Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkey’s lira logs worst year in two decades under Erdogan
Middle East
January 1, 2022
Turkey’s lira logs worst year in two decades under Erdogan
ANKARA, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Turkey’s lira has logged its worst year since President Tayyip Erdogan came to power nearly…
After positive talks with the UAE, Erdogan seeks re-established relations with Egypt
Egypt
November 30, 2021
After positive talks with the UAE, Erdogan seeks re-established relations with Egypt
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country will seek steps of rapprochement with Egypt, after positive talks with…
Abu Dhabi crown prince to visit Turkey after years of tension – officials
Middle East
November 15, 2021
Abu Dhabi crown prince to visit Turkey after years of tension – officials
ANKARA, Nov 15 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the UAE’s de facto ruler, will…
Turkey plans wage hikes, tax cuts for low-income families hit by inflation
Middle East
November 1, 2021
Turkey plans wage hikes, tax cuts for low-income families hit by inflation
ANKARA, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Turkey’s government is preparing to boost wages and cut some taxes to support lower-income households…
Turkey to expel U.S. envoy and nine others, Erdogan says
Middle East
October 24, 2021
Turkey to expel U.S. envoy and nine others, Erdogan says
ISTANBUL, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that he had told his foreign ministry to…
Analysis: Eye on polls, Turkey’s Erdogan may regret rate cut he pushed for
Middle East
October 4, 2021
Analysis: Eye on polls, Turkey’s Erdogan may regret rate cut he pushed for
ANKARA, Oct 4 (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan’s belief that a shock interest rate cut will stoke up Turkey’s economy…
Putin, Erdogan sit down for talks on war-torn Syria
Middle East
September 30, 2021
Putin, Erdogan sit down for talks on war-torn Syria
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan for talks Wednesday in the Black…
Turkey’s top Islamic cleric moves center stage, irking secularists
Middle East
September 22, 2021
Turkey’s top Islamic cleric moves center stage, irking secularists
ISTANBUL, Sept 22 (Reuters) – When President Tayyip Erdogan opened a new court complex this month, Turkey’s senior cleric sealed…
Turkey aims for dialogue with Taliban on Kabul Airport plan
Middle East
July 20, 2021
Turkey aims for dialogue with Taliban on Kabul Airport plan
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president said Tuesday his country will talk with the Taliban regarding Turkey’s bid to operate and…
Erdogan and Biden meet at a tense moment for Turkish-US ties
Middle East
June 13, 2021
Erdogan and Biden meet at a tense moment for Turkish-US ties
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — President Joe Biden and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have known each other for years, but…