Haye Erkan, who resigned.

News of the World • February 2, 11:49 PM • 32822 views

Hungary's parliament convenes on Monday at the request of the opposition to consider Sweden's accession to NATO

Hungary's parliament will meet on Monday at the request of opposition parties to consider ratification of Sweden's NATO membership application.

News of the World • February 1, 11:05 PM • 25006 views

Kremlin announces Putin's visit to Turkey in February

The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit Turkey in February. According to Putin's aide, Yuri Ushakov, preparations for the visit are underway.

News of the World • January 29, 12:26 PM • 24302 views