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Four were detained in relation to gunshots at CHP İstanbul office on Thursday

Four were detained in relation to gunshots at CHP İstanbul office on Thursday

The suspects said in their statement that "E.D. fired the gun into the air from the moving vehicle in order to share the video on social media." E.D. who has 51 criminal records is not wanted.

CHP leader promises to repatriate refugees, mend relations with Damascus

CHP leader promises to repatriate refugees, mend relations with Damascus

Turkey should send refugees back to Syria and deploy a peacekeeping force if necessary, Kılıçdaroğlu has said.

28 September 2021

Education Ministry allocates 1.2 billion lira for overseas education agency

Education Ministry allocates 1.2 billion lira for overseas education agency

Students' housing problem would have been solved with the budget transferred to the Maarif Foundation, an opposition MP has said.

27 September 2021

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

Both the US and European countries have suggested that Turkey can host Afghans fleeing from the Taliban.

CHP, HDP warn against racism after attacks on refugees in Ankara

CHP, HDP warn against racism after attacks on refugees in Ankara

After a person was stabbed to death in a fight between refugees and locals in Altındağ, Ankara, people attacked shops and homes of refugees in the district for two nights in a row.

Bolu mayor's plan to increase prices for refugees 'unconstitutional'

Bolu mayor's plan to increase prices for refugees 'unconstitutional'

If implemented, the plan would violate both the Constitution and international conventions to which Turkey is a party, says Ebru Meşe of the Ankara Bar Association.

27 July 2021 Dilek Şen

Turkey has become a top money laundering country, says main opposition leader

Turkey has become a top money laundering country, says main opposition leader

Kılıçdaroğlu has claimed that the scale of corruption and informal economy has reached an unprecedented level in the country.

Mafia is the 'third partner' of Turkey's ruling alliance, says main opposition leader

SEDAT PEKER VIDEOS

Mafia is the 'third partner' of Turkey's ruling alliance, says main opposition leader

Kılıçdaroğlu has criticized the government over Sedat Peker's YouTube videos and the new closure case against the HDP.

Air pollution data for İzmir's industrialized areas not made public for five years

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

Air pollution data for İzmir's industrialized areas not made public for five years

An opposition MP has called on the ministry to fulfill its responsibilities and release the data for the relevant areas.

Police remove CHP banners asking 'Where is 128 billion dollars?'

Police remove CHP banners asking 'Where is 128 billion dollars?'

The main opposition party accuses the government of causing the Central Bank to run out of foreign exchange reserves and asks where the money has been spent.

Opposition divided on retired admirals' 'Montreux Declaration'

Opposition divided on retired admirals' 'Montreux Declaration'

While some opposition politicians say that the government is using the declaration to distract the public from the country's real problems, others have taken side with either the government or the admirals.

Women from opposition parties apply to Council of State against termination of İstanbul Convention

Women from opposition parties apply to Council of State against termination of İstanbul Convention

Women's branches of the CHP and DEVA Party have said that Erdoğan's decision to pull Turkey out of the convention is "null and void."

Court of Cassation prosecutor requests approval of Kaftancıoğlu's prison sentence

Court of Cassation prosecutor requests approval of Kaftancıoğlu's prison sentence

The main opposition party's İstanbul head was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for various offenses because of her social media posts.

Turkey has too many MPs, according to CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu

Turkey has too many MPs, according to CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu

The main opposition leader has criticized the government's economic reform package.

CHP leader says Erdoğan is responsible for the deaths of 13 security personnel in Iraq

CHP leader says Erdoğan is responsible for the deaths of 13 security personnel in Iraq

The hostages held by the PKK lost their lives during a military operation to rescue them.

16 February 2021

Three CHP deputies resign to join splinter movement led by former presidential candidate

Three CHP deputies resign to join splinter movement led by former presidential candidate

İnce has said that he will launch his new party in the coming months.

1 February 2021

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu says Erdoğan's new appointment to top court 'a disgrace'

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu says Erdoğan's new appointment to top court 'a disgrace'

A judge has been appointed to the Constitutional Court despite serving only 20 days at the Court of Cassation.

27 January 2021

Government ally Bahçeli lambasted after continued threats against journalists, opposition

Government ally Bahçeli lambasted after continued threats against journalists, opposition

After two journalists and a politician critical of Bahçeli were attacked, the MHP head continued threatening opposition leaders and journalists.

19 January 2021

Opposition leaders lambast government over Covid-19 management, foreign policy

Opposition leaders lambast government over Covid-19 management, foreign policy

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu and his ally Akşener have criticized the ruling party at their parliamentary group meetings.

22 December 2020

Main opposition CHP shuts down headquarters following coronavirus spike in Ankara

Main opposition CHP shuts down headquarters following coronavirus spike in Ankara

The CHP has questioned the official Covid-19 figures as Turkey's capital has become a new center of the outbreak.

11 September 2020

CHP launches campaign to inform the public about İstanbul Convention

CHP launches campaign to inform the public about İstanbul Convention

The party has dispatched a 250-member team to the streets to inform the public about the convention on violence against women.

Opposition's presidential candidate in last election announces new movement

Opposition's presidential candidate in last election announces new movement

Main opposition CHP's Muharrem İnce has said that he is launching not a party but a "movement."

Main opposition CHP reelects chair for seventh time

Main opposition CHP reelects chair for seventh time

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has been serving as the chairperson of the CHP since 2010.

'New law will cause political divisions between bars,' says main opposition head

'New law will cause political divisions between bars,' says main opposition head

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu said the law is meant to further polarize Turkey while the HDP warned of "president-controlled bar associations."

Court of appeal upholds CHP İstanbul Chair Kaftancıoğlu's nine-year prison sentence

Court of appeal upholds CHP İstanbul Chair Kaftancıoğlu's nine-year prison sentence

The main opposition party's provincial head for İstanbul was sentenced to 9 years and 8 months in prison for various offenses, including terrorist propaganda and insulting the president.

'Rise of informants': Tip-offs to prosecutors increased by 118 percent in a year

'Rise of informants': Tip-offs to prosecutors increased by 118 percent in a year

The government's polarizing discourse leads people to fink on one another while the legitimate opposition is portrayed as a threat to the country, CHP MP Gamze Akkuş-İlgezdi has warned.

'Every Seven of 10 Suspects of Violence on Women Not Prosecuted'

'Every Seven of 10 Suspects of Violence on Women Not Prosecuted'

While prosecutor's issue protective orders in most applications by women, they usually decide not to prosecute suspects, CHP MP Akkuş-İlgezdi has noted, citing Jutice Ministry data.

CHP Report: 203 People's Right to Life Violated, 100 Tortured in May

CHP Report: 203 People's Right to Life Violated, 100 Tortured in May

The main opposition party has released the Rights Violations Report for May.

CHP MP Berberoğlu Released from Prison due to Covid-19 Measures

CHP MP Berberoğlu Released from Prison due to Covid-19 Measures

Berberoğlu, a member of the main opposition party, was stripped of MP status on Wednesday and arrested.

Three Lawmakers from CHP, HDP Stripped of MP Status

Three Lawmakers from CHP, HDP Stripped of MP Status

Opposition MPs protested while the deputy parliamentary speaker was reading out the court rulings against the three deputies, saying that it was against both the internal regulation and the Constitution.

'Mosque Hack' Case: Former CHP Politician Faces Up to Three Years in Prison

'Mosque Hack' Case: Former CHP Politician Faces Up to Three Years in Prison

CHP's Banu Özdemir is under trial for posting videos of mosques blaring "Bella Ciao" song.

Court Releases Former CHP Politician in 'Mosque Hack' Case

Court Releases Former CHP Politician in 'Mosque Hack' Case

Banu Özdemir was remanded in custody for tweeting videos of hacked mosques blaring a protest song.

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