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CHP provincial leaders back Kılıçdaroğlu as internal conflict heatens up

CHP provincial leaders back Kılıçdaroğlu as internal conflict heatens up

Following a closed-door meeting, a joint statement by CHP provincial leaders emphasized the significance of 'ideas and principles' in achieving 'lasting change' while criticizing attempts to undermine the CHP chair's credibility.

Erdoğan to opposition leader: 'You are pro-LGBT, and those with you are pro-LGBT too’

Erdoğan to opposition leader: 'You are pro-LGBT, and those with you are pro-LGBT too’

At a recent parliamentary gathering, Turkey's President labeled the opposition 'pro-LGBT,' alleging their proximity to 'terrorists' and accusing them of employing 'fascist and racist' tactics during the elections.

Opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu dismisses all advisors in aftermath of election defeat

Opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu dismisses all advisors in aftermath of election defeat

The runner-up in Turkey’s May 28 presidential elections removed all advisors appointed prior to June 4. Previously all the party's executives stepped down.

Turkey's National Security Council discusses repatriating Syrian refugees

Turkey's National Security Council discusses repatriating Syrian refugees

In the council's inaugural meeting following Erdoğan's win, they emphasized Syrian refugees' safe and dignified return to their homes.

Release of Gezi prisoner Can Atalay still pending as MP term begins

Release of Gezi prisoner Can Atalay still pending as MP term begins

According to Article 83 of the Constitution, Can Atalay, implicated in the contentious Gezi trial, must be freed from imprisonment to fulfill his duties.

HDP co-chairs to step down, conceding disappointing election results

HDP co-chairs to step down, conceding disappointing election results

Mithat Sancar and Pervin Buldan revealed their intention to resign at an upcoming congress after their party's underwhelming performance in recent polls.

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.

Turkey elections: Latest polls ahead of second round

Turkey elections: Latest polls ahead of second round

While AREA research predicts a win for the oppositional contender on May 28, two other polling companies foresee a win for the incumbent.

RSF attests media system is rigged, denounces biased coverage of Turkey's election

RSF attests media system is rigged, denounces biased coverage of Turkey's election

The campaign of opposition candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has been significantly impeded by an unjust distribution of airtime and editorial control, while the incumbent Erdoğan has utilized tactics like intimidating and detaining independent journalists, as well as acquiring around 85% of the media.

Erdoğan leads rival ahead of May 28 runoff, pollster suggests

Erdoğan leads rival ahead of May 28 runoff, pollster suggests

The incumbent president is projected to secure his third term with 52.7% of the votes on May 28. In contrast, his rival Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is expected to receive a mere 47.3% of the votes, according to a new survey by KONDA. The top pollster further released a statement on its May 14 inaccurate forecasts.

25 May 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Kılıçdaroğlu pledges to expel refugees 'without being racist' in Hatay visit

Kılıçdaroğlu pledges to expel refugees 'without being racist' in Hatay visit

Ahead of the crucial presidential runoff on May 28, the main opposition leader repeated his claims to send all refugees back to their own county.

Anger most dominant emotion prior to May 14's dual election, survey reveals

Anger most dominant emotion prior to May 14's dual election, survey reveals

A new report by Politus Analytics shows relatively similar emotional trends among Erdoğan and Kılıçdaroğlu supporters, with the February 6 earthquakes evoking large spikes in various emotions in both constituencies.

Hatay's new hospital inaugurated by Erdoğan largely unfinished

Hatay's new hospital inaugurated by Erdoğan largely unfinished

The new Defne State Hospital, ostensibly completed within 60 days, still has construction works that potentially endanger public health, a delegation from medical organizations reports.

Main electoral body rejects objection to Gergerlioğlu's parliament membership

Main electoral body rejects objection to Gergerlioğlu's parliament membership

The objection was raised by the ruling Justice and Development party (AKP) due to the Koceali MP's previous prison sentence.

Kılıçdaroğlu targets refugees, asserts that Erdoğan bows to Russia in new video

Kılıçdaroğlu targets refugees, asserts that Erdoğan bows to Russia in new video

Ahead of the presidential run-off on May 28, the opposition leader appears to have adopted a harsher tone in his campaigning.

Turkey’s parliamentary election outcomes: more women, conservatives, and nationalists

Turkey’s parliamentary election outcomes: more women, conservatives, and nationalists

Despite allegations of voter fraud and irregularities that may flip certain seats, the ruling People Alliance likely maintains a parliamentary majority with 322 representatives, while the strategy of the CHP to include members of the table of six under its list did not yield successful results.

17 May 2023 Wouter Massink

Erdoğan lost, Erdoğan Won: headlines in Turkey after elections

Erdoğan lost, Erdoğan Won: headlines in Turkey after elections

Different newspapers give different perspectives on Sunday's results.

15 May 2023 Wouter Massink

Kılıçdaroğlu warns of sleepless night as tampering accusations persist

Kılıçdaroğlu warns of sleepless night as tampering accusations persist

''We will not sleep tonight,'' Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the joint candidate of the Nation's Alliance, states on his social media account. Amid allegations of manipulation, the margins between the opposition leader and the incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan remain incredibly narrow.

CHP and HDP spokespeople accuse state-run news agency of deception as election results pour in

CHP and HDP spokespeople accuse state-run news agency of deception as election results pour in

The state-run Anadolu Agency has been previously accused of favoring the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the 2019 local elections.

Presidential candidates urge ballot box safety while awaiting results

Presidential candidates urge ballot box safety while awaiting results

Incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, and Sinan Oğan all urge to protect the ballot boxes.

Kılıçdaroğlu hopes for spring, Buldan for peace, İnce repeats alleged slander as leaders cast votes

Kılıçdaroğlu hopes for spring, Buldan for peace, İnce repeats alleged slander as leaders cast votes

Political party leaders are casting their votes, conveying messages, and expressing hopes as the ballot boxes opened at 08:00 this morning for today's elections.

Kılıçdaroğlu keeps a narrow lead over Erdoğan in latest polls

Kılıçdaroğlu keeps a narrow lead over Erdoğan in latest polls

A compilation of 11 recently conducted surveys suggests a slim lead for Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu of the Nation's Alliance with 48.2% of the vote, while the incumbent, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, trails close with 47.6%.

13 May 2023 Wouter Massink

İnce formally withdraws from Turkey's presidential election

İnce formally withdraws from Turkey's presidential election

The Homeland Party's leader has submitted his retreat from the race to the electoral authority. His name remains on the ballot papers on May 14.

Erdoğan losing Kurdish vote as Kurdish politicians endorse Kılıçdaroğlu

Erdoğan losing Kurdish vote as Kurdish politicians endorse Kılıçdaroğlu

While Kurdish politicians up their rhetoric in favor of Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, polls show strong support in three Kurdish-dominated provinces for the prime oppositional contender.

8 May 2023 Wouter Massink

Turkey’s youth deprived, disillusioned and discontent ahead of May 14 elections, report shows

Turkey’s youth deprived, disillusioned and discontent ahead of May 14 elections, report shows

The proportion of young people satisfied with their lives has dropped to 46 percent in the last five years, and as many as 80 percent of young people experience relative poverty, a new report from the Habitat Association indicates.

5 May 2023 Ali Dinç

Kılıçdaroğlu promises to increase lowest civil servant salary to 2.5 times the minimum wage

Kılıçdaroğlu promises to increase lowest civil servant salary to 2.5 times the minimum wage

If elected, the presidential candidate promises to raise the minimum salary for civil servants to 21,265 lira (988 Euro).

Freedom House: Turkey's elections among most vulnerable in the world

Freedom House: Turkey's elections among most vulnerable in the world

The low score reflects the government's concentration of power, strict laws criminalizing online expression, and extra-legal efforts to stifle dissent and independent journalism, according to the report.

Sister of prisoner who died after torture announces candidacy 'to be voice of prisoners'

Sister of prisoner who died after torture announces candidacy 'to be voice of prisoners'

"My top priority will be prisons. I will work to prevent deaths in prisons from being normalized as suicides," said Asya Gezer, who lost her sister in suspicious circumstances.

30 March 2023 Ruken Tuncel

MHP will compete as part of People's Alliance, but fields its candidates for MP in seperate list

MHP will compete as part of People's Alliance, but fields its candidates for MP in seperate list

Devlet Bahçeli, leader of the Nationalist Movement Party announced that the party is running under the three crescents, the emblem of the party, denying any claim that they would be competing under a joint list as the People's Alliance.

Kılıçdaroğlu to meet with presidential outsider İnce

Kılıçdaroğlu to meet with presidential outsider İnce

The two presidential candidates will most likely meet tomorrow. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the joint candidate of the Nation Alliance, said that the request for a meeting came from them.

Kılıçdaroğlu launches presidential election campaign with two videos

Kılıçdaroğlu launches presidential election campaign with two videos

With less than two months left until May 14's presidential and parliamentary elections, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the presidential candidate of the Nation Alliance of six oppositional parties, is considered the primary contender to dethrone incumbent President Erdoğan.

'All obstacles should be removed for the earthquake victims to use their right to vote'

'All obstacles should be removed for the earthquake victims to use their right to vote'

February 6 earthquakes affected around nine million registered voters in 11 provinces in Turkey and displaced nearly two million people. Only 345,977 people changed their addresses in order to be able to cast their votes in their resettled districts.

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