Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Thousands of Turkish protesters defy ban over Istanbul mayor’s detention
Middle East
March 22, 2025
Thousands of Turkish protesters defy ban over Istanbul mayor’s detention
Thousands of Turks ramped up protests on Thursday despite a ban on street gatherings over what they called the undemocratic…
Turkey moves closer to endless Erdogan rule as biggest rival detained
Middle East
March 20, 2025
Turkey moves closer to endless Erdogan rule as biggest rival detained
CNN — Turkish police have detained the strongest rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a move that experts say is…
Turkey says any proposal other than two-state solution is “illegitimate”
Middle East
February 12, 2025
Turkey says any proposal other than two-state solution is “illegitimate”
Following US President Donald Trump’s repeated statements regarding his proposal to control the Gaza Strip and displace its citizens, Turkey…
Sisi greets Algeria on Revolution Day, Turkey on National Day
Egypt
October 31, 2024
Sisi greets Algeria on Revolution Day, Turkey on National Day
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi greeted his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune on his country’s Revolution Day. He delegated Presidential Secretary Mohamed…
Egyptian President’s visit to Turkey represents a new phase of cooperation between both nations
Egypt
September 5, 2024
Egyptian President’s visit to Turkey represents a new phase of cooperation between both nations
Turkey’s capital Ankara witnessed an Egyptian-Turkish summit on Thursday, during which Presidents Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed…
Erdogan courts ‘terrorist’ Assad amid pressure to solve Turkey’s ‘Syrian problem’
Middle East
July 25, 2024
Erdogan courts ‘terrorist’ Assad amid pressure to solve Turkey’s ‘Syrian problem’
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
Turkey “will do everything” in its power to hold Israel accountable after Rafah strike, says Erdogan
Middle East
May 27, 2024
Turkey “will do everything” in its power to hold Israel accountable after Rafah strike, says Erdogan
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that his country “will do everything” in its power to hold Israeli officials accountable after…
Turkey’s Erdogan dealt major election blow as opposition party wins big cities
Middle East
April 1, 2024
Turkey’s Erdogan dealt major election blow as opposition party wins big cities
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
Egypt and Turkey aim to raise trade exchange to $15 billion over next few years
Business
February 15, 2024
Egypt and Turkey aim to raise trade exchange to $15 billion over next few years
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan witnessed the signing ceremony of a number of…
Sisi receives Erdogan at Cairo Airport in Turkish President’s first visit since 2012
Egypt
February 14, 2024
Sisi receives Erdogan at Cairo Airport in Turkish President’s first visit since 2012
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine Erdogan on Wednesday were welcomed by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and…