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Turkey swears in new parliament with pro-Erdogan majority

Turkey swears in new parliament with pro-Erdogan majority

Lawmakers Saturday began taking their oaths in Turkey's new parliament, with the ruling party of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan needing to rely on nationalist allies to ensure an overall majority, Digital Journal reports. …

Yildirim may become Turkey's parliament speaker

Yildirim may become Turkey's parliament speaker

Turkish Prime Minister Binadi Yildirim may become speaker of the country’s parliament, Turkish media reported. Yildirim explained that if Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan nominates him for …

Turkish President inauguration to be held on July 9

Turkish President inauguration to be held on July 9

The inauguration ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be held on July 9. The oath ceremony of members of the Turkish Parliament of the 27th convocation will be held on July 8, Turkish media …

Turkish parliament to discuss extension of emergency state

Turkish parliament to discuss extension of emergency state

The Turkish parliament will discuss extension of the emergency state for the seventh time, Trend reported citing Turkish media. The issue of extending the emergency state in Turkey will be discussed at the parliament on April 18. …

Turkey extends state of emergency for 3-more months

Turkey extends state of emergency for 3-more months

Turkish Parliament ratified on Thursday a prime ministry motion, extending the ongoing state of emergency in Turkey for three months. The sixth extension will become effective from Friday, Anadolu Agency reports. The …

Turkey's parliament to investigate Islamophobia in Europe

Turkey's parliament to investigate Islamophobia in Europe

Turkey's parliamentary subcommittee will begin to investigate Islamophobic attacks targeting Muslims in Western countries, which will later be compiled in a detailed report. The commission will begin to work on January 9 to examine …

 Ankara on conflict with Washington: it's temporary

Ankara on conflict with Washington: it's temporary

A speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, Ismail Kahraman, commented on the recent diplomatic tensions in Ankara's relations with Washington, saying that they have a temporary nature and the crisis would be settled …

Will Turkey extend state of emergency for three months?

Will Turkey extend state of emergency for three months?

Turkey’s state of emergency will be extended, Justice and Development (AK) Party Group Leader Mustafa Elitaş said. He added that the matter would be discussed at the Turkish parliament soon, and that the National …

Turkey's main opposition party to stay in parliament

Turkey's main opposition party to stay in parliament

Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has decided not to withdraw from parliament over Sunday's referendum, a party spokesman said, Jerusalem Post reports citing CNN Turk television. Earlier on …

Turkish MPs hurt in brawl over constitution reform (VIDEO)

Turkish MPs hurt in brawl over constitution reform (VIDEO)

At least two Turkish MPs were injured as brawls erupted in parliament between supporters and critics of a constitutional reform bill boosting the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, local reports said. Those hurt …

Turkish deputies brawl during debate in parliament

Turkish deputies brawl during debate in parliament

Scuffles have broken out at Turkey’s parliament amid debates over a controversial bill on constitutional amendments, which would expand the powers of the president. Turkish lawmakers got engaged in physical violence, pushing each …