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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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Trump Announced Full Lifting of US Sanctions Against Syria

Donald Trump announced his intention to remove all US economic restrictions against Syria after discussions with the Prince of Saudi Arabia and the President of Turkey. The leader of Syria has proposed a mineral resources agreement.

News of the World • May 13, 06:02 PM • 3011 views
Zelenskyy said he is ready to meet with Putin on May 15 in Ankara or Istanbul

Zelenskyy announced his readiness to meet with Putin in Turkey to discuss a ceasefire. Ukraine is waiting for confirmation of Putin's participation and the possible joining of Trump to the negotiations.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 01:54 PM • 3042 views
Russia will still have to end the war, and it is better to do it sooner - Zelensky

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his readiness for negotiations with Putin in Turkey, emphasizing the importance of US support. He called on Russia to end the war, stressing the lack of response regarding a ceasefire.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 07:07 PM • 3500 views
Zelenskyy and Erdoğan discussed key details of the upcoming meeting in Turkey

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on a conversation with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan regarding the details of a meeting in Turkey to end the war. Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations with Putin.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 05:17 PM • 3315 views
This is the right idea: Zelenskyy supported Trump's participation in a meeting with representatives of the Russian Federation in Turkey

The President of Ukraine supports the idea of a meeting with the participation of Trump and Putin in Turkey to discuss a ceasefire. Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's readiness to ensure silence on its part.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 03:56 PM • 69429 views
Kremlin spokesman Peskov said that the language of ultimatums is unacceptable for Moscow

Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is serious about finding ways to resolve the situation in Ukraine, but rejects ultimatums. He stressed his readiness for negotiations without preconditions.

War in Ukraine • May 12, 01:00 PM • 11819 views
Erdogan and Macron discussed peace in Ukraine: Ankara is ready to organize negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow

Erdogan stated Turkey's readiness to organize negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to achieve lasting peace. He discussed this issue with Macron.

Politics • May 11, 11:05 AM • 3860 views
Turkey is ready to carry out a mission to monitor the ceasefire in Ukraine - media

Hakan Fidan announced Turkey's readiness to undertake a mission to monitor the ceasefire in Ukraine, if one is established. Ankara reaffirms its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 11:48 AM • 3842 views
Trump offered Erdogan mediation in ending the war in Ukraine - media

Donald Trump, during a telephone conversation with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, offered him to become a mediator between Ukraine and Russia. Erdoğan responded positively to the proposal.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 02:07 PM • 8236 views
Podolyak: US rhetoric regarding Ukraine is currently as productive and constructive as possible

The advisor to the head of the Office of the President stated that the US rhetoric regarding Ukraine has changed for the better. There is an understanding that it is comfortable to negotiate with Ukraine.

Politics • May 6, 06:55 PM • 7004 views
Trump is looking forward to working with Erdoğan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine

Donald Trump reported that he discussed the war in Ukraine, the situation in Syria and an invitation to visit Turkey with Recep Erdoğan. Trump emphasized the end of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 5, 04:56 PM • 10262 views
Ukraine and Somalia have established diplomatic relations

Andriy Sybiha and Ali Mohamed Omar signed a protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Somalia. Ukraine also provided assistance to Somalia within the framework of the "Grain from Ukraine" program.

Politics • April 11, 10:56 AM • 4123 views
Turkish Foreign Minister: A peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia is better than death and destruction

Hakan Fidan stated that any peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia would be better than deaths. Turkey supports the US initiative to end the war.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 09:05 PM • 12287 views
Erdogan confirmed that Turkey will be among the security guarantors for Ukraine - Zelenskyy

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has confirmed that his country will be one of the security guarantors for Ukraine.

Politics • April 4, 07:11 PM • 9176 views
Protests continue in Turkey after the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul: what the authorities and the opposition say

The authorities condemned the calls for a boycott organized by the opposition after the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul. The Minister of Trade called it an attempt to undermine the country's economic stability.

Politics • April 2, 10:33 AM • 15556 views
WSJ: Europe turns a blind eye to Erdogan's repression because it needs Turkey

The crisis between the US and Ukraine's EU allies highlights the importance of Turkey's defense industry for European security. Europe is forced to turn a blind eye to Erdogan's repression.

Politics • April 1, 04:03 AM • 21156 views
Erdogan and Putin discussed the possibility of restoring the "Black Sea Initiative" over the phone

Erdogan held talks with Putin on navigation safety in the Black Sea. The restoration of the grain initiative and Turkey's readiness for peace talks were discussed.

News of the World • March 28, 11:55 AM • 24142 views
Interim Mayor Elected in Istanbul After İmamoğlu's Imprisonment, Protests Expand

The Istanbul Municipal Council elected an interim mayor after the imprisonment of Ekrem İmamoğlu. US authorities expressed concern over the arrest and mass protests in Turkey.

News of the World • March 27, 07:31 AM • 31817 views
Kosovo's Prime Minister became a victim of Russian pranksters who pretended to be the President of Latvia

Russian pranksters deceived Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti by posing as the President of Latvia. Kurti's office stated that this incident confirms Russia's obsession with Kosovo.

News of the World • March 26, 07:07 PM • 18235 views
"Movement of Violence": Erdogan Accuses Opposition of Mass Protests Against Imamoglu's Arrest

The Turkish President stated that the CHP provoked violence during the protests against the arrest of the Mayor of Istanbul. He vowed to hold them accountable for the injuries to police officers.

Politics • March 25, 02:47 AM • 20320 views
Turkish authorities detained 1,133 people over protests in support of Istanbul mayor

During protests against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, 1,133 people were detained, including ten journalists. Authorities report 123 injured police officers.

News of the World • March 24, 02:08 PM • 10156 views
Social network X blocked opposition accounts in Turkey

Elon Musk's social network X has suspended opposition accounts in Turkey due to mass riots. Protests began after the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul, Erdogan's main opponent.

News of the World • March 24, 01:23 AM • 42416 views
37 people were detained in Turkey for social media posts about the detained mayor of Istanbul

Turkish authorities have detained 37 people for social media posts about the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu. They are accused of inciting hatred and crime against the authorities.

News of the World • March 20, 10:52 AM • 13024 views
Mass protests in Turkey over the detention of Istanbul Mayor, oppositionist Ekrem Imamoglu

Students across Turkey have taken to the streets to protest the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the main political rival of President Erdogan. He is accused of corruption and aiding terrorists, which has sparked outrage from the opposition.

News of the World • March 19, 02:06 PM • 16566 views
Turkish government detains Erdogan's main rival

Mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, has been detained on charges including corruption and aiding terrorists. The opposition called it an attempted coup against the future president.

News of the World • March 19, 07:42 AM • 14236 views
Erdogan's rival Imamoglu was banned from running in the elections in Turkey

Istanbul University has canceled the scientific degree of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu due to violations. Now the politician cannot run for president, but he will appeal this decision.

News of the World • March 18, 07:20 PM • 24393 views
Erdoğan is seeking a meeting with Trump at the White House in late April - Bloomberg

The President of Turkey is working on organizing a meeting with Trump in Washington to strengthen the strategic partnership. Erdoğan called for the lifting of sanctions and the restoration of cooperation on the F-35 and F-16.

News of the World • March 18, 07:59 AM • 11549 views
Among the main obstacles to a peaceful settlement between Ukraine and the Russian Federation is "loss of trust" - Erdogan's advisor

According to Erdogan's advisor, the main problem is the loss of trust between the parties.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 12:13 PM • 21486 views
Zelenskyy spoke with Macron and announced a call to Erdogan

The President of Ukraine spoke with Macron about monitoring the silence and further diplomatic steps. A conversation with Erdogan about peace initiatives is also planned.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 06:05 PM • 19271 views
Ukraine is ready to ratify the free trade agreement with Turkey - Zelenskyy

Ukraine considers Turkey as a strategic partner and is ready to ratify the free trade agreement during Erdogan's visit. In 2024, Turkey ratified the free trade agreement with Ukraine.

Economy • March 13, 04:28 PM • 20821 views