Politics of Asia
CHP chief says he has no confidence gov’t will undertake reforms
The government should first listen to non-governmental organizations working in the fields of human rights before attempting to bring reforms regarding democracy and the rule of law, the main opposition party leader has said, noting comments on reforms are being made only to prevent EU sanctions.
First hearing of case for attack on Turkey’s main opposition leader held
The first hearing of a trial involving 36 people tried for attacking Turkey's main opposition leader at the funeral of a fallen soldier in Ankara's Çubuk district in 2019 was held on Nov. 30.
Main opposition CHP leader criticizes pandemic policies
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has criticized the government over its policies introduced against the pandemic, reiterating that medical experts' advises must be heard in fighting the virus.
Main opposition CHP proposes 5-article solution to teachers’ problems
Turkey's main opposition party leader has vowed to resolve the problems of teachers with a five-article package that includes special legislation for the protection of the rights and interests of the instructors on the occasion of Teachers' Day.
Main opposition CHP criticizes health minister over ‘wrong optimism’
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) spokesperson Faik Öztrak has criticized Health Minister Fahrettin Koca for what he said was "wrongly" painting an optimist outlook on the COVID-19 outbreak, eventually causing a rise in the daily confirmed cases in the country, as it began reopening much of the economy.
MPs scuffle in Turkish Parliament during voting of law on ‘night watchmen’
Tension rose at the Turkish Parliament on June 9 while MPs were discussing a law proposal on "night watchmen" as lawmakers from the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) and Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) ended up engaging in fisticuffs.
The CHP started a strike to slow down a voting session to protest the withdrawal of Istanbul MP Enis Berberoğlu's parliamentary status.
Turkey needs political ethics law: CHP leader
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has called on the government to renew the 2020 budget and to prepare a new medium-term economic program to overcome the economic difficulties Turkey will face due to the impacts of the novel coronavirus.
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CHP municipalities say they will continue donations
A total of 250 mayors from the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) have issued a joint declaration against the government's decision to block donations they collected to help low-income individuals in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying they will continue to help people in need.
Main opposition CHP leader says he will be in parliament for centennial
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has said he will be at the Turkish Parliament on April 23 to celebrate its 100th year.
Turkish Parliament goes on recess until end of May due to COVID-19
The Turkish Parliament is going on recess until early June after a number of key bills in the fight against the pandemic has been approved, with expectations that it will resume its works on June 2 after Eid el-Fitr.