Key developments of the evening of July 30: Developments in the YENİ Party, criminal complaints, and European matches take center stage

YENİ Party's membership and donation campaign has begun

The YENİ Party, founded under the leadership of Özgür Özel after splitting from the CHP with 90 deputies, has launched its official membership and donation campaign to secure resources for organization and party activities. The campaign was announced as of 20:00 on July 29, 2026, and Özel delivered the message "We are starting with solidarity!" in a video on his social media account.

Reaction from Uğur Dündar to Gürsel Tekin: I will file a criminal complaint against him

Journalist Uğur Dündar reacted to Gürsel Tekin after being summoned to testify due to a post regarding allegations that "extras" were brought to a CHP badge-pinning event. Stating that the investigation was initiated upon Tekin's criminal complaint, Dündar announced that he would also file a criminal complaint.

Remarkable 'party closure' statement from MHP's Feti Yıldız: 'Bribery and corruption should also be added'

MHP Deputy Chairman Feti Yıldız proposed adding the phrase "being a center for bribery and corruption" to the reasons for closing a political party. Recalling the current grounds for closure regulated in Articles 68 and 69 of the Constitution, Yıldız argued that this topic should also be discussed within the legal framework.

First-day balance sheet of donations to the YENİ Party announced: 32 thousand people

The balance sheet for the first 24 hours of the YENİ Party's donation campaign has been announced. Deputy Chairman in Charge of Administrative and Financial Affairs Özgür Ceylan announced that 31 thousand 934 citizens donated 113 million 841 thousand 910 TL and stated that the information would be shared transparently.

Cem Küçük has been detained

Journalist Cem Küçük was detained as part of an investigation conducted under the coordination of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. The Chief Public Prosecutor's Office stated that an arrest and detention order was issued for Küçük on charges of "publicly disseminating misleading information" and "blackmail."

Early farewell to Europe for Başakşehir

Başakşehir bid farewell to Europe after losing 2-0 to Finnish representative Inter Turku in the second leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round. The first match had ended 1-1; head coach Nuri Şahin made changes to the squad for the second leg, and Olivier Kemen was not included in the squad due to injury.

Beşiktaş eliminated Danish team Midtjylland

Beşiktaş advanced to the next round by defeating Midtjylland 2-0 in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round. The black-and-white team, which also won the first match 1-0, will face Czech team FC Hradec Kralove in the next round; Martin Erlic of the Danish side received a red card in the 53rd minute.

Yaşar Tüzün: Fatma Kaplan Hürriyet announced in a letter that she has joined the YENİ Party

YENİ Party Deputy Chairman Yaşar Tüzün announced that imprisoned İzmit Mayor Fatma Kaplan Hürriyet stated in a handwritten letter that she has joined the YENİ Party. While CHP's Lütfü Obuz was elected with 22 votes in the İzmit Deputy Mayor election, Tüzün said that the acting process would continue until Hürriyet returns to her post.

Warning from Cem Gürdeniz: 'Turkey should not deviate from the Montreux line': A dangerous threshold is being crossed in the Black Sea

Retired Rear Admiral Cem Gürdeniz argued that recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine war have increased the risk of a direct confrontation between NATO and Russia. Gürdeniz stated that Turkey should maintain a policy of active neutrality in the Black Sea and preserve its line centered on the Montreux regime.

Support gathering for Sinem Dedetaş in Üsküdar Square: 'The day will come, the tide will turn' slogans were chanted

A gathering was held in Üsküdar Square to support detained Üsküdar Mayor Sinem Dedetaş. While the crowd chanted "Rights, law, justice" and "The day will come, the tide will turn, the AKP will be held accountable," Turkish flags, photos of Dedetaş, and support banners were carried in the area.