Politics of Turkey
Turkish Protesters Urge Release of Jailed Opposition MP
The Workers' Party of Turkey, TIP, holds a protest in Istanbul. Photo: Workers' Party of Turkey
"We demand respect for the will of the people of Hatay," the TIP said in a statement.
"What is happening is against the constitution in every way. End this illegality and enforce the laws from which you derive your authority," it added.
Gov’t to submit constitutional changes to endorse family: Erdoğan
One of the first things the government will do is to strengthen the family by protecting it from aberrant trends, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, informing that his government will submit a constitutional amendment to this end.
Turkish lira down 7% in biggest selloff since 2021 crisis
Turkey's lira plunged 7% to a record low on Wednesday in its biggest daily selloff since a historic 2021 crash, as the newly-elected government appeared to loosen stabilizing measures in its pivot to more orthodox policies.
The lira has come under pressure since President Tayyip Erdogan was re-elected on May 28. It stood at 22.98 against the dollar at 0735 GMT.
Erdogan says latest inflation data strengthens Turkey’s hand to tackle high cost of living
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Ankara is determined to resolve the high cost of living problems, adding that the latest data strengthens the government's hand in the fight against inflation.
İbrahim Kalın appointed as new intelligence chief
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has appointed İbrahim Kalın as the new head of the National Intelligence Organization (MİT), the Communications Directorate announced late on June 5.
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CHP leader renews his A-team after polls
Main opposition chairman Republican People's Party (CHP) Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has announced the new top executive board following the defeat in the parliamentary and presidential polls.
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New top diplomat emphasizes ‘national’ foreign policy
Türkiye's newly appointed foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, has emphasized that he will work to further improve "national foreign policy" in line with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's vision and values during his tenure.
Erdogan urges unity as he begins new presidential term
President Tayyip Erdogan called on Turks to put aside their differences and focus on the future as he assumed office for a new five-year term on Saturday.
Looking for a rapprochement, but cautiously
Despite the seemingly more positive undertone in the comments made to Kathimerini by Recep Tayyip Erdogan, before Turkey's recent presidential elections, Greece has to remain vigilant, making good use of its deepening alliance with the United States, membership in the European Union and close cooperation with major countries in its region, namely Israel and Egypt.
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What to expect from an emboldened Erdogan after the elections
Turkey's President Erdogan officially won re-election this past Sunday. Expert Alan Makovsky joins Thanos Davelis to explore what we should now expect from a newly emboldened Erdogan on both the foreign and domestic front, from Turkey's relationship with the West and the US to his tightening grip on Turkish society.