Turkiye's Opposition CHP Party Beats Ruling AKP in Local Elections

Turkiye's opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) is ahead of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in municipal elections for the first time in 20 years.

Turkey’s Parliament Bans the Use of the Terms "Armenian Genocide", “Kurdistan,” and “Kurdish regions.”

As part of a package of measures aimed to change internal procedural rules of the Turkish parliament, the legislature’s constitutional committee on Thursday approved a provision banning the use of the word “Armenian Genocide” from being used in legislative body.

Turkey to send team to Egypt to discuss broken ties: AKP official

Following Turkish steps to mend broken ties with both Russia and Israel, Ankara will soon send a team to Egypt to discuss ways to ease tensions with Cairo, according to a leading figure from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).

HDP: Turkish government uses ambulances to transport weapons into Syria

Spokesman of the People’s Democratic Party in Turkey (HDP) Ayhan Bilgen affirmed that the Turkish government, since the beginning of the crisis in Syria, has been transporting weapons via ambulances to the terrorist organizations in Syria.

Turkey passes bill to strip politicians of immunity

Turkey's parliament has ratified a bill that will strip some legislators of immunity from prosecution - a move members of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) say targets them.

Turkish PM Davutoglu bows out in power rift with Erdogan. Differences had emerged on both domestic and foreign policy issue

Turkey's Ahmet Davutoglu has said he will not seek a new term as prime minister and leader of the ruling AK Party after last-ditch talks aimed at easing tensions between him and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkish MPs May be Stripped of Immunity

Punches and water were thrown during a Turkish parliamentary committee meeting late Monday night before a bill that would strip deputies of their immunity from prosecution was passed.

Former Turkish defense minister: AKP made a grave mistake in its policy towards Syria

Solving the crisis in Syria could be achieved by closing border to prevent terrorists from flowing into the country, supporting Syria’s government to eliminate terrorist who came to Syria from different countries and holding legislative elections, former Turkish Defense Minister Barlas Doglu has said.

Demirtas: Turkey’s Ruling Party is ‘Extension’ of ISIS

Selahettin Demirtas, co-chair of Turkey’s pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), bitterly denounced the governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) on Tuesday, alleging it is little more than an “extension of” the Islamic State group (ISIS).

Israeli state, people ‘certainly friends’ of Turkey, AKP says

In an apparent bid to single out practices of the elected Israeli government which are disreputable for the Turkish government from the broad framework of the bilateral relationship with Israel, a senior executive of Turkey’s ruling party has said the “friendly” nature of relations with both “the Israeli state and the Israeli people” were undisputable for Turkey.

Davutoğlu says Turkey will impose sanctions on Russia if needed

Turkey has been discussing possible counter measures against Russia and will impose sanctions if needed, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said on Tuesday, but also added that Ankara is ready to hold talks with Moscow to solve the crisis.

Turkey’s MHP calls Russia’s tit-for-tat a ‘scandal,’ stresses support for ruling AKP

Strongly defending the legitimacy of Turkey’s downing of a Russian warplane by Turkish jets along the Syrian border last week, Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli has labeled Moscow’s retaliatory moves against Turkey a “scandal.”

EU progress report slams Turkey over rule of law, free speech

The European Union accused Turkey on Nov. 10 of backsliding on the rule of law, rights and the media, calling on the new government to take urgent action in a sensitive report that Brussels held back until after elections.

Turkey: Minimum wage rise could boost economy, S&P says

A minimum wage hike in Turkey could boost the Turkish economy, credit agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) said on Nov. 9.

Erdogan urges Turkey's new parliament to address constitution

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey's parliament should prioritise discussions on a new constitution, following his AK Party's electoral triumph.

Turkish PM calls for new constitution after election victory

Ahmet Davutoğlu called on Turkey's political parties to come together and agree a new constitution after his ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) regained its parliamentary majority at a general election on Sunday.

Pro-Kurdish HDP Party Alleges Fraud Across Eastern Turkey Polling Stations

Turkey’s pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party (HDP) headquarters received complaints of fraud from polling stations across the eastern Turkish province of Agri, a Sputnik correspondent reported Sunday.

Turkey's AKP leads vote according to early results (TV)

Turkey's long-dominant Justice and Development Party (AKP) founded by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was leading in Sunday's crucial parliamentary election, according to preliminary results.

U.S. Voices Concern Over Free Media in Turkey After Seizure of Media Corporation

WASHINGTON (Hurriyet Daily News)—The United States continues to have concerns over the right to free media and free speech in Turkey, State Department spokesperson John Kirby has said in his answer to a question on the seizure of Koza Ipek, a corporation with links to the Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) ally-turned-enemy Islamic scholar Fethullah Gulen.

Turkish Lawmakers: Ankara Tied to Use of Sarin in Syria

Two Turkish lawmakers from the Republican People’s Party (CHP) have provided documents showing that the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) was linked to the use of chemical agents by militants operating in Syria, Press TV reports.