Justice and Development Party
حزب عدالت و توسعه
Majority party in Turkish parliament
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View Timeline →Arrest of Istanbul Mayor and Erdogan Rival on Charges of Corruption and 'Terrorism Links'
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has been arrested on charges of corruption and links to terrorism, amid a crackdown on dissent in Turkey. His arrest follows…
Fethullah Gülen; Erdogan's Longtime Supporter Who Became His Number One Enemy
Fethullah Gülen, once a close ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, became his number one enemy following a series of political purges initiated by…
Clashes in Turkish Parliament After Arrest of Kurdish Supportive Mayor
Tensions erupted in the Turkish parliament following the arrest of Mehmet Sedik Akis, a pro-Kurdish mayor, which led to clashes between ruling party members and…
Opposition Forces Align Against Erdogan Ahead of Turkish Elections
Turkey is approaching a pivotal election where President Erdogan faces a strong challenge from opposition leader Kilicdaroglu amid economic turmoil and public discontent. The outcome…
Turkey Elections; The Role of First-Time Voters May Be Decisive for Erdogan's Fate
Turkey is preparing for presidential elections amid significant challenges for President Erdogan, particularly from first-time voters who may influence the outcome. With over 6 million…
Request for Asylum by 300 Turkish Diplomats in Germany Since the Coup
Approximately 300 Turkish diplomats have sought asylum in Germany since the 2016 coup attempt, amid ongoing detentions of individuals linked to the coup. The situation…
Erdogan at Anti-Coup Demonstration: If the People Want, the Death Penalty Will Return
Over one million people rallied in Istanbul against the failed coup in Turkey, where President Erdogan stated he would support reinstating the death penalty if…
‘Cumhuriyet’ Publishes Documents of Arms Shipment from Turkey to Syrian Militants
The Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet published documents revealing arms shipments from Turkey to Syrian militants, leading to an investigation against its editor, Can Dündar. The revelations…