Recep Tayyip Erdoğan [b] (born 26 February 1954) is a Turkish politician who is the 12th and current president of Turkey since 2014. He previously served as the 25th prime minister from 2003 to 2014 as part of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), which he co-founded in 2001. He also served as mayor of Istanbul from 1994 to 1998.. Erdoğan was born in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, and studied at the ...

Mar 8, 2024 · Long-time leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan says local polls at end of March will be his last elections, indicating he won’t run for presidency again in 2028

May 28, 2023 · First as prime minister from 2003 and then as directly elected president since 2014, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has flexed Turkey's muscles as a regional power, championed Islamist causes and been...

Jun 4, 2013 · He’s perhaps the most powerful and popular politician Turkey has seen in generations. But Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan may also be the most polarizing.

Jan 13, 2025 · Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish politician who served as prime minister (2003–14) and president (2014– ) of Turkey. A dominant figure in the Justice and Development Party since its founding in 2001, Erdogan oversaw considerable economic development in Turkey but was often accused of authoritarianism.

Nov 6, 2024 · Cumhurbaşkanı Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’a bir dönem daha adaylık yolu formülü konusunda konuşan AKP Sözcüsü Ömer Çelik, bu konunun gündemlerinde olduğunu belirtti ve "Önemli olan ...

Nov 4, 2021 · Turkish authorities have opened a legal inquiry against 30 people accused of tweeting disinformation about the health of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

May 29, 2023 · President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday emerged as winner of the country’s presidential election, proving himself resilient against the opposition bloc as he extends his rule into a third...

Apr 2, 2014 · Recep Tayyip Erdogan was elected mayor of Istanbul in 1994. The first Islamist to serve in this role, he demonstrated his religious commitment by banning alcohol from city-owned cafes.

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