Turkey can buy weapons from whoever it wants without asking NATO
Devlet Bahceli slammed NATO criticism of Turkey’s decision to buy a Russian-made missile defense system
Devlet Bahceli
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Will Turkey reinstate the death penalty
At one time, its cancellation was one of the results of Ankara's plans on accession to the EU
Erdogan claims victory in Turkish referendum
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a historic referendum Sunday that will greatly expand the powers of his office, although opposition parties questioned the outcome and said they would challenge the results. …
Turkey warns US against partnering with PYD
Turkey is continuing discussions with the U.S.-led coalition and Russia over possible scenarios on liberating Raqqa from Daesh
Turkey's constitutional change proposal to be presented to parliament next week
Turkey may hold referendum on constitutional change including a more powerful executive presidency at start of summer next year, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said. Speaking at a joint press conference with nationalist …
Yildirim: Turkey could draft 'limited measure' on death penalty
Turkey could draft a "limited measure" to bring back the death penalty if a political compromise could be reached on the issue, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said. "If there is an agreement on …
Turkish nationalists favor referendum for switch to presidential system
Turkey's nationalist opposition is in favor of maintaining the country's parliamentary system but is not against holding a referendum on introducing an executive presidency, its leader Devlet Bahceli said. …
Turkey could hold constitutional referendum by spring
Turkey could hold a referendum on changing the constitution and introducing a presidential system before the spring, the Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said. "If the parliament puts the issue on its agenda …
Turkey celebrates Victory Day
Turkey is holding events dedicated to the 94th anniversary of a decisive victory in the country’s 1919-1923 War of Independence. It is the first time civilians have participated alongside the country’s leadership in …
Yildirim meets opposition leaders to discuss coup
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim met with the leaders of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) and Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) for the second time since the failed coup attempt on July 15. …
Turkish government and opposition to hold joint rally on August 7
Turkish government and the opposition Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) will hold a joint rally against the military coup attempt in Istanbul on August 7, Anadolu Agency reports. The rally will be attended by the Turkish …
Yildirim meets with opposition leaders
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım visited the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu at the party headquarters in Ankara. Following the meeting, …
Erdogan to withdraw cases against MHP and CHP leaders
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has decided to withdraw all court cases he previously opened against the leaders of opposition parties - the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), Devlet Bahceli, …
Was US behind coup attempt in Turkey?
Rumors say that an ISAF commander U.S. general was behind the FETO coup attempt
Bahceli: MHP would support government in restoration of death penalty
Turkey's Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) will back the government if it decides to restore the death penalty, its leader Devlet Bahceli said amid calls for its reinstatement following a failed military coup attempt. …
Nationalist Movement Party of Turkey allowed to hold convention
According to media, Turkish Court of Cassation was allowed to organize the convention of the nationalist National Movement Party (MHP). The initiative of convocation was proposed by prominent functionaries of the party. The main goal of …
Turkish parliament speaker calls for religious constitution
Turkey should have a religious constitution, the Turkish parliament speaker Ismail Kahraman said "As a Muslim country, why should we be in a situation where we are in retreat from religion?" the Anatolia news …
Turkish opposition leader urges to bring back death penalty
The leader of the Party of the Nationalist Movement, Devlet Bahçeli, urged the government to restore the death penalty against terrorists. According to him,the fact that the death penalty was abolished in Turkey …
Bridge named after opposition leader to be built in Adana
A bridge named after the head of the opposition Nationalist Movement Party, Devlet Bahceli, will be built in Turkey’s Adana province. The bridge’s construction will start on March 30. Bahceli will …
Turkish opposition proposes introducing state of emergency in country
The leader of Turkey’s Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), Devlet Bahceli, has proposed the declaration of a state of emergency in Turkey, local media report. The politician also urged the authorities to …
