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Erdoğan's 'chaos' remarks show 'he thinks he may lose elections'

Erdoğan's 'chaos' remarks show 'he thinks he may lose elections'

Politicians and political scientists commented on the president's recent statement that Turkey would be dragged into chaos if the opposition wins the next election.

18 November 2021

Erdoğan says Turkey will be dragged into chaos if he loses elections

Erdoğan says Turkey will be dragged into chaos if he loses elections

The president has accused the CHP of acting together with "terrorists" and reiterated that the elections will take place as scheduled.

17 November 2021

US, Europe 'bankrupt' in energy while Turkey strives to protect citizens, says Erdoğan

US, Europe 'bankrupt' in energy while Turkey strives to protect citizens, says Erdoğan

Workers and civil servants are pleased with the increase in their wages, the president has said.

Report: AKP, MHP struggle to agree on amendments to election law

Report: AKP, MHP struggle to agree on amendments to election law

While the ruling alliance has announced that the election threshold will be lowered, it has yet to decide on other amendments to the law, according to BBC Turkish.

15 September 2021

FOX TV reporter not allowed in AKP spokesperson's press conference

FOX TV reporter not allowed in AKP spokesperson's press conference

The reporter said he was going to ask the spokesperson about the recent confessions by a former AKP minister about a 2013 corruption investigation.

3 September 2021

Sedat Peker claims interior minister armed civilians after 2016 coup attempt

Sedat Peker claims interior minister armed civilians after 2016 coup attempt

Minister Soylu is backed by a shady organization that wants to make him the president, says the mob boss.

Erdoğan tells his party to start preparing for elections

Erdoğan tells his party to start preparing for elections

"We have about two years before the elections. I want you to seize every day and every moment of this time in the most efficient way," the president said amid calls for a snap election.

Erdoğan says Turkey can't waste time for 'crime gangs' slanders'

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Erdoğan says Turkey can't waste time for 'crime gangs' slanders'

"It's not possible for us to accept the efforts to put the AK Party in dirty scenarios. We are the party that fights both terrorist organizations and criminal organizations," the president has said.

New revelations by Sedat Peker as he postpones video about Erdoğan due to Biden meeting

New revelations by Sedat Peker as he postpones video about Erdoğan due to Biden meeting

In the two new videos he released on the weekend, exiled mob boss Sedat Peker targeted a businessperson with family ties to the president, the interior minister and others.

7 June 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

After weeks of silence, Erdoğan defends interior minister against crime boss's claims

PRAISE FOR ATTEMPTED ATTACK ON OPPOSITION LEADER

After weeks of silence, Erdoğan defends interior minister against crime boss's claims

The president openly talked about Sedat Peker's claims for the first time while praising those who attempted to attack İYİ Party leader Akşener in his hometown, saying that "These are the better days. Many more things will happen."

Government official quoted by BBC Turkish confirms some of Sedat Peker's claims

Government official quoted by BBC Turkish confirms some of Sedat Peker's claims

The official said Peker's claims about the seizure of a luxury marina from a businessperson and about the police treatment of his spouse and children were correct, according to the BBC report.

Voters are changing and renewing, but what about society!

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Voters are changing and renewing, but what about society!

AKP is not a party whose discourse coincides with its action but conflicts with it. Although their rhetoric is in line with the expectations of the voter base; AKP is being built in favor of the wealthy whose path has been cleared, in order to add wealth to their wealth through its actions and economic policies.

24 May 2021 Sezgin Tüzün

Frameworks drawn and could not be drawn by public opinion surveys

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Frameworks drawn and could not be drawn by public opinion surveys

With the pandemic and the impact of its unmanageability added on top of the ongoing 18 years of erosion of power, widespread poverty/unemployment/insecurity, corruption, and economic crisis, how is Erdoğan's party still able to sustain the support of 30 percent of the total voters?

21 May 2021 Sezgin Tüzün

AKP working on new constitution, says Erdoğan

AKP working on new constitution, says Erdoğan

The president has been calling for a new constitution over the past few months.

Leaving voters and arriving votes without the 'democracy tram'

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Leaving voters and arriving votes without the 'democracy tram'

Erdoğan and AKP realized that the 2002-2015 period had come to an end and that new structures were inevitable in order to remain in power, and set sail from pan-Islamism to nationalist Islamism through joint recruitment and replacement.

20 May 2021 Sezgin Tüzün

Peker says he organized the 2015 attack on Turkey's largest newspaper, facilitated its sale

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Peker says he organized the 2015 attack on Turkey's largest newspaper, facilitated its sale

The attack he had organized at the request of an AKP deputy paved the way for daily Hürriyet's sale to the pro-government Demirören Media Group, says Peker.

The ambition to 'get off the tram'

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The ambition to 'get off the tram'

AKP has gone through several turning points. One of these is how the state of affairs reached in 2011 transferred into next years through internal feuds, and another one is the remembrance of Erdoğan's tram metaphor.

19 May 2021 Sezgin Tüzün

The stones of power laid on the roads

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The stones of power laid on the roads

Even though the 2002 elections of AKP's rise to power were not as crooked and unequal as the 1991 elections, they resulted in perhaps the most unequal and crooked parliamentary distribution among the parties in comparison to all elections from 1983 onwards.

18 May 2021 Sezgin Tüzün

Retired admirals' midnight declaration on Montreux Convention triggers 'coup' debate

Retired admirals' midnight declaration on Montreux Convention triggers 'coup' debate

The declaration criticizing the government over the discussion of the convention and a video showing an admiral in Islamic clothes has been interpreted by the government as an implicit coup threat.

AKP secretly negotiating return to parliamentary system with opposition, claims Demirtaş

AKP secretly negotiating return to parliamentary system with opposition, claims Demirtaş

The imprisoned politician has been interviewed by imprisoned journalist Nedim Türfent.

Erdoğan's AKP holds grand congress in 'jam-packed' hall

Erdoğan's AKP holds grand congress in 'jam-packed' hall

Addressing thousands of party members from all around the country, the president has made remarks on several issues.

AKP spokesperson defends Erdoğan's controversial appointment to Boğaziçi University

AKP spokesperson defends Erdoğan's controversial appointment to Boğaziçi University

The appointment has sparked outrage among the students and the academics of the university.

AKP submits social media bill to parliament, says user data will be stored in Turkey

AKP submits social media bill to parliament, says user data will be stored in Turkey

"We want social network providers to establish headquarters in Turkey. We will make arrangements enabling investigation and prosecution," the ruling party's parliamentary group deputy chair has said.

AKP deputy tests positive for coronavirus

AKP deputy tests positive for coronavirus

The ruling party's parliamentary group deputy chair has been found to be infected "after a routine test."

'Coup veterans' stage protest in front of AKP headquarters after 'promises were not kept'

'Coup veterans' stage protest in front of AKP headquarters after 'promises were not kept'

The Minister of Interior met with the protesters demanding to enjoy veterans' rights.

Hagia Sophia Debate Revived After Erdoğan's Remarks: Will Turkey Reconvert It to a Mosque?

Hagia Sophia Debate Revived After Erdoğan's Remarks: Will Turkey Reconvert It to a Mosque?

The old debate on the status of Hagia Sophia has heated up recently, after a Quran session on the anniversary of the Ottoman Empire's capture of İstanbul and remarks by top government officials.

Opposition Challenges the AKP-MHP Coalition's Covert Amnesty for Ordinary Crimes

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Opposition Challenges the AKP-MHP Coalition's Covert Amnesty for Ordinary Crimes

Alongside discriminating against political dissidents, the bill entitles intelligence services take inmates out of prison for further interrogation, posing them to the risk of possible torture and mistreatment.

15 April 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

President Erdoğan Rejects Minister of Interior's Resignation

President Erdoğan Rejects Minister of Interior's Resignation

The Presidency released a statement shortly after Soylu's resignation, saying he will continue to serve.

Constitutional Court: 'Thief, Murderer AKP' Banner Within Freedom of Expression

Constitutional Court: 'Thief, Murderer AKP' Banner Within Freedom of Expression

Members of the ÖDP were beaten by the police for showing a banner that read, “Thief, Murderer AKP” ahead of the 2014 local elections.

Brawl Erupts in Parliament Over Opposition MP's Remarks on Erdoğan

Brawl Erupts in Parliament Over Opposition MP's Remarks on Erdoğan

Deputies from the ruling AKP and the main opposition CHP engaged in a fight as CHP MP Özkoç is under investigation for "insulting the president."

Prof. Kandiyoti: Male Violence Changes Form in Turkey as Men Begin 'Policing' Any Woman

Prof. Kandiyoti: Male Violence Changes Form in Turkey as Men Begin 'Policing' Any Woman

Contrary to the traditional form of violence, which was mostly exercised by family members, men in Turkey now feel free "policing" any woman, according to the professor.

27 February 2020

Acquittals in Gezi Trial: How Did AKP React?

Acquittals in Gezi Trial: How Did AKP React?

"Coup", "treason" and "vandalism" were some of the words used by senior AKP figures to describe the Gezi Park protests.

19 February 2020

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