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Türkiye's main opposition bloc unveils government program

Türkiye's main opposition bloc unveils government program

The 244-page document promises reforms in many areas while making no mention of the rights of the Kurds and LGBTI+s.

31 January 2023

Police remove Grey Wolves banner threatening opposition leader in Mersin

Police remove Grey Wolves banner threatening opposition leader in Mersin

Ahead of Kılıçdaroğlu's planned visit, the ultranationalist group hung a banner that quoted MHP leader Bahçeli saying, "Come here if you have a lot of bottles."

23 January 2023

'Helallaşme' and confrontation in Türkiye's politics

RECAP REPORTS

'Helallaşme' and confrontation in Türkiye's politics

"Is it possible to have a healthy and unified society without confronting this bloody history – of which I have only given some examples – and the wounds it caused? Can a genuine, healthy, functioning democracy be built without facing this history?" asks Cafer Solgun.

11 January 2023 Nida Kara

Erdoğan's AKP has more members than all other parties combined, official figures show

Erdoğan's AKP has more members than all other parties combined, official figures show

The party ruling the country of 83 million people for over two decades has more than 11 million members.

Kılıçdaroğlu slams MHP leader over silence on ex-Grey Wolves leader's assassination

Kılıçdaroğlu slams MHP leader over silence on ex-Grey Wolves leader's assassination

The murder in Ankara on Friday was one issue that everyone was all ears about today in the parliamentary group speeches. While Bahçeli of MHP did not speak one direct word on the event, Kılıçdaroğlu of CHP slammed him for his silence.

Wielding İstanbul's clout, Kaftancıoğlu and CHP take aim at 2023 elections

Wielding İstanbul's clout, Kaftancıoğlu and CHP take aim at 2023 elections

"Citizens know that this government failed to help them. But they were also skeptical about the CHP's ability to rule. Yet, lately, people have started to see their problems can be solved with a CHP administration," says Kaftancıoğlu, the de-facto head of the main opposition party's İstanbul organization.

16 November 2022 Gonca Tokyol

'Women prisoners work 12 hours a day for 600 lira'

'Women prisoners work 12 hours a day for 600 lira'

Three Gezi prisoners in Bakırköy women's prison, Mücella Yapıcı, Çiğdem Mater and Mine Özerden say they are not able to find an answer to their question "Why are we here?"

16 November 2022

Summary of proceedings against MP Tanrıkulu over 'chemical attack' statement

Summary of proceedings against MP Tanrıkulu over 'chemical attack' statement

The MP had said he would file a parliamentary question about the allegations that Türkiye had used chemical weapons against the PKK.

7 November 2022

AKP delegation tours opposition parties for 'headscarf' proposal

AKP delegation tours opposition parties for 'headscarf' proposal

The ruling party brought up the constitutional amendment proposal in response to the main opposition CHP's headscarf move. The proposal reportedly includes anti-LGBTI+ provisions "to protect the family."

3 November 2022

AKP to outbid opposition's 'headscarf bill' to propose anti-LGBTI+ amendment to Constitution

AKP to outbid opposition's 'headscarf bill' to propose anti-LGBTI+ amendment to Constitution

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu suggested early this month that a new law should be made protecting the right of women for employment in public services either wearing or not wearing a headscarf. The ruling AKP is poised to propose a Constitutional amendment instead.

24 October 2022

CHP applies to top court demanding annulment of key article of 'censorship law'

CHP applies to top court demanding annulment of key article of 'censorship law'

The main opposition party has demanded an order of stay of execution for the article stipulating prison sentences for "spreading disinformation."

18 October 2022

Polls indicate close race between rival blocs, yet people increasingly think Erdoğan will win

Polls indicate close race between rival blocs, yet people increasingly think Erdoğan will win

The share of the voters who think Erdoğan will win Türkiye's 2023 presidential election has increased by 4 percent since March, according to a new poll.

12 October 2022

Erdoğan responds to CHP's 'headscarf bill'

Erdoğan responds to CHP's 'headscarf bill'

Legislative proposal by the main opposition party submitted at the very beginning of the legislative year, for freedom of women public servants in their choice of clothing, including wearing a headscarf, sparked debate between the party and the president.

CHP suspends anti-refugee mayor's membership for one year

CHP suspends anti-refugee mayor's membership for one year

The decision was taken because of Mayor Özcan's sexist remarks about a woman who he said had wanted help for test-tube baby treatment.

27 September 2022

CHP leader says may run for president if opposition leaders agree

CHP leader says may run for president if opposition leaders agree

While refraining from declaring himself the joint opposition candidate, Kılıçdaroğlu said, "I'm ready if there is an agreement."

5 September 2022

Police batter, detain locals protesting demolition of park in İstanbul's Çekmeköy

Police batter, detain locals protesting demolition of park in İstanbul's Çekmeköy

Members of the main opposition CHP who support the protests are also among the detained.

CHP's support quadruples in four Kurdish provinces since last election, shows survey

CHP's support quadruples in four Kurdish provinces since last election, shows survey

The ruling AKP has incurred a significant loss of popular support and the HDP's voting rate has slightly decreased, according to the Rawest poll.

Kılıçdaroğlu says opposition candidate will defeat Erdoğan in first round

Kılıçdaroğlu says opposition candidate will defeat Erdoğan in first round

The opposition leaders have not yet discussed a name but are not looking for a "symbolic" figure, the CHP leader has said.

Canan Kaftancıoğlu's CHP membership dropped

Canan Kaftancıoğlu's CHP membership dropped

The Court of Cassation has revoked main opposition CHP Istanbul chair Canan Kaftancıoğlu's party membership.

SADAT sues Kılıçdaroğlu for damages

SADAT sues Kılıçdaroğlu for damages

Upon CHP leader's 'visit' to the military firm close to Erdoğan, and defining it as a paramilitary organization, SADAT has filed a lawsuit for non-pecuniary damage.

Poll: Turkey's ruling alliance losing against opposition

Poll: Turkey's ruling alliance losing against opposition

The ruling People's Alliance has been losing the majority in the parliament, while opposition parties have increased their votes, according to a new survey by KONDA.

Sentenced to prison over social media posts, CHP's Kaftancıoğlu released under supervision

Sentenced to prison over social media posts, CHP's Kaftancıoğlu released under supervision

The politician who was sentenced to prison for her social media posts went to prison yesterday. She was released later in the day after completing procedures.

'Erdoğan's aim is not to flee Turkey, it is to win the elections'

'Erdoğan's aim is not to flee Turkey, it is to win the elections'

The CHP leader's latest move to claim that Erdoğan is preparing to flee the country was a blow to the ruling party's communication strategy, says Prof. Erdoğan-Tosun.

27 May 2022 Evrim Kepenek

NATO debate among leaders in Turkey

NATO debate among leaders in Turkey

After the nationalist party leader's statements on withdrawal from NATO, the main opposition CHP's leader has said, "If that is easy, let them bring shutting down of the US bases in Turkey to the parliamentary agenda."

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.

SADAT: Kılıçdaroğlu presses government while company denies 'paramilitarism' allegations

SADAT: Kılıçdaroğlu presses government while company denies 'paramilitarism' allegations

After going to the company's headquarters to accuse it of activities that would endanger election security, the CHP leader spoke about the issue at his party's parliamentary group meeting.

Work starts to demolish Atatürk Airport runways, opposition claims İstanbul Airport to be sold

Work starts to demolish Atatürk Airport runways, opposition claims İstanbul Airport to be sold

The opposition claims the government wants to sell İstanbul Airport to investors from Gulf countries, who don't want a second airport on the city's European side.

CHP vows to ensure election security

CHP vows to ensure election security

The party's leader on Friday went in front of the headquarters of a private military contractor, which he said would threaten election security.

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

“Turkey is using the judiciary to revenge from the opposition”

REACTIONS FROM EUROPE TO KAFTANCIOĞLU DECISION

“Turkey is using the judiciary to revenge from the opposition”

EP Turkey Rapporteur Sánchez Amor, the European Socialists Party (PES) and Socialists, Democrats & Greens Group (SOC) in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) have made statements condemning the Kaftancıoğlu decision.

CHP responds to Kaftancıoğlu's sentence: 'We are strong, you are weak, Erdoğan'

CHP responds to Kaftancıoğlu's sentence: 'We are strong, you are weak, Erdoğan'

The country's top appeals court upheld CHP İstanbul Chair Kaftancıoğlu's prison sentence of 4 years and 8 months.

Kılıçdaroğlu slams government for 'admitting exploitation of refugees'

Kılıçdaroğlu slams government for 'admitting exploitation of refugees'

The main opposition leader slammed the interior minister over his remarks that businesspeople "exploit Syrians in their factories" and they would be the first to rise up had the refugees gone.