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Bahçeli says 'we don't care' ECtHR ruling for Demirtaş's release

Bahçeli says 'we don't care' ECtHR ruling for Demirtaş's release

The government's ally has dismissed the European court ruling and reiterated that the HDP must be closed.

25 December 2020

Government ally Bahçeli insists HDP should be closed

Government ally Bahçeli insists HDP should be closed

Despite objections by the ruling party, the MHP chair has reiterated that the party should be closed.

17 December 2020

Criminal group leader 'hasn't testified yet' for his threats to main opposition leader

Criminal group leader 'hasn't testified yet' for his threats to main opposition leader

Alaattin Çakıcı, who has a close relationship with government ally Bahçeli, threatened the CHP leader with death last month.

15 December 2020

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu: My concern is transparent management of pandemic

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu: My concern is transparent management of pandemic

İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has responded to MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli, who criticized him over his statements challenging the official COVID-19 data announced by the Ministry of Health.

25 November 2020

MHP Chair Bahçeli says it is ‘ignoble’ to call Çakıcı a ‘mafia leader’

MHP Chair Bahçeli says it is ‘ignoble’ to call Çakıcı a ‘mafia leader’

MHP Chair Bahçeli has backed Alaattin Çakıcı, who has insulted and threatened main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu in two separate open letters. Convicted of leading a criminal organization, Çakıcı previously served 16 years behind bars.

19 November 2020

Bahçeli: Turkey has no state crisis, it has an opposition crisis

Bahçeli: Turkey has no state crisis, it has an opposition crisis

In the MHP Parliamentary group meeting, party chair Devlet Bahçeli has targeted the main opposition CHP and HDP for congratulating Biden on his election win: “How many opposition leaders around the world congratulated Biden in a hurry?”

11 November 2020

Erdoğan ally Bahçeli wishes people 'didn't prefer to live in risky buildings'

İZMİR EARTHQUAKE

Erdoğan ally Bahçeli wishes people 'didn't prefer to live in risky buildings'

"We should be prepared for a possible earthquake in İstanbul," the MHP Chair has said.

3 November 2020

Erdoğan files complaint against Netherlands' Wilders, his ally calls Macron 'a schizophrenic'

Erdoğan files complaint against Netherlands' Wilders, his ally calls Macron 'a schizophrenic'

The President has recently traded barbs with Macron and Wilders.

27 October 2020

‘You dream of natural gas, what you have in reality is a “free bread” campaign’

İYİ PARTY CHAIR AKŞENER

‘You dream of natural gas, what you have in reality is a “free bread” campaign’

İYİ Party Chair Akşener has slammed MHP Chair Bahçeli over his party’s “free bread” campaign: “On the one side, you say that the economy is booming; on the other side, you launch a campaign of ‘bread on a hanger.' Either you or the AKP is lying.”

20 October 2020

Halk TV fined over slang word about MHP Chair Bahçeli

Halk TV fined over slang word about MHP Chair Bahçeli

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has imposed an administrative fine on Halk TV on the grounds that an on-air guest addressed MHP Chair Bahçeli by saying “lan”, a slang expression in Turkish that roughly means “man, dude.”

15 October 2020

MHP Chair Bahçeli calls Turkish Medical Association officials 'enemies of Turkey'

MHP Chair Bahçeli calls Turkish Medical Association officials 'enemies of Turkey'

President Erdoğan's ally has made remarks on the criminal investigation against the HDP, the clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the coronavirus pandemic.

Erdoğan: Turkey to support Azerbaijan by all means

Erdoğan: Turkey to support Azerbaijan by all means

The President has made remarks on the clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Eastern Mediterranean crisis and possible changes in the structure of the Constitutional Court.

Erdoğan ally Bahçeli suggests reorganization of top court 'in line with presidential system'

Erdoğan ally Bahçeli suggests reorganization of top court 'in line with presidential system'

Bahçeli's remarks came after a debate between the Minister of Interior and the Constitutional President over top court decisions.

Turkish Medical Association: We stand by our words, we are on our duty

Turkish Medical Association: We stand by our words, we are on our duty

Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has responded to the targeting remarks of MHP Chair Bahçeli in a written statement: “The TTB and physicians will keep on fulfilling their responsibilities today and tomorrow, just as they did in the past.”

17 September 2020

MHP Chair Bahçeli: Turkish Medical Association must be closed

MHP Chair Bahçeli: Turkish Medical Association must be closed

MHP Chair Bahçeli has targeted the TTB for protesting the pandemic management in Turkey and pressing for more effective measures. “It must be closed and a legal action must be taken against its executives,” he has claimed.

17 September 2020

Erdoğan's ally says Turkey should urgently introduce death penalty

Erdoğan's ally says Turkey should urgently introduce death penalty

There is no alternative to the death penalty for the crimes of attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, child abuse and sexual assault, according to the MHP's Bahçeli.

2 September 2020

MHP: If Turkey Withdraws from Idlib, It will Lose Hatay

MHP: If Turkey Withdraws from Idlib, It will Lose Hatay

"The existence of Russia and Iran in Syria is illegitimate and it is absolutely against the international law," according to the ruling AKP's ally.

'Terror Investigation' Launched into HDP Congress After Call from AKP Ally Bahçeli

'Terror Investigation' Launched into HDP Congress After Call from AKP Ally Bahçeli

Fifteen people from the HDP are under investigation for "propagandizing for a terrorist organization."

25 February 2020

MHP Chair: Turkey Should Review Relations with Russia

MHP Chair: Turkey Should Review Relations with Russia

In the wake of the attacks in Syria that claimed the lives of 12 soldiers, Devlet Bahçeli, an ally of President Erdoğan, has said, "Turkish nation should plan to enter Damascus."

11 February 2020

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