Turkey ile ilgili hikayeler

Opposition mayors in Turkey, many of whom represent significant political alternatives to the AK Party, face mounting challenges from the central government. These include legal battles over terrorism charges and alleged misuse of public funds, as well as financial pressures.

A return to the rule of law in Turkey is achievable only if the judiciary aligns with universal standards and ceases to be instrumentalized.

The current situation is one where private hospitals appear to be regulated but, in reality, are not, with resources being channeled into them as much as possible. This appearance of regulation significantly hinders people from making informed choices and confronts us with the worst form of privatization. The outcome suggests that even liberals should view privatization with a more critical eye.

As discussions emerged in Turkey about the early steps toward a new peace process with Kurdish political forces, the government removed pro-Kurdish mayors from office, appointing its own trustees in their place. This practice, which began in 2016, has faced widespread criticism as a violation of democratic rights.