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Khashoggi decision in line with laws, says justice minister
A Turkish court's decision on the suspension and transfer of trial regarding the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi is in line with laws, Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ has said.
"[The court's ruling] does not mean that the case will be dismissed or the transfer of the jurisdiction," Bozdağ tweeted on April 15.
More than 19,000 Syrians deported since 2016, says minister
Over 19,000 Syrians have been deported from Turkey since 2016 for violating law and order, Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu has said.
To date, Turkey has deported more than 317,000 people, Soylu said, adding that the country hosts more than 3.5 million Syrian refugees.
Turkey to renew all election boards until July’s first week
The Supreme Election Board (YSK) has announced that all election boards will be renewed until July 6 in line with the recent amendments to the election law.
MHP leader urges nation to be patient over economic difficulties
Turkey will be able to overcome economic difficulties, Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli said, urging people to be patient as the country had previously faced such problems in the past.
CHP leader calls for parliamentary debate over Ukrainian war
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has criticized the security summit that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan convened after Russia staged war against Ukraine, saying the parliament should have debated the issue and a National Security Council should have evaluated the crisis.
Opposition puts first signature to system change
The leaders of six opposition parties have outlined their joint proposal for a system change, putting a signature to a first agreement of the opposition alliance with vows to promote democracy, human rights, rule of law and efficient checks and balances.
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Six opposition leaders to meet today to disclose their system proposal
The leaders of six Turkish opposition parties will meet today to announce their joint proposal for the return of the parliamentary system and a road map explaining how it will be implemented if they come to power in the next elections.
CHP leader urges preservation of Montreux Convention during Ukraine crisis
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has urged the Turkish government to preserve the Montreux Convention during the recent escalation between the West and Russia in Ukraine.
Opposition alliance drawing new road map for Turkey: CHP leader
The opposition alliance is drawing a new road map for Turkey, with democracy and justice being a common goal, the leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP) has said.
Opposition alliance committed to solving Turkey’s problems: CHP chief
The leaders of six opposition parties are committed to resolving all the problems of Turkey with the spirit of democracy and justice, the main opposition leader has said, recalling they will come together again on Feb. 28.