Erdogan

Ten years ago, parts of the Turkish military attempted to overthrow the government of President Erdogan. The consequences of the failed coup continue to shape Turkey to this day.

Turkey’s health ministry has fined and suspended over 100 obstetrician-gynaecologists for performing cesarean sections, requiring them to undergo training. The country has the highest C-section rate among OECD nations, with 615 procedures per 1,000 live births in 2023, driven by efficiency for medical staff.

The NATO summit in Ankara featured discussions amid an Iranian assassination threat against President Trump's team, side meetings between Baltic leaders and President Zelensky, and diplomatic tensions over President Erdogan's controversial gift of ceremonial pistols with ammunition. Estonian Public Broadcasting's Joakim Klementi provided insights into these developments.

NATO leaders received an engraved pistol with six live bullets as a parting gift from President Erdogan. The article also mentions a Boeing jet gifted to Donald Trump by the Qatari state and French press coverage of a World Cup victory.

Keir Starmer was presented with a gun and live ammunition by President Erdogan during a visit to Turkey. He left the items in Turkey after the encounter.

Turkish leader Erdogan dismissed concerns from Israel and Greece regarding a potential US sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, accusing Israel of a disinformation campaign.

Turkey hosted a NATO summit in Ankara with an air show and named a new airport building after President Donald Trump, despite his criticism of other NATO members. The U.S. leader lashed out at others in the defense alliance during the event.

Erdogan stated Turkey is working to bring the US and Iran to a common ground and reinforce global peace. He mentioned efforts to restore peace in Gaza and highlighted the NATO summit's focus on these issues. President Trump criticized NATO for its stance on the Iran war, expressing dissatisfaction with their support.

Trump lifts defense sanctions on Turkey, allowing potential sale of F-35 fighter jets. The move faces opposition from the GOP and Israel.

An Israeli Likud minister, Chikli, accused Turkish President Erdogan of being a 'grotesque hybrid of Hitler and Sinwar,' calling him a 'pathetic blood-soaked zero' and a 'patron of Hamas and ISIS.' The remarks come amid escalating Israeli rhetoric against Ankara.

Erdogan has set a trap in Ankara, ensuring his advantage regardless of the NATO summit's outcome. The article suggests that the Turkish leader benefits regardless of the summit's results.

Turkiye's Erdogan claims Israel must not be allowed to disrupt the US-Iran deal and accuses Israel of attempting to undermine the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.

PM Pashinyan warned Armenia does not wish to engage with the 'weaponization' of the 1915 Armenian genocide. Israel's recent recognition of the genocide has sparked reactions in Turkey and Azerbaijan, with Turkish President Erdogan accusing Israel of committing a more recent genocide in Gaza.

US president Trump claims he prevented Turkish leader Erdogan from joining a potential war against Iran, citing Erdogan's opposition to Israel. The statement also references a possible F-35 sale.

Turkish President Erdogan claims Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Syria threaten Turkey, accusing Israel of destabilizing the Middle East and causing discord in Cyprus. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has labeled Erdogan an 'antisemitic dictator'.

Turkey is showing renewed enthusiasm for NATO despite the alliance facing challenges. President Erdogan is described as enthusiastic about the partnership.

Turkey is shifting from repressing opposition to actively reshaping it, with Erdogan playing a central role in this process. The article highlights a strategic move to design political opposition rather than merely suppress it.

A new book examines the social and political upheaval in Istanbul under Erdogan's leadership, highlighting the city's transformation through a localized lens.