Turkish free-to-air broadcaster with CHP ties past and live Gezi Park coverage
Ozgur Ozel has announced plans to establish a new political party after a court in May removed him as leader of the Republican People’s Party (CHP). He has told CHP MPs the new group — widely expected to be called the "Yeni Parti" — will become the main opposition in parliament as many CHP lawmakers are preparing to defect amid a broader legal crackdown on the party.
Mehmet Fatih Ciçekli has been removed as Ardahan’s governor by a presidential decree signed by President Erdoğan amid criticism of his cycling attire and social media activity. A petition to reinstate him has drawn tens of thousands of supporters; supporters say he has advanced sports and youth initiatives.