Authoritarianism

Muslim world faces efforts to reshape it through bloodshed says Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls on Muslims around the world to be prepared for attacks which will try to bring them down from within.

No limits on capital movement abroad, Erdogan says

Since 1989 Turkey has been a free market economy and business people have had a right to move their capital abroad, the Turkish president says.

Erdogan says Turkey will develop nuclear energy

Nuclear energy will reduce Turkey's dependency on foreign energy sources and fuel the nation's growth, says President Erdogan.

Turkey's President Erdogan rejects NATO apology over "enemy chart"

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the disrespectful behaviour of NATO cannot be covered over with a simple apology after his name, along with the name of Turkey's founding president, was included in an enemy list during a training exercise.

Turkish president arrives in Qatar after Kuwait visit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will discuss regional developments and Ankara's bilateral relations with Doha amid a blockade of Qatar by its Gulf neighbours.

North Korean defectors make huge adjustments to live in South Korea

Around 30,000 North Koreans, who fled poverty and the relentless pressures of life in an authoritarian state, are now living in South Korea.

TRT World Forum concludes with speech from President Erdogan

"What is the guarantee that 3,500 armoured vehicles and weapons that the US sent to Syria will not be used against Turkey?" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan asks during his address.

Turkey’s President Erdogan to attend new global forum in Istanbul

A new Turkish event aims to create a “Davos” at the intersection of politics and the media.

Poland expresses support for Turkey's EU membership bid

During Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's one-day visit to Warsaw, aimed at boosting trade between the two countries, Polish President Andrzej Duda expressed support for Turkey's membership to the EU.

Turkish President accuses US of sacrificing its strategic partnership

Turkish President Erdogan has criticised the US' ambassador for igniting the ongoing visa suspension between the two countries.

Turkey's President Erdogan supports Ukraine over Crimea

Turkey will continue to support Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says during Monday's visit to Kiev.

Syria's Idlib, KRG referendum to top agenda in Tehran

Turkey's President Erdogan will meet with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran, where common security threats in the region are expected to be key areas of discussion between the two leaders.