Akif Hamzaçebi
Erdo?an's presidential system model equals dictatorship: Turkish main opposition
The presidential system model proposed by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) will make Turkey into a ?dictatorship? under President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, main opposition Republican People?s Party (CHP) Deputy Parliamentary Group Chair Akif Hamzaçebi has claimed.
EP rapporteur urges democratic reforms in first visit to Turkey
Continuing with democratic reforms is key for Turkey to advance its EU accession process, Kati Piri, the European Parliament's new rapporteur to Turkey, has said on her first visit to Ankara.
Turkish opposition stands firm in Ottoman language row
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has questioned both President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's motives and authority with regard to his engagement in the possible inclusion of Ottoman language classes in Turkey's high school curriculum.
Turkish PM criticizes CHP leader over Ottoman language row
Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has accused the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) of "acting with enmity toward their own history," while also describing the debates over the Ottoman language courses as simply "a storm in a teacup."