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Deputy speaker does not apologize for the cursing, HEDEP MP's occupy the podium

Deputy speaker does not apologize for the cursing, HEDEP MP's occupy the podium

HEDEP Antalya Deputy Saruhan Oluç stated, "We do not accept working in this way; you still do not apologize," addressing Deputy Speaker Celal Adan of MHP.

22 November 2023

MHP invites prosecutors to start criminal cases against Kılıçdaroğlu

MHP invites prosecutors to start criminal cases against Kılıçdaroğlu

İstanbul MP of the Nationalist Movement Party invited the prosecutors to prepare indictments for the investigation reports kept waiting at the parliament for Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, reminding that his immunity will be lifted now as he is not elected an MP.

Turkey’s parliamentary election outcomes: more women, conservatives, and nationalists

Turkey’s parliamentary election outcomes: more women, conservatives, and nationalists

Despite allegations of voter fraud and irregularities that may flip certain seats, the ruling People Alliance likely maintains a parliamentary majority with 322 representatives, while the strategy of the CHP to include members of the table of six under its list did not yield successful results.

17 May 2023 Wouter Massink

MHP will compete as part of People's Alliance, but fields its candidates for MP in seperate list

MHP will compete as part of People's Alliance, but fields its candidates for MP in seperate list

Devlet Bahçeli, leader of the Nationalist Movement Party announced that the party is running under the three crescents, the emblem of the party, denying any claim that they would be competing under a joint list as the People's Alliance.

Custody report gets lost in investigation on murder of Sinan Ateş

Custody report gets lost in investigation on murder of Sinan Ateş

The prosecutors were not able to take any action against the Nationalist Movement Party MP who was present in the house where one suspect was taken into custody because the report was lost.

MHP's Bahçeli hails racist attacks on Amedspor football team

MHP's Bahçeli hails racist attacks on Amedspor football team

Fans of Bursaspor displayed racist banners and threw objects onto the pitch during a Sunday game against Amedspor, a team based in the Kurdish-majority Diyarbakır city.

MHP's Bahçeli rebukes earthquake survivors in Maraş

MHP's Bahçeli rebukes earthquake survivors in Maraş

The government ally accused the crowd of "sabotaging Mr. President's visit."

Football clubs, MPs announce support for government after fans' earthquake protests

Football clubs, MPs announce support for government after fans' earthquake protests

Politicians from the ruling bloc canceled their club memberships. The football team of President Erdoğan's hometown, Rize, described the protests as "cries of septic rats."

27 February 2023

Grey Wolves leader assassination: Arrests rise to 18 as court remands lawyer

Grey Wolves leader assassination: Arrests rise to 18 as court remands lawyer

The investigation into Sinan Ateş's killing continues.

27 January 2023

Three more detentions in ex-Grey Wolves leader assassination case

Three more detentions in ex-Grey Wolves leader assassination case

A former Grey Wolves executive is among the detained in relation to the murder.

25 January 2023

Journalism groups denounce Bahçeli over attack on reporter at parliament

Journalism groups denounce Bahçeli over attack on reporter at parliament

An MHP deputy shoved a reporter after Behçeli told her "Mind your own business" in response to a question.

25 January 2023

Police remove Grey Wolves banner threatening opposition leader in Mersin

Police remove Grey Wolves banner threatening opposition leader in Mersin

Ahead of Kılıçdaroğlu's planned visit, the ultranationalist group hung a banner that quoted MHP leader Bahçeli saying, "Come here if you have a lot of bottles."

23 January 2023

New prosecutor releases suspect aiding gunman flee in Sinan Ateş murder case

New prosecutor releases suspect aiding gunman flee in Sinan Ateş murder case

Tolgahan Demirtaş was released subject to judicial control in the investigation of Sinan Ateş murder case who was charged with taking the gunman Eray Özyağcı out of Ankara.

18 January 2023

Alleged war criminal who 'could not be found' shares pictures from MHP office

Alleged war criminal who 'could not be found' shares pictures from MHP office

Alparslan Çelik who allegedly shot a fighter pilot from Russia in Syria, is seemingly often-seen guest at the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP)'s office. The authorities have been investigating but "could not find" him.

18 January 2023

Former MHP women's branch member found dead at home

Former MHP women's branch member found dead at home

Gizem Memioğlu resigned as the chair of a district organization of the party in 2021. Her death comes a week after the assassination of a former Grey Wolves leader.

Erdoğan's AKP has more members than all other parties combined, official figures show

Erdoğan's AKP has more members than all other parties combined, official figures show

The party ruling the country of 83 million people for over two decades has more than 11 million members.

MHP's Bahçeli criticizes 'repetitive reporting' of feminicides

MHP's Bahçeli criticizes 'repetitive reporting' of feminicides

The MHP leader slammed Netflix over TV series that are "harmful to the family."

Poll: Turkey's ruling alliance losing against opposition

Poll: Turkey's ruling alliance losing against opposition

The ruling People's Alliance has been losing the majority in the parliament, while opposition parties have increased their votes, according to a new survey by KONDA.

NATO debate among leaders in Turkey

NATO debate among leaders in Turkey

After the nationalist party leader's statements on withdrawal from NATO, the main opposition CHP's leader has said, "If that is easy, let them bring shutting down of the US bases in Turkey to the parliamentary agenda."

AKP, MHP propose amendment to Press Law introducing prison sentences for 'disinformation'

AKP, MHP propose amendment to Press Law introducing prison sentences for 'disinformation'

Those who disseminate false information about the "internal and external security of the country, public order and public health" will face up to three years in prison.

Survey: Voters of ruling AKP think Turkey is governed well

Survey: Voters of ruling AKP think Turkey is governed well

Popular support of the two largest opposition parties is higher than the ruling AKP and the MHP's combined share of votes, according to the survey.

Erdoğan ally Bahçeli also 'not happy' with high living costs

Erdoğan ally Bahçeli also 'not happy' with high living costs

The MHP leader has dismissed the opinion polls indicating that his party's popular support has declined.

Local journalists attacked by an ultranationalist group in Konya

Local journalists attacked by an ultranationalist group in Konya

Hospitalized after the attack, journalists Umut Yaygır and Özcan Saraç have alleged that Nationalist Movement Party’s Ereğli Mayor Hüseyin Oprukçu instigated the attack.

MHP Chair Bahçeli targets Turkish Medical Association, again

MHP Chair Bahçeli targets Turkish Medical Association, again

Nationalist Movement Party leader Devlet Bahçeli has argued that the TTB is “a small minority who leads citizens to fear when the COVID-19 disease intensifies, fuels concerns and opens Turkey’s medical institutions to debate”.

Law draft submitted to Parliament: Ruling alliance to lower electoral threshold

Law draft submitted to Parliament: Ruling alliance to lower electoral threshold

According to the legislative proposal jointly prepared by the AKP and MHP and seeking amendments to the Election Law, the electoral threshold will be reduced from 10 to 7 percent and the obligation to form a group to run in the elections will be lifted.

Nationalist party leader Bahçeli accuses CHP of ‘orchestrating’ oil crisis in Turkey

Nationalist party leader Bahçeli accuses CHP of ‘orchestrating’ oil crisis in Turkey

Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli: “There may be a meal without oil, but there is no such thing as Turkey without tomorrow! We have oil, we have fuel, we have flour, we have salt…”

Turkey’s nationalist party leader urges Russia to ‘stop the invasion immediately’

Turkey’s nationalist party leader urges Russia to ‘stop the invasion immediately’

MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli has said, “The political and territorial integrity of Ukraine and its sovereignty rights must be respected.”

Poll: Turkey's opposition alliance leads Erdoğan's People's Alliance

Poll: Turkey's opposition alliance leads Erdoğan's People's Alliance

The combined voting rate of four opposition parties exceeds 45 percent, about five points higher than the ruling alliance, according to MetroPoll.

What do Turkey’s ruling party, opposition say about Russia-Ukraine crisis?

What do Turkey’s ruling party, opposition say about Russia-Ukraine crisis?

While President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has defined it as “unacceptable” that Russia has recognized Ukraine’s breakaway regions, the main opposition CHP and HDP have requested a stance against any type of development that would lead to war.

23 February 2022

Excluding HDP from opposition alliance against Erdoğan would be risky, warns pollster

Excluding HDP from opposition alliance against Erdoğan would be risky, warns pollster

The HDP said it would "ignore those who ignore us," after the summit of the six opposition leaders.

17 February 2022

'They say nothing new': Bahçeli slams six opposition parties' round table meeting

'They say nothing new': Bahçeli slams six opposition parties' round table meeting

"They don't have a presidential candidate, they don't have a strategic goal, they don't have the slightest preparation for the future. They have talked about how to sit around the table for days," the MHP leader has said.

16 February 2022

Ruling AKP, MHP and BBP file a criminal complaint against journalist Ayşenur Arslan

Ruling AKP, MHP and BBP file a criminal complaint against journalist Ayşenur Arslan

The ruling AKP, its ally MHP and BBP have requested that Halk TV presenter Ayşenur Arslan be penalized on charge of “degrading the nation, the State of the Republic of Turkey and the institutions and bodies of the state”.

11 February 2022

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