Özgür Özel visits Bursa to defend Mayor Bozbey and address economic issues

Özgür Özel Yeni Parti Mustafa Bozbey Bursa Turkish politics

Yeni Parti leader Özgür Özel conducted a series of visits in Bursa, including a meeting with detained Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mustafa Bozbey. Özel criticized the removal of Bozbey from office, arguing that the decision ignores the will of the voters who elected Bozbey with a margin of over 160,000 votes. He characterized the legal actions against Bozbey as an attempt by the AK Parti to maintain control despite losing the local election.

During his visit, Özel also addressed economic concerns, specifically highlighting food inflation in Turkey, which he stated is at 35 percent. He met with farmers to discuss agricultural sustainability, advocating for cooperatives and tax exemptions on fuel to reduce production costs. Additionally, Özel commented on stock market volatility, noting that many small-scale investors with less than 10,000 TL are being victimized, and specifically questioned the transparency of the Tera Fund, which reportedly increased in value by 948 times while closed to the public.

Regarding party identity, Özel defended the name 'Yeni Parti' against suggestions from the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, asserting that the name was chosen by the people. However, he noted that the party might consider minor changes if the Constitutional Court rules otherwise.

Entities

AK Parti · Bursa · Capital Markets Board · Mehmet Şimşek · Mustafa Bozbey · Tera Portföy · Yeni Parti · Özgür Özel

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] There are 7 million investors in the stock market, with half trading with 10,000 TL or less. haber.mynet.com · www.korkusuz.com.tr · artigercek.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Many innocent people who tried to earn money in the stock market have been victimized. haber.mynet.com · www.korkusuz.com.tr · artigercek.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Capital Markets Board has started the liquidation process for 131 funds from 7 portfolio management companies, including Tera. haber.mynet.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The issues stem from credit and cash shortages in a limited number of funds rather than a systemic market risk. haber.mynet.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Berk Esen criticized the Yeni Parti leadership, claiming Özgür Özel's management has made repeated strategic errors. www.haber3.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Tera Fund increased in value by 948 times while it was closed. haber.mynet.com · artigercek.com
[● 4 SOURCES] There are 7 million investors in the stock market, with approximately 3.5 million trading with 10,000 TL or less. www.korkusuz.com.tr · haber.mynet.com · artigercek.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Tera Fund increased in value by 948 times during the period it was closed to the public. artigercek.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Özgür Özel stated that the name 'Yeni Parti' was chosen by the people and will not be changed despite suggestions from the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. www.karsmanset.com · www.takvim.com.tr · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr
[● 6 SOURCES] Mustafa Bozbey was elected Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor with a margin of over 160,000 votes in the last local elections. www.karsmanset.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.ozgurozel.org · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.odatv.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Özgür Özel stated that food inflation in Turkey is at 35 percent. gazeterize.com · www.haberport.com · www.yenicizgihaber.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Minister Mehmet Şimşek stated that the issues stem from credit and cash shortages in a limited number of funds rather than a systemic market risk. haber.mynet.com