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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.

Nationalist party leader Bahçeli accuses CHP of ‘orchestrating’ oil crisis in Turkey

Nationalist party leader Bahçeli accuses CHP of ‘orchestrating’ oil crisis in Turkey

Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli: “There may be a meal without oil, but there is no such thing as Turkey without tomorrow! We have oil, we have fuel, we have flour, we have salt…”

Main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu promises to bring back İstanbul Convention

Main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu promises to bring back İstanbul Convention

CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu spoke at the weekly group meeting of his party on March 8 International Women’s Day and promised that the İstanbul Convention will be ratified again if they win the elections.

CHP files appeal against ban on İstanbul Feminist Night March

CHP files appeal against ban on İstanbul Feminist Night March

The governor banned the demonstration that has been held in Taksim since 2003.

Censorship on main opposition CHP MP lifted, 153 news reports still access blocked

Censorship on main opposition CHP MP lifted, 153 news reports still access blocked

The İzmir 6th Criminal Judgeship of Peace has lifted the access block on a news report published on main opposition CHP MP Murat Bakan’s website regarding an agricultural land being allegedly zoned for construction by a sub-governor.

13 summaries of proceedings seek to lift 11 opposition MPs’ legislative immunity

13 summaries of proceedings seek to lift 11 opposition MPs’ legislative immunity

13 new summaries of proceedings against 11 HDP, TİP and main opposition CHP MPs have been sent to the Parliamentary Speaker’s Office.

‘Parliament, Foreign Ministry by-passed’ in handling Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

CHP CHAIR KILIÇDAROĞLU

‘Parliament, Foreign Ministry by-passed’ in handling Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu said, “On which law is the security summit based? Is there any legal basis for the security summit? I don’t remember such an institution. The National Security Council should have been convened.”

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.

Leaders of 6 opposition parties sign memorandum of understanding

Leaders of 6 opposition parties sign memorandum of understanding

The memorandum of understanding signed by the CHP, İYİ Party, Felicity Party, Democrat Party, Future Party and DEVA Party covers a wide range of issues from ending the Presidential System to reducing the electoral threshold from 10 to 3 percent.

28 February 2022

'Making amends’ meeting by CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu: ‘I will reconcile Turkey’

'Making amends’ meeting by CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu: ‘I will reconcile Turkey’

Main opposition CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu said, “We need to heal our wounds because these wounds are still open. Facing and being able to reconcile mean being able to proceed on our path. I have a promise: I will reconcile this country.”

28 February 2022

European Parliament Rapporteur on Turkey visits CHP, İYİ Party and HDP

European Parliament Rapporteur on Turkey visits CHP, İYİ Party and HDP

In Turkey for some time to exchange opinions, European Parliament (EP) Standing Rapporteur on Turkey Nacho Sánchez Amor visited three opposition parties.

23 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

CHP calls for elections as ‘the government is unable to solve Turkey’s problems’

CHP calls for elections as ‘the government is unable to solve Turkey’s problems’

Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu: “It is generally said, ‘But, sir, they will never go away.’ What do you mean by ‘they will never go away’? We will send them away with the will of the nation.”

23 February 2022

Alleged plot to assassinate Erdoğan's daughter was fake, prosecutors find seven years later

Alleged plot to assassinate Erdoğan's daughter was fake, prosecutors find seven years later

Two opposition politicians' alleged private messages about the plot were not real but an "amateurish attempt to fabricate evidence," prosecutors have said.

22 February 2022

Excluding HDP from opposition alliance against Erdoğan would be risky, warns pollster

Excluding HDP from opposition alliance against Erdoğan would be risky, warns pollster

The HDP said it would "ignore those who ignore us," after the summit of the six opposition leaders.

17 February 2022

Producer inflation in agriculture climbs to a new high in Turkey

JANUARY 2022

Producer inflation in agriculture climbs to a new high in Turkey

According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), the producer price index of agricultural products increased by 52 percent annually and by 14.83 percent monthly.

16 February 2022

'They say nothing new': Bahçeli slams six opposition parties' round table meeting

'They say nothing new': Bahçeli slams six opposition parties' round table meeting

"They don't have a presidential candidate, they don't have a strategic goal, they don't have the slightest preparation for the future. They have talked about how to sit around the table for days," the MHP leader has said.

16 February 2022

CHP Youth Organization attacks a local newspaper in Mersin with paint, eggs

CHP Youth Organization attacks a local newspaper in Mersin with paint, eggs

The Mersin Youth Organization of the main opposition CHP raided the Haberci newspaper, which reported on the allegations of corruption and irregularities in a tender lodged by the Mersin Metropolitan Municipality for an integrated waste facility.

16 February 2022

Six opposition leaders meet: Memorandum of understanding to be issued in 2 weeks

Six opposition leaders meet: Memorandum of understanding to be issued in 2 weeks

The leaders of the main opposition CHP, İYİ Party, Future Party, DEVA Party, Felicity Party and Democrat Party have released a written statement following their meeting, defining their gathering as “a historic day for Turkey.”

14 February 2022

Forests the size of 3,000 football fields razed in wildfires in Turkey in 2020

Forests the size of 3,000 football fields razed in wildfires in Turkey in 2020

Answering the Parliamentary question of an MP, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Pakdemirli has said that two amphibians and 27 firefighting helicopters were used in efforts to put out 3,399 forest fires that broke out in Turkey in 2020.

10 February 2022

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu ‘won’t pay his electricity bill until price hikes are withdrawn’

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu ‘won’t pay his electricity bill until price hikes are withdrawn’

Addressing the public in a video amid ongoing price increases and difficulties in making ends meet in Turkey, CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has called on everyone to post their electricity bills on Twitter by mentioning President and AKP Chair Erdoğan.

10 February 2022

‘Economic burden on municipalities is no longer bearable in Turkey’

11 CHP METROPOLITAN MAYORS

‘Economic burden on municipalities is no longer bearable in Turkey’

Amid ongoing increases in the prices of fuel oil, electricity and basic consumption goods among many others, 11 metropolitan mayors from the main opposition CHP have reiterated their requests in order to protect citizens from price hikes.

9 February 2022

Opposition MPs criticize decision to deport refugees over İstanbul Convention protests

Opposition MPs criticize decision to deport refugees over İstanbul Convention protests

Main opposition CHP MP Yüceer and HDP MP Gülüm have submitted Parliamentary questions, reminding the Vice President and the Interior Minister about Iran’s unlawful practices against women and stressing that Turkey’s decision is not lawful.

8 February 2022

CHP to Erdoğan: ‘What he wants is to make Turkey a tribal state’

ECTHR RULING ON OSMAN KAVALA

CHP to Erdoğan: ‘What he wants is to make Turkey a tribal state’

Main opposition CHP MP Antmen notes that Turkey recognized the ECtHR’s jurisdiction in 1989: “Erdoğan is acting contrary to the Constitution. He wants Turkey to be kicked out of the CoE and wants to make the country a quagmire of Middle East."

4 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

Erdoğan files a criminal complaint against 2 CHP MPs for 'insulting the President’

Erdoğan files a criminal complaint against 2 CHP MPs for 'insulting the President’

President and AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has filed a complaint against main opposition CHP MPs Engin Özkoç and Aykut Erdoğdu for “insulting the President”.

25 January 2022

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu ‘would welcome a third alliance’

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu ‘would welcome a third alliance’

Main opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu says that it will be “very nice” if the parties “which have failed to hold down a place” in the ruling People’s Alliance or the main opposition Nation’s Alliance form an alliance themselves.

25 January 2022

Only 4 percent of children abused by male strangers, shows report

MAIN OPPOSITION MP

Only 4 percent of children abused by male strangers, shows report

CHP MP Purçu has also referred to the data shared by the İzmir Bar Association, which has announced that the number of lawyers assigned to child abuse cases increased from 1,078 in 2020 to 1,470 in 2021.

24 January 2022

Main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu writes letter to young people on climate

Main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu writes letter to young people on climate

“When the Nation’s Alliance is in power, we will establish the Ministry of Climate, which will coordinate the protection and restoration of the natural ecosystem. To a large extent, you will create it,” writes CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu, addressing young people.

17 January 2022

'I would be ashamed of CoE sanctions against Turkey,' says Osman Kavala

AHEAD OF TODAY’S HEARING

'I would be ashamed of CoE sanctions against Turkey,' says Osman Kavala

Ahead of his hearing today, on January 17, main opposition CHP Group Deputy Chair Özgür Özel met jailed businessperson Osman Kavala in Silivri Prison and shared his message with the public.

17 January 2022

Main opposition CHP calls for Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk’s release

Main opposition CHP calls for Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk’s release

CHP Adana Provincial Chair Mehmet Çelebi says, “Aysel Tuğluk should be released before further deterioration of her health.”

14 January 2022