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Categories: POLITICS

CHP crisis, legal battle and new party poll surge

Entities: Ankara Regional Court of Justice (Bölge Adliye Mahkemesi) · Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu · Özgür Özel · Court of Cassation (Yargıtay) · Republican People’s Party (CHP)

Overview

After the Court of Appeals reinstated Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the CHP’s internal turmoil spread to provincial levels. On 20 July confrontations broke out in Ankara, Konya, Manisa, Kayseri and Samsun, with expulsions of newly appointed chairs, office vandalism, death threats and police involvement. Party members blamed “butlancılar” for nullification decisions and warned of threats to infrastructure and personal safety. On 22 July protests intensified around the party’s provincial key. In Ankara’s Güvenpark, families of martyrs and veterans held a sit‑in demanding better benefits; Anahtar Party leader Yavuz Ağıralioğlu addressed the crowd, apologising on behalf of the political establishment. In Eskişehir, former CHP provincial chair Talat Yalaz tried to surrender the key to the election board, was denied, and hung the key on the board’s door before leading a march to the Atatürk Monument, emphasizing ongoing legal and political challenges. The CHP parliamentary group continued its push for a new political formation. On 23 July Deputy Chairman Murat Emir said internal procedures for registering the party were near completion, and Özgür Özel described the prospective party as a clear alternative to the ruling AK Party while condemning recent activist detentions. A poll released on 25 July confirmed the AK Party’s national lead at 34.2 % and the new party’s 19.4 % share, keeping it second, while the CHP stayed at 11.8 % nationally. An ORC poll in Istanbul (17‑20 July) showed a tighter race, with the AK Party at 34.1 % and the CHP at 32.7 %, underscoring a competitive environment ahead of the 2026 elections. On 26 July, Ankara’s Regional Court of Justice’s nullification of the CHP’s 38th Ordinary Congress was sent by the Court of Cassation to a preliminary examination stage.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 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. (court decision)
[● 10 SOURCES] The court ordered the temporary reinstatement of Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and the Party Assembly and High Disciplinary Board until the final decision. (court decision)
[● 10 SOURCES] Yargıtay re‑classified the case from “record” to “preliminary examination” in late July 2026. (court procedural update)
[● 8 SOURCES] The decision was appealed and the file was sent to the Court of Cassation (Yargıtay) 3rd Civil Chamber on 17 July 2026. (court filing)
[● 8 SOURCES] An investigative judge (tetkik hakimi) will prepare a report for the Yargıtay panel. (court procedural update)
[● 8 SOURCES] The substantive examination by the Yargıtay panel is expected after 1 Sept 2026. (court procedural update)

Timeline

about 21 hours 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.
2 days 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.
4 days 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.
5 days 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.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
8 days 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.
9 days 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.
9 days 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.
9 days 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
10 days 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.
10 days 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.
11 days 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.
11 days 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.
12 days 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.
12 days 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.
12 days 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.
13 days 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.
13 days 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.
14 days 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
14 days 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.
14 days 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.
15 days 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.
15 days 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
15 days 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.
15 days 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.
16 days 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
17 days 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.
17 days 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
17 days 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.
17 days 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.
17 days 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.
18 days 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.
19 days 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
21 days 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.
21 days 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.
21 days 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
22 days 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.
23 days 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.
23 days 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.
23 days 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
24 days 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.
24 days 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.
25 days 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
25 days 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.
26 days 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.
26 days 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‑
26 days 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.
26 days 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
26 days 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.
27 days 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.
27 days 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.
27 days 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.
28 days 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.
28 days 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.
28 days 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
28 days 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.
28 days 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.
29 days 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.
29 days 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‑
30 days 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.
30 days 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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‑
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 21 sources
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu defends 2016 immunity vote, draws sharp criticism
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, appointed CHP leader, defended his 2016 vote to lift HDP MPs’ immunity, sparking criticism from Ceren Önder Kandemir and denials of alleged mayor‑protection calls.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu Resumes CHP Leadership After Court Orders ‘Absolute Nullity’
Turkey’s court annulled the CHP congress, allowing Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu to resume party leadership; he warned a trustee could have been imposed, criticized internal disputes, and called for fair investigations of
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Özgür Özel denies office rumors amid CHP internal disputes
Özgür Özel refutes Ankara office rumors, calling them false, as CHP faces internal dismissals and linked Akbil fraud claims.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 38 sources
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu faces CHP split over ‘mutlak butlan’ court ruling
A court’s ‘mutlal butlan’ ruling reinstated Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu as CHP leader, sparking internal dissent, resignations demands, and heated debate over the 2016 immunity‑removal vote.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
Cemil Tugay quits CHP, prompting wave of local resignations
Cemil Tugay quit the CHP, citing internal expulsions, and will stay on as an independent mayor. His move triggered resignations by Tire mayor Hayati Okuroğlu and former Bolu mayor Tanju Özcan, underscoring a r‑
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Turkey's Parliament Rejects CHP Probe into EPDK Alleged Irregularities
Turkey's parliament rejected a CHP motion to probe alleged $56 billion irregularities in EPDK licensing and subsidies, with AKP and MHP voting against the investigation and accusations of falsified attendance.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Turkey presidential poll shows Mansur Yavaş ahead of Erdoğan in second‑round match‑ups
A May 2026 Gündemar poll of 2,275 Turkish voters shows Mansur Yavaş would beat Erdoğan 59%‑41% in a second‑round, with Imamoglu and Ozel also ahead, while Kilicdaroglu trails far behind.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Turkey's CHP lifts disciplinary measure against MP Gökhan Günaydın
CHP’s High Disciplinary Board voted 10‑3 to lift the sanction on MP Gökhan Günaydın, ending his suspension while eight other deputies remain under disciplinary measures.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Turkey poll projects Özgür Özel's new party could top vote, AK Party second
A Turkish poll shows Özgür Özel’s prospective new party could win 32.7% of the vote, pushing the AK Party to 27.1%; a Konya survey puts AK at 31.2% and MHP at 10.8%.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Turkey's CHP removes several provincial leaders amid disciplinary crackdown
CHP expelled several provincial chairmen, appointing replacements, while Sinop leader Aykut Yalçınkaya condemned the moves as harmful to democracy and urged internal procedural reforms.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Turkey's CHP gathers over 1,000 signatures demanding an extraordinary congress
CHP officials submitted over 1,000 signatures demanding an extraordinary congress within 45 days; interim leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu urged party unity and warned of legal action if delayed.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
CHP leadership crisis deepens after court nullifies congress, sparking push for extraordinary congress
Turkey’s CHP is in turmoil after a court voided its congress; Özgür Özel claims leadership, gathers 830 delegate signatures for an extraordinary congress, while the party disciplines several provincial chairs,
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Ekrem İmamoğlu denounces state overreach and rejects new party claims
Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized the government’s “state mind” approach and denied rumors of a new party, saying the CHP is ready to fight politically if its congress is blocked.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 44 sources
CHP launches disciplinary actions against six provincial chairs amid internal crisis
CHP’s MYK disciplines six provincial chairs after a court‑ordered reset, while leader Özgür Özel warns the “butlan” decision won’t stop an extraordinary congress and outlines a backup plan to form a new party.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
CHP members in Ankara's Çankaya call for extraordinary congress
About 60 CHP members from 18 Çankaya neighborhoods held a forum and issued a declaration calling for an extraordinary party congress to boost internal democracy, expand local organisations and support leader Öğ

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