Authoritarianism

Turkey votes on a new system of governance

Sunday's referendum will decide whether to change Turkey from a parliamentary to a presidential system of governance. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan rejects opposition claims that a "yes" vote will fundamentally change the republic.

Turkey to continue as a republic, Erdogan refutes opposition claims

Speaking in an exclusive interview with TRT, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected the opposition's claims of a regime change after Sunday's referendum on constitutional amendments.

Referendum is not about Erdogan, says presidential spokesperson

Dr Ibrahim Kalin spoke with TRT World and said the changes proposed in the April 16 referendum will strengthen accountability and "checks and balances," while also giving power to the parliament over the president.

Turkey may hold referendum on EU membership

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says it's up to the people to decide the future of accession talks.

Is it ok in a European democracy to call for a president's murder?

Supporters of a terrorist organisation were allowed to rally in the Swiss capital where they openly called for killing Turkey's president.

EU summons Turkish envoy over Erdogan comments

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Europeans would not be able to "walk safely on the streets" if they continued to suppress free speech and association.

Erdogan slams EU on headscarves in the workplace ban

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticised the EU for banning headscarves in the workplace, saying there is no other explanation than "starting a clash between the cross and the crescent."

Erdogan calls Dutch govt "spineless" as row deepens

Tension between Turkey and the Netherlands deepens as Erdogan says further actions could be taken following a suspension of high-level diplomatic ties.

Erdogan, Putin discuss regional security and economy

Erdogan says he expects Moscow to 'completely remove economic restrictions' against Turkey in order to boost bilateral trade.

Erdogan, Putin to discuss Syria, Iraq and trade

Friday's high-level meeting between Turkish, Russian presidents will contribute to deeper cooperation between the two countries.

Erdogan compares Germany's actions to those of ‘Nazi period'

The statement comes in reaction to two German towns' cancellation of resident Turks' meetings in support of President Erdogan ahead of April's referendum.

Turkey accuses Germany of "double standards"

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu criticised Germany after two German towns stopped Turkish ministers from holding meetings with supporters of President Erdogan. The spat appears to have triggered a bomb hoax on Friday.