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'Relations of interest seriously harm freedom of expression'

DEAL BETWEEN CHP AND HALK TV

'Relations of interest seriously harm freedom of expression'

Prof. Dr. Eser Köker criticized both the Republican People's Party and Halk TV for the deal between the two organizations and said the agreement was ethically concerning.

24 July 2023 Hikmet Adal

CHP cancels deal with Halk TV

CHP cancels deal with Halk TV

The leadership battle between Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and Ekrem İmamoğlu in CHP resulted in the party terminating its deal with Halk TV. While Kılıçdaroğlu said in a meeting that 'he knew the amounts of salaries some journalists are receiving,' calls were made for him to disclose the names of those he is referring to.

Kılıçdaroğlu draws ire from allies after admitting secret deal with anti-refugee leader before elections

Kılıçdaroğlu draws ire from allies after admitting secret deal with anti-refugee leader before elections

The CHP leader had secured the support of the Victory Party in the runoff vote, but apparently, there was more to the agreement they had made public.

21 July 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

YouTube leak sheds light on internal power struggle in CHP after election defeat

YouTube leak sheds light on internal power struggle in CHP after election defeat

In the leaked video, the İstanbul mayor, who has been calling for a change in the party leadership, is seen discussing the party issues with other senior figures of the CHP.

İstanbul mayor launches website for 'change' to challenge party leader

İstanbul mayor launches website for 'change' to challenge party leader

After a crushing election defeat to Erdoğan in May, Mayor İmamoğlu has been pressing a "change" in the party leadership.

CHP provincial leaders back Kılıçdaroğlu as internal conflict heatens up

CHP provincial leaders back Kılıçdaroğlu as internal conflict heatens up

Following a closed-door meeting, a joint statement by CHP provincial leaders emphasized the significance of 'ideas and principles' in achieving 'lasting change' while criticizing attempts to undermine the CHP chair's credibility.

İstanbul mayor faces up to seven years in prison on 'corruption' charges

İstanbul mayor faces up to seven years in prison on 'corruption' charges

Previously sentenced to prison and political ban for insulting members of the country's high election board, İmamoğlu now faces accusations of involvement in corrupt tender practices.

16 June 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Earthquake victims hit with massive utility bills as invoicing resumes

Earthquake victims hit with massive utility bills as invoicing resumes

After being put on hold until May 31, utility bill payments totaling tens of thousands of liras recommenced in the February 6 earthquake-stricken area, a YSP deputy remarks.

CHP executives resign en masse following defeat to Erdoğan

CHP executives resign en masse following defeat to Erdoğan

Seventeen CHP board members have stepped down after the disappointing parliamentary and presidential election results, while reportedly, the party's chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is contemplating to keep leading the party for the upcoming local polls in March.

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.

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.

Police, gendarmerie file complaint against CHP İstanbul head

Police, gendarmerie file complaint against CHP İstanbul head

The Gendarmerie General Command and the Security General Directorate stated that they intend to lodge a criminal complaint against Canan Kaftancıoğlu, the İstanbul branch chairperson of the CHP, for warning ballot committee members about police officers.

'Shamelessness'

'Shamelessness'

The attitude that Erdoğan and his closest companions have in the face of the "fabricated video" scandal, that the state is addressing the public with lies and with falsifications, risks a total attack on society's sense of reality. The near and serious threat is this.

24 May 2023 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Vote cast on behalf of intensive care patient in Çorum

Vote cast on behalf of intensive care patient in Çorum

The CHP chairperson in Çorum announced that a vote was illegitimately cast on behalf of a person who was in intensive care at the time of the May 14 election and that they will pursue court action related to the fraud.

Turkey’s parliamentary election outcomes: more women, conservatives, and nationalists

Turkey’s parliamentary election outcomes: more women, conservatives, and nationalists

Despite allegations of voter fraud and irregularities that may flip certain seats, the ruling People Alliance likely maintains a parliamentary majority with 322 representatives, while the strategy of the CHP to include members of the table of six under its list did not yield successful results.

17 May 2023 Wouter Massink

Opposition parties filing objections against alleged vote counting irregularities

Opposition parties filing objections against alleged vote counting irregularities

The main opposition party says they found discrepancies in over 4,000 of 200,000 ballot boxes.

CHP and HDP spokespeople accuse state-run news agency of deception as election results pour in

CHP and HDP spokespeople accuse state-run news agency of deception as election results pour in

The state-run Anadolu Agency has been previously accused of favoring the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the 2019 local elections.

Balloting committee chair in custody for tampering with a ballot, İstanbul's CHP Chairperson states

Balloting committee chair in custody for tampering with a ballot, İstanbul's CHP Chairperson states

Canan Kaftancıoğlu shared some instances of irregularities on her social media accounts. She reported that a person was caught attempting to vote twice, and a chair of a balloting committee was caught attempting to stamp the ballot while handing it to a voter.

Breakaway candidate Muharrem İnce announces withdrawal from presidential race

TURKEY ELECTIONS

Breakaway candidate Muharrem İnce announces withdrawal from presidential race

The former CHP member has been seen as a potential threat to the opposition's chances of defeating President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Sunday's polls.

11 May 2023 Hikmet Adal,Ruken Tuncel

Six arrested over attack on CHP election office

Six arrested over attack on CHP election office

Over the past month, political parties have been the targets of several attacks in anticipation of the upcoming election.

Erdoğan urges young people to stay away from 'pro-LGBT' opposition

Erdoğan urges young people to stay away from 'pro-LGBT' opposition

As the elections near, the president has resorted to religious and anti-LGBTI+ rhetoric.

CHP campaign office in İstanbul targeted in armed attack

CHP campaign office in İstanbul targeted in armed attack

The party's İstanbul chair criticized the government for creating an environment of fear and intimidation that emboldens attackers. She called on authorities to take responsibility and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Four were detained in relation to gunshots at CHP İstanbul office on Thursday

Four were detained in relation to gunshots at CHP İstanbul office on Thursday

The suspects said in their statement that "E.D. fired the gun into the air from the moving vehicle in order to share the video on social media." E.D. who has 51 criminal records is not wanted.

How Turkey's new electoral law will affect outcome of May 14 polls

How Turkey's new electoral law will affect outcome of May 14 polls

As the new law could make allied parties compete against each other, not only the parties' voting rates but also how they will participate in the election will determine the outcome. The parties have set up "alliances within alliances" to maximize the number of seats they'll win.

10 April 2023 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Kaftancıoğlu: 6-7 gunshots were fired at CHP İstanbul office

Kaftancıoğlu: 6-7 gunshots were fired at CHP İstanbul office

İstanbul Provincial Chair of the Republican People's Party announced that an armed attack took place and that an investigation was started.

Kılıçdaroğlu to meet with presidential outsider İnce

Kılıçdaroğlu to meet with presidential outsider İnce

The two presidential candidates will most likely meet tomorrow. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the joint candidate of the Nation Alliance, said that the request for a meeting came from them.

Kılıçdaroğlu launches presidential election campaign with two videos

Kılıçdaroğlu launches presidential election campaign with two videos

With less than two months left until May 14's presidential and parliamentary elections, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the presidential candidate of the Nation Alliance of six oppositional parties, is considered the primary contender to dethrone incumbent President Erdoğan.

Former CHP candidate insists on running for president as Kılıçdaroğlu wants to meet him

Former CHP candidate insists on running for president as Kılıçdaroğlu wants to meet him

Instead of withdrawing from the race, Muharrem İnce called on the two largest parties in the main opposition bloc to form a new alliance.

Kılıçdaroğlu meets HDP co-leaders: 'Kurdish question should be solved at parliament'

Kılıçdaroğlu meets HDP co-leaders: 'Kurdish question should be solved at parliament'

Seeking the Kurdish issue-focused party's support against Erdoğan, Kılıçdaroğlu met the HDP co-leaders at the parliament.

İYİ Party's Akşener returns to Table of Six after mayors' visit

İYİ Party's Akşener returns to Table of Six after mayors' visit

Akşener's decision comes after mayors of İstanbul and Ankara visited her to persuade her to return to the six-party alliance.

Over 500,000 households left without electricity in Türkiye's earthquake zone, says MP

Over 500,000 households left without electricity in Türkiye's earthquake zone, says MP

While hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced after the devastating earthquakes, those who continue living in their homes have difficulties in access to basic needs.

21 February 2023

Kılıçdaroğlu: 'We will not accept your bureaucratic blocking this time'

Kılıçdaroğlu: 'We will not accept your bureaucratic blocking this time'

The opposition leader declared in his visit to the earthquake-hit areas that the government fails in their rescue and relief efforts and that they themselves will take up rescue and aid efforts.

7 February 2023