Republican People's Party

CHP organizational restructuring and congress process

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: CHP announces official congress schedule and criticizes economic targets

The Republican People's Party (CHP) has initiated a period of organizational restructuring and political activity. In August, the party completed provincial leadership appointments in several provinces, including Bolu, G

Republican People's Party 103rd anniversary

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Republican People's Party marks 103rd anniversary in Ankara

The Republican People's Party (CHP) celebrated its 103rd anniversary with various commemorative events across Turkey. Early celebrations included visits to Anıtkabir by former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and local branch c

Reactions to Türkiye's 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program

6 clusters · 135 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey Medium Term Program faces criticism over inflation targets

The Turkish government has released its 2027–2029 Medium-Term Program (OVP), a strategic roadmap focused on disinflation, fiscal discipline, and sustainable growth. While the program aims for single-digit inflation by 20

CHP political shifts and local leadership uncertainty

3 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ekrem İmamoğlu sentenced to prison and political ban

Political uncertainty continues to grow within the Republican People's Party (CHP) as prominent local officials distance themselves from the organization. Following the resignation of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayo

Turkish political tensions involving Özgür Özel

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Özgür Özel rejects cooperation with CHP for presidential candidate

Internal friction within the Republican People's Party (CHP) emerged following remarks by Party Leader Özgür Özel regarding former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. CHP Deputy Secretary General Özdemir criticized Özel for a lac

CHP activities and political advocacy in Turkey

3 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu marks CHP 103rd anniversary

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

Legal and political disputes in Turkish municipalities

6 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: AKP regains control of Istanbul’s Üsküdar Municipality

Legal and administrative disputes involving Turkish municipal officials continue to evolve following various removals and investigations. In Balçova, Mayor Onur Yiğit resumed his duties in late August after a two-month s

Verdicts and ongoing hearings in Turkish municipal trial

122 clusters · 295 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Istanbul political and corruption legal proceedings intensify

The corruption and organized crime trial involving Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu continues in Silivri. The case involves 414 defendants, with 51 currently in custody. Prosecutors allege th

Turkey social assistance and poverty trends

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey social assistance payments and rates updated for late 2026

In Turkey, discussions regarding social assistance have centered on both rising poverty indicators and adjustments to specific welfare payments. Republican People's Party (CHP) Deputy Ömer Fethi Gürer has reported an in

Turkey CHP internal crisis and YENİ Parti rise

246 clusters · 451 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Yeni Parti spokesperson addresses CHP closure comments

The political landscape in Turkey continues to shift following the formation of the YENİ Parti, led by former CHP MP Özgür Özel. The new party now controls 91 parliamentary seats and has completed organizational work in

Rising education costs in Turkey

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Private school complaints surge amid rising educational costs

Concerns have emerged in Turkey regarding the rising costs of private education and school-related expenses for the new academic year. Lawmaker Cem Avşar initiated a parliamentary inquiry to the Minister of National Edu

Turkey municipal politics: Yeni Party surge

7 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey local politics: Yeni Parti meetings and municipal council updates

The political landscape in Turkey continues to shift as the Yeni Party, formed by Özgür Özel, expands its influence through a wave of resignations from the Republican People’s Party (CHP). In Çorum, CHP Provincial Chair

Turkey corporate debt, FX exposure, and KKM phase-out

11 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkish banking deposits reach 33.7 trillion lira

By late August 2026, Turkey’s economic distress manifested in the total evaporation of the Currency Protected Deposit (KKM) system. According to the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK), KKM account balances

Yeni Parti expands as CHP membership collapses

12 clusters · 118 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: CHP sees 891,000 resignations amid YENİ Parti growth

Yeni Parti continues its rapid expansion, targeting party structures in all 81 provinces by August 2026. A wave of defections from the Republican People’s Party (CHP) that began in May has intensified. By early August, D

Nazilli Mayor Ertuğrul Tetik transitions to independent role

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Nazilli Mayor Ertuğrul Tetik leads council as independent

Nazilli Mayor Dr. Ertuğrul Tetik has implemented a series of community engagement initiatives throughout 2026. By late August, reports indicated these field operations—which included neighborhood meetings, visits to loca

World Peace Day observations in Turkey

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities host community events for World Peace Day

In observance of World Peace Day on September 1, various political, civil, and local entities in Turkey held diverse activities. Political parties, including the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP), the Republican People's

CHP Vice President Yıldırım Kaya's reform advocacy

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Yıldırım Kaya calls for democratic reforms and regional development

Yıldırım Kaya, the Republican People's Party (CHP) Vice President for education policies, has utilized CHP Party School executive training sessions to advocate for various reforms across Turkey. In Erzurum, Kaya focused

Turkish party politics and mayor realignments

15 clusters · 102 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Mehmet Murat Çalık announces decision to remain with CHP

By mid-2026, internal tensions resurfaced across Turkey’s major parties. In Afyonkarahisar, AK Party provincial chairman Turgay Şahin stepped down, noting that “positions are temporary, ideals are eternal,” while Gebecel

CHP internal dynamics and Mansur Yavaş's political stance

4 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Ankara Metropolitan Municipality denies claims regarding Mansur Yavaş's political future

Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mansur Yavaş has formally denied rumors suggesting a move from the Republican People's Party (CHP) to another political entity. Yavaş stated that he is aware of the political scenar

Legal proceedings against Türker Ertürk

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Türker Ertürk faces prison request over social media statements

Retired Rear Admiral Türker Ertürk was arrested by Turkish authorities following an investigation into social media clips of his past television appearances. The Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office charged Ertürk w

Internal leadership dynamics in Turkey’s CHP

5 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Court challenges Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu’s CHP leadership term

Internal tensions have emerged within Turkey’s Republican People's Party (CHP) regarding the leadership of Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. As the party prepares for an ordinary convention expected in mid-September, speculation sugge

Turkish political party alliance negotiations

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Turkish political parties weigh new election alliances

Turkish political figures and parties are actively exploring new alliance models to navigate the current Presidential Government System and upcoming elections. Initially, CHP Istanbul Provincial Chair Gürsel Tekin expre

Armed attack on Çiğli Mayor's vehicle

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Çiğli Mayor's official vehicle targeted in armed attack

An armed attack targeted the official vehicle of Çiğli Mayor Onur Emrah Yıldız in the parking lot of the Çiğli Municipality building in İzmir. A 21-year-old suspect, identified as K. S., arrived on a stolen motorcycle an

Investigation into assault of CHP MP in Edirne

2 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Ahmet Baran Yazgan faces expulsion and investigation over harassment claims

In Edirne, Turkey, an investigation is underway following an early morning altercation involving Republican People's Party (CHP) Member of Parliament Ahmet Baran Yazgan on August 13, 2026. Yazgan reported being assaulted