Rejeb Tayeb Erdogan
Turks vote in historic referendum on expanding Erdogan’s power
Middle East
April 16, 2017
Turks vote in historic referendum on expanding Erdogan’s power
Turks began voting in a hotly contested referendum on Sunday that could place sweeping new powers in the hands of…
Erdogan warns Europeans ‘will not walk safely’, as row continues
Middle East
March 23, 2017
Erdogan warns Europeans ‘will not walk safely’, as row continues
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Europeans would not be able to walk safely on the streets if they…
Turkey rejects Europe’s ‘red line’ on press freedom after detentions
Middle East
November 2, 2016
Turkey rejects Europe’s ‘red line’ on press freedom after detentions
Turkey's prime minister said he had no regard for Europe's "red line" on press freedom on Tuesday and warned Ankara…
Turkey grants immunity to security forces fighting militants
Middle East
June 24, 2016
Turkey grants immunity to security forces fighting militants
Turkey's parliament has granted immunity from prosecution to members of the armed forces conducting counter-terrorism operations as security forces battle…
Erdogan says Turkey deported Brussels airport attacker in 2015
Egypt
March 24, 2016
Erdogan says Turkey deported Brussels airport attacker in 2015
Turkey said Wednesday it had detained and then deported Ibrahim El Bakraoui, one of the two suicide bombers at Brussels…
Turkey election a high-stakes gamble for Erdogan
Middle East
October 29, 2015
Turkey election a high-stakes gamble for Erdogan
His June election setback sparked headlines proclaiming "the beginning of the end".But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is fighting back,…
Erdogan seen with little choice but to share power after Turkish vote
Middle East
October 22, 2015
Erdogan seen with little choice but to share power after Turkish vote
President Tayyip Erdogan's tactics for Turkey's second general election in five months might have changed, but the outcome looks likely…
In dealings with the West, Erdogan holds all the cards
World
December 19, 2014
In dealings with the West, Erdogan holds all the cards
President Tayyip Erdogan's tightening grip on power is likely to meet little more than symbolic resistance from the West next…
Turkey denounces Egypt blasts
Egypt
January 25, 2014
Turkey denounces Egypt blasts
Turkey has denounced a spate of explosions that have hit Egypt over the past few days, offering condolences to the…
Syria accuses Erdogan of ‘terrorising’ Turks
Egypt
June 1, 2013
Syria accuses Erdogan of ‘terrorising’ Turks
DAMASCUS - Information Minister Omran al-Zohbi accused Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Syria's former ally Turkey on Saturday of…