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Survey: CHP is ahead of the AKP among first-time voters

Survey: CHP is ahead of the AKP among first-time voters

According to the 'young voters' survey of the Yöneylem Social Research Center, the CHP took the first place with 36.9 percent in the poll of first-time voters between the ages of 18-22, while the AKP's rate remained at 21.2 percent.

Political ban on leading opposition figure, festival ban for the youth

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Political ban on leading opposition figure, festival ban for the youth

Top appeals court upholds Kaftancıoğlu's sentences • Yet another "immoral" festival is banned • Businesspeople close to Erdoğan are happy with refugee workers

15 May 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan is 'flexing muscles'

Erdoğan is 'flexing muscles'

The "cross-border operation," the "Gezi Trial," and the "lynch attempt" against Garo Paylan are just the opening moves. It is almost certain that 2022 and 2023 will be full of similar attempts with increased numbers and violence. More than not being frightened by "muscle flexing" is needed for an effective opposition.

28 April 2022 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Governor of Uşak dismissed after her spouse criticized Gezi verdict

Governor of Uşak dismissed after her spouse criticized Gezi verdict

A former AKP deputy and the spouse of the governor has sharply criticized the court verdict in the Gezi trial on Twitter.

Erdoğan: We live in a country where everyone who wants to work can find a job

Erdoğan: We live in a country where everyone who wants to work can find a job

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “We are in a period when we have mobilized our economic potential. We, of course, have problems, hardships and troubles. We are aware of them all. We are working on every single one of them.”

Erdoğan government 'wages war in Kurdistan to prolong its life,' says HDP

Erdoğan government 'wages war in Kurdistan to prolong its life,' says HDP

It was "hypocritical" of the government to start a military offensive into Iraq's Kurdistan region while demanding peace between Russia and Ukraine, according to the HDP.

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.

AKP withdraws law proposal seeking jail terms for 'damaging reputation of financing companies'

AKP withdraws law proposal seeking jail terms for 'damaging reputation of financing companies'

The article that has been slammed by journalism groups has been withdrawn to be reviewed again, an AKP deputy has said.

IPI condemns AKP’s omnibus bill foreseeing prison term for news on companies

IPI condemns AKP’s omnibus bill foreseeing prison term for news on companies

The International Press Institute has “strongly condemned” the new measures proposed by the government that would lead journalists to face up to 3 years in prison for news that “undermines trust” or “damages the reputation” of finance companies.

Omnibus bill to pose ‘yet another obstacle to people’s access to news in Turkey’

Omnibus bill to pose ‘yet another obstacle to people’s access to news in Turkey’

The Turkish Journalists' Association (TGC) has released a statement about the omnibus bill that foresees up to 3 years in prison for journalists over their news against companies. Defining the bill as “censorship”, the TGC demands its withdrawal.

İstanbul Municipal Council member Kaba resigns from AKP: ‘Drifting away from justice…’

İstanbul Municipal Council member Kaba resigns from AKP: ‘Drifting away from justice…’

Amine Cansu Kaba has announced her resignation from the ruling party on social media. Kaba was also working in the executive of the AKP Üsküdar Women’s Branch and serving as the Üsküdar District Vice Chair for the AKP.

Turkey needs to 'find a formula' for Demirtaş, Kavala, says ruling AKP's deputy head

Turkey needs to 'find a formula' for Demirtaş, Kavala, says ruling AKP's deputy head

Since Turkey recognizes the ECtHR jurisdiction, it has to find a way to meet their requirements, according to Hayati Yazıcı.

Erdoğan's AKP lost votes every single month in past year, according to pollster

Erdoğan's AKP lost votes every single month in past year, according to pollster

The main opposition CHP's popular support has remained relatively steady while their allies İYİ Party have made significant gains, according to ORC polls.

Lawsuit against Emine Şenyaşar for ‘insulting’ ruling AKP MP Yıldız

Lawsuit against Emine Şenyaşar for ‘insulting’ ruling AKP MP Yıldız

Seeking justice for her killed and arrested family members in Urfa, Emine Şenyaşar has been put on trial for “insulting” ruling AKP MP İbrahim Halil Yıldız in her speeches.

AKP’s draft law on male violence is ‘deficient, but positive’, says lawyer

STALKING TO BE PUNISHABLE ACT

AKP’s draft law on male violence is ‘deficient, but positive’, says lawyer

Lawyer Ceren Akkaya has spoken to bianet about the legislative proposal poised to make male violence punishable by arrest: “It is good that stalking is defined as a crime in itself. But the penalties foreseen by the draft law are far from being deterrent”.

17 March 2022 Evrim Kepenek

AKP submits legislative proposal on ‘violence against women, healthcare workers’

AKP submits legislative proposal on ‘violence against women, healthcare workers’

“Our draft law involves the prevention of violence against women and employee personal rights of our health workers,” said ruling AKP Grup Deputy Chair Turan and AKP Ankara MP Çam during their press conference at the Parliament.

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.

Election poll | ‘Erdoğan now only has his core voter base left’

Election poll | ‘Erdoğan now only has his core voter base left’

Operational Research General Coordinator Kömürcü says, “In the current picture, the opposition has a wide margin, it can even win the Presidential election.”

11 March 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Survey: CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu would win second round of Presidential elections

Survey: CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu would win second round of Presidential elections

According to the February poll of the Gezici Research company, four political parties would pass the 10-percent electoral threshold if Turkey had elections this Sunday: Ruling AKP, main opposition CHP, İYİ Party and HDP.

'Election is 15 months away, we must be on the alert'

ERDOĞAN

'Election is 15 months away, we must be on the alert'

President Erdoğan has addressed the alliance of six opposition parties and expressed “curiosity” about “how the ones who could not decide which table to sit during the negotiations will take fast, effective and resilient steps in such a critical period as this.”

‘Erdoğan doesn’t have a diploma, reject his application to run for President’

HKP TO ELECTION COUNCIL

‘Erdoğan doesn’t have a diploma, reject his application to run for President’

Making another application to the Supreme Election Council (YSK), the People's Liberation Party has referred to the debates on Erdoğan’s university diploma and requested that his application to run for President not be accepted.

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.

HDP's Günay says the government ‘must side with peace in Ukraine-Russia war'

HDP's Günay says the government ‘must side with peace in Ukraine-Russia war'

Peoples’ Democratic Party Spokesperson Ebru Günay has said, “The developments unfolding in Ukraine is the hegemonic war between NATO and Russia” and called for negotiations and dialogue.

24 February 2022

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

The rate of unhappy people has doubled in Turkey in AKP era

TURKSTAT SURVEY

The rate of unhappy people has doubled in Turkey in AKP era

According to the Turkish Statistical Institute, the rate of unhappy people was 7.3 percent in Turkey in 2003, a year after the AKP came to power. In 2021, the rate of unhappy people increased to 16.6 percent.

17 February 2022

Survey: Opposition alliance is ahead by 7.6 percentage points in Turkey

JANUARY 2021

Survey: Opposition alliance is ahead by 7.6 percentage points in Turkey

MetroPOLL Executive Sencar notes that while the ruling AKP increased its votes by nearly 3 points thanks to the fluctuations in exchange rates and workers’ pay rises in January, the effects of recent price hikes will be more visible in February.

15 February 2022

Emine Şenyaşar given a judicial fine for ‘insulting’ ruling AKP MP Yıldız

Emine Şenyaşar given a judicial fine for ‘insulting’ ruling AKP MP Yıldız

Put on trial over her remarks before the hearing of her son and AKP MP İbrahim Halil Yıldız’s elder brother, Emine Şenyaşar has been sentenced to pay a judicial fine corresponding to 265 days. The pronouncement of the verdict has been deferred.

14 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

AKP members in Mardin municipal council attacked after supporting HDP motion

AKP members in Mardin municipal council attacked after supporting HDP motion

The HDP submitted a motion concerning the financial supervision of Mardin's Artuklu Municipality. The motion was accepted as several AKP members abstained from the vote and one supported it.

8 February 2022

'We increase penalties, but incidents continue,’ says Turkey's new justice minister

MALE VIOLENCE

'We increase penalties, but incidents continue,’ says Turkey's new justice minister

Justice Minister Bozdağ spoke at the “Meeting of Struggle Against Domestic Violence and Violence Against Women.” He said, “We have increased the penalties and measures, but incidents continue. A murder is a murder though the number drops.”

3 February 2022

CHP to reveal more corruption of the government, says Kılıçdaroğlu

CHP to reveal more corruption of the government, says Kılıçdaroğlu

Addressing President Erdoğan, the CHP leader has said, "We will have many surprises for you."

1 February 2022

Erdoğan gives child the mic, makes him insult CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu

Erdoğan gives child the mic, makes him insult CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu

Main opposition CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has shared a message on his social media account shortly after the incident and said, “Please don’t share the news about our little boy and don’t speak ill of him. He is just a little kid.”

31 January 2022