Justice and Development Party
AKP to hold October workshop on new charter draft
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) will convene a workshop in October as part of its efforts to draft a new constitution, deputy leader Hayati Yazıcı told state-run Anadolu Agency on Aug. 19.
The workshop will involve experts and academics specializing in law, public administration, political science and sociology, with the aim of gathering diverse opinions.
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Erdoğan hails AKP as 'hope of nation' on 23rd anniversary
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan marked the 23rd anniversary of his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) on Aug. 14 with a pledge to continue delivering high-quality services, as he dubbed his party "hope of the nation."
Erdogan defends ‘Blue Homeland’ doctrine amid internal criticism
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has defended the country's "Blue Homeland" doctrine in the wake of criticism from opposition lawmaker Namik Tan.
Visitor ban as parliament debates stray dog bill
A visitor ban has been imposed on the Turkish parliament in anticipation of discussions on a contentious bill regarding the handling of stray dogs
The discussions on the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) proposal are set to begin on July 27, with the ban remaining in place until July 29.
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AKP revises controversial draft bill on stray dogs
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has amended a contentious regulation that proposed "euthanizing" unadopted stray dogs, local media reported on July 11.
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Turkey’s Demiral to be suspended for two games over wolf gesture, German media report
Τurkey defender Merih Demiral is to be banned for two games by UEFA following a gesture he made during his side's last-16 win against Austria on Tuesday and will miss Saturday's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Netherlands, German media reported.
AKP appoints new heads for some provinces
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has replaced the heads of its provincial organizations in seven cities a day after a five-hour meeting of its executive committee.
The party on June 25 announced the appointment of new provincial heads for Adıyaman, Afyonkarahisar, Erzincan, Gaziantep, Kastamonu, Osmaniye and Zonguldak.
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Gov’t mulls extending maternity leave to address low birth rates
The Turkish government is poised to take action to address the record-low fertility rates by implementing a series of measures, including extending maternity leave to one year, improving salaries and providing nursery or rental support, local media has reported.
Erdoğan calls for an end to political tension in Türkiye
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has expressed the need for Türkiye's political atmosphere to leave behind polemics and a tense climate, saying that politics should no longer perceived as a "war of attrition."
CHP delegation to meet finance minister for tax talks
A delegation from the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) is set to meet with Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek in the coming days to propose reforms for a "fair tax system."
The decision was reached during President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's landmark visit to the CHP headquarters, the first in 18 years.