People ' s Party
Soldier killed in PKK attack buried in central Turkey
The funeral of Ufku Demirel, a soldier killed in an attack by outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants in southeastern Turkey, has been held in Demirel's hometown Tokat, a Central Anatolian province, attended by thousands including Republican People's Party (CHP) head Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu.
The result of the palace fears
The election manifesto read by Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu contains similar pledges of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) manifesto of four months ago. The ruling party Justice and Development Party (AKP) had then protested against the CHP pledges on grounds that they lack "the resources."
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CHP head accuses politicians of bloodshed in country
Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu has blamed the recent violence between the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and security forces, which have led to the over 200 killings, on the previous ruling party after the June 7 elections.
Infographics: Betting on the Nov. 1 election
Bookmakers say AKP likely to fall short of majority again.
Turkey's Justice and Development Party (AKP) is more likely to score below 40.6 percent, according to an international betting company.*
The Republican People's Party's (CHP) vote range is estimated between 26.6 percent and 28.9 percent.
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Portugal's Ruling Centre-Right Coalition Wins General Elections
The ruling centre-right coalition, composed of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the People's Party (CDS-PP), won the general elections held in Portugal on Sunday.
With almost all votes counted, the centre-right coalition leads with 37 % of the votes, followed by the Socialists with 32 %.
Turkey turned into AKP state: CHP head
Turkey has become a state of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), with all means of the Republic of Turkey, from its president to low-ranking government officials, working on behalf of the AKP, Republican People's Party (CHP) head Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu has said.
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MHP kicks off campaign, vows to end peace process
The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) has declared its readiness to form a post-election coalition government with all parties except the Peoples' Democratic Party, which it described as an "extension of the PKK."
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Turkish journalists rally for press freedom amid rising pressure
Journalists have rallied in Istanbul in solidarity with colleagues who have faced politically-motivated attacks and threats in recent weeks.
After gathering in the Tünel neighborhood of the central Beyo?lu district on Oct. 3, journalists marched to Galatasaray Square with placards reading: "Free press cannot be silenced."
Turkish journalists rally for press freedom amid pressure
Turkish journalists have rallied in Istanbul in a show of solidarity with their colleagues who have been facing politically-motivated attacks and threats in the past weeks.
After the protest started in the Beyo?lu district's Tünel neighborhood on Oct. 3, journalists marched to Galatasaray Square with a placard reading "Free press cannot be silenced."
Turkey's election body rejects calls to move ballot boxes in Nov. 1 polls
Turkey's Supreme Election Board (YSK) has rejected calls for relocation of ballot boxes in several districs.