Turkey political reforms, AK Party outreach, NATO summit

Timeline

1. 5 days ago

   [POLITICS] 8 sources

   AK Party officials tour districts in Elazığ, Kayseri, Eskişehir and Şırnak

   AK Party officials toured districts in Elazığ, Kayseri, Eskişehir and Şırnak, holding meetings, inspecting projects and engaging local residents.

2. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   European Parliament Turkey Report Sparks Turkish Government Rebuttal and Trump Comment

   The European Parliament adopted a Turkey report condemning rule‑of‑law erosion; Turkey’s justice minister rejected external interference, while Donald Trump claimed he secured the release of Father Bronson.

3. 19 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Turkey's ruling party defends national stance amid NATO tensions

   AK Party MP Nebi Hatipoğlu rebuked anti‑voter rhetoric and warned Turkey is shifting from a ‘national stance’ to a NATO‑aligned posture, highlighting U.S. pressure and growing ties with Russia, China and Iran.

4. 21 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Turkey's NATO summit role highlighted by Uşak AK Party chief

   AK Party Uşak chief Himmet Yaşar said the NATO summit in Ankara reaffirmed Turkey's international prestige and strategic role across defence, security and regional cooperation.

5. 23 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Turkey's CHP chief Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu unveils new manifesto plan and weekly press briefings

   CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is drafting a new manifesto and restructuring plan, and will start weekly press briefings on social issues, beginning with pensioners' hardships.

6. 23 days ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   AK Party conducts local meetings in Elazığ, Eskişehir, Erzurum and other Turkish cities

   AK Party officials toured a new Elazığ hospital, highlighted 400 billion TL of Eskişehir investments, reviewed Erzurum infrastructure projects, and held several local forums across Turkey.

7. 24 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Devlet Bahçeli marks 30 years of leadership, early elections and AKP alliance

   Devlet Bahçeli’s 30‑year MHP leadership is celebrated, while his early‑election moves and AKP alliance reshaped Turkish politics and caused party splits.

8. 24 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Turkey to Host NATO Summit as AK Party Marks 25th Anniversary

   AK Party General Secretary Eyyüp Kadir İnan said Turkey will host a key NATO summit, framing it as a result of the party's 25 years of reforms and growing global influence, while rejecting foreign criticism.

9. 24 days ago

   [POLITICS] 7 sources

   Turkey Justice Minister Gürlek rejects foreign criticism of courts

   Turkey's Justice Minister Akın Gürlek condemns EU reporter's comments, saying no one can interfere with Turkish courts and stressing judicial independence.

10. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    CHP Deputy Ali Mahir Başarır criticises party leadership and warns of economic hardship in Turkey's Black Sea region

    CHP deputy Ali Mahir Başarır toured the Black Sea, condemned party leadership as ineffective, and warned of deep economic hardship affecting retirees and citizens.

11. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Turkey's AK Party marks 500 days in Kayseri as MHP praises leader Devlet Bahçeli

    MHP lauds Devlet Bahçeli as a visionary leader, while AK Party celebrates 500 days in Kayseri with a meeting outlining future goals under Turkey’s “Century” vision.

12. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    AK Party holds 500‑day meeting in Kayseri and launches field work in Iğdır and Istanbul

    AK Party marked its Kayseri branch’s 500‑day milestone with a senior‑level meeting, while its Iğdır and Istanbul units launched extensive field visits to households and businesses, gathering local concerns.

13. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Turkey Justice Minister Akın Gürlek highlights muhtar importance in Erdemli officials meeting

    Justice Minister Akın Gürlek met Erdemli’s mayor and muhtars, calling muhtars the state’s “fundamental pillar” and unveiling e‑Tebligat law reforms to speed up cadastral cases.

14. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources

    Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek visits Azerbaijan to boost judicial ties

    Justice Minister Akın Gürlek’s Baku visit highlighted strengthened judicial cooperation, extradition commitments and “brotherly” ties between Turkey and Azerbaijan.

15. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Turkey's Anahtar Party records 232% membership surge as AK Party adds over 1,000 local officials

    Turkey's Anahtar Party saw a 232% jump in members, while AK Party welcomed 1,010 local officials in Aydın, signaling growing party bases ahead of elections.

16. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Turkey's AK Party MPs denounce opposition remarks at Council of Europe

    AK Party MPs Murat Cıngı and Bilal Saygılı condemned opposition remarks at the Council of Europe, labeling FETÖ a terrorist group and warning the CHP against airing internal disputes abroad.

17. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Turkey's Parliament Reelects Supreme Audit President, Sends Media and Civil Service Bills to Plenary

    Turkey's parliament re‑elected Sayıştay chief Metin Yener amid CHP boycott and approved amendment bills for the state broadcaster and civil service, sending both to a plenary session.

18. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 21 sources

    Turkey's parliament passes police, media and tax reforms; Metin Yener re‑elected Sayıştay head

    Turkey’s parliament approved sweeping police, media and tax reforms and re‑elected Metin Yener as Sayıştay head; CHP boycotted the election citing lack of opposition rights.

19. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    AK Party holds unity “Vefa” summit in Denizli

    AK Party’s Denizli provincial chief Muhammet Subaşıoğlu hosted a “Vefa” summit with current and former officials, highlighting party unity and pledging future gatherings.

20. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 19 sources

    President Erdoğan and AK Party set election timeline, unveil cultural strategy

    Erdoğan led AK Party’s MKYK meeting, confirming his candidacy, rejecting early elections, promoting a new cultural strategy, and showcasing grassroots outreach, while former CHP mayor Levent Koç joined theparty

21. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Turkey's AK Party rallies members in multiple provincial meetings

    AK Party held multiple provincial council meetings, stressing loyalty, past achievements and a “Turkey Centenary,” while condemning opposition; MHP leaders echoed a “terror‑free Turkey” agenda.

22. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Turkey Justice Minister Akın Gürlek rejects European Parliament report and sanctions call

    Turkey’s Justice Minister Akın Gürlek and officials reject a European Parliament report calling for sanctions, calling it biased and defending court independence.

23. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Turkey’s government denounces EU Parliament’s draft Turkey report as biased

    Turkey’s MHP deputy chief and communication head slammed an EU Parliament draft report as biased, unfounded and aimed at undermining Turkey’s stability and EU interests.

24. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Turkey's AK Party Spokesman Ömer Çelik Denounces EU Parliament Criticism

    AK Party spokesperson Ömer Çelik rebuked European Parliament members for derogatory comments about Turkey, calling the language illegal, politically shameful, and demanding respect for Turkey’s sovereignty.

25. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Ali Mahir Başarır says CHP will free Turkey from palace influence

    CHP deputy Ali Mahir Başarır pledged to free Turkey from palace influence, criticized his removal from a parliamentary group role, and urged leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu to stay active.

26. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek dismisses EU sanctions proposal

    The European Parliament draft lists Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek for sanctions; he denounced the move as an attack on sovereignty, while a Slovenian MEP urged EU action, raising prospects of asset‑freez

27. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Turkish MP Ali Mahir Başarır publicly assaults CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu

    Expelled CHP MP Ali Mahir Başarır accused leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu of being a “project” and trying to turn the party into a palace satellite, intensifying internal party conflict.

28. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek Rejects EU Parliament Sanction Proposal

    Turkey’s Justice Minister Akın Gürkel blast EU Parliament’s draft to sanction him, calling it ideologically biased; AKP’s Ömer Çelik backs him as Prebilic’s remarks are deemed disrespectful.

29. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Vladimir Prebilic Visits Turkey, Criticizes Security Policies and Observes Major Corruption Trial

    Slovenian MP Vladimir Prebilic toured Turkey’s interior ministry, critiqued anti‑terror policies, inspected the GAMER security hub, and observed a major corruption trial in Silivri, sparking a dispute with Süle

30. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Hüseyin Yayman urges new constitution and a ‘terror‑free’ Turkey

    AK Party deputy chairman Hüseyin Yayman called for a new constitution, called for a “terror‑free” Turkey, praised the country’s UAV industry and said the AKP’s only rival is itself.

31. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Turkish Justice Minister Accused of Repeated Meetings with CHP Leaders

    CHP’s Özgür Özel alleges Justice Minister Akın Gürlek repeatedly met with the party’s lawyer Celal Çelik; Çelik denies the meetings, calling the claim libelous.

32. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Turkish political leaders criticize officials over controversial social‑media videos

    Turkey’s Doğru Parti leader condemned Interior Minister Çiftçi over a PKK‑related video, while AK Party chief Faruk Acar defended a TFF post featuring a national‑team song and defence‑industry footage.

33. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Turkey's CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu plans major leadership shake‑up and party purge

    Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, newly re‑elected CHP leader, is set to dismiss current group vice chairs, appoint new deputies and expel ten party members amid an internal power struggle.

34. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu stresses clean politics and party unity in CHP statements

    Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and former minister Mehmet Sevigen reaffirm CHP’s sole leadership, pledge clean politics and unite the party against corruption and external influence.

35. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Turkey's AK Party Deputy Hayati Yazıcı says new constitution will be decided by referendum

    Hayati Yazıcı says Turkey's AK Party is ready to draft a new civilian constitution, which will be approved by a public referendum once parliamentary consensus is reached.

36. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Anahtar Party leader Yavuz Ağıralioğlu criticises CHP ahead of June elections

    Anahtar Party leader Yavuz Ağıralioğlu campaigned in Tokat, vowed service without power, and criticised the CHP for joining a controversial commission.

37. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Turkey's AK Party Highlights: Yayman Says Atatürk Would Oust CHP Leaders, Diyarbakır Chairmanship Discussed

    Hüseyin Yayman warned that Atatürk would oust current CHP leaders, while the AK Party evaluates candidates for Diyarbakır’s provincial chairmanship, seeking a visible, citizen‑focused leader.

38. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Turkey AK Party deputy says Atatürk would expel current CHP leaders

    AK Party deputy Hüseyin Yayman said Atatürk would expel current CHP leaders amid the party’s “mutlak butlan” dispute, while an opinion piece highlighted CHP’s historic democratic roots.

39. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Ümit Özdağ blames AKP for fiscal mismanagement and rising poverty

    Ümit Özdağ accuses the AKP of fiscal mismanagement, citing huge interest costs, low wages and stagnant agriculture that fuel a poverty crisis in Turkey.

40. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    CHP internal crisis escalates after court‑ordered leadership change

    A court‑ordered annulment of CHP leadership returned Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu to the chair, sparking internal disputes, possible MP expulsions, a new dialogue committee, and a public denial of claims about a detained

41. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    CHP headquarters wall vandalism sparks internal party dispute

    A “Hain Kemal” slur was discovered on a wall at CHP headquarters after its congress, sparking accusations and a denial by deputy chair Gökçe Gökçen, who says her office was vandalized while she was away.

42. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu Launches CHP Internal Audit and Announces New MYK Line‑up

    Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu approved a party‑wide audit against FETÖ and corruption and unveiled a new 19‑member MYK team for the CHP.

43. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Turkey opposition blames AKP debt spiral as ruling party vows permanent wage hikes

    CHP MP Özgür Karabat warned that the AKP is deepening Turkey’s debt spiral and silencing opposition, while MHP’s Mustafa Kalaycı pledged permanent wage hikes under the “Terörsüz Türkiye” agenda.

44. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Turkey's AK Party emphasizes unity and strength in recent speeches

    AK Party MPs Hasan Arslan and Cem Şahin lauded the party’s unity, leadership and anti‑terror record, citing its 25‑year success and close ties to citizens.

45. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 46 sources

    Turkey's Ayhan Gider slams CHP in Bayram celebration speech

    AK Party MP Ayhan Gider criticised the CHP as corrupt and detached from Atatürk during a Bayram event, citing recent court rulings and Turkey’s stance on global conflicts.

46. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources

    Turkey's AK Party spokesman Ömer Çelik warns CHP over insults to President

    AK Party spokesman Ömer Çelik said the party won’t intervene in CHP’s internal feud but will pursue legal action against any insults or threats toward President Erdoğan.

47. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    CHP Istanbul headquarters vandalised as party officials promise cooperation

    CHP Istanbul headquarters was vandalised; Gürsel Tekin described the damage, noted serious material loss, and announced Özgür Özel as group deputy chairman working with leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.

48. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Turkey's AK Party Deputy Efkan Ala Blames CHP for Internal Chaos

    AK Party deputy Efkan Ala told a Bursa Bayrami audience that the CHP is tangled in internal conflicts and should focus on national issues, calling for a more honest opposition.

49. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources

    Turkey's CHP holds emergency meetings amid leadership dispute

    CHP leader Özgür Özel called emergency Ankara meetings after a court nullified the party’s congress; a heated kebab‑related exchange with MP Umut Akdoğan highlighted internal tensions as the party readies to re

50. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Turkey's CHP chief Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu vows to purge party of criminal elements

    CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu pledges to expel members tied to crimes, while MP Mahir Yüksel condemns government pressure on the party.

51. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek declares current constitution ineffective, pushes for new civil charter

    Justice Minister Akın Gürlek says Turkey’s constitution is ineffective and urges a new civil charter, aligning with Erdoğan’s reform push.