content tagged with Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu

CHP leader backs Mansur Yavaş for re-election as Ankara mayor

CHP leader backs Mansur Yavaş for re-election as Ankara mayor

Yavaş, who defeated the AKP candidate and ended the 25-year rule of conservatives in the capital city, had announced his intention to run for re-election.

11 September 2023

Akbelen Forest resistance: CHP faces protest by locals, gendarmerie assault Green Left MP

Akbelen Forest resistance: CHP faces protest by locals, gendarmerie assault Green Left MP

The two-year-long protest in the southwestern region has been reignited after authorities resumed cutting down trees to expand a coal mine that supplies coal to nearby thermal power plants. The leader and MPs of the main opposition party also faced protests by locals.

İstanbul mayor insists on 'change' in CHP leadership

İstanbul mayor insists on 'change' in CHP leadership

İmamoğlu has announced the results of a campaign to collect feed back and suggestions from the party base in the wake of the election defeat in May.

CHP cancels deal with Halk TV

CHP cancels deal with Halk TV

The leadership battle between Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and Ekrem İmamoğlu in CHP resulted in the party terminating its deal with Halk TV. While Kılıçdaroğlu said in a meeting that 'he knew the amounts of salaries some journalists are receiving,' calls were made for him to disclose the names of those he is referring to.

Kılıçdaroğlu draws ire from allies after admitting secret deal with anti-refugee leader before elections

Kılıçdaroğlu draws ire from allies after admitting secret deal with anti-refugee leader before elections

The CHP leader had secured the support of the Victory Party in the runoff vote, but apparently, there was more to the agreement they had made public.

21 July 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

YouTube leak sheds light on internal power struggle in CHP after election defeat

YouTube leak sheds light on internal power struggle in CHP after election defeat

In the leaked video, the İstanbul mayor, who has been calling for a change in the party leadership, is seen discussing the party issues with other senior figures of the CHP.

İstanbul mayor launches website for 'change' to challenge party leader

İstanbul mayor launches website for 'change' to challenge party leader

After a crushing election defeat to Erdoğan in May, Mayor İmamoğlu has been pressing a "change" in the party leadership.

CHP leader faces prosecution as legislative immunity ends after failed presidential bid

CHP leader faces prosecution as legislative immunity ends after failed presidential bid

Several former HDP deputies also face legal proceedings after not being re-elected.

CHP executives resign en masse following defeat to Erdoğan

CHP executives resign en masse following defeat to Erdoğan

Seventeen CHP board members have stepped down after the disappointing parliamentary and presidential election results, while reportedly, the party's chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is contemplating to keep leading the party for the upcoming local polls in March.

MHP invites prosecutors to start criminal cases against Kılıçdaroğlu

MHP invites prosecutors to start criminal cases against Kılıçdaroğlu

İstanbul MP of the Nationalist Movement Party invited the prosecutors to prepare indictments for the investigation reports kept waiting at the parliament for Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, reminding that his immunity will be lifted now as he is not elected an MP.

Kılıçdaroğlu promises football matches to be broadcast on TRT without encryption

Kılıçdaroğlu promises football matches to be broadcast on TRT without encryption

In a last-minute promise, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu announced that one of the first decrees he will sign will be one issued to enable matches to be broadcast on TRT without encryption if he wins the election.

Kılıçdaroğlu says under 'total media blackout,' labels Erdoğan a coward

Kılıçdaroğlu says under 'total media blackout,' labels Erdoğan a coward

The opposition candidate has said that he was prevented from sending SMS messages to journalists and citizens.

Judge orders block on misleading video linking Kılıçdaroğlu to PKK

Judge orders block on misleading video linking Kılıçdaroğlu to PKK

President Erdoğan showcased the video during his election rallies before admitting that it might have been fabricated.

Countdown to Turkey's presidential runoff: Propaganda ban begins ahead of Sunday's vote

Countdown to Turkey's presidential runoff: Propaganda ban begins ahead of Sunday's vote

As incumbent President Erdoğan and his rival Kılıçdaroğlu gear up for the decisive round of the presidential race, we bring you the latest updates.

25 May 2023 Volga Kuşçuoğlu,Wouter Massink

Kılıçdaroğlu on popular Youtube channel: 'Don't worry, we will win in the second round'

Kılıçdaroğlu on popular Youtube channel: 'Don't worry, we will win in the second round'

The presidential candidate of the opposition answered young people's questions on Babala TV in the program that lasted four hours and eleven minutes and was viewed by 7.9 million people within 10 hours.

Victory Party members obstruct Kurdistan24 journalists covering Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ presser

Victory Party members obstruct Kurdistan24 journalists covering Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ presser

The party members did not allow the K24 microphone on the lectern during the press conference of the two leaders.

'Shamelessness'

'Shamelessness'

The attitude that Erdoğan and his closest companions have in the face of the "fabricated video" scandal, that the state is addressing the public with lies and with falsifications, risks a total attack on society's sense of reality. The near and serious threat is this.

24 May 2023 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

What Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ deal implies about removal of elected mayors in Kurdish cities

What Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ deal implies about removal of elected mayors in Kurdish cities

The government has replaced all but a few of the HDP mayors in Kurdish-majority regions since the 2019 local election. The Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ protocol pledges to maintain this practice, but exclusively for individuals with "proven connections to terrorism."

24 May 2023 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan acknowledges Kılıçdaroğlu-PKK video may be fabricated

Erdoğan acknowledges Kılıçdaroğlu-PKK video may be fabricated

Throughout his election rallies, the president has showcased a video montage falsely insinuating that the PKK supports his rival in the presidential vote.

High voting rate positions far-right candidate as potential key player in Turkey's presidential runoff

High voting rate positions far-right candidate as potential key player in Turkey's presidential runoff

Sinan Oğan has not explicitly declared his support for Kılıçdaroğlu or Erdoğan, and demands both candidates to distance themselves from the Kurdish-focused parties that supported them.

Voting period first shortened, then restored in countries where Kılıçdaroğlu is ahead

Voting period first shortened, then restored in countries where Kılıçdaroğlu is ahead

The voting period was dropped from five days to two days in the US, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and Japan in the second round of the presidential elections. It was later announced that the voting period was restored to five days after the objection by CHP.

16 May 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

Kılıçdaroğlu vows to fight till the end

Kılıçdaroğlu vows to fight till the end

Despite trailing behind Erdoğan in the presidential election and failing to win the majority in parliament, the opposition leader remains steadfast in his assertion that he will emerge victorious in the upcoming runoff.

Election calendar in the second round

Election calendar in the second round

With none of the candidates receiving more than 50 percent of the votes, the second round of Turkey's presidential elections will be held on May 28.

İstanbul, Ankara mayors remain confident Kılıçdaroğlu will win, accuse state agency of 'manipulation'

İstanbul, Ankara mayors remain confident Kılıçdaroğlu will win, accuse state agency of 'manipulation'

The two mayors who will become vice presidents if Kılıçdaroğlu is elected have reassured the voters that he will win.

Kılıçdaroğlu says won't be intimidated by pro-Erdoğan 'paramilitary groups'

Kılıçdaroğlu says won't be intimidated by pro-Erdoğan 'paramilitary groups'

The opposition candidate has once again raised concerns about the potential involvement of "paramilitary groups," who he claims may resort to violence in the event that Erdoğan loses the election.

European Socialists announce support for Kılıçdaroğlu in Turkey polls

European Socialists announce support for Kılıçdaroğlu in Turkey polls

A senior PES official hailed Kılıçdaroğlu and the united opposition as a "beacon of hope for democracy, human rights, freedom, cooperation and bringing Turkey closer to Europe."

Kılıçdaroğlu accuses Russia of meddling in Turkey's elections

Kılıçdaroğlu accuses Russia of meddling in Turkey's elections

If Moscow wants its friendship with Ankara to continue after the elections, it should "keep your hands off the state of the Turks," said the opposition candidate.

Erdoğan will have to respect election results if he loses, says rival

Erdoğan will have to respect election results if he loses, says rival

"They cannot refuse to hand over the administration, they will hand it over easily," Kılıçdaroğlu has said.

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu: 'Ministry of Education will be independent'

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu: 'Ministry of Education will be independent'

The presidential candidate shared a new video on social media for his election campaign, devoted to the education system, where he asked, "What is the biggest enemy of good education?" and added, "There is a very simple answer to the question: politics."

Green Party: 'One vote to Green Left, one vote to Kılıçdaroğlu'

Green Party: 'One vote to Green Left, one vote to Kılıçdaroğlu'

The Greens in Germany invited citizen-of-Turkey voters in Germany to vote for the Green Left Party in the parliamentary elections, and for Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu in the presidential elections on May 14.

Turkey's Kılıçdaroğlu calls on EU to cooperate on refugees, climate migration

Turkey's Kılıçdaroğlu calls on EU to cooperate on refugees, climate migration

The opposition's candidate said the Mediterranean countries, the EU and the UN should cooperate to address the issue.

Erdoğan accuses rival of PKK ties, says 'my nation will not hand over power to you if you're elected'

Erdoğan accuses rival of PKK ties, says 'my nation will not hand over power to you if you're elected'

Last week, the interior minister described the elections called by his government "a coup attempt by the West."

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