Tag: #RTErdogan
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Turkish president’s spokesman, minister test positive
Istanbul, Oct 31 (AFP/APP):Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s spokesman and interior minister both announced Saturday that they had tested positive for the coronavirus. Presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kolin tweeted that he had reached “the final stage of coronavirus treatment” but did not say how long he has been sick. “I am going very well,” he wrote.…
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France condemns ‘unacceptable’ Erdogan comments, recalls envoy
Paris, Oct 24 (AFP/APP):France on Saturday condemned as unacceptable comments by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan questioning the mental health of French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, adding Paris was recalling its envoy to Ankara for consultations. “President Erdogan’s comments are unacceptable. Excess and rudeness are not a method. We demand that Erdogan change the course of…
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Turkey hits out at European ‘arrogance’ over Syria
Ankara, Oct 13 (AFP/APP):Turkey on Tuesday slammed what it called “arrogant” EU calls for Ankara to withdraw from Syria, accusing the bloc of “double standards.” Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu rebuked his Swedish counterpart Ann Linde who reiterated the European Union’s position urging Turkey to withdraw from Syria. “To use the word ‘urge’ is arrogant and…