People ' s Party

HDP files petition for electoral security as CHP rules out delay of snap polls

Kurdish problem-focused Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) has filed a petition to Turkey's top election body regarding electoral security, as Republican People's Party (CHP) chairman Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu dismissed claims of postponement of the early elections scheduled for Nov. 1.

Turkish PM pledges to hold elections in line with international standards

Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu dismissed concerns about the safety of the upcoming polls due to intensified terror acts, especially in eastern and southeastern Anatolia, pledging to hold the elections on Nov. 1 in line with international standards despite the growing security concerns. 

Historic bridge in Turkey's west collapses during restoration

An almost 600-year-old historic bridge in the Aegean province of Ayd?n will be rebuilt after it collapsed this past January during restoration works. 

The bridge over the Dandalaz creek in the Karacasu district of Ayd?n, which also boasts the ancient city of Aphrodisias nearby, collapsed on Jan. 30 during renovations.

Ancient bridge in Turkey's west collapses during restoration

An almost 600-year-old historic bridge in the Aegean province of Ayd?n will be rebuilt after it collapsed this past January during restoration works. 

The bridge over the Dandalaz creek in the Karacasu district of Ayd?n, which also boasts the ancient city of Aphrodisias nearby, collapsed on Jan. 30 during renovations.

Election campaign kicks off with Koza raid

In democratic countries, election campaigns probably start with rallies, an inauguration of some local administration or central government achievements. In semi democracies, the situation might be different. In pseudo or peculiar democracies like Turkey, often the "political campaign" might turn rather dirty. Many people might recall the "tape wars" of Turkey's recent political history.

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