June 2015 Turkish general election
MHP reiterates polls will take place as slated in June 2023
The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) has reiterated its loyalty to the People's Alliance with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) as well as the executive-presidential system, its leader Devlet Bahçeli has said, underlining once again that the elections will take place as scheduled in June 2023.
CHP leader says he expects early polls in fall
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu reiterated his argument that the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) will call for snap elections set for next fall.
"I think there will be an election in the fall," he said, speaking to TV100 broadcaster on Feb. 4.
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Turkey Violated Pro-Kurdish MPs’ Rights, European Court Rules
Supporters of imprisoned Selahattin Demirtas, presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (HDP) hold up his picture in Istanbul, June 2018. Photo: EPA-EFE/SEDAT SUNA
CHP leader urges unity to overcome ‘hard days’
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has called for unity to overcome the "hard days" that Turkey has been facing recently.
"We are having hard days. We are going through difficult circumstances together. We will and we must overcome together; we must overcome," he said at the CHP's parliamentary group meeting on Feb. 1.
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MHP calls on Istanbul mayor to resign due to ‘ineffective fight against blizzard’
Devlet Bahçeli, the head of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), has called on Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu to resign because of what he called "his failure" in the fight against last week's heavy snow and for meeting a foreign envoy instead of serving the people of Istanbul.
Istanbul blizzard morphs into political debate
A powerful snowstorm that crippled Turkey's largest city has become the subject of a heated political debate, with officials from the ruling Justice and Developed Party (AKP) accusing Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu of failing to respond to the crisis properly.
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Ruling AKP to launch study on Metaverse
At a meeting of a decision-making body of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) earlier this week, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and party officials discussed the virtual world Metaverse, with the president demanding a comprehensive study on the matter.
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CHP leader to visit Diyarbakır this week
Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu said he would pay a visit to the southern province of Diyarbakır on Jan. 27.
"I send greetings to the people of Diyarbakir from here," he told reporters after a meeting with Democracy and Progress Party (DEVA) leader Ali Babacan.
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Kılıçdaroğlu announces six freedom steps in event of electoral victory
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu on Dec. 11 announced the six steps they will take regarding freedoms in the first six months if they come to power.
Stating that human freedoms are simple and easily understood issues, Kılıçdaroğlu said, "We did not want to understand. At this stage of my life, I think I understand now."
‘CHP will vote against gov’t’s 2022 budget’
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu on Dec. 6 said the government's 2022 budget submitted to the parliament vote is a "conspiracy budget" and his party will vote against it.
"We will say no to this budget," he said, addressing the parliament during the budget talks.
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