Erdogan Responds to Criticisms of Mehter March and Janissaries
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a strong message in response to criticisms of the Mehter March and the Janissaries. Following the NATO Summit, Erdogan stated that Turkey now operates with an understanding that embraces its own civilization and cultural heritage. 'The NATO Summit was a meeting where our deep-rooted state tradition was manifested in all…