Turkish general election, June

Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) lawmaker Enis Berberoğlu took his oath in parliament on Oct. 1 at the opening session of the new legislative year, 10 days after being released from a 15-month imprisonment.

The current economic crisis in Turkey is a reflection of the political crisis, main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has said, criticizing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for playing down Turkey's current economic woes.

Top officials of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) said late Sept. 25 that the two sides will start talks over a possible election alliance in the nation's upcoming local elections. 

The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) will not present a candidate for the Istanbul Metropolitan Mayoralty seat in the upcoming local elections, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli said, lending support to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in "consolidation for the executive presidential system." 

Turkey's Court of Cassation has ruled for the release of main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) deputy Enis Berberoğlu, while upholding his jail sentence. 

Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has criticized his party over its performance on the night of the June 24 elections, calling on CHP supporters to not reflect their dismay over the June polls onto the upcoming 2019 local elections.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has praised what he called developments made in the Turkish education system under the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).

Turkish lender İşbank on Sept. 17 said it was too important "not to be made a subject of political debate," responding to a report that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had said "authorities should look into the role of opposition members on its board."

Turkey is in the middle of a very serious economic crisis and its effects have just started to be seen, the main opposition party has said, slamming President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for criticizing the recent decision by the Central Bank on the increase in the interest rates.

The mayor of a northern Turkish province rejected a call from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) to resign on Sept. 13, according to party sources who spoke on condition of anonymity.