JamesInTurkey.com
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WATCH NOW: Turkey’s politics explained (1): Why does the CHP still even exist?
The first of a five-part miniseries on how Turkey's political parties became what they are today
Friday 6 May 2022
When will Turkey’s next election be held?
The next general election must be held by June 2023, although many believe it will happen much sooner
Wednesday 6 April 2022
What would a ‘strengthened’ parliamentary system mean for Turkey?
Ignoring President Erdoğan's call for a ‘new’ civilian constitution, the Turkish opposition is pushing forward with plans of its own
Wednesday 10 February 2021
What hope for Turkish journalism when we can’t even scrutinise the tourism minister?
It's been an awful month: a broadcaster closed after 26 days, a newspaper editor jailed for 27 years, and a reporter held for 24 hours without charge
Tuesday 29 December 2020
The struggle for Meral
Polls suggest Meral Akşener’s İYİ party is now Turkey’s third largest. Little wonder the others are trying to court her
Tuesday 17 November 2020
Is Turkey bringing back the death penalty?
Supporters of the death penalty, which was abolished in 2004, have become increasingly vocal in Turkey since the July 2016 coup attempt.
Tuesday 6 October 2020
How many mayors does the pro-Kurdish HDP have left?
It has taken barely 15 months for Turkey's pro-Kurdish party to be stripped of most of its mayors elected in March 2019
Friday 2 October 2020
Can Recep Tayyip Erdoğan run for a third term as president?
The referendum that inflicted an executive presidency on Turkey means another term depends on who calls the election
Tuesday 25 August 2020
Disney’s hold over the future of Turkish journalism
The fate of Turkey's only independent-minded broadcaster rests with the company that brought us Mickey Mouse
Monday 24 August 2020
The Muharrem İnce Party that no one is asking for
The former presidential candidate's conduct came short on election night 2018 — and the CHP has now moved on to someone better
Tuesday 4 August 2020