Justice and Development Party (AKP)
Erdoğan’s presidential candidacy may be announced on June 15
The presidential candidate of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is almost obvious, but it might not be announced until June 15, Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arınç has said.
Israel waiting for gesture
âThe heart has reasons that reason cannot knowâ is a famous saying of French philosopher Blaise Pascal. It was quoted by YaÅar YakıÅ, former foreign minister during the first Justice and Development Party (AKP) government, when he visited the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) last week to speak at a closed event.
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Turkish Govt Moves to Boost Security, Working Conditions in Mines
The Turkish government, which has been the subject of harsh criticism after the recent Soma coal mine disaster, has submitted a bill to improve working conditions for miners.
CHP bids to get jailed MHP deputy Engin Alan released
The main opposition Republican Peopleâs Party (CHP) has announced that it will present a proposal to have an additional article included in the currently-debated judicial package to secure the release of a jailed lawmaker from the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP).
On the anniversary of Gezi protests, PM Erdoğan braces for second round
In the early hours of May 28, 2013, police attacked a small group of environmentalists in Gezi Park, near Istanbulâs historic Taksim Square.
Opposition proposal accepted at Turkish Parliament 'as first in past 12 years'
In remarkable scenes late on May 27, opposition parties joined forces for the approval of an amendment to the Labor Law, which they were able to pass due to the absence of ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) deputies.
Turkish PM calls on HDP to free children abducted by PKK
PM ErdoÄan says the HDP should take role in getting back kidnapped children from the outlawed PKK or the government will launch alternative plans to the ongoing peace process Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan has delivered an ultimatum-like statement to the pro-Kurdish party represented at Parliament, saying it should work for the release of a group of children abducted by the outlaw
Euro court finds Turkey guilty in freedom of thought case
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found Turkey guilty of violating the right to the freedom of expression, in a case regarding an article written by a law professor.
Turkey to Start Gulen Extradition
Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday Ankara is to launch extradition proceedings against Muslim Cleric Fethullah Gulen, who lives in the US.
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Eight Police Officers Detained in Turkey over Government Leaks
Turkish authorities detained Tuesday at least 8 police officers, among them intelligence officials and deputy police chiefs.