Recep Tayyip Erdogan Archives

Erdogan rejects option of partnership with EU

On February 4, 20184:21 pmIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected proposals of a partnership with the EU, insisting full membership to the bloc is the only option, in an interview published Sunday.

Erdogan says ‘terrorist’ Assad cannot be part of Syria solution

On December 27, 20173:45 pmIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that a political solution to the Syrian conflict was impossible without the departure of President Bashar al-Assad, branding him a “terrorist”.

Erdogan’s narrow win will quickly test EU relationship

On April 17, 20177:57 pmIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s narrow victory in a referendum to strengthen his powers is likely to swiftly test his already worsening relations with the European Union.

Breaking: ‘Yes’ wins 51.3% in Turkey referendum after 99% count

On April 16, 20178:02 pmIn Newsby Emmanuel Okogba

The ‘Yes’ campaign to give Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expanded powers was on course to win a tightly-contested referendum on Sunday although the ‘No’ camp had closed the gap, according to initial results.

Breaking: Army attempts coup in Turkey

On July 15, 201610:10 pmIn Newsby akintayo eribake

Emerging reports from Ankara, the capital of the Republic of Turkey, say that a military coup is underway to remove President Recep Erdogan from power.

Turkey: Playing with the tiger’s tail

On November 27, 20151:45 amIn Owei Lakemfaby vanguard

Turkey is playing dangerous games and endangering world peace. On Tuesday, it plucked off the sky, a Russian Sukhoi SU-24 attack aircraft which it claimed strayed into its territory. As is generally known, the President Recep Tayyip Erdogan administration in Turkey tilts towards the same Islamic fundamentalism exhibited by the Islamic State, ISIS.