Kategori: Politics

A significant development has occurred in the large-scale corruption investigation into the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality. Two suspects, including Hür Ağbaba, the brother of Turkish MP Veli Ağbaba from the Yeni Parti, were detained in simultaneous operations. The investigation, led by the İzmir Police Department, involved raids in Diyarbakır and Malatya. As a result, Hür Ağbaba…

The investigation file regarding the allegations about the determination of candidates for the 2024 local elections, concerning the New Party Chairman Özgür Özel and 5 other deputies, was sent to Ankara due to a decision of lack of jurisdiction. This development brought to the agenda the legal process that has been causing tense moments in…

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office announced the launch of an investigation against Saliha Sera Kadıgil, a member of parliament from the Workers' Party of Turkey (TİP), due to certain statements she made during a speech at a rally in Izmir on July 31, 2026. The investigation is being conducted on charges of 'insulting the…

The Turkish Air Force's 181st Jet Squadron has taken over the NATO Enhanced Air Policing Mission, Block-72. After completing its transfer to the Amari Air Base in Estonia on July 29, the squadron conducted familiarization flights on July 30-31 and completed planned briefings and preparations. The handover ceremony, organized by Estonia on July 31, was…

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi. Fidan announced the call on his social media account, stating that he had spoken with Arakchi over the phone. The two ministers discussed the latest developments in the ongoing negotiation process during their conversation. Fidan emphasized that Turkey would continue…

US European Command Chief General Alexus Grynkewich has informed the Pentagon that they lack sufficient naval power to protect Israel. Grynkewich emphasized that the current capacity is not enough to sustain the support given to Israel. According to the Washington Post, officials stated that Grynkewich submitted a written notification to the US Department of Defense…

The Prime Minister of Iraq has evaluated the oil agreement with Turkey. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih ez-Zeydi emphasized the importance of the agreement to transport at least 750,000 barrels of crude oil per day from Iraq to Turkey's Ceyhan Port via the pipeline. This step is seen as a significant strategic success to strengthen…

The sudden influx of over 60,000 migrants from Morocco to the Spanish autonomous city of Sebta within 24 hours has triggered a political and diplomatic crisis in Europe. The Sebta crisis, in light of the court decision, Morocco's pressure, the Algerian factor, and the tension with Washington, has raised questions about the real nature of…

A crucial agreement was signed between Turkey and Iraq to ensure the effective use of the Iraq-Turkey Crude Oil Pipeline. According to the statement from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Minister Alparslan Bayraktar met with Iraqi Oil Minister Basim Muhammed Hüdeyir. Following these discussions, a 'Crude Oil Transportation Agreement' was signed between Boru…

Republican People's Party Spokesman Müslim Sarı announced that new appointments have been made to the chairmanships of 12 provinces in the party. In his statement, Sarı mentioned that changes were made in the provinces of Amasya, Artvin, Balıkesir, Burdur, Giresun, Çorum, Kars, Kastamonu, Kütahya, Rize, Trabzon, and Zonguldak. The new provincial chairs of the CHP…