Politics
CHP appoints Mehmet Ali Yüksel as Istanbul provincial chair
The CHP executive board appointed Mehmet Ali Yüksel to lead its Istanbul provincial organisation.
Erdoğan highlights freedom of dress in education
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed developments in education at the Turkish Maarif Foundation’s tenth-anniversary programme.
Erdoğan urges public to follow official flood warnings
President Erdoğan offered condolences after Istanbul’s flooding and said public agencies were coordinating their response.
Funeral announced for Dündar Ziya Gültekin
Üsküdar deputy mayor Dündar Ziya Gültekin, who died in a traffic accident in Düzce, will be laid to rest on 16 October.
Bozan’s remarks trigger heated exchange in parliament
DEM Party Mersin MP Ali Bozan criticised attendance on the AK Party benches during a debate concerning funds.
Cemil Tugay makes first statement after joining AK Party, praising Erdoğan
İzmir Metropolitan Mayor Cemil Tugay made his first statement after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan pinned on his party badge. Tugay highlighted the AK Party’s message of support for those with no one to turn to and made notable remarks about Erdoğan.