Türkiye goes into overdrive, now

Now that the Justice and Development Party’s (AK Party) People’s Alliance could not take back the mayorships of the major metropolitan areas, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his ministers will roll up their collective sleeves and not allow those Republican People’s Party (CHP) mayors to continue neglecting vital projects, especially, the removal of all buildings …

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Meta to prevent spread of false news on Turkish elections

Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, Meta, has set up teams of experts to prevent any unlawful intervention in elections, notably the upcoming local vote in Türkiye, according to a Meta official. “In addition to constantly updating our election policies and detecting proactive threats, we help prevent any intervention in elections or voters by removing content …

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3 structural problems of CHP’s local election campaign

The municipal election campaign of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has been riddled with crises, and I am not talking about their various statements that have become the subject of controversy. For example, this is not about the CHP chairperson’s remarks about Turkish citizens who paid for their exemption from military service or …

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AK Party’s manifesto for looming local election race

Since its inception, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) has exemplified a party characterized by discipline and vision, mainly owing to the leadership qualities of its figurehead, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Whether in the smallest gathering or the grandest campaign, the party has consistently conducted its affairs with unwavering discipline and gravitas, addressing …

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Why CHP is compelled to work with YSP

Ahead of the March 2024 municipal elections, the ongoing Good Party (IP) crisis continues to capture everyone’s attention. That party’s chairwoman, Meral Akşener, recently accused the mayors of Istanbul and Ankara, Ekrem Imamoğlu and Mansur Yavaş, of “cowardice.” Several parliamentarians are rumored to be on the brink of leaving the IP over those comments. Yet, …

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