Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey confirms opposition to NATO membership for Sweden, Finland
President Erdogan says delegations from the NATO-seeking countries ‘shouldn’t bother’ coming to Ankara for discussions.
Published On 17 May 2022
As Turkey’s economic crisis grows, politicians spar over refugees
As tensions rise over Turkey’s millions of refugees, politicians are seeking to capitalise on the resentment.
Published On 14 May 2022
Erdogan says Turkey opposed to Finland, Sweden NATO membership
Ankara could block the pair from joining the US-led military alliance, with unanimous agreement needed on new members.
Published On 13 May 2022
President Erdogan pledges Turkey will ‘not expel’ Syrian refugees
Despite pressure from opposition, Erdogan says Turkey, home to over 3.6m Syrian refugees, will ‘protect’ those who fled.
Published On 9 May 2022

The consumer price index has risen by 69.97 percent year-on-year in April compared with 61.14 percent in March.

Osman Kavala made his final appeal for freedom on Friday, at the culmination of a years-long trial.

Signs of warming ties emerge amid Turkish diplomatic drive that coincides with major economic crisis.

As Turkey struggles economically, the government has decided to resurrect its ‘zero problems with neighbours’ policy.

The two are expected to discuss bilateral and international relations as well as the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war.

After years of strained ties, Isaac Herzog became the first Israeli president to visit Turkey since 2007.

Central bank holds benchmark interest rate steady, even as inflation threatens Erdogan’s grip on power.

Cooperation agreements, memorandums of understanding and protocols were signed during Erdogan’s two-day visit to UAE.

Ankara and Abu Dhabi seem to be mending relations as both leaders promise increased regional cooperation.

Turkish leader says legal action will be taken against stories that undermine ‘national moral values’.

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