Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the President of Turkey, known for his controversial policies and governance.
Notable Quotes
"NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience."View Story →
"Israel must not scupper the US-Iran deal."View Story →
"The pact was purely defensive in nature."View Story →
"We will not allow the climate of trust in Turkey to be damaged by such vile and timed provocations as today's."View Story →
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.
August 7, 2026Turkey's Erdogan gives NATO leaders revolver conundrum after summit - Reuters
Turkey's Erdogan gives NATO leaders revolver conundrum after summit Reuters
July 9, 2026Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato
The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey.
July 8, 2026Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe
The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security Correspondent Frank Gardner writes.
July 7, 2026Turkey's Erdogan says Israel must not scupper US-Iran deal - Reuters
Turkey's Erdogan says Israel must not scupper US-Iran deal Reuters
July 4, 2026Turkey's Erdogan says NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience - Reuters
Turkey's Erdogan says NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience Reuters
June 29, 2026One gunman killed and two injured in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul
No Israeli diplomats are currently in Turkey and the Istanbul consulate has been empty for the past two-and-a-half years.
April 7, 2026Zelenskiy in Syria to meet President Sharaa, sources say - Reuters
Zelenskiy in Syria to meet President Sharaa, sources say Reuters
April 5, 2026Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five
A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.
April 4, 2026Putin holds call with Turkey's Erdogan to discuss Middle East - Reuters
Putin holds call with Turkey's Erdogan to discuss Middle East Reuters
April 3, 2026Istanbul's ex-mayor to stand trial on corruption charges
Ekrem Imamoglu is seen as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival.
March 9, 2026Journalist with Germany's Deutsche Welle detained in Turkey - Reuters
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