Kamil Okyay
Main opposition CHP appoints central executive board member Erdoğdu as new deputy leader
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has appointed its Istanbul lawmaker Aykut Erdoğdu as the party's new deputy leader responsible for the economy in lieu of Selin Sayek Böke, who has recently resigned from her post.
Turkey marks World Press Freedom Day amid rising concerns over liberties
Turkey has silently marked World Press Freedom Day, a day dedicated to defending independent media and paying tribute to journalists who have suffered consequences due to their journalistic activities, amid rising concerns over diminishing editorial freedoms in the country.
CHP calls on speaker to resign as outrage persist over secularism remarks
Public outrage has persisted over Parliamentary Speaker ?smail Kahraman's recent remarks proposing the abolition of secularism, as the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has continued to call for his resignation amid other protests and criminal complaints.