Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkey’s Erdogan sworn in as president
World
August 28, 2014
Turkey’s Erdogan sworn in as president
Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in as Turkey's 12th president at a ceremony in parliament on Thursday, cementing his position as…
Turkey’s Erdogan positions himself for more powerful presidential role
World
July 1, 2014
Turkey’s Erdogan positions himself for more powerful presidential role
Turkish remier Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared his presidential candidacy on Tuesday for a more powerful presidency which rivals fear may…
Egypt summons acting Turkish ambassador over anti-election remarks
Egypt
June 3, 2014
Egypt summons acting Turkish ambassador over anti-election remarks
Egypt summoned Tuesday the acting Turkish ambassador to protest remarks by Turkey's deputy premier critical of the recent presidential elections…
Turkish PM’s aide who kicked protester sacked: official
World
May 24, 2014
Turkish PM’s aide who kicked protester sacked: official
An aide to Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan who made front page news around the world after being filmed kicking…
Turkey charges mining company CEO, two more, over disaster
World
May 20, 2014
Turkey charges mining company CEO, two more, over disaster
Turkey has charged three more people with manslaughter over the country's worst mining disaster, including the CEO of the company…
Turkish police detain 18 in mine disaster investigation: media
World
May 18, 2014
Turkish police detain 18 in mine disaster investigation: media
Turkish police have detained 18 people, including mining company executives and personnel, as part of an investigation into last week's…
Turkey keeps YouTube block despite court rulings
World
April 10, 2014
Turkey keeps YouTube block despite court rulings
Turkish authorities defied court orders and reaffirmed a ban on YouTube imposed after the posting of illicit recordings of top…
Turkish PM Erdogan tells enemies they will pay price after poll
World
March 31, 2014
Turkish PM Erdogan tells enemies they will pay price after poll
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in local polls that had become a referendum on his rule and said…
Turkish president Gul says Twitter ban to be lifted ‘soon’
World
March 23, 2014
Turkish president Gul says Twitter ban to be lifted ‘soon’
Turkey's president said Sunday the government would soon lift its ban on Twitter, which has sparked criticism at home and…
Turkey’s Erdogan condemns protesters after boy’s funeral
World
March 13, 2014
Turkey’s Erdogan condemns protesters after boy’s funeral
Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan accused protesters on Thursday of trying to sow chaos to influence local elections after Turkey's worst…