Saruhan Oluç
Revocation of immunity for 12 MPS submitted to parliament
A total of 15 official requests seeking the revocation of parliamentary immunity for 12 deputies have been submitted to the speaker's office.
The reports were subsequently referred to a mixed council comprised of the parliament's constitution and justice commission, for further review.
Opposition rejects meeting with AKP over headscarf bill
The oppositional parties have rejected to hold fresh talks with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) over a constitutional amendment package that seeks to remove obstacles before women wearing a headscarf in public and private spaces.
HDP to nominate own candidate for presidency
The Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) has announced that it will appoint its own candidate for the presidential elections slated for spring 2023.
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MHP leader reiterates call for closure of HDP
Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli on March 2 reiterated his call for the closure of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP).
He also urged the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) and İYİ (Good) Party to "clarify" their positions for the summary of proceedings prepared to lift the immunity of HDP MPs.
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Parliament to convene in closed session with Idlib on agenda
The Turkish Parliament is set to convene in a closed session to discuss the developments in Syria's northwestern Idlib province as the exchange of fire continues to escalate tensions between Ankara and Damascus.
The General Assembly will convene at 3.00 p.m. local time (1200GMT) for its usual weekly works which will be followed by the closed session.
Opposition HDP applies to Euro court over arrest of co-leaders
The Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) has filed an application at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding the continued arrest of its co-leaders, Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ.
Opposition HDP applies to ECHR over arrest of co-chairs
The People's Democracy Party (HDP) has announced plans to file an application to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding the continued arrest of the party's co-leaders, Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ.
Opposition HDP applies to ECHR over arrest of co-leaders
The People's Democracy Party (HDP) has announced plans to file an application to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding the continued detention of the party's co-leaders, Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ.