Politics · Turkey · 4 hrs ago
Turkey’s justice minister marks 103 years of the republic
Turkey’s Justice Minister Akın Gürlek marked the republic’s 103rd anniversary in a post on social media.
He honored Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the leaders of the War of Independence and those killed in the conflict.
Turkey declared itself a republic in 1923, making 2026 its 103rd anniversary.
Gürlek said the country would continue its work under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s leadership.
He referred to government goals for Turkey in 2053 and 2071, during the republic’s second century.
He said the government aims to build on existing achievements and take on projects beyond Turkey’s borders.
The message was a statement of commemoration and government ambitions; it did not set out a specific next step.
Turkey’s Justice Minister Akın Gürlek marked the 103rd anniversary of the republic with a message.
He said Turkey would continue working to build a country shaped by the goals of 2053 and 2071.
Gürlek credited President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s leadership for that work.
He also paid tribute to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the heroes of the National Struggle and those killed in the country’s service.
- Who
- Justice Minister Akın Gürlek.
- What
- He issued a message marking the republic’s 103rd anniversary.
- When
- The message was reported on October 28, 2026.
- Where
- On his NSosyal account.
- Why
- To mark the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the republic.
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- Minister
- Akın Gürlek
- Occasion
- 103rd anniversary of the republic
- Message platform
- NSosyal
- Future goals cited
- 2053 and 2071 Turkey
What people are saying
Happy 103rd anniversary of our Republic.
We continue our blessed march with the accumulated strength of our works and service policies that have brought our country into a new era.