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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.

Police, gendarmerie file complaint against CHP İstanbul head

Police, gendarmerie file complaint against CHP İstanbul head

The Gendarmerie General Command and the Security General Directorate stated that they intend to lodge a criminal complaint against Canan Kaftancıoğlu, the İstanbul branch chairperson of the CHP, for warning ballot committee members about police officers.

Leaders cast their votes

Leaders cast their votes

The political party leaders share their messages as they cast their votes in the presidential runoff elections.

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.

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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.

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.