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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

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

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.

Why has the AKP-MHP bloc decided to lower the election threshold?

WEEKLY ROUNDUP #7

Why has the AKP-MHP bloc decided to lower the election threshold?

The ruling alliance seeks to maximize its seats in the parliament • Anti-vaxxers hold mass rally in İstanbul • Another Kurdish child killed by armored vehicles • Turkey confirms the first cases of the Mu variant

12 September 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Turkey hikes electricity prices by 15 percent, natural gas by 12 percent

Turkey hikes electricity prices by 15 percent, natural gas by 12 percent

The opposition parties have sharply criticized the recent hikes in the electricity and natural gas prices: "They increased the electricity price by 15 percent on the day when they set up a Price Stability Committee. This is no joke."

Opposition divided on retired admirals' 'Montreux Declaration'

Opposition divided on retired admirals' 'Montreux Declaration'

While some opposition politicians say that the government is using the declaration to distract the public from the country's real problems, others have taken side with either the government or the admirals.

Attack on politician Özdağ: Prosecutors dismiss Grey Wolves link, seek prison term for suspects

Attack on politician Özdağ: Prosecutors dismiss Grey Wolves link, seek prison term for suspects

The deputy head of former PM Davutoğlu's party was attacked in front of his home last month.

8 February 2021

4 suspects detained over attack on Future Party Vice Chair Özdağ

4 suspects detained over attack on Future Party Vice Chair Özdağ

As part of the investigation launched into the physical assault on Future Party Vice Chair Selçuk Özdağ, four suspects have been detained. Two people were previously arrested as part of the same investigation.

28 January 2021

Warrant against 3 suspects over attack on Future Party Vice Chair

Warrant against 3 suspects over attack on Future Party Vice Chair

Detention warrants have been issued against three suspects as part of the investigation launched into the physical assault on Future Party Vice Chair Selçuk Özdağ. Two suspects were previously arrested as part of the same investigation.

22 January 2021

MHP says opposition 'entering dangerous waters,' journalists critical of it 'internal enemies'

MHP says opposition 'entering dangerous waters,' journalists critical of it 'internal enemies'

The debate between the MHP and opposition parties and journalists continues following the attacks on three people last week.

20 January 2021

Two suspects remanded in custody for attacking Future Party deputy head

Two suspects remanded in custody for attacking Future Party deputy head

The suspects have been charged with willful injury as three others are being sought by police.

20 January 2021

Government ally Bahçeli lambasted after continued threats against journalists, opposition

Government ally Bahçeli lambasted after continued threats against journalists, opposition

After two journalists and a politician critical of Bahçeli were attacked, the MHP head continued threatening opposition leaders and journalists.

19 January 2021

Attack on Future Party Vice Chair: 2 people detained

Attack on Future Party Vice Chair: 2 people detained

The Ankara Security Directorate has announced that two people have been detained over the attack on Future Party Vice Chair Selçuk Özdağ in front of his house on January 15. The security teams are still working to catch the other suspects.

18 January 2021

Two journalists and a politician attacked in front of their homes within 24 hours

Two journalists and a politician attacked in front of their homes within 24 hours

All three attacks were carried out in the capital city of Ankara as opposition parties have criticized the government for its lack of reaction.

16 January 2021

Future Party Vice Chair Özdağ attacked in Ankara

Future Party Vice Chair Özdağ attacked in Ankara

Politician Selçuk Özdağ was attacked by five people in front of his house. Özdağ is the Vice Chair of the Future Party founded and chaired by Ahmet Davutoğlu, who has defined the attack as an act of "political terror."

15 January 2021

From former PM to Erdoğan: If we speak for 3 days, they cannot breathe for 3 months

From former PM to Erdoğan: If we speak for 3 days, they cannot breathe for 3 months

Future Party Chair Ahmet Davutoğlu, a former Foreign Minister and Prime Minister from the ruling AKP, has called on President and AKP Chair Erdoğan to “get on TV together and discuss whatever issue he wants to discuss.”

14 September 2020

Former PM, AKP Chair Davutoğlu Forms New Party, Promises to Bring Back Parliamentary System

Former PM, AKP Chair Davutoğlu Forms New Party, Promises to Bring Back Parliamentary System

Davutoğlu has held a press conference to introduce his "Future Party," promised justice, a new constitution and to bring back the parliamentary system.

13 December 2019