Turkiye ratifies Mecca defence agreement
The Turkish Parliament on Thursday approved a bill ratifying the Mecca Agreement on Joint Defense with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, paving the way for closer military cooperation among the three countries.
Turkish Parliament
Türkiye marks 103rd anniversary of republic's founding
Türkiye marks the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the republic on October 29, 1923, when the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM), under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, officially established the country's system of government as a republic.
Turkey to send Mecca agreement to parliament this week - Erdogan
Turkey will send the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to parliament to be ratified in the coming days, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said.
Turkish military base may be established in Saudi Arabia
A Turkish military base could be deployed in Saudi Arabia, with its establishment possible under the framework of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.
Türkiye enacts legal framework for PKK disarmament
Türkiye has enacted a landmark law establishing the legal framework for measures to be taken after the PKK disarmament is formally verified.
Turkey unveils draft law to reintegrate PKK militants
Turkey's ruling alliance submitted a draft law to parliament meant to achieve peace with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in part by protecting many former militants from prosecution and suspending prison sentences for some others.
Turkey bans children under 15 from social media
The Turkish Parliament has passed a bill that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15, state media reported.
Turkish authorities concerned about rise in juvenile crime
Juvenile crime, crimes committed by minors, have troubled Türkiye in recent years, especially after well-publicized cases and online outrage. The Turkish Parliament set up a "Committee for Research on Children Driven to Crime”.
Ankara extends troop deployment in Iraq and Syria for 3 years
The Turkish parliament approved a presidential motion extending the mandate of Turkish troops stationed in Iraq and Syria for an additional three years.
Türkiye prepares official PKK disarmament process
The first meeting of the commission on disarmament of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (banned in Türkiye), operating in the Turkish parliament, will take place in a few days.
Türkiye doubts effectiveness of embargo against Russia
According to it, the restrictions only harm ordinary citizens
Türkiye condemns Israeli strikes on Syria
The Turkish parliament condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Syria, calling them a deliberate attempt to derail efforts to restore stability in Syria.
Almost 80 people seek medical attention in Turkish parliament
Almost 80 people who ate in the parliament canteen sought medical attention in Türkiye with similar symptoms, including several MPs.
President's powers may be expanded in Türkiye, media reports
The draft law proposes expanding the powers of the head of state to determine and change the special tax on consumption
Erdoğan blames opposition for wave of violence in Türkiye
The opposition Republican People's Party is solely responsible for the mass protests that left more than 120 police officers injured and caused significant damage to many buildings, the Turkish president said.
Erdoğan proposes to make Novruz official holiday in Türkiye
He announced his initiative at an event dedicated to Novruz that took place in Ankara
Scuffle erupts between opposition and ruling party MPs at Turkish parliament
A heated dispute over trustee appointments to municipalities led to a scuffle between deputies from the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) and the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) during a …
Türkiye calls for suspending Israel's membership in UN
The Turkish leadership intends to raise the issue of suspending Israel's membership in the UN. The parliament of the republic noted that this must be done due to the actions of Israel in the Gaza Strip.
Speakers of Armenian and Turkish Parliaments hold first meeting
The first meeting between Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan and Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Numan Kurtulmuş was held yesterday in Geneva. The speakers of parliament discussed “a broad range of …
Putin looks forward to meeting Erdogan at BRICS summit in Kazan
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is looking forward to meeting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the future BRICS summit in the Russian city of in Kazan. Speaking at a meeting with Turkey’s Grand National Assembly …
