(MENAFN) The swearing-in ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which took place on Saturday, received significant attention from the international press. Sky News from the United Kingdom provided live coverage of the event, broadcasting footage of President Erdogan taking the oath of office following his reelection on May 28. The channel also shared updates about Erdogan's inauguration ceremony on its Twitter account and aired live footage of his visit to Anitkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye.
German newsweekly der Spiegel reported on Erdogan's continuation in the role of the country's president, covering his swearing-in ceremony under the headline "President Erdoğan swore in: 'Swear on my honor'." Other German publications highlighted the anticipation surrounding the announcement of Erdogan's new cabinet.
Spanish media pointed out that Erdogan's tenure spans a quarter-century, making him the longest-serving political leader in Turkish history. Italian news channel Rainews24, in its report titled "Erdogan day in Turkey," highlighted the presence of numerous heads of state and government at Erdogan's inauguration, notably including the prime minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan.
Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported that Erdogan is set to become the longest-serving president of Türkiye, emphasizing that representatives from 78 countries attended the inauguration ceremony. Greek state television ERT emphasized the high-level attendance at the swearing-in ceremony, with presidents, prime ministers, and other foreign dignitaries in attendance. The presence of Fener Greek Patriarch Bartholomew, a senior Orthodox cleric based in Istanbul, was also highlighted.
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