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Current President: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been the President of Turkey since August 28, 2014.
Recent News:
- Erdogan's Reelection: In June 2018, Erdogan won a presidential election, securing a majority of the vote. He was re-elected for a second term, which began on July 9, 2018.
- Constitutional Changes: In 2017, Erdogan pushed through a constitutional referendum, which granted him sweeping powers and transformed Turkey's government from a parliamentary system to a presidential system.
- Erdogan's Crackdown on Opposition: Erdogan has been accused of cracking down on opposition parties, journalists, and civil society organizations. Critics have raised concerns about human rights and democracy in Turkey.
- Syrian Refugee Crisis: Turkey has been a major destination for Syrian refugees, with over 3.5 million registered refugees in the country. Erdogan has been a vocal critic of the international community's response to the crisis.
- Erdogan's Foreign Policy: Erdogan has been a key player in regional politics, particularly in the Middle East. He has been a strong supporter of Hamas and has criticized the Israeli government's treatment of Palestinians.
- Economic Challenges: Turkey has faced economic challenges in recent years, including high inflation and a currency crisis. Erdogan has implemented policies aimed at stimulating economic growth, but critics have raised concerns about the impact on the country's economy.
Recent Quotes:
- "We will not allow anyone to divide our country, our nation, or our people." - Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the Kurdish issue in Turkey (June 2019)
- "We will not tolerate any kind of terrorism, whether it's PKK, FETÖ, or Daesh." - Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on his government's fight against terrorism (March 2019)
- "We will continue to support the Palestinian people's struggle for independence and self-determination." - Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Turkey's support for the Palestinian cause (May 2019)