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Presidency to pay damages to main opposition CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu

Presidency to pay damages to main opposition CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu

CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has won his legal struggle over leaking of information about an alleged profiling kept in the Prime Ministry’s archive to the press.

Bahçeli says opposition living in a 'fantasy world' amid calls for snap election

Bahçeli says opposition living in a 'fantasy world' amid calls for snap election

The main opposition leader has said that "The Erdoğan era is over" while MHP leader Bahçeli has accused the opposition of acting in unison with "enemies of Turkey."

Main opposition leader slams Erdoğan over his 'summer palace'

Main opposition leader slams Erdoğan over his 'summer palace'

Images of the president's summer house have been made public for the first time.

Summaries of proceedings against 20 MPs, including main opposition leader

Summaries of proceedings against 20 MPs, including main opposition leader

The summaries of proceedings seeking to lift the legislative immunity of 20 MPs, including 15 HDP MPs and CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, have been presented to the Parliamentary Speaker’s Office.

Erdoğan sues main opposition leader, demands half a million lira

Erdoğan sues main opposition leader, demands half a million lira

Filing a lawsuit against CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu over his speech at the CHP group meeting this week, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan demands 500 thousand lira in damages “because his personal rights were violated.”

Turkey has become a top money laundering country, says main opposition leader

Turkey has become a top money laundering country, says main opposition leader

Kılıçdaroğlu has claimed that the scale of corruption and informal economy has reached an unprecedented level in the country.

Erdoğan says Canal İstanbul financing to continue regardless of his future

Erdoğan says Canal İstanbul financing to continue regardless of his future

The main opposition party says it "won't pay a dime" for the canal project once it assumes power as Turkey breaks the ground for the canal.

Appointed rector Bulu responds to CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu’s criticisms

Appointed rector Bulu responds to CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu’s criticisms

Melih Bulu, the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, has made a statement in response to the criticisms of main opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, saying, “Putting aside his tone, I would like to recall a few things as to the essence of the matter.”

Mafia is the 'third partner' of Turkey's ruling alliance, says main opposition leader

SEDAT PEKER VIDEOS

Mafia is the 'third partner' of Turkey's ruling alliance, says main opposition leader

Kılıçdaroğlu has criticized the government over Sedat Peker's YouTube videos and the new closure case against the HDP.

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu insistent on his call for ‘ballot box'

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu insistent on his call for ‘ballot box'

Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has reiterated his call for snap elections: “What should we do to prevent the burden placed on the nation’s shoulders from getting heavier with each passing day? Let’s bring in the ballot box and hold elections.”

CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu reiterates his call for a snap election

CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu reiterates his call for a snap election

Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has said, “This government is a government that places serious burdens on our shoulders. For this reason, we have to hold snap elections as soon as possible.”

MHP Chair Bahçeli: Snap election is not on Turkey’s agenda

MHP Chair Bahçeli: Snap election is not on Turkey’s agenda

Accusing main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu of “dancing to the tune of Biden and getting on his bloody boat”, MHP leader Bahçeli has said that “CHP’s demand for a snap election reflects its master’s voice.”

ECtHR rejects government’s appeal, CHP Chair’s ruling of right violation becomes final

‘INSULTING ERDOĞAN’

ECtHR rejects government’s appeal, CHP Chair’s ruling of right violation becomes final

The European Court of Human Rights concluded that main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu’s freedom of expression was violated by his penalization over his remarks about Erdoğan. The Court has rejected the appeal, the ruling has become final.

CHP leader keeps asking about the fate of Central Bank reserves

CHP leader keeps asking about the fate of Central Bank reserves

The opposition accuses the government of draining the Central Bank's foreign exchange reserves in a bid to prevent the US dollar's hike.

Main opposition leader says coronavirus scientific board 'held hostage' by Erdoğan

Main opposition leader says coronavirus scientific board 'held hostage' by Erdoğan

Ahead of the board's meeting to discuss stricter measures in the midst of a new surge in infections, Kılıçdaroğlu has urged its members to be "more courageous."

Erdoğan says CHP behind retired admirals' 'coup threat'

Erdoğan says CHP behind retired admirals' 'coup threat'

The president has said that the main opposition party "will be held accountable" for the "coup threat" against the government.

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.

Turkey has too many MPs, according to CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu

Turkey has too many MPs, according to CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu

The main opposition leader has criticized the government's economic reform package.

‘This action plan means there are no human rights in Turkey’

CHP CHAIR KILIÇDAROĞLU

‘This action plan means there are no human rights in Turkey’

Main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu and Group Deputy Chair Altay have commented on the recently unveiled “Human Rights Action Plan.” Altay has reminded President Erdoğan that “900 children are currently being prosecuted for insulting him.”

21 more people face a lawsuit over lynch attempt against CHP Chair

21 more people face a lawsuit over lynch attempt against CHP Chair

The indictment has indicated that there was no tip-off suggesting an imminent incident during the funeral or any preparation in that regard. There is also no evidence proving that the incident was preplanned, according to the indictment.

5 questions to Erdoğan about losses of life in Gare

BY MAIN OPPOSITION LEADER

5 questions to Erdoğan about losses of life in Gare

Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has reiterated his five questions to President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan regarding the death of 13 people in Gare in Iraq’s north: “What did you do to rescue them for 5.5 years?”

24 February 2021

Gare operation: The 'responsibility' debate continues as Erdoğan sues CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu

Gare operation: The 'responsibility' debate continues as Erdoğan sues CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu

Thirteen security officers held hostage by the PKK in Iraq's north were killed last week during a military operation to rescue them.

19 February 2021

Erdoğan: The state is responsible for the Gare operation

Erdoğan: The state is responsible for the Gare operation

Earlier, the president called the main opposition leader an "impudent man" for saying that he was responsible for the killings of the security personnel in Iraq's Gare.

18 February 2021

CHP leader says Erdoğan is responsible for the deaths of 13 security personnel in Iraq

CHP leader says Erdoğan is responsible for the deaths of 13 security personnel in Iraq

The hostages held by the PKK lost their lives during a military operation to rescue them.

16 February 2021

Ankara Mayor calls on Bulu to resign, CHP Chair calls for students' release

BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY PROTESTS

Ankara Mayor calls on Bulu to resign, CHP Chair calls for students' release

Amid protests against the appointment of Melih Bulu as the rector of Boğaziçi University by Erdoğan, opposition’s Ankara Mayor Yavaş has penned an open letter to Bulu, calling on him to resign. Kılıçdaroğlu has also called for the release of students.

3 February 2021

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu says Erdoğan's new appointment to top court 'a disgrace'

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu says Erdoğan's new appointment to top court 'a disgrace'

A judge has been appointed to the Constitutional Court despite serving only 20 days at the Court of Cassation.

27 January 2021

Erdoğan accuses CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu of ‘being a dictator’

Erdoğan accuses CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu of ‘being a dictator’

“While raising the life quality of every single citizen of ours more than ever done before, we have also widened their world views,” says President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan.

25 January 2021

Opposition parties try to reach out to shopkeepers amid economic troubles

Opposition parties try to reach out to shopkeepers amid economic troubles

More than 1.8 million shopkeepers struggle with economic problems during the pandemic as the government is criticized for not provigding enough support.

21 January 2021

Main opposition leader ‘expects Erdoğan to condemn violence’

ATTACKS, THREATS TARGETING OPPOSITION

Main opposition leader ‘expects Erdoğan to condemn violence’

Referring to the recent physical assaults and threats targeting opposition politicians and critical journalists, CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has reiterated that he expects President and AKP Chair Erdoğan and MHP Chair Bahçeli to condemn violence.

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

CHP and HDP Chairs to wait their turn for COVID-19 vaccine

CHP and HDP Chairs to wait their turn for COVID-19 vaccine

Turkey began mass COVID-19 vaccination yesterday. While MHP and İYİ Party Chairs have announced that they have been vaccinated, CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu and HDP Co-Chairs Buldan and Sancar will wait their turn according to risk groups.

15 January 2021

‘AKP and MHP are responsible for poverty and unemployment in Turkey’

CHP CHAIR KILIÇDAROĞLU

‘AKP and MHP are responsible for poverty and unemployment in Turkey’

Main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has criticized the state agency TurkStat’s recent labor force statistics indicating that unemployment has declined in Turkey: “Those working there… Don’t you see the hunger and poverty of millions?”

13 January 2021