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Turkish Opposition Slates New Social Media Regulation Ahead of Elections
A woman checks her phone next to a banner showing the Twitter logo, in Istanbul, Turkey, 14 October 2022. Photo: EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
Turkey Opposition Leader Blames Erdogan for Attack on Party Building
Meral Aksener (C), the leader of the opposition 'Good Party' (IYI) speaks at a press conference after election results in Ankara, Turkey, 26 June 2018. Photo: EPA-EFE/STR
"One-and-a-half months left to the elections, and our party building has been riddled with bullets from first to third floors following Recep's third threat," Aksener told a press conference after the attack.
İYİ Party leader criticizes gov’t over hike in minimum pension
İYİ (Good) Party leader Akşener on March 29 criticized the recent hike in the minimum pension made by the government, saying it is an "insult" to the citizens of the country.
Armenian bill proposal by HDP’s Paylan sparks debate
A proposal by Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) deputy Garo Paylan for recognition of the "Armenian Genocide" sparked debate among the political parties of Turkey.