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Green Left MP candidate remanded in custody

Green Left MP candidate remanded in custody

Yıldırım is charged with "membership in an illegal organization."

AKP council member assails journalist at İstanbul Municipal Council meeting

AKP council member assails journalist at İstanbul Municipal Council meeting

Journalist Macit Korkmaz was physically assaulted by the council member while he was filming an argument.

Demirtaş announces retirement from active politics

Demirtaş announces retirement from active politics

The Kurdish politician recently criticized his HDP for its loss of votes in the elections on May 14.

Pro-government columnist claims appeals court upheld İstanbul mayor's political ban

Pro-government columnist claims appeals court upheld İstanbul mayor's political ban

Mayor İmamoğlu's lawyer has denied the claim, saying that the appeals court has yet to give a judgment regarding the mayor's appeal.

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 election body unveils official results of parliamentary polls

Turkey's election body unveils official results of parliamentary polls

The Supreme Election Council has released the final data regarding the parliamentary election on May 14.

Sentence to politician for misrepresenting Kurdish lawyer as attacker in İstiklal bombing

Sentence to politician for misrepresenting Kurdish lawyer as attacker in İstiklal bombing

The court gave the verdict in the first hearing of the case for insulting and disseminating private information unlawfully. No accusations were made for "publicly disseminating information misleading the people," the so-called disinformation offense.

Former Diyarbakır Bar chair given 7.5 year jail term on 'terror' charges

Former Diyarbakır Bar chair given 7.5 year jail term on 'terror' charges

After his previous conviction was overturned, Fethi Gümüş has been handed the same sentence.

RTÜK investigates six broadcasters over 'violations' during election coverage

RTÜK investigates six broadcasters over 'violations' during election coverage

The media outlets under investigation "engaged in "hurling insults and launching attacks that belittle our nation" during their broadcasts, according to the media regulatory body.

Turkey denies entry to pro-Navalny journalist for election coverage

Turkey denies entry to pro-Navalny journalist for election coverage

Irina Alleman, who covered the dual elections in Turkey on May 14, was denied entry to the country when she arrived for the runoff vote.

Shots fired at CHP office in İstanbul

Shots fired at CHP office in İstanbul

An office of the main opposition party in the Gaziosmanpaşa district was targeted in the attack. The authorities are investigating the incident.

Demirtaş hits back at Erdoğan over 'execution' slogans during re-election speech

Demirtaş hits back at Erdoğan over 'execution' slogans during re-election speech

When the president labeled the Kurdish politician a "terrorist" during his speech, the crowd responded by chanting slogans demanding his execution.

'We know that nobody who voted for Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is angry'

'We know that nobody who voted for Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is angry'

CHP Group Deputy Chairperson Özel said that they will develop and announce their new road map after the evaluation by the president and the supreme board of the party.

İstanbul Municipality faces resistance as it demolishes illegal cafes on Bosphorus shoreline

İstanbul Municipality faces resistance as it demolishes illegal cafes on Bosphorus shoreline

A municipal official has been injured in an assault during the demolition of a cafe. The municipality has condemned the incident.

Torrential rainfall causes flooding, disruption in eastern Turkey

Torrential rainfall causes flooding, disruption in eastern Turkey

Severe impact was reported in Karlıova, Bingöl, following heavy rainfall.

İstanbul mayor says Turkey's democracy marred by polarization, unfair elections

İstanbul mayor says Turkey's democracy marred by polarization, unfair elections

While admitting that he was saddened by the election results, İmamoğlu said "we must acknowledge the existence of unfair circumstances."

Over 3,800 people detained in a week for drug-related offenses

Over 3,800 people detained in a week for drug-related offenses

The police seized a substantial quantity of diverse narcotics in a week, according to an official statement.

Turkey's runoff vote 'marked by unlevel playing field, media bias,' international observers say

Turkey's runoff vote 'marked by unlevel playing field, media bias,' international observers say

A joint mission comprising the OSCE and PACE has released its findings based on observations made during the presidential runoff vote in Turkey.

Over 500 kilos of narcotics seized in truck transporting from Iran

Over 500 kilos of narcotics seized in truck transporting from Iran

Acting on a tip-off the police intercepted the truck in eastern Turkey.

Armed groups in northern Syria celebrate Erdoğan's re-election

Armed groups in northern Syria celebrate Erdoğan's re-election

A “Syrian National Army” leader shared a photo on Twitter capturing the moment he cast his vote.

Journalists Union of Turkey: 'We will not allow journalism to be destroyed in this country'

Journalists Union of Turkey: 'We will not allow journalism to be destroyed in this country'

We will continue our fight both for freedom of press and freedom of expression and also for our rights, carrying on from where we were," said Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) President Durmuş.

29 May 2023 Hikmet Adal

HDP, Green Left Party 'to continue pioneering democratic struggle in Turkey' after elections

HDP, Green Left Party 'to continue pioneering democratic struggle in Turkey' after elections

Yesterday's results have shown that half of the people in Turkey want a change, the party leaders have stressed.

Final results of parliamentary vote to be announced soon, says election authority head

Final results of parliamentary vote to be announced soon, says election authority head

The delay in announcing the results has led to speculation about the dual polls on May 14 and the presidential runoff vote on May 28."

Police raids result in mass detentions, brutal treatment in Hakkari

Police raids result in mass detentions, brutal treatment in Hakkari

A person whose son was among the detained said "his face has become unrecognizable." Despite that, the only diagnosis provided at the hospital was a mere "headache complaint."

İstanbul mayor calls on opposition supporters not to lose hope, remember local election win

İstanbul mayor calls on opposition supporters not to lose hope, remember local election win

Turkey is set to hold local elections in under a year, and İmamoğlu reminded the public of the opposition's triumph in the 2019 local elections, which came on the heels of Erdoğan's sweeping victory in the 2018 dual polls.

'Our struggle is bigger than his words': LGBTI+ groups react to Erdoğan's victory speech

'Our struggle is bigger than his words': LGBTI+ groups react to Erdoğan's victory speech

Following his re-election, the president once again accused the opposition parties of being "pro-LGBT" and labeled the LGBTI+ community "perverted movements."

Both Erdoğan and Kılıçdaroğlu increase their votes, Erdoğan triumphs

Both Erdoğan and Kılıçdaroğlu increase their votes, Erdoğan triumphs

In the last few days leading up to the runoff, both Erdoğan and Kılıçdaroğlu addressed voters who did not go to polls and the nationalists. Participation rate fell, and the nationalist voters did not make it through for either side. On top of that, they were taken for granted, but fewer votes were cast by Kurdish voters.

29 May 2023 Murat İnceoğlu

Good Party member killed during 'celebrations' in Ordu

Good Party member killed during 'celebrations' in Ordu

General Secretary of the Good Party announced that their party member in Gülyalı, Ordu, also a member of the balloting committee in the elections, lost his life as a result of an assault in front of the party building in the district last night.

Erdoğan vows inclusivity while maintaining 'terror' accusations in victory speech

Erdoğan vows inclusivity while maintaining 'terror' accusations in victory speech

The president has said that his victory marks the beginning of the "century of Turkey" and that it means all 85 million people in the country have won.

Journalists face attacks, obstructions on election day

Journalists face attacks, obstructions on election day

The journalists blamed AKP officials and observers for the attacks.

Turkey's presidential runoff election: Live results

Turkey's presidential runoff election: Live results

Results of the second round of the presidential election between incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and opposition candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.

Opposition parties report voting irregularities

Opposition parties report voting irregularities

Irregularities were reported in Bingöl, Urfa, İstanbul, Yalova, Manisa, Kocaeli, and Manisa while the voting continued.

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