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CHP İstanbul Chair faces prison term for ‘insulting’ Presidency’s Communications head

CHP İstanbul Chair faces prison term for ‘insulting’ Presidency’s Communications head

Main opposition CHP İstanbul Provincial Chair Canan Kaftancıoğlu has been indicted on the grounds that she “insulted” Presidency’s Communications Director Fahrettin Altun. She faces 1 year, 2 months to 2 years, 4 months in prison.

Six opposition parties discuss roadmap for return to parliamentary system

Six opposition parties discuss roadmap for return to parliamentary system

İYİ Party's Erdem noted that there are few examples of six parties coming together in Turkey's recent history, which shows how much a change in the system is needed.

Opposition’s Parliamentary inquiry into housing problem rejected by AKP, MHP

Opposition’s Parliamentary inquiry into housing problem rejected by AKP, MHP

The Parliamentary inquiry submitted by the main opposition CHP and HDP has been rejected by the ruling AKP and MHP MPs. AKP Spokesperson Çelik has argued that “they have taken revolutionary steps” about the issue of dormitories.

Erdoğan’s promise to open a thousand markets and questions left unanswered

Erdoğan’s promise to open a thousand markets and questions left unanswered

Main opposition CHP MP Gürer has raised concerns that the loss made by the Agricultural Credit markets increased from 990 thousand Turkish Lira (TRY) in 2018 to 41 million TRY in 2019, which marked a 40-fold increase.

Even news on access blocks to news faced access blocks in Turkey in September

REPORT BY CHP MP

Even news on access blocks to news faced access blocks in Turkey in September

Main opposition CHP MP Çakırözer has released his monthly report on violations of freedom of expression and press in Turkey in September 2021: 45 journalists appeared before the judge, newspapers’ public ads were cut for 100 days.

Over 148,000 women used ministry's panic button app to report male violence

Over 148,000 women used ministry's panic button app to report male violence

The Ministry of Interior introduced the Women's Emergency Support (KADES) app in March 2018.

CHP Youth head in Denizli detained for insulting Erdoğan in closed-door meeting

CHP Youth head in Denizli detained for insulting Erdoğan in closed-door meeting

The opposition party says the evidence against Odabaşıoğlu was illegally obtained.

29 September 2021

CHP leader promises to repatriate refugees, mend relations with Damascus

CHP leader promises to repatriate refugees, mend relations with Damascus

Turkey should send refugees back to Syria and deploy a peacekeeping force if necessary, Kılıçdaroğlu has said.

28 September 2021

‘We want our jobs’ statement in front of main opposition CHP

‘We want our jobs’ statement in front of main opposition CHP

Making a statement in front of the CHP Central Office in Ankara, three cleaning workers have expressed their demand for reinstatement at Şişli Municipality.

27 September 2021

Education Ministry allocates 1.2 billion lira for overseas education agency

Education Ministry allocates 1.2 billion lira for overseas education agency

Students' housing problem would have been solved with the budget transferred to the Maarif Foundation, an opposition MP has said.

27 September 2021

Two workers walking from İstanbul to Ankara detained

Two workers walking from İstanbul to Ankara detained

Demanding their reinstatement, three dismissed municipal workers started walking to Ankara. Two of them were detained while the other says he will keep walking.

22 September 2021 Ayça Söylemez

‘We will bring peace to this country,’ says main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu

‘We will bring peace to this country,’ says main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu

CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has responded to MHP Chair Bahçeli, who said, “There is no Kurdish issue”: “Yes, there is an issue. Where will this issue be resolved? At the Parliament. This is so loud and clear.”

22 September 2021

Ministry approves organized industrial zone on agricultural fields in Thrace

Ministry approves organized industrial zone on agricultural fields in Thrace

Cancelled by the court and planned to be located on agricultural fields in Ergene in northwestern Turkey, the plastic industrial zone is granted a “positive Environmental Impact Assessment” report by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization.

20 September 2021

37 percent water loss in 2019: ‘AKP fails in water management as well’

MINISTER’S ANSWER

37 percent water loss in 2019: ‘AKP fails in water management as well’

In his answer to the Parliamentary question of main opposition CHP Niğde MP Ömer Fethi Gürer, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bekir Pakdemirli has announced that the rate of water loss in Turkey was 37 percent in 2019.

20 September 2021

‘We can resolve the Kurdish question with HDP,’ says main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu

‘We can resolve the Kurdish question with HDP,’ says main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu

CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu says, “If the Kurdish question is to be resolved, we can resolve it with a legitimate body. Therefore, I think the Peoples’ Democratic Party must be at the Parliament.”

20 September 2021

'How many news articles have been banned by fake court orders?'

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

'How many news articles have been banned by fake court orders?'

After court orders issued to two news portals turned out to be fake, an opposition deputy has brought the issue to the parliamentary agenda.

15 September 2021

‘61,736 shopkeepers went bankrupt in Turkey in the first eight months of 2021’

CHP’S AĞBABA

‘61,736 shopkeepers went bankrupt in Turkey in the first eight months of 2021’

Main opposition CHP Vice Chair and Malatya MP Veli Ağbaba says that the state agency TurkStat statistics on 21.7-percent economic growth does not reflect the truth, raising concerns about the shopkeepers and companies that have gone bankrupt.

13 September 2021

‘2 million children deprived of education in Turkey’

CHP CHAIR KILIÇDAROĞLU

‘2 million children deprived of education in Turkey’

Main opposition CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has slammed President Erdoğan over his announcement that 15,000 new teachers will be appointed to work in public schools: “There is a need for 107,000 teachers and 43,627 classrooms.”

10 September 2021

CHP slams Erdoğan over ‘no customs duty’ for import of grains, legumes

CHP slams Erdoğan over ‘no customs duty’ for import of grains, legumes

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu and İstanbul MP Tekin have slammed the decision for reducing the customs duty for grains and legumes to zero. CHP Niğde MP Gürer has also visited agricultural workers and voiced their complaints and requests.

8 September 2021

CHP refers Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan to disciplinary board over sexist remarks

CHP refers Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan to disciplinary board over sexist remarks

Causing outrage for planning to introduce a price increase discriminating against refugees in the city, main opposition CHP’s Bolu Mayor Özcan also drew criticism over his sexist remarks. He has been referred to the CHP’s disciplinary board to be warned.

7 September 2021

‘21-percent growth has apparently not affected citizens on back-to-school shopping’

MAIN OPPOSITION CHP

‘21-percent growth has apparently not affected citizens on back-to-school shopping’

Visiting the shops in their electoral districts on the first day of in-class education in Turkey, CHP MPs Utku Çakırözer and Ömer Fethi Gürer have underlined that citizens mostly complain about the economic crisis and price increases.

7 September 2021

Stone quarry opens again in Kocaeli: ‘It threatens public health'

Stone quarry opens again in Kocaeli: ‘It threatens public health'

CHP MP Tarhan has expressed support for the locals in Kocaeli’s Gölcük in the face of a stone quarry which was closed three years ago, but has been opened again following a court ruling: “The recent floods and forest fires are products of this mentality.”

6 September 2021

Main opposition CHP delegation meets KRG PM Masrour Barzani

Main opposition CHP delegation meets KRG PM Masrour Barzani

As part of its visit to Erbil and Kirkuk, a delegation from the Republican People’s Party had talks with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and former KRG President and KDP leader Masoud Barzani.

6 September 2021

‘Over 900 thousand subscribers unable to pay electricity, natural gas bills in 2020’

‘Over 900 thousand subscribers unable to pay electricity, natural gas bills in 2020’

CHP MP Gürer says, “The problems caused by the economic crisis, high inflation rates and coronavirus have decreased the purchasing power of citizens, bringing them to such a point that they are unable to pay their electricity and natural gas bills.”

2 September 2021

Enforced disappearance faces the expiry of statutory limitations in Turkey

REPORT BY CHP’S TANRIKULU

Enforced disappearance faces the expiry of statutory limitations in Turkey

CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu has prepared a report on the occasion of August 30 International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The MP has underlined the need to establish a “Commission to Face the Past and Inquire the Truth.”

Alevi homes marked in Adana in 38th similar incident in a decade

HATE CRIME

Alevi homes marked in Adana in 38th similar incident in a decade

Opposition deputies have submitted parliamentary questions about the incident, criticizing the government for its inaction.

Government, opposition differ on whether Turkey should keep troops in Afghanistan

Government, opposition differ on whether Turkey should keep troops in Afghanistan

While the opposition accuses the government of putting the country's military personnel in danger, MHP's Bahçeli has said it is a must to prevent irregular migration from Afghanistan.

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

Both the US and European countries have suggested that Turkey can host Afghans fleeing from the Taliban.

18 farmers detained for protesting power cuts in southeast Turkey

18 farmers detained for protesting power cuts in southeast Turkey

Protesting the Dicle Electricity Distribution Inc. (DEDAŞ) over constant power cuts and high electricity bills, 18 farmers have been taken into custody by the gendarmerie in Turkey’s southeastern province of Urfa.

CHP, HDP warn against racism after attacks on refugees in Ankara

CHP, HDP warn against racism after attacks on refugees in Ankara

After a person was stabbed to death in a fight between refugees and locals in Altındağ, Ankara, people attacked shops and homes of refugees in the district for two nights in a row.

RTÜK first ‘threatened’ then ‘fined’ broadcasters over coverage of fires

RTÜK first ‘threatened’ then ‘fined’ broadcasters over coverage of fires

At its session where CHP’s İlhan Taşçı was voted out of the meeting, Turkey’s media authority RTÜK fined KRT, Fox TV, Habertürk, Halk TV and TELE 1. Fox TV was fined because the reporter said, “The flames are coming so fast, it is like a nightmare…”

Turkey’s housing agency TOKİ faces over 5 thousand court cases in 5 years

Turkey’s housing agency TOKİ faces over 5 thousand court cases in 5 years

Minister of Environment and Urbanization Kurum has answered the Parliamentary question of main opposition CHP MP Gürer: 5 thousand 45 lawsuits have been filed against the Ministry’s Housing Development Administration (TOKİ) in the last 5 years.