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David R. Mellor

This is (not) normal

This is (not) normal

The leader who isn’t the leader is holding rallies the new leader who isn’t the leader is at home whilst the leader who isn’t the leader goes to the rallies from parliament as the leader not leader of the parliamentary group that he is no longer leader of, is that clear.

30 May 2026 David R. Mellor

Heavy rainfall triggers flooding in Hatay

Heavy rainfall triggers flooding in Hatay

The floods affected large areas in the southern province.

Tourist boat sinks off Marmaris coast

Tourist boat sinks off Marmaris coast

Some passengers reportedly jumped into the sea after the vessel began taking on water. All 110 people onboard have been evacuated.

Over 13,000 people injured across Turkey on first day of Eid

Over 13,000 people injured across Turkey on first day of Eid

The injuries occurred mostly during attempts to slaughter animals.

İrfan Kovankaya

How Bilgi students won back their university

How Bilgi students won back their university

One officer almost seemed to pose for my pictures amidst rounds of battering students with his shield.

27 May 2026 Irfan Kovankaya

Ousted opposition leader holds rally in İzmir despite police crackdown

Ousted opposition leader holds rally in İzmir despite police crackdown

Özgür Özel, who joined the rally with his spouse and daughter, challenged Kılıçdaroğlu, who was reinstated by a court order, to convene a new congress for a leadership election.

Seydixan Bozkır

Kılıçdaroğlu, awaiting appointment by the state!

Kılıçdaroğlu, awaiting appointment by the state!

Kılıçdaroğlu’s political inaction is not a personal flaw but the inevitable result of a specific understanding of the state-society relationship. It is highly likely that he views today’s decision of absolute nullity as “a kind of call from the state.”

26 May 2026 Seydîxan Bozkır

CHP headquarters pets safe after police raid

CHP headquarters pets safe after police raid

"last night reminded us of one more thing: animals remain the most innocent among human anger and political fights," said the party's veterinarian.

Erdoğan reopens İstanbul Bilgi University three days after closing it

Erdoğan reopens İstanbul Bilgi University three days after closing it

Students have been protesting the decision for the past three days.

Several detained at İstanbul Bilgi University as students protest closure

Several detained at İstanbul Bilgi University as students protest closure

Students alleged ill-treatment during detentions.

Police storm CHP headquarters after leadership ouster

Police storm CHP headquarters after leadership ouster

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the reinstated leader, formally requested police deployment after party leadership and members refused to leave the building. Police broke in using tear gas and rubber bullets

Bilgi University students face uncertainty after shutdown

Bilgi University students face uncertainty after shutdown

Students said the decision was made without any preparation, dragging the future of thousands of students into uncertainty.

22 May 2026 Abbas Vural

CHP's appeals against leadership removal rejected as Kılıçdaroğlu set to take office

CHP's appeals against leadership removal rejected as Kılıçdaroğlu set to take office

Kılıçdaroğlu changed his social media bio to "Chairperson of the Republican People's Party."

Bahçeli calls for settlement between CHP factions after court ousts leadership

Bahçeli calls for settlement between CHP factions after court ousts leadership

The nationalist leader called on both sides to act responsibly to protect the nation's founding party.

İstanbul Bilgi University shut down by presidential decree

İstanbul Bilgi University shut down by presidential decree

The institution was one of Turkey's first private universities.

Justice minister says CHP leadership ruling 'reinforced trust in Turkey's democracy'

Justice minister says CHP leadership ruling 'reinforced trust in Turkey's democracy'

Gürlek noted that the legal process had begun after CHP members' objections to the congress results and the appeal process remains open.

Reactions to court-ordered ouster of CHP leadership

Reactions to court-ordered ouster of CHP leadership

Opposition parties in Turkey and European Greens strongly criticized the ruling.

Court removes leadership of Turkey's main opposition party

Court removes leadership of Turkey's main opposition party

Former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who was ousted after the 2023 congress that is now deemed irregular, will be temporarily reinstated.

New wave of celebrity drug raids targets 25 names

New wave of celebrity drug raids targets 25 names

The suspects, some of which have already been detained, will be subjected to drug tests.

Three students given suspended prison sentences over İmamoğlu protests

Three students given suspended prison sentences over İmamoğlu protests

The Boğaziçi University students were sentenced for damaging public property despite the relevant institutions reporting no damage.

5.6 magnitude earthquake in Malatya

5.6 magnitude earthquake in Malatya

The tremor was felt strongly in Malatya and surrounding provinces due to its proximity to the surface.

Bahçeli proposes formal status for Öcalan to guide PKK dissolution

Bahçeli proposes formal status for Öcalan to guide PKK dissolution

Bahçeli argued that a multiplicity of voices within the leadership mechanism during the liquidation of militant groups could pave the way for splinter organizations.

What you need to know about young people

What you need to know about young people

The generational issue facing young people in Turkey is not a temporary phenomenon but a structural problem. From the perspective of institutions, data should not be viewed merely as an observation but should also be taken as a call to action.

17 May 2026 Özgün Biçer

Tuğçe Yılmaz

'Armenia is looking for ways to breathe'

'Armenia is looking for ways to breathe'

"Armenia holds no trump card for either regional or international policy. Consequently, rather than pursuing a balancing act, it is seeking ways to breathe. The cost of Russian influence has been heavy," says Kürkçügil.

16 May 2026 Tuğçe Yılmaz

95% of İstanbul families concerned about school attacks

95% of İstanbul families concerned about school attacks

The survey followed two school shootings last month that left nine people dead, including children, and dozens more injured.

Average household size in Turkey drops as single-person homes rise

Average household size in Turkey drops as single-person homes rise

Single-person homes now make up more than one-fifth of all households in the country.

Turkey, Armenia set to resume direct trade

Turkey, Armenia set to resume direct trade

Work regarding the opening of the shared land border is still underway, said the foreign ministry spokesperson.

Man sentenced to 15 months in prison for sexual assault of dog in İstanbul

Man sentenced to 15 months in prison for sexual assault of dog in İstanbul

Although lawyers requested that the defendant receive the maximum possible sentence, the court opted for a lower penalty.

Halki Seminary to reopen in September after decades of closure, patriarch says

Halki Seminary to reopen in September after decades of closure, patriarch says

Deliberations reportedly continue regarding the institution’s formal status.

Voices of peace from children: Երկինքէն երկիր

Voices of peace from children: Երկինքէն երկիր

The Lusavoriç Children’s Choir performed songs in Armenian and English during its "Voices of Peace" concert. A 10-year-old member of the choir described how music brings people closer together.

11 May 2026 Nalin Öztekin

Pro-Palestinian group condemns participation of firms aiding Israel at İstanbul defense fair

Pro-Palestinian group condemns participation of firms aiding Israel at İstanbul defense fair

The firms "found the opportunity to market weapons and technologies used on the Palestinian people," says the Palestinian Action Committee.

Police detain students in house raids after fight at METU spring festival

Police detain students in house raids after fight at METU spring festival

Leftist students are accused of attacking the Turkish flag, a claim they dismiss as manipulation. The incident began when a right-wing group holding Turkish flags chanted slogans in protest of a singer during a concert.

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