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The Turkish Parliament has approved a new law that restricts access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15. This legislation aims to regulate online content and protect minors.
A UN report indicates that more than 38,000 women and girls have been killed in Gaza between October 2023 and the projected end of 2025. This figure averages 47 deaths daily, highlighting the severe impact of the conflict on female civilians.
Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş stated that women and children disproportionately suffer the consequences of wars, migration, and poverty, advocating for stronger female representation in politics.
Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş confirmed that Parliament has constitutional authority over by-elections, as the main opposition CHP party advocates for them while the ruling AK Party downplays the issue.
Turkey's parliament is currently debating a proposed bill that aims to limit access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15.
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met with Numan Kurtulmuş, the President of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, to discuss the strategic bilateral partnership, economic and energy cooperation, and regional security in the Black Sea.
A new 'Cat Life and Play Area' has been established within the Turkish Parliament in Ankara, designed to provide care and shelter for approximately 65 stray cats on the premises.
Türkiye’s Parliament held a rare closed-door session on Tuesday to discuss the escalating war between the U.S., Israel and Iran and its potential consequences for Türkiye and the w...
Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş received the final decision of the Gaza Tribunal from the head of the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) during a meeting.
The Turkish Parliament has adopted the 'Terror-Free Türkiye Report,' marking a new phase in the government's counterterrorism efforts.
The Turkish Parliament's National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Committee will further discuss a joint report aimed at achieving a terror-free Türkiye, seeking more input this week.
The Turkish Parliament has passed a comprehensive law that extends parental leave and introduces strict limits on children’s social media use, aiming to enhance family welfare.
The death toll from a recent school shooting in Turkey has risen to ten after another victim succumbed to their injuries. The nation is mourning the victims as the Turkish Parliament has initiated an investigation into the tragic event.
The head of the opposition in Ankara, who is responsible for the largest Turkish parliamentary opposition party in the capital, has been arrested and taken into custody today as part of an investigation.
Hulusi Akar, chairman of the Turkish parliamentary defense committee, threatened Greek Cypriots on social media, stating that the upcoming Easter might be their last.
The Turkish Parliament's General Assembly is set to convene this week to discuss two key legislative proposals: extending maternity leave benefits and implementing a ban on social media use for children.
At the Three Seas Initiative parliamentary summit, Croatian Speaker Gordan Jandroković highlighted the region as an EU strategic center. Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş urged unity against 'brute force' and committed to deeper cooperation, while Ukrainian Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk advocated for Ukraine's EU, NATO, and 3SI membership.
The Turkish Parliament has reconvened after the Eid al-Fitr holiday, with lawmakers set to discuss a busy agenda including new economic regulations and various other bills.
A draft law in the Turkish Parliament is projected to generate at least $96 million annually from a new tax on crypto assets.
President Nechirvan Barzani has praised a Turkish parliamentary report, describing it as a 'path toward peace'.
The Turkish Parliament’s National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Committee is meeting to guide the 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative, ahead of a crucial report.
The General Assembly of the Turkish Parliament has resumed its weekly session with a full agenda, including the launch of an investigation into the killing of children.
The Turkish Parliament will establish a parliamentary commission to investigate school attacks following a deadly shooting in Kahramanmaraş, with all parties agreeing to the initiative.
The General Assembly of the Turkish Parliament has returned from recess to continue discussions on proposed legislation concerning social media bans and the extension of maternity leave.
Hulusi Akar, chair of the Turkish parliament’s Defence Committee, posted a threatening message on X targeting Greek Cypriots. The message warned those 'dreaming of Easter' in Cyprus that it would be their last.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan met with Numan Kurtulmuş, President of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, at Cotroceni Palace to discuss Black Sea security, regional stability, and strengthening the economic partnership between Romania and Turkey.
During a visit to Zagreb, Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus stated that recent global conflicts signify a profound breakdown of the international order established after World War II.
Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş expresses cautious optimism regarding the 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative, aimed at ending years of PKK terrorism, highlighting the political stakes involved.
Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan has called for legal reforms to be implemented alongside the PKK's disarmament, potentially endorsing a roadmap approved by a Turkish parliamentary commission.
The Turkish Parliament hosted a commemoration marking the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly killings, with officials calling for remembrance and warning against future atrocities.
A safer digital world has been on the agenda of the Turkish government for some time. Now, lawmakers seek to make it real through a string of measures. A draft bill, which will be...