June 2015 Turkish general election
Bahçeli urges HDP's closure after sentencing of ex-chairs
Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli has called for the closure of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) following the sentencing of its former co-chairs over deadly street protests in 2014.
"The organic and organizational bond between HDP and PKK has been legally registered," Bahçeli stated during a parliamentary meeting on May 21.
Erdoğan backs sentences for ex-HDP chairs as 'terror-related'
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has defended the heavy prison sentences handed down to former executives of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), rejecting claims that the case was politically motivated.
"Calling it a political case is, above all, an insult to democracy and the law," Erdoğan said during an event in the capital Ankara on May 20.
Erdoğan sees political 'softening' as chance for new constitution
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has seized upon what he terms a "softening period" in the nation's political landscape as an opportunity to advocate for a new constitution.
AKP plans new parliamentary unit to receive citizens' demands
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is laying the groundwork for a novel initiative aimed at establishing a new parliamentary center to translate citizens' demands into legislative proposals, local media has reported.
Erdoğan to pay return visit to CHP following talks with Özel
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will reciprocate a visit to the Republican People's Party (CHP) headquarters after main opposition leader Özgür Özel visited the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) office recently.
Erdoğan receives main opposition leader Özel
Erdoğan hosted main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel at the Justice and Development Party (AKP) headquarters on May 2.
The meeting is the first official talk between the two politicians since Özel was elected to lead the CHP last November.
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Erdoğan, Özel set to meet at AKP headquarters
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is scheduled to hold a meeting with main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel at the Justice and Development Party (AKP) headquarters on May 2.
Erdoğan's agenda features his AKP's long-pending proposal for a new constitution. The initiative, introduced in December 2022, currently lacks the requisite parliamentary majority.
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AKP convenes top executive body
President and the leader of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has convened his party's top executive body to discuss a series of analyses regarding the local election results as his party experienced a decline in support.
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CHP aims to curb waste, promote savings in municipalities
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel has unveiled plans to publish a circular aimed at curbing waste and encouraging savings in municipalities won by his party in the recent local elections.
Erdoğan pledges economic focus until next elections
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has outlined his administration's intentions to tackle economic challenges over the next four years leading up to the 2028 elections.
Addressing the nation in a video message on April 9, marking Eid al-Fitr, Erdoğan addressed the urgency of combating the high cost of living and inflation.