Right-wing populism in Turkey
Erdogan names ex-minister as his party’s Istanbul mayor candidate
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday named former environment minister Murat Kurum as the ruling AK Party's candidate in Istanbul's mayoral election in March, bidding to win back control of Turkey's largest city.
Murat Kurum AKP's Istanbul mayoral candidate
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has officially declared that Murat Kurum, the former environment, urbanization and climate change minister, will be his Justice and Development Party's (AKP) candidate for the mayoral seat in Istanbul.
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Parties engage in intensive talks as local elections loom
Alliance-building is in full swing among Türkiye's political parties as the local elections scheduled for next March inch closer, with key players intensifying talks and negotiations to solidify cooperation efforts.
Parliament extends mandate for troops in Libya
The parliament has approved the extension of the Turkish army's deployment in Libya for an additional two years starting from Jan. 2, 2024.
The motion submitted with the signature of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan justified the extension by arguing the need to take measures within the bounds of international law to "counter threats to Türkiye's national interests."
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Erdoğan vows to reclaim Istanbul, Ankara in municipal elections
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced that his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is intensifying efforts to secure victories in key opposition-held cities, particularly Istanbul and the capital Ankara, in the upcoming local elections scheduled for next March.
Republic embarks on 'Century of Türkiye,' says Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has marked the centenary of the Turkish Republic on Oct. 29, declaring the dawn of what he calls the "Century of Türkiye."
Ruling AKP set to hold rally in support of Palestine
The ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) Istanbul presidency has announced plans to organize a large rally in solidarity with Palestine, scheduled for Oct. 28 at Atatürk Airport.
The rally aims to draw attention to what the organizers have described as "Israeli brutality" in the region.
AKP to hold its congress on Oct 7
Ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) spokesperson Ömer Çelik has announced that the party's upcoming congress has been scheduled for Oct. 7.
"Strong evaluations will be conducted on Oct. 7," Çelik remarked.
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Parliament enters another recess as efforts to address tax hikes rejected
The opposition's bid to address the issue of recent tax hikes has faced a setback during the July 25's extraordinary parliamentary session as the proposal for a general meeting was ultimately rejected, resulting in the parliament entering another recess.
President Erdoğan vows new civilian charter to mark the centennial
One of the priorities of the government will be writing and approving a new civilian and libertarian constitution, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, recalling it would be the best way to mark the centennial of the Republic of Türkiye.