Analysis Erdogan’s CHP move raises early poll prospects as Iran war bleeds Turkey’s economy A court move targeting Turkey’s main opposition party, combined with mounting economic pressure linked to the Iran conflict, is raising expectations of an early vote that could extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rule. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Turkish court ousts CHP leadership amid opposition crackdown The ruling marks a major escalation in the legal crackdown on the CHP, which has already been hit by the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, its presidential candidate. Turkey
Trump envoy Barrack’s embrace of 'strong leaders' sparks fury in Turkey Turkish opposition members say envoy Tom Barrack’s remarks praising “strong leaders” and monarchies undermine Turkey’s democratic tradition and embolden President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey
Analysis How the Iran war is giving Turkey's Erdogan a big boost Opinion polls show Turks turning to Erdogan as a steady hand during the war, even as the country's finances remain fragile. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Analysis In Turkey, is Bilal Erdogan preparing to replace his father? By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Eyeing Turkey, Netanyahu boosts Greece, Cyprus ties ahead of US visit By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Turkey’s opposing camps seek to broaden base ahead of May elections The rapprochement between Erdogan’s People’s Alliance and the Kurdish Islamist Huda-Par, seen as the successor of Hezbollah, annoys nationalists, while the move toward arch-conservative New Welfare alarms women. Turkey
Erdogan’s challenger faces delicate balancing act to win over Turkey's Kurds The compromise that salvaged Turkey’s opposition bloc from collapsing this week lays the ground for enlisting Kurdish support as well, but not without fragilities and risks on the way. Turkey
Turkey’s election races officially begin as Erdogan sets vote for May 14 The country’s executive presidential system will be the focal point of the campaigning period. Turkey
Turkey, Syria, Iran to hold 'technical talks' in Russia next week The technical meeting is aimed at achieving progress in the stalled high-level dialogue process between Ankara and Damascus. Turkey
Support for Kilicdaroglu grows among Turkey’s wider opposition Having been nominated by six-strong bloc, other parties indicate support for Kemal Kilicdaroglu in May presidential election Turkey
Turkey’s opposition ends saga, names Kilicdaroglu as Erdogan challenger Recovering from a major blow to its unity last week, Turkey’s leading opposition bloc has finally announced a joint candidate to run against Erdogan. Turkey
Turkey’s opposition attempts to close ranks, looks for consensus candidate Turkey’s leading opposition bloc of six parties appears to have reunited with the Iyi Party's leader returning to the Table of Six. Turkey
Turkey’s inflation eases slightly as monthly prices soar Despite the decline in the annual inflation, Turkey’s monthly consumer prices continue to rise. Turkey
Turkey's opposition alliance fractures, fails to agree on challenger to Erdogan The Iyi Party will not support the opposition coalition’s top candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu in the presidential elections. Turkey
Turkey’s opposition close to naming Kilicdaroglu to challenge Erdogan Turkey’s six-party opposition inches closer to naming main opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu as the common candidate, but the right-wing Iyi Party is still hesitant. Turkey
Erdogan rules out postponing Turkey's elections after earthquakes Analysts maintain that postposing elections would have higher costs for Erdogan at the ballot box as rage grows. Turkey
Turkey's economy grows 5.6% in 2022, but labor’s income share shrinks In a sign of deepening income disparities, the share of Turkey’s labor force from the national income has dropped to 26.5%, a far cry from 36% in 2016. Turkey
