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Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

President of the Republic of Türkiye

Appears in 2 stories

Born: February 26, 1954 (age 72 years), Istanbul, Türkiye
Party: Justice and Development Party
Spouse: Emine Erdoğan (m. 1978)
Presidential term: August 28, 2014 –
Children: Ahmet Burak Erdoğan, Esra Erdoğan, Necmeddin Bilal Erdogan, and more
Education: Marmara University (1974–1981), İstanbul Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi (1973), and Piyalepaşa Primary School (1965)
Siblings: Mustafa Erdoğan, Vesile İlgen, Hasan Erdoğan, and more

Notable Quotes

"With the sales agreement we signed with Romania, Türkiye exports a warship to a NATO and EU member country for the first time in its history."

"Those who are not strong on the ground cannot find a place at the table."

"Despite our repeated warnings, provocative steps continue to be taken against Turkey. We expect Iran to refrain from steps that cast a shadow over our thousand-year neighbourly and brotherly ties." — After the second missile interception, March 10, 2026

Stories

Turkey delivers its first warship export to a NATO and EU member

Money Moves

Promoting Turkey's defense industry as a growth engine

On June 20, 2026, Turkey handed Romania the corvette CAm. Roman at an Istanbul shipyard—its first warship export to a NATO and EU member. Presidents Erdoğan and Dan attended the ceremony. Romania's navy assigned the ship to its 50th Corvette Division, its first new vessel in 35 years.

Updated Jun 22

Iranian missiles keep crossing into Turkish airspace as NATO defenses are tested

Force in Play

Warning Iran amid fourth violation while pursuing mediation

For the fourth time since late February, a ballistic missile fired from Iran crossed into Turkish airspace before NATO defenses destroyed it. The March 31 interception over eastern Turkey followed previous shootdowns on March 4, 9, and 13 — a pattern spanning one month. Turkey summoned Iran's ambassador again, stating 'all necessary measures are being taken decisively' against threats to its territory.

Updated May 30