DEM Party

Abdullah Öcalan residence change and peace process status

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Abdullah Öcalan moved to villa for peace negotiations

Reports indicate that Abdullah Öcalan has moved to a newly prepared residence on İmralı Island. This relocation follows a resolution regarding his legal status. Some reports suggest the formation of a ‘Liquidation Commis

CHP political shifts and legal challenges for Istanbul Mayor

15 clusters · 161 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Ekrem İmamoğlu trial continues in Istanbul corruption case

Political shifts within the Republican People's Party (CHP) continue as several local officials defect to the Justice and Development Party (AKP). During an expanded provincial chairmen's meeting in Ankara, President Rec

Political shifts in Istanbul municipal councils

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: DEM Party members to join from CHP lists in Istanbul and Mersin

A series of political realignments has occurred within Istanbul’s municipal leadership. Initially, several prominent leaders, including Kadıköy Mayor Mesut Kösedağı and Maltepe Mayor Esin Köymen, resigned from the Republ

Turkish social security retirement regulations

14 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey: New legislative proposal targets phased retirement for workers

Turkish social security regulations determine retirement eligibility based on service status and premium days. Under Law No. 2829, workers must complete 1,260 days in their most frequent service status during their final

Peace Mothers protests in Ankara

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Peace Mothers arrive in Ankara to demand political steps

Members of the Peace Mothers movement, traveling from various cities including Şırnak, Mardin, and Çukurova, organized a “Peace Watch” protest in Ankara. The group demanded concrete steps toward a solution process, the r

Turkish political polling and municipal leadership shifts

11 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey election poll shows Yeni Parti leading AK Parti

Recent polling data in Turkey indicates fluctuating support for major political parties. In mid-August 2026, AK Parti Istanbul Provincial Chairman Abdullah Özdemir reported the AK Parti held 44.5% of the vote in Istanbul

Kobanê resistance commemorations in Turkey

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Kobanê resistance commemorations held across various cities

Political groups and civil society organizations held demonstrations in various Turkish cities to mark World Kobanê Solidarity Day and the anniversary of the liberation of Kobanê from ISIS. In Istanbul and Tunceli, demo

CHP activities and political advocacy in Turkey

7 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu pledges to cleanse Turkish politics of corruption

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, Chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP), has been advocating for judicial reform, economic support for small businesses, and social stability in Turkey. During a visit to İzmir, Kılıçdaroğlu v

Turkey faces delays and political debate in disarmament

24 clusters · 331 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Cüneyt Yüksel defines a terrorism-free Turkey as a key national goal

The ‘Terror-Free Turkey’ initiative has entered a new legislative phase following the passage of the ‘Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration’ in August 2026. This framework law established a Moni

Diyarbakır solar energy project protests

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Diyarbakır solar energy project brought to Turkish Parliament

Protests erupted in the Sur district of Diyarbakır, specifically in the Kervanpınar village area, following the start of construction for a Solar Energy Plant (GES). Local residents, members of the DEM Party, and various

Political and social instability in Turkey

7 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkish opposition faces challenges following local election gains

Turkey continues to face political and social turbulence characterized by stagnant ideological struggles and perceived societal decay. Recent observations suggest that issues impacting Kurdish populations have remained u

Disappearance of Greek monk in Turkey

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Turkish Parliament debates disappearance of Greek monk

Nikolaos Tsigozis, a 58-year-old Greek Orthodox monk known as Joseph, has been missing in Turkey since late July. He reportedly left Greece with the intention of visiting Pontus and Cappadocia to reconnect with his ances

Rojin Kabaiş death investigation

9 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Lawyers for Rojin Kabaiş family face investigation

The investigation into the death of Rojin Kabaiş, a 21-year-old university student found near Lake Van, continues to focus on conflicting forensic, medical, and digital evidence. Medical inquiries center on the presence

Cemil Tugay joins AK Parti amid İzmir council deadlock

8 clusters · 118 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: İzmir Mayor Cemil Tugay discusses political shifts and service plans

İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay has officially joined the AK Parti following his resignation from the Republican People's Party (CHP). During a meeting in Ankara, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presente

Turkish opposition efforts to protect municipal control

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: CHP Spokesperson calls for opposition unity amid municipal operations

The Republican People's Party (CHP) has actively sought opposition unity to protect local government control from the ruling party. Initially, CHP spokesperson Müslim Sarı called for cooperation between the YENİ Party an

Turkish political tensions and local party shifts

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Cemalettin Kani Torun rejoins AK Party

Political friction has emerged in Turkey involving local leadership and party affiliations. DEM Party Deputy Sırrı Sakık criticized the new İzmir Bar Association leadership, alleging they treat support for Kurdish politi

Diyarbakır City Hospital construction strike ends

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Diyarbakır City Hospital construction workers end 17-day strike

Construction workers at the Diyarbakır City Hospital site, employed by main contractor Gürbağ Grup and subcontractor Hermet Mekanik, initiated a strike over unpaid overtime wages and insufficient occupational health and

MERI Forum regional security and Kurdish politics

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: MERI Forum faces criticism over Kurdish political representation

The 2026 MERI Forum in Erbil brought together regional leaders to discuss security and political transitions involving Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. Discussions included support for Turkey’s ‘Terror-free Turkey’ project

AK Parti political and constitutional maneuvering

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Turkey: Political debate intensifies over fund crisis and cabinet changes

The AK Parti is navigating internal political shifts and efforts to secure legislative power in Turkey. Initially, the party focused on strategies to pass constitutional changes without a referendum by seeking a 400-vote

Turkish political developments regarding Abdullah Öcalan

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: DEM Party calls for legal steps to secure Abdullah Öcalan’s freedom

Political discussions in Turkey have centered on the potential role of Abdullah Öcalan in a peace and disarmament process. DEM Party member Pervin Buldan suggested that Öcalan could take on a coordination role for both d

Alevi political and religious rights in Turkey

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Alevi-Bektaşi leaders meet in Ankara to discuss cemevi roadmap

Political and religious leaders in Turkey have engaged in discussions regarding Alevi rights, cultural preservation, and democratic reform. In late September, DEM Party co-chairs met with Alevi institution representativ

Book signing events in Diyarbakır

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Başak Demirtaş holds book signing in Diyarbakır

During the final day of the 10th Diyarbakır Book Fair at the Mesopotamia International Fair and Congress Center, Başak Demirtaş held a book signing event. The appearance drew significant interest from attendees, who gree

Turkish opposition unity and reform movements

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Turkish opposition leaders call for unity and political reform

Various components of the Turkish social opposition have been organizing forums to discuss unified political struggle and democratic reform. In mid-September, the ‘Yan Yana’ (Side by Side) forum was held in Izmir, bringi