Secularism in Turkey

Meral Akşener, chairwoman of the Good (İYİ) Party, has challenged President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the headscarf bill by suggesting that her party will propose its own constitutional amendment to fully remove this matter from the country's agenda.

Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has criticized the government over its economic policies that created massive instability across the country.

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.

Main oppositional Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has vowed to lower the alcohol taxes when he comes to power, suggesting the government's rise of taxes has turned into an intervention in lifestyles.

The opposition alliance will prepare Türkiye for its second century when it comes to power in the next elections that will take place in June 2023, as the country will mark its centennial, main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has said.

While criticizing the "disinformation law," main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has stated that it is natural for young people or anyone to express criticism on social media.

İYİ (Good) Party leader Meral Akşener said there were indications for a possible accident in the coal mine in the Amasra district of the northern province of Bartın, "as with many mining disasters before," but necessary precautions were not taken.

A victory march in which a giant 350-meter Turkish flag was carried by the people on Sept. 9 marked the 100th anniversary of the liberation of Türkiye's Aegean province of İzmir.

It is "very respectable" that the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu said he would be honored if the opposition parties offer his nomination for the upcoming presidential elections, İYİ (Good) Party leader Meral Akşener said.

Türkiye is in need of a new political environment based on peace, conciliation and togetherness, the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader has suggested, repeating that the opposition alliance will build this new spirit in the country.