Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Manisa

Erdogan attends the mass opening at the Republic Square in Manisa

Citizens offer a plate of baklava to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) as he attends the mass opening ceremony at the Republic Square in Manisa, Turkey on 3 November 2017 [Turkish Presidency/Yasin Bulbul/Anadolu Agency]

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (C) poses for a photo with citizens as he attends the mass opening ceremony at the Republic Square in Manisa, Turkey on 3 November 2017 [Turkish Presidency / Yasin Bulbul/Anadolu Agency]

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) talks with citizens as he attends the mass opening ceremony at the Republic Square in Manisa, Turkey on 3 November 2017 [Turkish Presidency / Yasin Bulbul/Anadolu Agency]

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a mass opening ceremony in Manisa, Turkey on 3 November 2017 [Kayhan Özer/Anadolu Agency]

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