Özgür Özel
MİT chief briefs CHP on counterterrorism efforts
National Intelligence Organization (MİT) chief İbrahim Kalın has briefed Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel and the party's central executive board on the nation's counterterrorism strategies.
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Intel chief to visit main opposition HQs
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel has revealed that National Intelligence Organization (MİT) chief İbrahim Kalın will visit the party headquarters this week to deliver a presentation.
The announcement comes after Kalın met with members of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) last month.
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Parliament to hold closed session on 'Israel threats'
Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş has said the assembly will convene in a closed session to address potential security threats posed by Israel in light of its ongoing military actions in the Palestinian territories and Lebanon.
CHP divided over standing for Erdoğan in parliament
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) lawmakers were split on Oct. 1 over how to greet President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ahead of his address at the parliament.
Erdoğan's speech marked the parliament's return after a two-month legislative break.
Lawmaker resigns from CHP amid smuggling probe
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has approved the resignation request of lawmaker Ediz Ün following the discovery of smuggled electronic cigarette devices in his vehicle.
"Mr. Ün will return to our party depending on the outcome of the judicial process," said a written statement issued by the CHP on Sept. 28.
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CHP's Özel calls Turkish House in US 'source of pride'
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel visited New York's Turkish House in New York on Sept. 26, expressing "pride" in the building's significance.
The skyscraper located across from the U.N. headquarters houses Türkiye's Consulate General and the country's Permanent Representative to the U.N.
Europe should not leave Türkiye alone in hosting refugees: CHP
Türkiye is shouldering a heavy burden as the country hosting the largest number of refugees in the world, the Republican People's Party (CHP) leader has recalled, calling on the international community, particularly the European nations, not to leave Türkiye alone in tackling such a massive cross-border problem.
CHP amends party bylaw with key reforms
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) passed 28 amendments to the party's bylaw by a majority vote during a convention convened for that purpose.
The party officially launched the convention on Sept. 6. After an opening speech by CHP leader Özgür Özel, the convention in the capital Ankara continued behind closed doors.
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CHP convention kicks off with bylaw discussions
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) on Sept. 6 officially launched a convention aimed at amending the party's charter and preparing for future elections.
After an opening speech by party leader Özgür Özel, the convention in the capital Ankara continued behind closed doors.
Delegates, honorary board members and former chairs were in attendance.
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Turkish parliament adjourns until October
The Turkish parliament has adjourned until Oct. 1 following the approval of a contentious bill regulating the handling of stray dogs.
The bill, which has sparked months of heated debates and protests, was endorsed after 28 hours of deliberation over two days.
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