Özgür Özel.
Leader of the Republican People's Party
- Reports this week
- 1
- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 50
What's happening
Earlier this month
-
Devlet Bahçeli hosted CHP leader Özgür Özel at his office on October 14, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Halk TV broadcast on its YouTube page, featuring Turkish politicians Ekrem İmamoğlu and Özgür Özel.Some support4 reports
-
Özgür Özel formed the New Party while an operation targeted Etimesgut Municipality in Ankara.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
-
Özgür Özel formed a new political party, while Mansur Yavaş resigned from his current party and reinstated Kılıçdaroğlu was mentioned.Some support2 reports
-
Ministers met to discuss protective measures, while the opposition leader sought information from the Governor.Some support1 report
-
Özgür Özel stated that Mansur Yavaş is an important option for the opposition.Some support1 report
-
Müslim Sarı announced the withdrawal of the appeal regarding the matter involving Özgür Özel.Some support1 report
-
Özgür Özel is rumored to establish a new political party.Well supported11 reports
-
Özgür Özel attended a hearing involving Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.Some support2 reports
-
Özgür Özel and New Party lawmakers voted on anti-terror legislation in parliament.Some support1 report
-
A corruption case has surfaced involving Aziz İhsan Aktaş and his network, with Utku Caner Çaykara also mentioned. Özgür Özel is involved in the broader context.Some support1 report
-
Allegations of corruption and political challenges involving Özgür Özel and Veli Ağbaba are being processed by the justice ministry.Some support1 report
-
Internal party conflict escalates as accusations of paid extras and purification efforts surface between key figures.Some support3 reports
-
Turkish politics sees party switches and internal feuds as members join AK Party and rivals clash.Some support1 report5 developments inside
-
Journalist Cem Küçük was detained in Türkiye following comments regarding Özgür Özel's removal.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
Özgür Özel defeated Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu in a leadership contest and submitted a founding petition to the Interior Ministry.Some support1 report
-
Erdoğan targets opposition leaders through judicial operations, while Türkiye draws into conflicts involving Iran and Russia.Some support2 reports
-
A leadership challenge has arisen involving Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu following a court ruling concerning his leadership status.Well supported10 reports
-
In Sivas, a demand has been made for site recognition as a Museum of Shame.Some support1 report
-
Kılıçdaroğlu campaigned against Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.Some support1 report
-
Özgür Özel directed Muhittin Böcek to Manisa, where Böcek admitted paying money to Ekrem İmamoğlu.Some support1 report
-
Özgür Özel's faction secured office space in Ankara.Some support1 report
-
Özgür Özel used video messages and led supporters through the streets of Ankara on May 26, 2026.Some support1 report
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
What's reaching Özgür Özel
Events traced to Özgür Özel, step by step, newest firstAround Özgür Özel this week
News at the entities that move Özgür Özel most-
Republican People's Party StructuralKOZAY, former mayor of Çukurova district in Adana, resigned from the Republican People's Party to continue his political career with the New Party.Moves Özgür Özel
-
justice ministry StructuralThe Justice Ministry in Burkina Faso has approved a revised penal code.Moves Özgür Özel
-
Justice and Development Party OperationalAbdullah Özdemir has been appointed as the AK Party's provincial chair in Istanbul.Moves Özgür Özel
-
Turkey Shared contextProtests occurred in Ankara and Istanbul, coinciding with authorities shutting down the media outlet T24 over LGBT propaganda.Moves Özgür Özel
-
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan OperationalErdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s support for the UN80 Initiative, working toward making Istanbul a U.N. hub.Moves Özgür Özel
Connections
The 40 strongest of 50, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu Operational
The relationship is characterized by an ongoing, high-stakes political rivalry and leadership dispute within the Republican People's Party (CHP).
-
New Party Structural
Özgür Özel founded and serves as the leader of the New Party.
-
Justice and Development Party Operational
Özgür Özel and his New Party are engaged in active political opposition and conflict with the Justice and Development Party's government.
-
Republican People's Party Structural
Özgür Özel held and maintains significant leadership and influence within the Republican People's Party structure, often leading opposition factions.
-
Manisa Operational
Özgür Özel bases his political operations and constituency in the city of Manisa.
-
New Party Structural
Özgür Özel founded the New Party.
-
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Operational
The relationship is defined by active political opposition, with A challenging B's rule and B targeting opposition leaders.
-
Turkey Shared context
Özgür Özel is a political leader and opposition figure operating within the Turkish political system.
Show all 40 connections
-
interior ministry Transactional
Özgür Özel is submitting a founding petition to the Interior Ministry.
-
justice ministry Structural
The Justice Ministry is processing the removal of immunity for Özgür Özel.
-
Grand National Assembly of Turkey Structural
Özgür Özel is actively participating in the legislative process by forming a new political party within the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.
-
Ekrem İmamoğlu Operational
Özgür Özel actively mobilizes political support and incites protests related to Ekrem İmamoğlu's political standing.
-
Mansur Yavaş Operational
Özgür Özel and Mansur Yavaş maintain an operational political relationship characterized by mutual tracking and political alignment.
-
Muhittin Böcek Transactional
Özgür Özel secured Muhittin Böcek's nomination for benefits.
-
Vahdettin Özkan Operational
A, in the capacity of opposition leader, is actively seeking information from B, who holds the office of governor.
-
Veli Ağbaba Operational
B is identified as A's closest political ally, indicating a strong operational partnership.
-
Ensar Aytekin Operational
The evidence suggests a competitive political relationship between the two individuals.
-
Devlet Bahçeli Operational
The relationship is characterized by active political competition, specifically A criticizing B regarding B's leadership tenure.
-
Sivas Transactional
Sivas made a specific demand regarding Özgür Özel, calling for site recognition as a Museum of Shame.
-
Selin Sayek Böke Structural
Selin Sayek Böke was formerly employed as CHP Secretary-General under the leadership of Özgür Özel.
-
Özgür Karabat Operational
Karabat is identified as a lawmaker targeted by the CHP, indicating political competition.
-
Eyyüp Kadir İnan Operational
Eyyüp Kadir İnan publicly denounced threats made by Özgür Özel against the media.
-
Ali Mahir Başarır Operational
The evidence suggests that the political actions of A's group, CHP, are actively targeting B as a fellow lawmaker.
-
Zeynel Emre Structural
Zeynel Emre functions as a spokesperson for Özgür Özel's team regarding disciplinary decisions.
-
Umut Akdoğan Operational
The entities are described as political rivals, with one being targeted as a lawmaker by the other's affiliated political body.
-
Turan Taşkın Özer Operational
A served as the former chair of the High Disciplinary Board, a body relevant to B's professional sphere.
-
Uşak Transactional
Özgür Özel received benefits from the administration of Uşak.
-
Burhanettin Bulut Operational
Burhanettin Bulut is identified as one of the lawmakers targeted by the political party associated with Özgür Özel.
-
Antalya Transactional
Özgür Özel received benefits from the administration of Antalya.
-
Ankara Shared context
Özgür Özel conducts political activities and maintains a presence within the city of Ankara.
-
Gökhan Günaydın Operational
Gökhan Günaydın is identified as one of the lawmakers targeted by the CHP.
-
Çelik Operational
Çelik publicly criticized Özgür Özel regarding his political attacks.
-
Getty Images Mentioned together
The evidence suggests A was observed using video messages to communicate with the public.
-
parliament Operational
A politician (Özgür Özel) operates within the legislative body (parliament) by supporting specific policy initiatives.
-
Üsküdar Shared context
Özgür Özel criticized the AKP takeover of the Üsküdar district.
-
Cem Küçük Shared context
Two political figures whose statuses are discussed within the same high-stakes political environment.
-
Özgür Çelik Operational
The individuals are involved in a leadership crisis within multiple party factions.
-
Nurhayat Altaca Kayışoğlu Operational
Kayışoğlu is identified as a lawmaker targeted by the political party led by Özel.
-
Davut Gül Operational
Özgür Özel accused Davut Gül of election interference.
-
Istanbul Shared context
Özgür Özel was observed addressing a crowd within the geographical context of Istanbul.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 eventsSeptember 2026
4 events- Özgür Özel formed a new political party, while Mansur Yavaş resigned from his current party and reinstated Kılıçdaroğlu was mentioned.
- Ministers met to discuss protective measures, while the opposition leader sought information from the Governor.
- Özgür Özel stated that Mansur Yavaş is an important option for the opposition.
- Müslim Sarı announced the withdrawal of the appeal regarding the matter involving Özgür Özel.
August 2026
4 events- Özgür Özel attended a hearing involving Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.
- Özgür Özel and New Party lawmakers voted on anti-terror legislation in parliament.
- A corruption case has surfaced involving Aziz İhsan Aktaş and his network, with Utku Caner Çaykara also mentioned. Özgür Özel is involved in the broader context.
- Allegations of corruption and political challenges involving Özgür Özel and Veli Ağbaba are being processed by the justice ministry.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
6 events- Özgür Özel is rumored to establish a new political party.
- Internal party conflict escalates as accusations of paid extras and purification efforts surface between key figures.
- Journalist Cem Küçük was detained in Türkiye following comments regarding Özgür Özel's removal.
- Özgür Özel defeated Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu in a leadership contest and submitted a founding petition to the Interior Ministry.
- Erdoğan targets opposition leaders through judicial operations, while Türkiye draws into conflicts involving Iran and Russia.
- In Sivas, a demand has been made for site recognition as a Museum of Shame.
June 2026
7 events- A rift has emerged over the leadership of the CHP, with discussions taking place in Ankara involving key political figures.
- Turkish politics sees party switches and internal feuds as members join AK Party and rivals clash.
- A leadership challenge has arisen involving Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu following a court ruling concerning his leadership status.
- Kılıçdaroğlu campaigned against Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
- Özgür Özel directed Muhittin Böcek to Manisa, where Böcek admitted paying money to Ekrem İmamoğlu.
- Özgür Özel's faction secured office space in Ankara.
- Özgür Özel used video messages and led supporters through the streets of Ankara on May 26, 2026.