Özgür Özel

Turkey advances 'Terror-free Turkey' and regional security

15 clusters · 294 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Turkish Ministry of National Defense addresses PKK surrenders and EU criticism

The ‘Terror-Free Turkey’ initiative, part of the broader ‘Turkey Century’ vision, is advancing through legislative frameworks and regional diplomacy. Following the enactment of the Law on Strengthening National Solidarit

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

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

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 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

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan political consolidation and identity

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Erdoğan addresses cabinet on national identity and foreign policy

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reshaped the Turkish political landscape by centralizing executive power and transforming the country’s political economy. Following the 2016 attempted coup, the consolidation of author

YPG-SDG dissolution and integration into Syrian state

4 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Syrian Democratic Forces disband and merge with government forces

The YPG-SDG organization and its autonomous administration in North and East Syria have begun a process of dissolution and integration with the Syrian government. Initially, officials reported that nearly all issues rega

Yeni Parti expansion and Üsküdar political crisis

38 clusters · 331 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Dündar Ziya Gültekin elected Deputy Mayor of Üsküdar

Since its formal registration in July 2026, Yeni Parti has undergone rapid expansion under Özgür Özel. After reporting membership numbers exceeding 600,000 in late August, the party has focused on organizational growth a

Turkey municipal politics: Yeni Party surge

7 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 4 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

Antalya municipal corruption and exploitation investigation

4 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey politics: Antalya corruption probe and CHP leadership shifts

An investigation into the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, its subsidiary ALDAŞ, and the Antalya Water and Sewerage Administration (ASAT) has resulted in an indictment accepted by the Antalya 3rd High Criminal Court. T

AK Party local governance and strategic planning

14 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: AK Parti officials inspect local projects in Nurhak and Yenipazar

In late August 2026, the AK Party intensified its organizational and strategic efforts through nationwide outreach and regional consultations. A major nationwide field study was launched, scheduled to continue until mid-

Turkish miners' unpaid wages protests and union leader det

25 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Bağımsız Maden-İş leaders Gökay Çakır and Başaran Aksu released

The protest movement over unpaid wages at Doruk Madencilik and Eti Gümüş, both under Yıldızlar SSS Holding, has intensified in Ankara. Following reports that promised payments due on 6 August were not made despite labor

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

Kyrgyzstan-Turkey diplomatic relations and World Nomad Games

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Turkey: Erdoğan travels to Kyrgyzstan as key economic and defense meetings scheduled

Diplomatic engagement between Kyrgyzstan and Turkey has centered on the VI World Nomad Games. Initially, the Kyrgyz consul in Antalya met with the deputy mayor of Antalya to discuss bilateral ties and the sister-city par

YENİ Parti organizational expansion in Turkey

5 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Yeni Parti expands presence and reaches 500,000 members

The YENİ Parti continues to accelerate its organizational expansion and formalize its leadership structure across Turkey. The party has officially launched its first congress process, utilizing a two-stage election model

Turkish social security proposals for housewives

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: YENİ Parti leader Özgür Özel announces social welfare plans and criticizes book ban

In August 2026, discussions emerged regarding legislative and political efforts to provide social security and retirement rights to housewives in Turkey. A 40-article legislative proposal was submitted to the Grand Nati

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

Internal leadership dynamics in Turkey’s CHP

5 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 19 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

Turkey disarmament and political process developments

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Turkey's Coordination Board holds first meeting for 'Terror-Free Turkey' process

The National Solidarity and Integration Coordination Board held its inaugural meeting at the Presidential Complex, chaired by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz. This meeting focused on implementing Law No. 7595, which entered

Devlet Bahçeli strategic vision for Turkey

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Devlet Bahçeli outlines 'Terror-free Turkey' and political reform goals

MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli has introduced a long-term strategic vision for Turkey, initially framed as the ‘Turkish and Turkey Century’ (Türk ve Türkiye Yüzyılı). This vision aims to position the nation as a ‘Super-Power