Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Türkiye is making “intense” peace-driven efforts to help end the escalating Middle East conflict.

Both leaders agree to remain in close contact while continuing their efforts to bring peace, stability to the region

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday criticised the US and Israeli attacks on Iran as a “clear violation” of international law, adding that Turkey shared the pain of the Iranian people amid the…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the suffering of civilians in Iran, adding that Turkey will strengthen its diplomatic efforts

Libanska državna novinska agencija NNA saopštila je da početni bilans pokazuje da je u udarima ubijena 31 osoba, a da je 149 ranjeno, u napadima koji su, prema tvrdnjama Izraela, bili usmjereni na…

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan voiced deep concern and sadness on Saturday over U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, while condemning Tehran's drone and missile strikes on brothe...

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to wish him a happy birthday.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed secular critics of his government's plan to implement Ramadan-related activities in schools.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed an upbeat outlook on the prospects of trade relations with Greece.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has indicated his intention to run for president in 2028, while his AK Party supports his continued leadership, despite opposition calls for snap elections.

Turkish President Erdogan has criticized Israel's recognition of Somaliland as 'illegal,' stating that it does not benefit Somaliland or the Horn of Africa region.

An initial message from the Turkish presidency referred to a health issue of Mohammed bin Zayed, but was withdrawn shortly afterwards The post Erdogan’s visit to Abu Dhabi postponed, what did the Turkish president invoke? appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, offering Turkiye's contribution to re-establishing a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday criticized the airstrikes launched by the US and Israel on Iran, considering them a "clear violation" of international law, adding that Turkey...

Turkey's CHP party is openly calling on President Erdogan to increase Turkey's military presence, particularly air defense, in occupied Cyprus, citing escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the US.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a series of telephone conversations with American, Gulf, and European leaders amidst a drastic escalation in the Middle East, following attacks by the USA and Israel…

The presidents of Turkey and the United States had a telephone conversation, in the wake of the escalation that followed the military operation against Iran, with Ankara emphasizing the…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the American-Israeli attacks on Iran as a violation of sovereignty, calling for diplomacy and a ceasefire to prevent escalating violence in the region.

Turkey has challenged Cyprus, Greece and Egypt in a letter to the United Nations, reiterating its claims over maritime zones in the Eastern Mediterranean and defending its “Blue Homeland” doctrine. Ankara accused its neighbours of violating Turkey’s “unilaterally” declared Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and called into question Cyprus’ sovereign rights. The letter, submitted on 16 […]

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has extended an invitation to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to visit Belgrade soon.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke again about the 'Blue Homeland' doctrine during a ceremony for the Turkish Navy's new marine drone, emphasizing that Turkey has 'no aspirations for foreign territories.'

Selcuk Bayraktar, Erdogan's son-in-law and a Turkish tech star, is a prominent figure in the country's defense industry, building combat drones and engaging in political debates, with some speculating he could follow in the president's footsteps.

A report alleges that a Turkish police chief, who authorized torture sessions against government critics, was allowed to retire with a full pension despite credible complaints of abuse.

ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a postponement of his visit to Abu Dhabi due to a health issue involving Emirati leader Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan but later deleted the post from social media The message, posted by Erdogan’s team on X, said he had talked with Al Nahyan by phone. “During the course of the call, President Erdogan expressed his sadness over the health problem experienced by (President) Al Nahyan and wished him a prompt recovery,” said the three-paragraph message. Erdogan would travel to the United Arab Emirates at a later date, still to be determined, the message added. Although the message — of which AFP has a screen grab — was quickly deleted from the account, it had already been picked up by official Turkish media. Turkiye’s state broadcaster likewise took down its article on Erdogan that mentioned the Emirati leader’s health problem. The official Emirati news agency, WAM, reported on the telephone conversation between the two leaders, but did not mention that Erdogan’s visit had been postponed. Contacted by AFP, neither the Turkish presidency nor the Emirati authorities — who have themselves made no statement on their president’s health — have yet answered. The Emirati leader’s team on Saturday evening released photos taken the same day showing Al Nahyan, known as MBZ, smiling and apparently in good health, with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar. Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2026

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, calling them a 'clear violation' of international law and expressing solidarity with the Iranian people.

ERDOGAN calls for a ceasefire in Iran due to civilian suffering and conflict, intensifying diplomatic efforts for peace and warning of the consequences.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and NATO Secretary-General Marko Rutte held a phone conversation to discuss regional and global developments, likely including the escalating Middle East tensions.

Turkey has condemned the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, as well as Iran’s attacks on the Gulf countries, and is calling on the Islamic world to prevent the war from expanding.

Predsjednik Turske Recep Tayyip Erdogan u subotu je izrazio duboku zabrinutost i tugu zbog američkih i izraelskih napada na Iran, istovremeno osuđujući napade Teherana dronovima i raketama na…

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday evening, with rumours abounding that he intended to use the meeting to gain Erdogan’s blessing to hold early legislative elections in the north. No mention of any election was made in Ustel’s statement after the election, with his office […]

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his 72nd birthday, wishing him good health and success in his duties, and anticipating an important visit to Belgrade.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan referred to the recent visit of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Ankara in his statements after the cabinet meeting, today Monday. The Turkish Prime Minister...

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's recent trip to Ethiopia is highlighted for its strategic implications for Turkish-Italian cooperation in Ethiopia and the wider African continent.

The Turkish athlete speaks about his book, already a bestseller in the U.S. – Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens, who wants to play basketball with him, his travel restrictions and forced distance from his family, and Ergin Ataman and his “big ego” The post Enes Kanter to Protothema: “Recep Tayyip Erdogan spreads hatred against Greece and Cyprus” – What life is like as an Interpol-wanted man appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis and Turkish President Erdogan met in Ankara, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining good relations and ensuring 'calm waters' between the two nations until upcoming elections.