Fahrettin Altun

Turkish Presidency of Communications gets two global awards

Two Turkish projects won the Golden World Awards for Excellence that enables public relations professionals to collaborate and be recognised.

Turkey-US ties based on strategic partnership - President Erdogan

Responding to a reporter's question prior to taking off for the G20 in Osaka, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he did not get the impression from his US counterpart Donald Trump that NATO members would be sanctioning each other over missiles.

Turkey marks 155th anniversary of Circassian tragedy

The Circassians, who are predominantly Muslim, suffered greatly under the Russian Empire and were banished from their homelands in 1864.

Turkey launches anti-misinformation campaign in US

'Turkey-US Relations: Same Origin/New Vision' panels to be held in Washington and New York from May 21-24.

'Terrorists targeting Turkish parliament will pay the price'

The man and woman who attempted to attack the Turkish parliament arrived saying they were paying a visit to Mahmut Tanal, Istanbul Deputy of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), who had reportedly invited them.

Relative calm in Gaza after ceasefire

The ceasefire agreement mediated by Egypt and the United Nations comes after Israel's fatal bombardment kills at least 25 Palestinians.

Turkey official criticises US embassy's tweet on press freedom

Fahrettin Altun urged the US to focus on internal 'long-standing problems' such as poverty and racial discrimination instead.

Turkey, Russia taking significant steps in Syria – Erdogan

During his visit to Moscow, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will discuss bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments with his Russian counterpart.

Erdogan remarks on NZ terror attack taken 'out of context'

Comments by Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the wake of the massacre of Muslims in New Zealand were taken "out of context," a senior official of the Turkish presidency says, after Australia and New Zealand voiced anger over the remarks.

Zeynep Kartal showcases fabric made by Syrian refugee women

The Turkish designer's latest collection is part of a collaboration with refugees living in Turkey.

A giant suggestion box for Turkish citizens goes online

Turkey has launched a project to hear back from its citizens. The project launched by the Turkish presidency aims to involve the public in improvement programs throughout the country.

Dutch newspaper fires journalist deported from Turkey - report

Turkey on Thursday deported Johanna Cornelia Boersma for her suspected links to Jabhat al Nusra, a terrorist group with historic links to Al Qaeda, a senior official of the Turkish presidency said.