content tagged with Numan Kurtulmuş

Top court holds power to release MP Atalay with interim verdict, says parliament speaker

Top court holds power to release MP Atalay with interim verdict, says parliament speaker

One of the eight convicts of the Gezi Park case, Can Atalay, a prominent human rights defender, has not been released despite being elected an MP.

Parliament elects its new speaker

Parliament elects its new speaker

Numan Kurtulmuş, İstanbul MP of AKP, was elected Speaker of the Parliament in the third round of voting on Wednesday evening receiving 321 votes.

Price increases in 2022 | AKP says it will ‘ease citizens' burden’

Price increases in 2022 | AKP says it will ‘ease citizens' burden’

Ruling AKP Vice Chair Numan Kurtulmuş has mentioned the increases in prices of a series of goods and services that entered into effect on January 1. He has recalled that “a historic increase” was made in the minimum wage.

'Those who live alone are at the root of the problems,' says AKP Deputy Chair

'Those who live alone are at the root of the problems,' says AKP Deputy Chair

AKP Deputy Chair claims that “people should not plunge into new quests for alternatives to family” while Confederation of Public Servants Unions Chair argues that “perverted, illicit relationships out of wedlock replace traditional family.”

‘Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention will mean legitimization of male violence by the state’

İHD WOMEN’S COMMISSION

‘Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention will mean legitimization of male violence by the state’

Human Rights Association (İHD) Women’s Commission has released a written statement about the recent remarks of ruling AKP Vice Chair Numan Kurtulmuş, who said that “Turkey might consider withdrawing from the İstanbul Convention.”

AKP Deputy Chair Kurtulmuş: We are Going to War After All

AKP Deputy Chair Kurtulmuş: We are Going to War After All

Ruling AKP Deputy Chair Numan Kurtulmuş has commented on Turkey’s possible operation into northern Syria: “We are faced with a war, albeit with definite boundaries, and, god willing, we will win this war, if god permits”.

Kurtulmuş: We Will Initiate Legal Action Against Those Who Consumed Alcohol at Justice Congress

Kurtulmuş: We Will Initiate Legal Action Against Those Who Consumed Alcohol at Justice Congress

Minister of Culture and Tourism Kurtulmuş has said that they would initiate a legal action against those who were determined to drink alcohol in the camping site where CHP’s Justice Congress has been held.

Vice PM Kurtulmuş: High-Level Diplomatic Ties Suspended with the Netherlands

Vice PM Kurtulmuş: High-Level Diplomatic Ties Suspended with the Netherlands

Vice PM has declared that following two diplomatic notes sent to the Netherlands, high-level diplomatic ties, scheduled meetings and high-level official talks have been suspended.

Vice PM Kurtulmuş: Army won’t Enter Politics

Vice PM Kurtulmuş: Army won’t Enter Politics

About Hürriyet newspaper’s article called “Headquarters is Disturbed”, Vice PM Kurtulmuş has said “It looks as there are some who is disturbed by the Turkish Armed Forces working in harmony with civil will and government in Turkey”.

28 February 2017

Kurtulmuş: The Government Hasn’t Declared State of Emergency for Phantasy

Kurtulmuş: The Government Hasn’t Declared State of Emergency for Phantasy

Vice PM Kurtulmuş has said, “We guarantee that everyone will launch their campaigns on equal, free terms” in response to criticisms that “the opposition won’t be able to run their campaign on equal terms”.

27 January 2017

They Might Create Atmosphere of Fear in Turkey, Says Vice PM Kurtulmuş

They Might Create Atmosphere of Fear in Turkey, Says Vice PM Kurtulmuş

“Assassinations, suicide bomb attacks might continue. Terror groups will come to a point at which they will be silenced after yes votes come out in a large margin in the referendum”, said Vice PM Kurtulmuş.

25 January 2017

‘State of Emergency Will Continue, New Statutory Decrees to Come’: Vice PM

‘State of Emergency Will Continue, New Statutory Decrees to Come’: Vice PM

Vice Prime Minister Kurtulmuş has announced that the State of Emergency would continue, drafts of new statutory would soon be completed and that investigations were launched into 347 social media accounts.

CHP’s Tanrıkulu Asks PM About Soldiers Claimed to be Burned to Dead by ISIS

CHP’s Tanrıkulu Asks PM About Soldiers Claimed to be Burned to Dead by ISIS

In his parliamentary inquiry issued to parliament on demand that PM respond, CHP MP Tanrıkulu has asked of Turkey’s soldiers who were claimed to be burned to dead by ISIS.

29 December 2016

Vice PM Kurtulmuş: Some Fellows in Media Shall Mind Their Steps

Vice PM Kurtulmuş: Some Fellows in Media Shall Mind Their Steps

Vice PM Kurtulmuş has made a statement following Council of Ministers meeting. He retorted to Cumhuriyet reporter Sinan Tartanoğlu’s question about the allegation that “ISIS burnt two soldiers from Turkey”.

27 December 2016

Kurtulmuş: What Would Europe Do When Confronted With Mass Flux of Refugees?

Kurtulmuş: What Would Europe Do When Confronted With Mass Flux of Refugees?

Talking on the EU-Turkey relations, Vice Prime Minister and Parliamentary Spokesperson Kurtulmuş said; “What will the European politicians do who dither in panic when they see a few thousand Syrians, when they have to confront hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants?”

28 November 2016

Arrested HDP Deputy Akdoğan Responds to Vice PM Kurtulmuş

Arrested HDP Deputy Akdoğan Responds to Vice PM Kurtulmuş

Arrested HDP Hakkari MP Akdoğan has said Kurtulmuş’s claim are not true and said that he was “not detained at Hakkari border but city center”.

10 November 2016

Kurtulmuş: Our Presence in Bashiqa Cannot Be Opposed While Iraq is This Fragmented

Kurtulmuş: Our Presence in Bashiqa Cannot Be Opposed While Iraq is This Fragmented

Vice PM Kurtulmuş has said “No one has the right to oppose presence of Turkey’s army in Bashiqa while Iraq has been fragmented this much” in response to Iraqi parliament’s decision.

Kurtulmuş Announces 2 Additional Statutory Decrees on Agenda

Kurtulmuş Announces 2 Additional Statutory Decrees on Agenda

Vice Prime Minister and Government Spokesperson Kurtulmuş has announced Statutory Decrees which involve the dismissal of employees from civil service, the suspension of those who have become public officers by cheating on the civil service entrance exam, and the closing of the telecommunication presidency.

Kurtulmuş: Suspending Readmission Deal, Relocating Cities Not on Agenda

Kurtulmuş: Suspending Readmission Deal, Relocating Cities Not on Agenda

Vice Prime Minister and Government Spokesperson Numan Kurtulmuş has noted; “The negotiations are proceeding on a technical level. Some negotiations will be pursued as a follow up of the meetings in Brussels.

Kurtulmuş: 46 Rockets Launched on Kilis, 17 Killed Since January

Kurtulmuş: 46 Rockets Launched on Kilis, 17 Killed Since January

Government Spokesperson Kurtulmuş stating 46 rockets have been launched on Kilis killing 17 as of January 18, has declared the precautions to be taken.

Vice Prime Minister Kurtulmuş: Constitutional Court Exceeded Its Authority

Vice Prime Minister Kurtulmuş: Constitutional Court Exceeded Its Authority

Vice Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş has commentated on Constitutional Court’s Decision as to Gül and Dündar that “the Constitutional Court has acted beyond its authority”.

Kurtulmuş: We Warn All Forces Engaging with Proxy Wars

Kurtulmuş: We Warn All Forces Engaging with Proxy Wars

Vice Prime Minister Kurtulmuş said, “If a humanitarian solution is not found, a peace order satisfying everyone not established in Syria, the countries engaging with the proxy wars will directly become a party to the war”.

24 February 2016

Kurtulmuş: Suicide Bomber is Syrian, Born in 1988

Kurtulmuş: Suicide Bomber is Syrian, Born in 1988

Vice Prime Minister Kurtulmuş making a statement following Security Meeting at Çankaya Mansion has told that the suicide bomber carrying out the Sultanahmet attack is of “Syrian origin born in 1988”.

12 January 2016

Party Closures, Lifting Immunities No Use

Party Closures, Lifting Immunities No Use

Deputy Prime Minister and Government Spokesperson Numan Kurtulmuş has made a statement on lifting the immunities of Peoples’ Democratic Party deputies and operations ongoing in Kurdish provinces.

Deputy PM: Coalition May Be Formed In First Round

Deputy PM: Coalition May Be Formed In First Round

AKP Vice Chairman Numan Kurtulmuş stated that coalition could be formed in first round.

Turkey Pledges to Help Syria's Assyrians

Turkey Pledges to Help Syria's Assyrians

AKP Interim Chairperson Numan Kurtulmuş received representatives from Turkey's major Assyrian Christian associations on the matter of improving the living conditions of roughly 400 Assyrian Christians who fled from the civil war in Syria.

25 February 2013 Mehmet Halis Iş