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What do polls say about CHP’s İnce reportedly planning to found a new party?

What do polls say about CHP’s İnce reportedly planning to found a new party?

Sonar Research company asked, “If Muharrem İnce founds a party, will you vote for him?” While 15.8 percent answer in the affirmative, 72.3 percent say they will not vote for İnce, a former Presidential candidate from the main opposition CHP.

Presidency's Communications Directorate allocates 14 percent of its budget for social media

Presidency's Communications Directorate allocates 14 percent of its budget for social media

The directorate has announced a budget of 262 million US dollars for four years.

Survey: Hagia Sophia's conversion didn't affect voter preferences

Survey: Hagia Sophia's conversion didn't affect voter preferences

More than 42 percent of the participants said they would vote for the ruling AKP or its ally MHP "if there was an election today."

Turkey has only 145 shelters for 41.4 million women

Turkey has only 145 shelters for 41.4 million women

The women's shelters in the country have a capacity of 3,482 people in total.

CHP’s Çakırözer visits Osman Kavala, Ebru Timtik in prison

CHP’s Çakırözer visits Osman Kavala, Ebru Timtik in prison

Main opposition CHP MP Utku Çakırözer met businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala, who has been behind bars for 1,000 days, and lawyer Ebru Timtik, who has been on a death fast for her right to a fair trial for 207 days.

Main opposition CHP reelects chair for seventh time

Main opposition CHP reelects chair for seventh time

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has been serving as the chairperson of the CHP since 2010.

Constitutional Court to examine main opposition party's application against 'multiple bars law' at a later date

Constitutional Court to examine main opposition party's application against 'multiple bars law' at a later date

The parliament has recently passed a law allowing more than one bar association in larger cities.

Anniversary of coup attempt: CHP skips ceremony, police prevents "veterans' march"

Anniversary of coup attempt: CHP skips ceremony, police prevents "veterans' march"

It was "unacceptable" that the "July 15 veterans" were not invited and lawmakers had to test for Covid-19 to participate in the ceremony, the main opposition party stated.

CHP: Multiple bar associations law aimed at creating 'multiple law systems'

CHP: Multiple bar associations law aimed at creating 'multiple law systems'

The law would undermine Turkey's unity and integrity, Kılıçdaroğlu has said.

Main opposition CHP to take ‘multiple bar associations’ to Constitutional Court

Main opposition CHP to take ‘multiple bar associations’ to Constitutional Court

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has said, “On the very day when this legislation is published in the Official Gazette, we will appeal to the Constitutional Court. The system of multiple bars needs to be abandoned to ensure the security of unitary structure.”

59 lakes in Turkey are in danger of drying up

CHP MP BİÇER KARACA

59 lakes in Turkey are in danger of drying up

According to a report prepared by main opposition CHP MP Biçer Karaca, seven of these 59 lakes “have almost come to a point of no return” while eight lakes are in danger of drying up due to the planned projects or wrong water policies.

Parliamentary inquiry into firework factory explosion rejected

Parliamentary inquiry into firework factory explosion rejected

Main opposition CHP’s Parliamentary inquiry into the firework factory explosion that claimed the lives of seven people in Hendek, Sakarya has been rejected by the votes of the ruling AKP and MHP MPs.

‘Nearly 7 forest fires broke out in Turkey per day in the last 10 years’

‘Nearly 7 forest fires broke out in Turkey per day in the last 10 years’

While Minister Pakdemirli has announced that Gelibolu wildfire has finally been taken under control after razing 450-hectare forestland, his answer to a Parliamentary question has revealed that 23,880 forest fires broke out in Turkey in the last 10 years.

MAIN OPPOSITION CHP MP

‘Government wants to profile the entire legal system with the bill on multiple bars’

Ahead of ruling AKP-MHP’s bill foreseeing multiple bar associations to be debated at the General Assembly of Parliament, main opposition CHP MP and lawyer Erbay has released a statement, warning that the bill “will divide and polarize lawyers.”

CHP MP Mahmut Tanal has tested negative for COVID-19

CHP MP Mahmut Tanal has tested negative for COVID-19

Feeling unwell while the bill ‘to split bar associations’ was debated at the Parliamentary Justice Commission, main opposition CHP MP Tanal has tested negative for COVID-19. A worker of Parliament’s official TV channel has been diagnosed with the virus.

Sivas Massacre: Opposition demands facing the past, opening of 'Museum of Shame'

Sivas Massacre: Opposition demands facing the past, opening of 'Museum of Shame'

While CHP and HDP deputies have submitted motions and law proposals about the 1993 massacre, an AKP member of the Sivas municipal council has filed a criminal complaint who define the incident as "massacre."

‘Ruling AKP’s votes rose during pandemic, they have now fallen again’

ELECTION POLL

‘Ruling AKP’s votes rose during pandemic, they have now fallen again’

Can Selçuki, the General Manager of İstanbul Economy Research company, has shared the results of a recent election survey.

'New law will cause political divisions between bars,' says main opposition head

'New law will cause political divisions between bars,' says main opposition head

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu said the law is meant to further polarize Turkey while the HDP warned of "president-controlled bar associations."

Obesity increased by 38.9 percent in Turkey in 11 years

CHP MP AKKUŞ-İLGEZDİ

Obesity increased by 38.9 percent in Turkey in 11 years

“As the due consideration is not given to protective and preventive health services, obesity increased by 38.9 percent in 11 years,” main opposition CHP MP Akkuş-İlgezdi has noted.

1,582 ill prisoners released in 7 years

1,582 ill prisoners released in 7 years

In response to a Parliamentary question by CHP MP Tanrıkulu regarding ill prisoners, Minister of Justice Gül has announced that 1,582 prisoners have been released due to their disabilities or illnesses since 2013.

Court of appeal upholds CHP İstanbul Chair Kaftancıoğlu's nine-year prison sentence

Court of appeal upholds CHP İstanbul Chair Kaftancıoğlu's nine-year prison sentence

The main opposition party's provincial head for İstanbul was sentenced to 9 years and 8 months in prison for various offenses, including terrorist propaganda and insulting the president.

‘A party with “justice” in its name attacks justice’

DEFENSE ON THE MARCH

‘A party with “justice” in its name attacks justice’

While the opposition parties CHP and HDP have denounced the prevention of bar association chairs from entering Ankara as part of their “Defense March,” lawyers have protested the prevention in several cities of Turkey.

‘Is it true that 20 students are quarantined after taking the high school exam?’

‘Is it true that 20 students are quarantined after taking the high school exam?’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of Education, CHP MP Kaya has raised concerns over the allegations that a student who tested positive for Covid-19 was made to take the high-school entrance exam without any measures in Manisa.

'Rise of informants': Tip-offs to prosecutors increased by 118 percent in a year

'Rise of informants': Tip-offs to prosecutors increased by 118 percent in a year

The government's polarizing discourse leads people to fink on one another while the legitimate opposition is portrayed as a threat to the country, CHP MP Gamze Akkuş-İlgezdi has warned.

‘Turkey unveiled 500-billion relief package, gave only 20 billion lira to workers’

CHP MP AĞBABA

‘Turkey unveiled 500-billion relief package, gave only 20 billion lira to workers’

“At least 4 million 848 people have suffered from an income loss during pandemic. Only 20 billion lira has been granted to workers from a package of 500 billion lira, which accounts for only 4 percent,” says main opposition CHP Vice Chair Ağbaba.

217 investigations launched against 95 CHP MPs, says Group Deputy Chair Özel

217 investigations launched against 95 CHP MPs, says Group Deputy Chair Özel

Main opposition CHP Group Deputy Chair Özgür Özel has announced that 217 investigations have been launched against 95 CHP MPs and the summaries of proceedings have been sent to the Parliament to strip them of their legislative immunity.

Violence against LGBTI+s brought into Parliamentary agenda

Violence against LGBTI+s brought into Parliamentary agenda

Main opposition CHP MP Kadıgil has addressed two Parliamentary questions to the Ministers of Interior and Justice and raised concerns over the increasing number of hate attacks targeting the LGBTI+ community in Turkey.

31 million people have credit debt in Turkey, says main opposition CHP MP

31 million people have credit debt in Turkey, says main opposition CHP MP

Sharing the data of the Banks Association of Turkey (TBB), CHP MP Karabat has raised concerns that 920 thousand people used consumer loans for the first time in April. “It is eight times higher than 11-month average,” he has noted.

CHP Appeals to Constitutional Court Against Law on Criminal Enforcement

CHP Appeals to Constitutional Court Against Law on Criminal Enforcement

Addressing the reporters after appealing to the Constitutional Court, main opposition CHP’s Altay has said, “We want the writers and those who expressed their opinions to benefit from reduced sentences benefited by muggers and usurpers.”

‘Protecting the Right to Life of Everyone is a Responsibility of us All’

CHP VICE CHAIR GÖKÇEN

‘Protecting the Right to Life of Everyone is a Responsibility of us All’

Main opposition CHP Vice Chair Gökçe Gökçen has denounced the increasing violence and discrimination against LGBTI+s in a written statement. Gökçen has made a call for an effective struggle against hate crimes.

CHP Report: 203 People's Right to Life Violated, 100 Tortured in May

CHP Report: 203 People's Right to Life Violated, 100 Tortured in May

The main opposition party has released the Rights Violations Report for May.

CHP MP Berberoğlu Released from Prison due to Covid-19 Measures

CHP MP Berberoğlu Released from Prison due to Covid-19 Measures

Berberoğlu, a member of the main opposition party, was stripped of MP status on Wednesday and arrested.