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Addressing thousands in İstanbul, opposition leaders, mayor vow to fight injustice

İSTANBUL MAYOR'S CONVICTION

Addressing thousands in İstanbul, opposition leaders, mayor vow to fight injustice

Mayor İmamoğlu was yesterday given a prison sentence and a political ban for "insulting public officials." The verdict is subject to appeal.

15 December 2022 Hikmet Adal,Tuğçe Yılmaz

Former PM Davutoğlu to testify in Tahir Elçi murder case

Former PM Davutoğlu to testify in Tahir Elçi murder case

The then-chair of the Diyarbakır Bar Association was killed while speaking to reporters in November 2015.

Tahir Elçi murder case | Defendants not arrested, again

Tahir Elçi murder case | Defendants not arrested, again

In the trial over the murder of Diyarbakır Bar Association Chair Tahir Elçi, the witness wrote that s/he had signed the testimony under pressure and that s/he was not at the scene of the incident when Elçi was shot.

12 January 2022

‘Someone should remind Erdoğan about the difference between EU and CoE’

AHMET DAVUTOĞLU

‘Someone should remind Erdoğan about the difference between EU and CoE’

Future Party Chair Davutoğlu, also a former AKP politician, has commented on President and AKP Chair Erdoğan’s remarks of “We don’t recognize the EU’s decisions”.

10 December 2021

Lawyers demand that Ahmet Davutoğlu be heard at Tahir Elçi murder case

Lawyers demand that Ahmet Davutoğlu be heard at Tahir Elçi murder case

After former PM Ahmet Davutoğlu said that Diyarbakır Bar Association Chair “Tahir Elçi fell victim to a political assassination”, the lawyers of the Elçi family have submitted a petition and demanded that Davutoğlu be heard as a witness at the case.

17 September 2021

Opposition divided on retired admirals' 'Montreux Declaration'

Opposition divided on retired admirals' 'Montreux Declaration'

While some opposition politicians say that the government is using the declaration to distract the public from the country's real problems, others have taken side with either the government or the admirals.

MHP says opposition 'entering dangerous waters,' journalists critical of it 'internal enemies'

MHP says opposition 'entering dangerous waters,' journalists critical of it 'internal enemies'

The debate between the MHP and opposition parties and journalists continues following the attacks on three people last week.

20 January 2021

Government ally Bahçeli lambasted after continued threats against journalists, opposition

Government ally Bahçeli lambasted after continued threats against journalists, opposition

After two journalists and a politician critical of Bahçeli were attacked, the MHP head continued threatening opposition leaders and journalists.

19 January 2021

Bahçeli threatens Davutoğlu, journalists: Don’t underestimate MHP

Bahçeli threatens Davutoğlu, journalists: Don’t underestimate MHP

In the wake of recent attacks targeting opposition politicians and critical journalists in Turkey, Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Chair Bahçeli has threatened Future Party Chair Ahmet Davutoğlu and columnists Taha Akyol, Yıldıray Oğur and Elif Çakır.

18 January 2021

Future Party Vice Chair Özdağ attacked in Ankara

Future Party Vice Chair Özdağ attacked in Ankara

Politician Selçuk Özdağ was attacked by five people in front of his house. Özdağ is the Vice Chair of the Future Party founded and chaired by Ahmet Davutoğlu, who has defined the attack as an act of "political terror."

15 January 2021

From former PM to Erdoğan: If we speak for 3 days, they cannot breathe for 3 months

From former PM to Erdoğan: If we speak for 3 days, they cannot breathe for 3 months

Future Party Chair Ahmet Davutoğlu, a former Foreign Minister and Prime Minister from the ruling AKP, has called on President and AKP Chair Erdoğan to “get on TV together and discuss whatever issue he wants to discuss.”

14 September 2020

Former PM Davutoğlu Withdraws as Aggrieved Party in Gezi Trial

Former PM Davutoğlu Withdraws as Aggrieved Party in Gezi Trial

Former Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has announced that he has withdrawn the lawsuits that were filed into the acts committed against himself and that were not of public nature, except for the ones related to the PKK, FETÖ, ISIS and Pelikan.

18 February 2020

Trustee Appointed to Foundation Co-Founded by Former PM Davutoğlu

Trustee Appointed to Foundation Co-Founded by Former PM Davutoğlu

A trustee has been appointed to the Foundation for Sciences and Arts (BİSAV). Among the founders of the foundation was also former Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, who has recently established a new political party.

22 January 2020

Former PM, AKP Chair Davutoğlu Forms New Party, Promises to Bring Back Parliamentary System

Former PM, AKP Chair Davutoğlu Forms New Party, Promises to Bring Back Parliamentary System

Davutoğlu has held a press conference to introduce his "Future Party," promised justice, a new constitution and to bring back the parliamentary system.

13 December 2019

Former AKP Chair Davutoğlu Submits Application to Form New Party

Former AKP Chair Davutoğlu Submits Application to Form New Party

The former PM and AKP Chair had resigned from the ruling AKP in September.

12 December 2019

Former PM Davutoğlu: We Resign from AKP

Former PM Davutoğlu: We Resign from AKP

Making a statement for the press about the request for his discharge from the ruling AKP, former Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has stated, “The AK Party no longer has the opportunity to be a remedy for the problems of our country.”

13 September 2019

Former PM Davutoğlu Clarifies Remarks on 'June 7 - November 1 Period'

Former PM Davutoğlu Clarifies Remarks on 'June 7 - November 1 Period'

Davutoğlu has said his words, "If the past is raked up about counter-terrorism, several people cannot go out in public," were not related to the bombings at the time.

People Who Lost Relatives in ISIS Bombings Call on Davutoğlu to Tell What He Knows

People Who Lost Relatives in ISIS Bombings Call on Davutoğlu to Tell What He Knows

The former PM who is poised to form a new party said some people "could not go out in public" had what happened between June 7 and November 1 elections in 2015 been known.

What Happened in Turkey Between June 7 and November 1, 2015?

FORMER PM AHMET DAVUTOĞLU’S STATEMENTS

What Happened in Turkey Between June 7 and November 1, 2015?

Preparing to establish a new party, former PM Davutoğlu referred to the period of June 7 and November 1, 2015, stating, “If the past is raked up about counter-terrorism, several people cannot go out in public.” We have compiled what happened in this period.

Former President Gül, Former PM Davutoğlu Criticize Dismissal of HDP Mayors

Former President Gül, Former PM Davutoğlu Criticize Dismissal of HDP Mayors

The two former prominent figures of the AKP criticized to the dismissal of three mayors, saying it is "against democracy."

Presidential Aide: 'Babacan, Davutoğlu Aim to Prevent Erdoğan's Reelection'

Presidential Aide: 'Babacan, Davutoğlu Aim to Prevent Erdoğan's Reelection'

Mehmet Ali Şahin has accused the two former AKP figures of "supporting a project of Turkey without Erdoğan."

Erdoğan Accuses Former Allies Poised to Form New Movement of 'Breaking Ummah in Pieces'

Erdoğan Accuses Former Allies Poised to Form New Movement of 'Breaking Ummah in Pieces'

When asked about if he is resentful towards former allies Abdullah Gül, Ali Babacan and Ahmet Davutoğlu, the President replied, "For God's sake, how can you even ask this question?"

Former President Gül, Former PM Davutoğlu Criticize İstanbul Election Annulment

Former President Gül, Former PM Davutoğlu Criticize İstanbul Election Annulment

Two prominent figures of the ruling AKP took to Twitter to blast the Supreme Election Council (YSK) verdict for a repeat election in İstanbul.

Demirtaş: I Have A Flat, Not A Palace

Demirtaş: I Have A Flat, Not A Palace

The court has given a verdict of non-jurisdiction in the lawsuit filed against HDP’s former imprisoned co-chair Demirtaş for having allegedly insulted the then prime minister Davutoğlu. The file has been sent to the İstanbul 2nd Penal Court of First Instance.

14 November 2018

Armenian FM: We Will Declare Protocol Signed with Turkey Null and Void

Armenian FM: We Will Declare Protocol Signed with Turkey Null and Void

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia has announced that the “Protocol Concerning Forming Diplomatic Relations Between Turkey and Armenia” will be declared null and void by Yerevan as of spring in 2018.

13 December 2017

Erdoğan to EU: We Go Our Way, You Go Yours

Erdoğan to EU: We Go Our Way, You Go Yours

In his speech held in Eyüp, President Erdoğan has made statements as to EU visa liberalisation, Prime Minister Davutoğlu, rising tension in parliament and the presidential system.

Davutoğlu: Resignation is not My Choice

Davutoğlu: Resignation is not My Choice

Prime Minister Davutoğlu saying "I have decided that for the solidarity of AKP, changing the chairperson would be wiser than changing the companion" noted that he won't "be a candidate under these circumstances".

AKP’s Next Congress on May 22

AKP’s Next Congress on May 22

Following the Central Executive Board meeting of AKP coming to an end, it has been reported that the party’s extraordinary congress will be held on May 22 and Davutoğlu would not run for president.

Erdoğan-Davutoğlu Meeting Over, AKP Allegedly to Hold Congress

Erdoğan-Davutoğlu Meeting Over, AKP Allegedly to Hold Congress

Prime Minister Davutoğlu is going to issue a press statement following the Central Executive Board meeting to be held tomorrow (May 6). AKP will allegedly hold extraordinary congress by end of May or in June.

5 May 2016 Ekin Karaca

PM Davutoğlu: Denaturalization is not Possible

PM Davutoğlu: Denaturalization is not Possible

Prime Minister Davutoğlu has said “According to our legislation it is not possible to denaturalize a citizen because of his/her relation with terror. It has not been added to the agenda yet” as to President Erdoğan’s suggestion to denaturalize citizens related to terror.

PM Davutoğlu: Structure of Sur Won’t Change

PM Davutoğlu: Structure of Sur Won’t Change

Prime Minister Davutoğlu in his speech he made in Sur district of Diyarbakır has said, “They say structure here will change under the name of urban zoning, no they all will stay. They will live at nicer houses”.

Davutoğlu: They Shall See They Will Pay Heavy Prices

Davutoğlu: They Shall See They Will Pay Heavy Prices

Prime Minister Davutoğlu as to the suicide attack in Brussels has said “Those who are worried about their short-term interests by making my terrorist-your terrorist distinction, shall see that they will pay heavy prices in middle and long term”.

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