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1976 yılında İstanbul’da doğdu. 2012 yılında İMC TV’de Roni Margulies ile beraber “Azı Karar Çoğu Zarar” programının yapımcılığını ve sunuculuğunu üstlendi. 2015 yılinda Bugün TV’de Nazlı Ilıcak ve Prof.Dr. Ersin Kalaycıoğlu ile birlikte „Özgür İfade“ programının ...

Hasan Cemal’e vekalet vermek

19 Apr 2023  |  Adil Medya  |  Turkish  |  Armenian Issues

The article discusses the challenges faced by the Yeşil Sol Parti (YSP) in maintaining Armenian representation in the Turkish parliament, particularly focusing on Garo Paylan's experiences and the need for a new representative. The author suggests Hasan Cemal as a suitable candidate due to his strong support for Armenian issues and his significant contributions, including his book '1915: Ermeni Soykırımı'. The text highlights the political and social struggles of Armenians in Turkey and the importance of continued advocacy and representation.

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Meral Akşener Hasan Cemal Garo Paylan Seda Taşkın Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Devlet Bahçeli Sırrı Süreyya Cengiz Çandar Kerem Fırtına

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Burcu Başaran is a journalist based in İstanbul, Türkiye. With nearly 5 years of experience in various fields of media sector, I currently continue my career as Istanbul Deputy Bureau Chief of Euronews. I am also a freelance and published author.

Nationalism is the true victor in Turkish elections

15 May 2023  |  Daily Sabah  |  English  |  Nationalism

In the recent Turkish elections, neither President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan nor his main opponent Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu secured a majority, leading to a runoff. The Justice and Development Party (AK Party) and its allies, including the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), achieved significant success, securing a majority in Parliament. Nationalism emerged as the dominant force, influencing both the presidential and parliamentary outcomes. The MHP's unexpected success and the Victory Party's strong anti-refugee stance were notable. The Good Party faced internal challenges, while the Green Left Party saw a decline in support. Nationalist rhetoric played a crucial role, with Sinan Oğan emerging as a key figure. The election results underscored the transformative power of Türkiye's nationalist electorate.

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Meral Akşener Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu Devlet Bahçeli Yavuz Ağıralioğlu Ümit Özdağ Sinan Oğan Muharrem Ince

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Mahmut Bozarslan is a journalist based in Diyarbakır, Turkey.

I worked particularly in East and Southeast of Turkey but especially in Norhern Iraq . During this time, I followed almost all terrorist incidents in the region and I made very successful stories. Because of my Kurdish language skill ...

Demirtaş Calls for Discussion on Autonomy to Erdoğan, Akşener, Bahçeli, and Özdağ

08 Jan 2024  |  VOA Türkçe  |  Turkish  |  Civil Rights

Former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, in his final defense during the Kobani case trial, called on party leaders to discuss autonomy. He also presented a seven-point proposal for resolving the Kurdish issue to the court. Demirtaş addressed accusations related to his use of the term 'Mr.' for Abdullah Öcalan, arguing that millions have called for negotiations with Öcalan to solve the Kurdish problem. He invited leaders from AK Parti, MHP, İYİ Parti, and Zafer Partisi to a live broadcast to discuss the realities of democratic autonomy. The ongoing trial involves accusations against HDP's former co-chairs and central executive board members for various crimes, including 'disrupting the unity of the state' and 'qualified homicide' related to the events of October 6-8, 2014.

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Meral Akşener Selahattin Demirtaş Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Devlet Bahçeli Ümit Özdağ Abdullah Öcalan

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Since 2012, Rabia Çetin has been working as an editor and reporter with several media outlets in Turkey, such as T24, BasNews and K24. She is currently a freelance journalist contributing to various media in Turkey and abroad. Rabia has won several awards for her journalistic work.

DEM Party’s impact on local elections: Candidates, trustees and vote shares

19 Mar 2024  |  turkeyrecap.substack.com  |  English  |  Kurdish Vote

As Turkey approaches local elections, the Kurdish vote, considered a swing vote, is in focus, especially in Istanbul. The pro-Kurdish Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) has decided to field its own candidates, which could influence election outcomes. In 2019, DEM's predecessor supported the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) candidates, but this year, they are not redirecting voters. This change in strategy, along with internal disagreements and the decision not to field more prominent figures like Başak Demirtaş in Istanbul, may lead to a decrease in DEM's vote share. Allegations of negotiations between DEM and the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) over trustees appointed to replace elected mayors have been denied by DEM officials. The outcome of the elections could be affected by the level of DEM voter turnout, with a low turnout potentially benefiting CHP's İmamoğlu and a high turnout favoring AKP's Kurum.

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Meral Akşener Meral Danış Beştaş Selahattin Demirtaş Başak Demirtaş Murat Çepni Vahap Coşkun Özgür Özel Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit Roj Girasun Ekrem İmamoğlu Murat Kurum

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Borzou Daragahi is a longtime foreign correspondent now working full-time for The Independent. He covers Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and the Arabian Peninsula as well as the Balkans and global issues such as public health, international crime and security ...

A clampdown too far? ‘Bizarre’ prison sentence may give Erdogan’s rival a boost

15 Dec 2022  |  The Independent  |  English  |  Elections

The article discusses the political implications of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's prison sentence and political ban, highlighting potential bias in the judiciary and the desperation of President Erdogan ahead of upcoming elections. The prosecution of Imamoglu, seen as a formidable challenger, has been widely condemned and may galvanize opposition parties. The article also notes the historical context of Erdogan's own rise to prominence following imprisonment and the potential for this verdict to backfire on his administration.

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Meral Aksener Ekrem Imamoglu Recep Tayyip Erdogan Seren Selvin Korkmaz Onur Alp Yilmaz Selahattin Demirtas Osman Kavala Canan Kaftancıoglu Mehmet Barlas Soner Cagaptay Kemal Kilicdaroglu

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Murat Dinler is a journalist based in Köln, Germany.

Akşener: The east of the Euphrates should never be overlooked

26 Feb 2018  |  tr.euronews.com  |  Turkish  |  International Relations

Meral Akşener, leader of the İYİ Party, in an interview with Euronews, criticizes the Turkish government's foreign policy, particularly regarding the operation in Afrin, Syria, and the handling of relations with the United States and the European Union. She questions the government's stance towards the US, citing the continued operation of the Kürecik and İncirlik bases despite tensions. Akşener emphasizes the need for Turkey to develop a foreign policy that serves its national interests and security, and advocates for a return to rational, interest-based relations with the EU.

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Miroslava Germanova is a journalist based in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Domestic Violence Treaty Falling Victim to Political Obtuseness

04 Aug 2020  |  Balkan Insight  |  English  |  Women's Rights

The Istanbul Convention, aimed at combating violence against women, faces significant opposition from far-right and conservative forces in Central and Southeast Europe. Turkey, the first signatory, is considering withdrawal, influenced by Islamist groups. Poland's government has initiated steps to withdraw, citing ideological concerns. Similar resistance is seen in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Bulgaria, where conservative and nationalist rhetoric frames the treaty as a threat to traditional values. Despite some countries like North Macedonia ratifying the convention, the overall trend shows a conservative backlash against it. The UN and Amnesty International emphasize the increased need for such protections during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Meral Aksener Hana Stelzerova Mateusz Morawiecki Recep Tayyip Erdogan Nuray Cevirmen Abdurrahman Dilipak Pinar Gultekin Cemal Metin Avci Andrej Babis Andrej Danko Zuzana Caputova Gergely Gulyss Laszlo Kover Eniko Pap Zoran Zaev Nils Muiznieks

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DILEK GUL is a journalist based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Graduated from Yeditepe University with a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature. Later, continued her postgraduate study in Political science and International Relations. Alongside her studies, she also started working as an ...

Will Ekrem İmamoğlu and Mansur Yavaş resign?

06 Mar 2023  |  tr.euronews.com  |  Turkish  |  Elections

Meral Akşener, leader of the İYİ Party, proposed that Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş be candidates for Vice President. Following a lengthy meeting, the Millet Alliance agreed on Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu as their presidential candidate and outlined a 12-point roadmap. Constitutional law experts Tolga Şirin and Levent Köker stated that İmamoğlu and Yavaş can campaign without resigning from their mayoral positions, as there is no constitutional provision for vice-presidential candidacy. The appointment of vice presidents is at the discretion of the President, with no limit on the number.

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Meral Akşener Ekrem İmamoğlu Mansur Yavaş Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu Tolga Şirin Levent Köker

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Ekrem Eddy Güzeldere is a political analyst and journalist. From October 2024 onwards he is based both in Northeastern Brazil (Paraíba) and Turkey (Istanbul-Izmir). He wrote his PhD on Brazil-Turkey relations and is specialized in both countries. 

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The center is far right

10 Aug 2021  |  www.duvarenglish.com  |  English  |  Government Criticism

The article critiques the Turkish government's mismanagement of forest fires and the concentration of power in the presidential system under President Erdoğan. It highlights the increasingly authoritarian course of the government and the lack of substantial policy alternatives from the opposition parties, which are also criticized for their right-wing stances. The opposition's failure to present concrete solutions, especially on issues like the Kurdish question, is emphasized. The article suggests that the political center in Turkey has shifted to the far right, with both the government and opposition parties competing on nationalist and security-oriented policies.

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Murat Karabulut is a journalist based in Ankara, Turkey.

In the developing and growing world, the interaction between people will increase;  I believe that the internet and social media will be even more effective.  In this context, I think that the role of the technical team in the media sector ...

İYİ Party says 'no' to cooperation with CHP in local elections

01 Dec 2023  |  www.voaturkce.com  |  Turkish  |  Turkish Politics

İYİ Parti has decided to reject CHP's proposal for cooperation in the upcoming 31 March 2024 local elections, opting to run independently. The decision was announced by İYİ Parti spokesperson Kürşad Zorlu, who emphasized the party's aim to present the best candidates to voters. Despite some internal discussions about potential exceptions for Ankara and Istanbul, the party's General Administrative Board (GİK) voted overwhelmingly to proceed without alliances. The article also highlights reactions from various party members and the broader political context, including the strategies of other major parties like AKP and MHP.

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Meral Akşener Kürşad Zorlu Özgür Özel Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Ekrem İmamoğlu Mansur Yavaş Ümit Özlale Gökhan Günaydın

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Marc Martorell Junyent holds a Bachelor in International Relations and is a second-year student of a master in Comparative and Middle East Politics and Society at the University of Tübingen, Germany. His research and political analysis focuses on the Middle East and North Africa region, with ...

A Crucial Year: Turkey at a Turning Point

01 Mar 2023  |  www.juancole.com  |  English  |  Earthquake

In 2023, Turkey faces a pivotal year marked by the centenary of the Turkish Republic, significant elections, and a devastating earthquake. President Erdoğan, in power for two decades, confronts economic challenges and growing anti-refugee sentiment. Two recent books analyze his tenure, highlighting economic mismanagement and political maneuvers. The opposition, including the CHP and HDP, seeks to unseat Erdoğan amid concerns over societal cohesion and refugee policies. The outcome of the elections will shape Turkey's future direction, with potential reforms if Erdoğan is ousted.

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Meral Akşener Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Gönül Tol Dimitar Bechev Ali Babacan Bashar Al-Assad Devlet Bahçeli Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu Ekrem İmamoğlu

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Spanish journalist based in İstanbul, Turkey. Currently working for newspapers, TV, radios and video agency –as a producer– from Istanbul and also from the region of the Middle East. I use to cover topics such as politics, migration or social issues. Regular contributor for CNN, Ruptly, Ara, El ...

Turkey sends the country's most popular opposition leader to jail

17 Dec 2022  |  www.naiz.eus  |  Spanish  |  Elections

Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul and a prominent opposition figure, has been sentenced to two years and seven months in prison for 'insults to public officials.' Despite the sentence, İmamoğlu remains in office while awaiting the Supreme Court's ratification. The article highlights the political tension between İmamoğlu's CHP party and President Erdogan's administration, noting the potential implications for the upcoming 2023 elections. The CHP faces internal debates on selecting a candidate to challenge Erdogan, with İmamoğlu being a strong contender despite his legal troubles. The piece also draws parallels between İmamoğlu's current situation and Erdogan's past political journey.

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Meral Aksener Ekrem İmamoğlu Recep Tayyip Erdogan Canan Kaftancioglu Kemal Kiliçadaroglu

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I am a video journalist and producer based in Lyon, France.
More than 15 years of experience reporting across all platforms. I write, produce and edit my own package.

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What does Faruk Acar say to the criticism of the 'Ömer's Way' slogan?

15 Nov 2021  |  tr.euronews.com  |  Turkish  |  Public Opinion

İYİ Party's communication campaign 'Ömer's Way' continues to be a topic of discussion, with some seeing it as necessary to attract conservative voters who have left the AK Party, while others criticize the approach. The campaign references historical figures like Fatih Sultan Mehmet and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, promising to follow a path of justice and democracy. Faruk Acar of Andy-Ar, the architect of the campaign, believes the discussions indicate the campaign's success in creating awareness. He emphasizes that the campaign is based on scientific data and aims to be understood across Turkey. Acar denies any mistakes in the campaign strategy and highlights the importance of justice in Turkish society, which has recently risen to the second most important issue after the economy. The campaign is part of a three-phase strategy, with the current focus on justice. İYİ Party aims to embrace a broad spectrum of political views, from secular to conservative, and is seen as moving towards a mass party approach.

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Meral Akşener Faruk Acar Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Süleyman Demirel Necmettin Erbakan Bülent Ecevit Alparslan Türkeş Turgut Özal

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Menekse Tokyay is a journalist based in Ankara, Turkey. 

Since 2010, I am a Turkey correspondent and writer to many international outlets, including Southeastern European Times, Al Arabiya English, Arab News, International Business Times -UK, Business News Europe, Deutsche Welle, Washington Post ...

Turkish opposition making gains in opinion polls ahead of elections

13 Mar 2023  |  Arab News  |  English  |  Opinion Polls

New opinion polls indicate that Turkish opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu is leading the presidential race against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with the Nation Alliance likely to secure a parliamentary majority. Various surveys show Kilicdaroglu ahead by significant margins, attributed to dissatisfaction with the government's handling of recent earthquakes and rising inflation. The pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party's endorsement is seen as crucial, though it faces potential legal challenges. Kilicdaroglu's strategic moves, including visiting disaster zones, are bolstering his support.

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Meral Aksener Kemal Kilicdaroglu Recep Tayyip Erdogan Selahattin Demirtas Erkan Bas Dr. Kaya Genc

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Tarik Toros is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.
Born in 1972 in Tarsus, Turkey. 
He works as a broadcaster, an editor and a columnist. He writes and talks on social and politic systems and human rights. 
He is married to Banu Toros, a publisher, and writer. They live in London. The ...

Can Atalay case and Party Strategies in Turkish Politics

01 Feb 2024  |  Politurco.com  |  English  |  Political Strategies

The article discusses the political implications and controversies surrounding the non-release of Can Atalay, a deputy whose membership in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey was dropped. It criticizes the CHP for its past decisions and hypocrisy, particularly in relation to the lifting of immunities in 2016, which led to the imprisonment of Kurdish politicians. The text also highlights the political strategies and actions of various political figures and parties, including the AKP, and criticizes the use of terms like 'terrorist' to justify political actions. The article underscores the manipulation and distortion of truth by both the government and the opposition.

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Meral Akşener Can Atalay Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu Selahattin Demirtaş Mehmet Cengiz Cemil Tugay Tanju Özcan Lütfü Savaş Battal İlgezdi Onursal Adıgüzel Gamze İlgezdi

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Freelance fixer and translator - focuses on political and economic news stories, gathers information and keeps up with current affairs for specialized tasks. Highly interested in society, law and culture in Mediterranean and Middle East. I'm also a book translator.

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Erdogan’s biggest rival gets a jail term, finally unifying the opposition

15 Dec 2022  |  Stars and Stripes  |  English  |  Judicial Rulings

Outrage over the conviction of Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's mayor and a key political rival to President Erdogan, has unified Turkey's opposition leaders. Five opposition leaders, forming the Nation Alliance, rallied in support of Imamoglu, who was convicted of insulting election officials. The court ruling has energized the opposition, though it remains uncertain if Imamoglu will be their joint candidate. The ruling has also caused market fluctuations, with a rebound in Turkish assets. The opposition faces internal disagreements over their candidate, with CHP leader Kilicdaroglu resisting pressure to support Imamoglu. The situation draws parallels to Erdogan's own rise to power, suggesting Imamoglu's conviction could similarly boost his political career.

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Meral Aksener Recep Tayyip Erdogan Ekrem Imamoglu Temel Karamollaoglu Emre Peker Kemal Kilicdaroglu

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