Murat Karayalç

Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) head Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu has called for the release of dozens of journalists being held in prison in Turkey, the state-run Anadolu Agency has reported.

The Interior Ministry has launched an investigation into Istanbul's Ata?ehir District Municipality over corruption claims that have recently hit headlines.

The ministry has given permission for an investigation into graft claims against Ata?ehir Mayor Battal ?lgezdi as well as his municipality's Development Directorate, Building Inspection Directorate, and deputy mayors. 

The grassroots of the Republican People's Party (CHP) are likely to green-light a coalition between the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the CHP, contrary to their stance immediately after the June 7 parliamentary elections in Turkey, CHP Istanbul provincial head Murat Karayalç?n told daily Hürriyet on July 10.

Preliminary results from Turkey's parliamentary election suggest that the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has won over 25 percent of the vote, largely retaining the 26 percent support it received in general elections four years ago, according to unofficial results from Anadolu Agency. 

A successful result in Istanbul, Turkey?s biggest city in terms of both the population and the economy, will be a main battleground for the main opposition Republican People?s Party (CHP) in the June 7 general elections.
 

Main opposition Republican People?s Party (CHP) leader Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu will come together with the leaders of Turkey?s religious minority communities in Istanbul on Jan. 26.