Erdogan takes oath as Turkey president after historic win
The 69-year-old leader will be responsible for managing an economic crisis that has seen runaway inflation and the collapse of the currency.
The 69-year-old leader will be responsible for managing an economic crisis that has seen runaway inflation and the collapse of the currency.
Double-digit inflation, rampant nepotism, wide-spread corruption, and the government’s inadequate response to the earthquake has left the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in a situation where the number of applicants to contest for seats on the AKP ticket is much lower than in previous elections.
After Turkey approved the process of ratifying Finland's accession to NATO, US welcomed the decision of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and said that America encourage Ankara to "quickly ratify Sweden's accession protocols as well."
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the three-month state of emergency to speed up search and rescue efforts.
The total number of injured people in Syria and Turkey has reached 75592.
Erdogan also announced mosques would re-open for two daytime prayers starting May 29, to be performed within social distancing rules.
Turkey’s first lockdown was imposed at the weekend on April 11-12, followed by the second on April 18-19, and lastly, four days of curfew on April 23-26.
Both leaders have addressed regional issues, including issues of Syria and Libya, according to the statement.
Shopping malls, barber shops, hairdressers and beauty salons will open for business on Monday as Turkey starts easing restrictions.
The travel restrictions for seven cities would be lifted as of tonight, but the limitations for 24 other provinces, including Istanbul, would continue, the president also noted.
