People ' s Party
Have you not made the economy rampant?
As soon as the main opposition Republican People's Party's (CHP) election manifesto was released, people from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), from the president to the prime minister, said every day that these pledges would sink the economy.
- Read more about Have you not made the economy rampant?
- Log in to post comments
Turkey to become one of three largest European economies, minister claims
Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci has unveiled an ambitious goal for Turkey to become one of the three largest economies in the world by 2023, apparently bidding to surpass at least one of three giants - Germany, France or the United Kingdom.
The polemic of this election: Where are the finances?
With six weeks left to the June 7 elections, survey results show the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) vote is not much higher than 40 percent. What scares the AKP is for the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) to cross the 10 percent threshold, thus shattering the calculations. Looking at surveys, the feared is about to come true. Of course, if everything runs its natural course?
Economic vows of Turkey's main opposition 'setting agenda for next government'
The Republican People's Party (CHP) has injected new life into this election campaign by raising economic issues that will be impossible to igrnore regardless of who wins the June 7 polls, according to economist and journalist Güngör Uras.
Probe opened against 56 people who protested hydroelectric plants in Black Sea town
A public prosecutor has opened an investigation against 56 villagers in the Black Sea town of Zile who protested against three hydroelectric power plant (HES) projects in their city.
On March 15, some 2,000 protesters marched against the HES projects planned on Çekerek River in the Zile district of Tokat province while security forces set up barricades and used tear gas against them.
Turkish leaders use April 23 to deliver messages on their primary issues
As the entire country celebrated National Sovereignty and Children's Day on April 23 with various activities, the day which has a highly symbolic importance for the foundation of the Republic of Turkey offered a unique opportunity for political leaders to deliver messages on their primary issues.
AK Party asking about finances this time
In previous elections, it was the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) that made the promises and it was the opposition parties that would ask, "Where is the financial source for that?"
Have you noticed? It has turned upside-down. In this election, the opposition parties are making promises and the AK Party is asking, "Where is the source?"
- Read more about AK Party asking about finances this time
- Log in to post comments
CHP, government debate grows over economy
Turkey's main opposition and the government are continuing to lock horns over the former's campaign economic plans, with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) calling them nothing but "empty promises."
- Read more about CHP, government debate grows over economy
- Log in to post comments
CHP manifesto highlights its social democrat identity
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu released his party's election manifesto. The main slogan, "A Livable Turkey," addresses everyone who has a complaint. First of all, let me stress that with this manifesto, the CHP has rather strengthened its "social democrat" identity.
CHP leader vows to resolve Kurdish issue transparently
Turkey's main opposition social democrat leader sounded convinced that his party would resolve the decades-old Kurdish issue through transparency, as he said the existing government-led resolution process has been run "behind closed doors."