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Turkey CHP internal crisis and YENİ Parti rise

Overview

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 60 of Turkey’s 61 provinces. Recent polling data shows a significant surge for YENİ Parti; a SONAR poll reported it leading with 34.3% of voter intention, ahead of the AK Party (30.2%), while the CHP has dropped to approximately 5%, falling below the electoral threshold.

Internally, the CHP is undergoing significant shifts and aggressive disciplinary actions. The Party Assembly has referred 49 members—including former MPs and officials such as Selin Sayek Böke and Yalçın Karatepe—to the High Disciplinary Board with requests for expulsion. Critics suggest these moves aim to consolidate Özgür Özel’s leadership by removing members from the Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu era.

Internal tensions escalated following comments by Mustafa Balbay regarding the potential closure of the CHP. Balbay suggested that if the party were to close, a new consensus would emerge and individuals would find new political paths. These remarks drew sharp rebukes from CHP officials, including former MP Atila Sertel, who criticized Balbay’s lack of loyalty, and Malatya Provincial Chairman Hakan Satılmış, who asserted that no individual has the authority to contemplate the party’s closure.

Responding to the controversy, YENİ Parti Spokesperson Zeynel Emre stated that while Balbay’s remarks might be a lapse in judgment elsewhere, the CHP has “effectively already been closed.” Emre also reported that YENİ Parti has expanded its organization to 78 of 81 provinces and 872 districts, with membership reaching 632,000.

Entities

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu · Özgür Özel · Yeni Parti · Republican People's Party · CHP

Claims

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

Coverage disagrees

Sources make claims that cannot both be true. CLSTR reports the disagreement; it does not decide who is right.

"The CHP has fallen to 5% in the polling results."

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"ORC Araştırma poll (27‑29 July) gave CHP 11.8 % support."

The SONAR Research poll gives CHP 5% support, while the ORC Araştırma poll gives them 11.8% support.
"Murat Kızılboğa poll records AK Party at 31.2 % and Yeni Parti at 29.2 %, a 2‑point gap."

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"The newly formed YENİ Parti leads in polling with 34.3% of the vote after distributing undecided voters."

The SONAR Research poll places YENİ Parti at 34.3%, whereas the Murat Kızılboğa poll places it at 29.2%.
"Yeni Parti’s support in July 2026 polls ranged from about 16 % to 31 %."

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"The newly formed YENİ Parti leads in polling with 34.3% of the vote after distributing undecided voters."

The SONAR Research poll claims YENİ Parti has 34.3% support, while other July 2026 polls place its support between 16% and 31%.
"Yeni Parti’s support in July 2026 polls ranged from about 16 % to 31 %."

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"Murat Kızılboğa poll records AK Party at 31.2 % and Yeni Parti at 29.2 %, a 2‑point gap."

The Murat Kızılboğa poll places YENİ Parti at 29.2%, which is outside the 16% to 31% range cited in other July 2026 polls.
"Türkiye Veri Haritası poll (25‑29 July) gave Yeni Parti 31.2 % support, AKP 29.2 % and CHP 4.8 %, placing CHP below the 7 % threshold."

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"Türkiye Veri Haritası poll (25‑29 July) gave Yeni Parti 31.2 % support, AK Party 29.2 % and CHP 4.8 %."

The Türkiye Veri Haritası poll results for AK Party are reported as 29.2% in one claim and 29.2% in another, but the claim for Yeni Parti is 31.2% in both, yet they are listed as distinct claims with

[DISPUTED] Yeni Parti’s support in July 2026 polls ranged from about 16 % to 31 %.
[DISPUTED] The newly formed YENİ Parti leads in polling with 34.3% of the vote after distributing undecided voters.
[DISPUTED] The CHP has fallen to 5% in the polling results.
[DISPUTED] Türkiye Veri Haritası poll (25‑29 July) gave Yeni Parti 31.2 % support, AKP 29.2 % and CHP 4.8 %, placing CHP below the 7 % threshold.
[DISPUTED] ORC Araştırma poll (27‑29 July) gave CHP 11.8 % support.
[DISPUTED] Murat Kızılboğa poll records AK Party at 31.2 % and Yeni Parti at 29.2 %, a 2‑point gap.
[● 10 SOURCES] Ankara Regional Court of Justice 36th Civil Chamber ruled on 21 May that CHP's 38th Ordinary Congress was absolutely nullified and ordered its cancellation.
[● 10 SOURCES] The court ordered the temporary reinstatement of Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and the Party Assembly and High Disciplinary Board until the final decision.
[● 10 SOURCES] Yargıtay re‑classified the case from “record” to “preliminary examination” in late July 2026.
[● 9 SOURCES] The 81 provincial chairs of the CHP issued a joint declaration emphasizing that the party is permanent while individuals are temporary. www.ozyalvac.com · www.safakgazete.com · www.habereguven.com · www.halkinsesi.com.tr · www.haberankara.com · +4 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The decision was appealed and the file was sent to the Court of Cassation (Yargıtay) 3rd Civil Chamber on 17 July 2026.
[● 8 SOURCES] An investigative judge (tetkik hakimi) will prepare a report for the Yargıtay panel.

Timeline

3 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Yeni Parti spokesperson addresses CHP closure comments
Yeni Parti spokesperson Zeynel Emre commented on Mustafa Balbay’s remarks regarding the CHP, stating the party is already effectively closed, while reporting Yeni Parti's rapid organizational growth.
5 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
CHP officials rebuke Mustafa Balbay over party closure comments
CHP officials and former MP Atila Sertel have criticized Mustafa Balbay for suggesting that the party could close and members would simply find new political paths.
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Cevdet Selvi, former CHP Deputy Chairman, passes away at 83
Former CHP Deputy Chairman and Petrol-İş Union leader Cevdet Selvi has died at 83. A funeral ceremony was held at the TBMM, attended by CHP leaders Özgür Özel and Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Political shifts and leadership disputes emerge within Turkey's CHP
Political shifts in Turkey involve disputes over statements regarding Mansur Yavaş, the defection of six CHP council members in Gölbaşı to the AKP, and the reinstatement of Balçova Mayor Onur Yiğit.
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
CHP initiates disciplinary proceedings against 49 Party Assembly members
The CHP has launched disciplinary proceedings against 49 Party Assembly members, a move seen as a way to consolidate Özgür Özel's leadership and prevent the return of Kılıçdaroğlu-era officials.
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Turkey political polls show AK Parti leading and Yeni Parti rising
New Turkish polls show AK Parti leading at 33.1%, with Yeni Parti rising to second place at 17.2%. Research also indicates high levels of familial political alignment among most voters.
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 52 sources
CHP faces internal shifts and disciplinary actions amid regional developments
The CHP's 81 provincial chairs issued a unity declaration, while the party referred 49 members for expulsion. Separately, Turkish leaders discussed the dissolution of the SDG in Syria.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
CHP faces political tension with New Party over posters and local incident
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23 days ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
CHP faces identity debates following split and move to Yeni Parti
The CHP faces identity debates and internal division after Özgür Özel and several MPs joined the Yeni Parti, raising questions about the party's connection to the Alevi community.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Turkey's CHP Purge Commission Expands Oversight to Uninvestigated Municipalities
CHP created a sub‑commission to audit municipalities without pending investigations, while YSK reinstated former CHP rep Mehmet Hadimi Yakupoğlu as YENİ Parti's election board representative.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
YENİ Parti leads Turkish polls following formation by Özgür Özel
New polls show the YENİ Parti, led by Özgür Özel, has overtaken the AK Parti as the leading political party in Turkey, while the CHP's support has dropped to 5%.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 15 sources
Turkey's Yeni Parti poll surge narrows gap with AK Party
Yeni Parti’s poll numbers surge, sometimes topping AK Party, narrowing the gap to 2‑14 points; it holds 91 MPs, has organised in most provinces and over 200 municipalities consider joining.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
CHP spokesperson Müslim Sarı repeats copy‑paste remarks following arrests of Turkish mayors
CHP spokesperson Müslim Sarı repeatedly posted identical statements condemning police raids on CHP mayors in Üsküdar, İzmit and Etimesgut, calling for fair, non‑detention‑based trials.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
CHP crisis deepens with bodyguard incident and internal 'third‑way' faction push
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about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Turkey's CHP grapples with internal split after contested group chairmanship vote
Turkey’s CHP faces a leadership crisis after a court‑ordered ban, with a contested group chairmanship election that saw Gürsel Erol withdraw and Faik Öztrak elected, while resigning MPs form a new party.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
Turkey's Supreme Court Sends CHP Congress Nullification Case to Preliminary Review
Turkey's Court of Cassation has moved the appeal over CHP's 38th Congress nullification into preliminary examination; a report will be prepared and substantive review slated for after 1 Sept 2026.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Turkey 2026 election poll: AK Party leads, new party secures 19.4%
National poll puts AK Party at 34.2% and new party at 19.4% ahead of CHP (11.8%). Istanbul poll shows AK Party 34.1% vs CHP 32.7%, with smaller parties trailing.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Turkey's CHP Moves to Register New Political Party
CHP officials Murat Emir and Özgür Özel say the party is finalizing steps to register a new political party, positioning it as a distinct alternative amid legal pressures in Turkey.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Turkey witnesses escalating protests over party key disputes
Protests in Ankara and Eskişehir over party key issues saw veteran families demand rights and former CHP chair hang a key on the election board, highlighting internal Turkish party disputes.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
CHP blocks delivery of 31,500 Bodrum signatures demanding Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu step down
Bodrum activists gathered about 31,500 signatures against Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu’s appointment, but CHP headquarters refused them entry to deliver the petition.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 18 sources
CHP provincial chairmanship clashes spread across Turkey
CHP faces province‑wide leadership clashes, building vandalism and death threats after court‑ordered leadership changes, with confrontations in Ankara, Konya, Manisa, Kayseri, Karatay and Samsun.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
CHP's Özgür Özel drives internal leadership talks and backs Haldun Güler for Çankaya council
CHP’s new leader Özgür Özel leads a decision‑week on party direction while endorsing Haldun Güler as the next Çankaya council mayoral candidate.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Turkey's CHP to dismiss provincial chairs who skip party meeting
CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu will fire provincial chairs who miss the July meeting; 52 have already been removed as the party tightens discipline amid legal delays.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
Turkey's parliamentary immunity debate intensifies as AKP rejects immediate action
AKP says no current plan to lift CHP MPs' immunity, while a framework law under the “Terörsüz Türkiye” initiative is being prepared; an extraordinary parliament session is possible but not imminent.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Turkey's Manisa CHP office standoff and rising profile of Izmir MP Ceyda Bölünmez Çankırı
Manisa CHP officials clash over office keys while İzmir MP Ceyda Bölünmez Çankırı gains acclaim for her constituency work, reflecting Turkey's active political scene.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 30 sources
CHP faces 'mutlak butlan' ruling as Özgür Özel prepares new party
Turkey's CHP faces a court‑ordered ‘absolute nullity’ of its 38th congress, with Yargıtay deferring a decision until after the September judicial holiday. Meanwhile Özgür Özel is gearing up to launch a new “new
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
CHP internal congress dispute raises doubts over election participation
CHP officials warn that internal disputes over holding a party congress could jeopardize the party’s eligibility for upcoming elections, with legal debate centered on a July 26 deadline.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 17 sources
CHP's 'Mutlak Butlan' court ruling sent to Yargıtay, curultay schedule in question
Turkey's court nullified CHP's 2023 congress, sending the case to Yargıtay; party leaders plan a new curultay by March 2027 amid claims they could win 60‑70% of votes.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 14 sources
Republican People's Party confronts internal dismissals and judicial challenges
CHP leaders decry judicial delays and internal dismissals, warning of a party crisis and pledging either a comeback or a new direction ahead of elections.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 14 sources
CHP removes eight provincial chiefs in court‑ordered ‘mutlak butlan’ purge
CHP dismissed eight provincial chairmen and appointed seven new ones after a court’s ‘mutlak butlan’ ruling, sending two dismissed chiefs to the High Disciplinary Board amid internal power struggles.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Turkey's Erdogan strengthens hold while ex-CHP chief eyes new opposition party
On the 10th anniversary of Turkey's failed 2016 coup, Erdogan stresses his consolidated power while ex-CHP chief Özgür Özel vows to launch a new opposition party.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Trabzon activists rally against political dismissals and mining projects
Trabzon civil groups protested government dismissals of elected officials and illegal mining and hydro‑electric projects, linking attacks on democracy, women’s rights and the environment.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
CHP appoints former İYİ Party member as Samsun provincial chair, triggering internal backlash
CHP names former İYİ Party member Mehmet Pank as Samsun provincial chairman, replacing Mehmet Özdağ and sparking criticism over voter confusion and party loyalty.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
CHP dismisses Nazilli district chairman Sema Aslı Ökmen amid internal dispute
CHP central committee dismissed Nazilli district chairman Sema Aslı Ökmen, appointing Naim Atmaca; Ökmen and supporters blocked entry and condemned the move as undemocratic.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
CHP protests intensify in Turkey's Kuşadası and Trabzon
CHP members in Kuşadası are staging an 'İrade' sit‑in after local leaders were removed, while in Trabzon the council faces a boycott until AKP deputy Faruk Kanca apologises, risking council operations.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 38 sources
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu faces CHP split as Özgür Özel pushes leadership race
Kılıçdaroğlu returns as CHP chief, says a businessman paid his expenses; Özgür Özel demands a leadership race, threatens to quit politics, and prepares a new party, sparking a split within Turkey’s main left‑of
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu says municipal mayors cannot set CHP policy
CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu said mayors must follow party policy, criticized Kızılay’s loss of trust, urged a corruption purge, and defended detained comedian Deniz Göktaş.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
CHP Malatya provincial chair refutes alleged 18 million‑lira newspaper invoice
CHP’s Malatya provincial chair disproves a claimed 18 million‑lira newspaper invoice, citing a 18 thousand‑lira mistake; party plans a criminal complaint while media editors confirm a unit‑price error.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Turkey's CHP flags soaring dollarisation and moves for an extraordinary congress
CHP deputy Özgür Karabat warns Turkish savings are up to 70% dollarised, while the party seeks an extraordinary congress before the 2026 election deadline.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Turkey's CHP faces internal rift over leadership allegiance
CHP lawmakers and officials clash over factional loyalty, with MP Umut Akdoğan rebuking Etimesgut mayor Erdal Beşikçioğlu and senior figure Gürsel Tekin criticizing former Istanbul chief Özgür Çelik and citing腐
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Turkey poll shows demand for early election, opposition ahead of Erdogan
A June 2026 Turkish poll of 2,404 voters finds 56.5% favor an early election, most opposition candidates outpolling President Erdogan, and only 25.8% support a full CHP boycott.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu defends himself amid CHP scandal accusations and funding claims
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu refuted allegations of illegal newspaper purchases, undisclosed business funding, and internal party misconduct, while a CHP youth leader was removed after visiting a party official.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
CHP lawmaker Bülent Tezcan rejects party dismissals and accuses Erdogan's palace of interference
CHP MPs Bülent Tezcan and Evrim Karakoz reject the removal of Aydın chair Hikmet Saatçı, saying the party’s legitimacy comes from members, not President Erdogan’s palace, and cite similar interference in other
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
CHP protests erupt over regional chair appointments and Seyhan Kahraman name removal
CHP members protest dismissals and appointments in Aksaray and Trabzon, and demand reinstatement of Seyhan Kahraman’s name after a kayyum removed it in Esenyurt.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu implicated in prostitution and drug probe with Portuguese model
Turkish prosecutors have linked Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu to Portuguese model Tessy Correia in a prostitution and drug probe, also implicating singer Haluk Levent, businessman Hasan Vatan and politician Emi
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
Turkish prosecutors launch inquiry into CHP council members over ‘theatre’ remark on July 15 coup
CHP council members called the July 15 coup a “theatre”, sparking protests from martyr families and prompting a Turkish prosecutor to investigate them for incitement.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
CHP Appoints New Provincial Leaders in Bilecik and Nevşehir
CHP’s central board named Kazım Yağmur as Bilecik and Tayfun Ceyhan as Nevşehir provincial chairmen, replacing former heads after a June 30 meeting.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 46 sources
CHP launches wave of expulsions and appointments as it seeks court approval for extraordinary congress
CHP expelled dozens of provincial chairs, appointed new leaders and is suing to hold an extraordinary congress, while Kılıçdaroğlu warns a split would aid the ruling party.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Trabzon municipal council dispute as CHP group walks out over alleged insults
CHP deputies left a Trabzon municipal council meeting after demanding AKP deputy Faruk Kanca apologise for alleged insults toward Alper Öztürk, which he refused.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Turkey's CHP faces scrutiny over 124 million lira media payments and provincial office turmoil
CHP disclosed 124 million lira payments to media outlets, sparking concerns over party‑funded journalism, while internal clashes over provincial office handovers have led to physical confrontations in multiple
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Turkey's CHP grapples with leadership pressure on Gürsel Erol and 21 vacant provincial chairs
Turkey's CHP debates a potential candidacy for MP Gürsel Erol amid internal pressure and still has 21 of 36 provincial chair posts vacant, prompting claims of a management crisis.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Turkey's Ekrem İmamoğlu and Özgür Özel clash over new party formation
Ekrem İmamoğlu and Özgür Özel dispute the launch of a new Turkish party, risking a major shift in CHP opposition seats and internal restructuring.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Turkish CHP upholds mayor expulsions and rejects appeals
CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu says mayors shouldn't run the party; the High Disciplinary Board rejected eight appeals from expelled officials and will rule on final decisions on 13 July, while a parliamentary‑s
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
CHP removes dozens of provincial leaders in sweeping internal purge
CHP’s central board dismissed 26 provincial heads, disciplined 11 more, appointed six new chairmen, and signalled a purge that may reach district leaders amid talks of a new party.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Turkish MP Adnan Beker quits CHP amid brother's detention in organized‑crime probe
MP Adnan Beker left the CHP, citing internal illegality, while his brother Özay was detained in an organized‑crime investigation.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Turkey poll shows Özgür Özel's new party tops, AKP second
MetroPoll shows AKP at 31.1 %, CHP at 27.5 %; a new Özgür Özel party would lead with 33.8 %. Separate poll ranks Mansur Yavaş and Ali Babacan as top nationalist‑democrat presidential candidates.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu gains Etimesgut mayor Erdal Beşikcioğlu’s backing in CHP leadership feud
After a court reinstated Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu as CHP leader, Etimesgut mayor Erdal Beşikcioğlu is reported to have publicly supported him, deepening the party’s split with Özgür Özel and sparking further internal
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Turkey's CHP grapples with internal clash over 'traitor Kemal' slogan and branding shift
CHP faces internal backlash over a member's 'traitor Kemal' post and a branding shift back to its traditional colours, sparking debate on party rhetoric and election claims.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Özgür Özel's Prospective Party Gains Poll Support Amid Internal CHP Tensions
CHP warns Özgür Özel’s potential split could repeat past failures; poll shows his new party could attract 21 % of voters, while his speech decries a government ‘coup’ against opposition.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
CHP Hakkari Chair Suzan Çakırbeyli Tosses Dismissal Notice as Paper Airplane
CHP Hakkâri chair Suzan Çakırbeyli, dismissed by the party’s central board, turned her removal notice into a paper airplane at a press conference, accusing party leaders of political maneuvers and pledging to继续
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Turkey poll shows AK Party edging ahead of CHP ahead of election
Turkish polls show AK Party leading with ~34% support, CHP second at ~30%, while most say former CHP leader Özgür Özel should stay in the party.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Turkey's CHP faces internal turmoil as leaders criticize dismissals and hint at a new party
CHP MP Zeynel Emre condemns dismissals of 26 provincial officials and cites strong voter backing for Özgür Özel, who tours Kastamonu raising economic grievances and hinting at a new party.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Turkey arrests multiple mayors amid corruption probes
Turkey has detained and arrested several local mayors—including Antalya’s Muhittin Böcek, Seferihisar’s İsmail Yetişkin, and Istanbul’s Alaattin Köseler—over allegations of money transfers, bribery and illegal‑
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Turkey's CHP revokes authority of seven overseas branches
Turkey's CHP cancelled the authority of seven overseas branches in Europe, citing rule violations, prompting criticism from the branches and reaffirming support for party leaders Özel and İmamoğlu.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu faces backlash over Gizem Altunsoy's CHP Ankara appointment
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu’s appointment of Gizem Altunsoy to the CHP Ankara board sparked backlash after she spread alleged defamation of late mayor Gülşah Durbay; the family rejected any apology and the appointment’s
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Turkey's CHP opposition party sees court-driven purge of regional leaders
Turkish courts nullified recent CHP actions, reinstated Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, and dismissed regional chairs, sparking protests and seen as Erdoğan's move to split the opposition.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Turkey's post‑coup shift toward authoritarian rule
Turkey’s 2016 coup aftermath has entrenched presidential power and broadened crackdowns, now affecting CHP officials; CHP deputy group leader Gökhan Günaydın returned to parliament in June 2026.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Turkey cracks down on municipal corruption, arresting Seferihisar mayor and Şile officials
Turkey’s anti‑corruption drive sees Seferihisar mayor İsmail Yetişkin and Şile officials, including singer Haluk Levent’s brother, arrested amid bribery probes.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Turkey's Constitutional Court invalidates CMP's emblem, keeps party name
Turkey's Constitutional Court rejected CMP’s name but invalidated its emblem, removing the party from the register after a CHP petition.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
CHP leader Özgür Özel pledges to regain party control in Turkey
CHP leader Özgür Özel vows to retake party leadership, criticises government policies and promises a new path to power ahead of elections.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Mayor Muhittin Böcek accused of carrying euros and holding secret talks with Istanbul mayor
Antalya mayor Muhittin Böcek faces a probe after his aide reported a euro‑filled backpack and secret meetings with Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu over his candidacy, which a colleague denied receiving money for.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 41 sources
CHP removes 26 provincial leaders, 7 sent for expulsion
CHP’s central board dismissed 26 provincial heads, sent seven for expulsion and appointed new leaders in six provinces, while also revoking the CHP Belgium Union’s representation licence amid an internal ‘mutl
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Turkey's President Erdoğan tackles AKP internal dissent and criticism
President Erdoğan condemned “Hain Kemal” chants, urged tired AKP members to step aside, warned “veliaht” seekers, and highlighted internal party fatigue among MPs.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Turkish Parliament submits list to lift immunity of 12 MPs
Turkey’s parliament has sent a list of 12 MPs, mainly from the CHP, to a committee for possible removal of their parliamentary immunity, with a mixed committee to decide before a full vote.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
Antalya Mayor Muhittin Böcek claims €15 million demand from Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu
Antalya mayor Böcek alleges that Istanbul mayor İmamoğlu demanded about €15 million, with €5 million paid via informal “havala”, during a corruption probe into CHP candidate selection.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
CHP Malatya district leaders locked out of party headquarters
CHP district chairs in Malatya were locked out of their offices after Hakan Satılmış became provincial chair; the ousted leadership opened a contact office, accusing the central party of an extraordinary taked‑
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Turkey's CHP former leader resigns as MHP official attacks Zafer Party head
Former CHP Kayseri chief Kemal Nakipoğlu quits the party over ideological drift, while MHP deputy Ismail Özdemir harshly accuses Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ of being a foreign‑backed provocateur.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 32 sources
CHP turmoil grows as Özgür Özel signals new party and challenges group chairmanship
CHP faces internal upheaval after a court‑ordered leadership change; Özgür Özel hints at a new party, disputes over his group chairmanship, and poll data suggest electoral impact.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Ekrem İmamoğlu vows to resist ‘butlan’ pressure and new party plans from prison
Imprisoned Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu denounces the CHP ‘butlan’ as Erdoğan‑directed, rejects a new party, and pledges to keep opposition active.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 64 sources
Turkey’s parliament seats reshuffle and CHP leadership clash intensify
Turkey’s parliament seats shift as AK P gains 277 seats, CHP drops to 136 amid leadership clashes, a court‑ordered removal of Özel, and a government summit on Sakarya projects and a “terror‑free” agenda.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Turkey: CHP disciplinary board upholds expulsions, doctors' union calls for urgent reforms
Turkey's CHP disciplinary board upheld expulsions of regional leaders, while the Doctors' Union urged major pay and benefit reforms, threatening nationwide action if ignored.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
CHP Yüksek Disiplin Kurulu rejects appeals of five party officials
CHP’s High Disciplinary Board rejected appeals of five officials, upheld expulsions of eight MPs and lifted the sanction on MP Gökhan Günaydın, tightening party discipline before an upcoming congress.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
Özgür Özel campaigns in Diyarbakır as CHP faces internal crisis
CHP’s Özgür Özel toured Diyarbakır, denouncing grain‑price and electricity issues while urging debt relief, as he also pressed MPs on backing a new party amid internal CHP turmoil.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
CHP faces internal resignations as dismissed provincial leaders protest
CHP provincial chair Anıl Tanburoğlu and council member Osman Akyol resign in protest over dismissals, backing new leader Özgür Özel and decrying a party purge.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 16 sources
Özgür Özel advances new‑party plans as CHP splinters over kurultay dispute
Özgür Özel’s faction prepares a new party as CHP fractures over the kurultay, with talks of MP transfers, negotiations with existing parties, and a southeastern tour highlighting farmer‑debt relief and tributes
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Turkey's TBMM Dismisses Multiple Party Proposals
Turkey's parliament rejected opposition proposals on teachers' reforms, childcare, renewable energy and NATO summit security, sparking criticism of policing and workers' rights.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Turkey's CHP rocked by court nullification and provincial revolt
Turkey's CHP faces a leadership crisis after a court nullifies dismissals, prompting 74 provincial chairs to demand an extraordinary congress, a cancelled Istanbul rally, a Bodrum signature campaign, and rumors
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
Turkish Opposition Leader Özgür Özel Faces Multiple Legal Petitions
Lawyer Mehmet Yıldırım seeks Özgür Özel’s arrest, while Justice Minister Akın Gürlek won a 150,000 TL damages suit against the CHP leader.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Turkey's CHP announces September congress timetable; new parties barred from November election
CHP sets a September congress schedule, while legal expert says new parties cannot join the November election due to the six‑month rule.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Turkey's CHP Schedules Early Congress as Economic Crisis Deepens
Turkey's CHP announced an early September congress, citing a severe economic crisis, while MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu warned of 35 million enforcement cases and rising poverty.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Utku Gümrükçü urges unity as CHP İzmir faces headquarters clashes and a mysterious bedroom
CHP İzmir chief Utku Gümrükçü calls for unity while addressing a headquarters assault on women leaders and a mysterious bedroom room, promising disciplinary action.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 40 sources
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu confronts CHP upheaval over regional dismissals and Demirtaş release
After a court reinstated Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu as CHP leader, the party removed several provincial heads, faced protests in Malatya, and saw Kılıçdaroğlu call for Selahattin Demirtaş’s release while rejecting the‑
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Mayors of Seferihisar and Balçova Detained in İzmir Corruption Raid
Turkish prosecutors detained the mayors of Seferihisar and Balçova, along with 22 others, in an İzmir anti‑bribery operation; a parallel sweep also arrested Istanbul’s Adalar mayor.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
Turkey removes two CHP mayors over corruption probe
Turkey’s Interior Ministry suspended Adalar mayor Ali Akpolat and Silifke mayor Mustafa Turgut on bribery and organized‑crime charges, invoking constitutional and municipal‑law provisions.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
Özgür Özel Leads Split in Turkey's CHP, Plans New Party Amid Mutlak Butlan Turmoil
Özgür Özel pushes for a non‑leftist breakaway party after CHP’s mutlak butlan reinstates Kılıçdaroğlu; signatures, legal moves, resignations to AKP and criticism from party members intensify the internal split.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 54 sources
CHP internal strife erupts over mutlak butlan and kurultay plans
Court‑appointed Kılıçdaroğlu’s “mutlak butlan” reign sparks expulsions, dismissals and clashes within CHP; Özel pushes for an immediate kurultay, while the central board delays it to September.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Turkish Opposition Parties Stage Strasbourg Rallies and Workshops
CHP planned a rally before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, while Saadet Party held a diaspora workshop there, both focusing on democracy, rights and community issues.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Turkey's CHP faces 4‑day deadline on extraordinary congress demand
CHP has submitted 833 delegate signatures for an extraordinary congress, giving the party ten days—now four—to act, or face civil‑court and Supreme‑Court challenges, while leader Özgür Özel continues campaign.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's TV interview sparks criticism within CHP
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu’s first TV interview on Sözcü TV drew criticism from CHP supporters after he addressed detained mayors, party congress plans, and presidential candidacy issues.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Turkey's CHP faces internal leadership clashes in İzmir and Trabzon
CHP's top‑down appointments spark a melee in İzmir and accusations of betrayal in Trabzon, underscoring internal party rifts.

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