Turkish communists protest the Polish ambassador in Eskişehir: "Communism cannot be banned"

On December 10, 2025, members of the Communist Youth of Turkey (Türkiye Komünist Gençliği, TKG) mounted a resolute protest in Eskişehir against the visit of the Polish Ambassador, Maciej Lang, forcefully reaffirming the irrepressible spirit of communist solidarity and resistance to anti-communist repression.

Ambassador Lang, in Turkey at the invitation of academic institutions and youth organizations to speak on themes of “freedom” and "European values", found himself confronted not with passive observers but with an organized and militant display of international proletarian solidarity. 

 

The Kurdish nationalist movement’s anti-communism

By Cansu Oba

 

A recent article published by one of the Kurdish nationalist movement’s media outlets has provided an opportunity to revisit certain aspects of the movement’s class character and ideological foundations.  

In reality, this stance is not new. Throughout Abdullah Öcalan’s years in prison, he has repeatedly produced statements and writings that target socialist experiences and the founders of scientific socialism. These have for some time been highlighted in the movement’s own media.

Why Has TKP Become the “Object of Hatred” of the Turkish Left?

By Cansu Oba

For readers who are not deeply familiar with the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) or Turkish politics, the title may sound exaggerated. Yet, within a realistic framework, it accurately reflects the dynamics we aim to explore here. Around the world, traditional communist parties have often faced political and ideological hostility from within the left itself. Understanding how this phenomenon has unfolded in Turkey requires looking closely at the origins and historical assertion of TKP.

Cypriot Communists warn against “illusions” following Erhürman’s election in occupied northern Cyprus

The Communist Initiative of Cyprus (Κομμουνιστική Πρωτοβουλία Κύπρου /Kıbrıs Komünist İnisiyatifi) has issued a statement responding to the election of Tufan Erhürman as the new leader in the occupied north, warning that his victory should not be seen as a step toward resolving the Cyprus problem or ending the island’s division.

While many analysts have described Erhürman’s election as an opportunity to restart peace talks, the Communist Initiative describes such expectations as “diplomatic” rather than substantive. 

 

Statement of the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) on Trump-Erdogan meeting

In a statement concerning yesterday's meeting between Rejep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S President Donald Trump in Washington DC, the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) stresses out: 

OUR COUNTRY’S INTERESTS WILL NOT BE BEGGED FOR AT THE WHITE HOUSE GATE! 

The Erdoğan–Trump meeting in Washington is not a “step toward solutions.” It is the snapshot of a country pushed into a corner, standing at the edge of an abyss.

Songs of Resistance Across the Aegean: Communists Honor Mikis Theodorakis at 100

The Aegean reverberated this weekend with the defiant songs of struggle, as communists from Greece and Turkey joined forces in a powerful celebration of the centennial of Mikis Theodorakis. 

More than a concert, the evening in Izmir (Smyrna) became a living manifesto: a declaration that music and revolution remain inseparable, and that the peoples of the region share a common fight against imperialism, war, and exploitation.

Socialism in One Country and the Founding of the TKP

By Mehmet Kuzulugil

Between the 1923 Turkish Revolution and the Great October Revolution, there is a striking temporal, geographical, and historical overlap.

Anatolia-centered national struggle against the occupation lasted roughly from 1919 to 1922. In a sense, 1923 marks the date when the century-long modernization process and the prolonged bourgeois revolution were consolidated with the Republic.

Communist Parties of Greece (KKE) and Turkey (TKP) to commemorate the centenary of Mikis Theodorakis with concerts in Chios and Izmir

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) and the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) are commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of Mikis Theodorakis by organizing two concerts in Greece and Turkey, one in Chios (the composer's birthplace) and another in Izmir. 

According to 902 portal, concerts have been scheduled on Friday 19 and Sunday 21 September 2025 in Chios and Karciyaka, Izmir respectively. 

 

Turkey-Iran Relations on the Neo-Ottoman Axis

By Murat Akad

The war triggered by Israel’s attacks on Iran and intensified by Iran’s retaliation lasted for 12 days. Although short-lived, this war marked a significant turning point in world politics. It is essential to analyze this conflict from various angles, including what it means for the relationship between Turkey and Iran.

Turkey and Iran are two of the most powerful countries in the Middle East. A look at history reveals that the relationship between these two countries has experienced many ups and downs. 

Communist Initiative of Cyprus: On the anniversary of the treacherous coup and the Turkish invasion

In a statement on the 51st anniversary of the treacherous coup and the 1974 Turkish military invasion, the Communist Initiative of Cyprus stresses out the following:

"The twin crimes of 1974, the treacherous coup and the Turkish invasion during Black July 1974 did not come out of nowhere. The Athens Junta and EOKA II opened the back door to Attila by carrying out the crime against Cyprus and the Cypriot people. A crime that was the result of a long-lasting process by the darkest circles of the USA and NATO that led to the culmination of the treason of the Junta and EOKA II that handed over half of Cyprus to Turkey.

Communist Party of Turkey: "Turkey Must Withdraw from NATO, Foreign Military Bases Must be Closed"

The following statement, prepared by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP), is being widely disseminated as a declaration by all TKP organizations throughout Turkey and is actively reaching the public:

This is a REAL option for our country. It is essential to ensure the security of our people and the full exercise of sovereignty of our country.

There are other facts as well:

TKP Secretary General Kemal Okuyan: "A lasting peace is impossible without the struggle of the peoples"

In an exclusive interview with l'AntiDiplomatico and Natalya Vinkler, Kemal Okuyan, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP), laid out his strategy of fighting for a better future and building international cooperation under capitalism. The interview is the following:

— Comrade Okuyan, does Turkey, the Balkans, Central Asia - the Turkic world, which is inextricably linked to the world of Slavic peoples, currently have the opportunity to break out of the established paradigm of subordination to the United States and submission to comprador elites?

Turkish and Greek young communists against NATO — Joint Statement by TKG and KNE

Joint Statement by the Communist Youth of Turkey (TKG) and the Communist Youth of Greece (KNE) concerning NATO's military drills in the region:

NATO is conducting a massive military exercise involving 12,000 troops until June 9th in the Balkans, centered around Alexandroupolis/Dedeağaç. Led by the USA, which relentlessly seeks to tighten its grip on the region, this operation is not about defense—it is a blatant act of aggression, just like all other NATO maneuvers. As always, the ones caught in the crosshairs are the working people.

TKP: The Claim of “Terror-Free Turkey” and Our Struggle for “Turkey Free from Exploitation”

A 27-point statement by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) on developments in Turkey and the region.

1. The Imperialist system is not limited to the USA alone. Nor is it a nebulous enemy to blame at will. Imperialism is the name for the world system dominated by international monopolies. In this system, capitalist countries compete with each other to seize a larger share of the world’s wealth and to conquer new areas of investment and exploitation. 

Communist Party of Turkey: NATO Foreign Ministers are unwelcome in Antalya!

Statement of the CC of the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) on the occasion of the NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs meeting in Antalya on May 14-15:

"They are there on behalf of an alliance (!) 

An alliance whose members laugh and joke at each other in luxurious halls, at sumptuous tables, and shower each other with gifts. 

Then… 

Communist Party of Turkey on the dissolution of the Kurdish PKK group

Statement by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) regarding the dissolution decision announced by the PKK militant group:

With today’s announcement by the PKK, a new chapter begins in Turkey’s political and social dynamics. Naturally, our party supports the aspect of the process referred to as the “silencing of arms.” 

TKP: Letter to the 35 richest capitalists from Turkey

Letter by the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) to the 35 capitalists from Turkey listed among the world’s billionaires: 

Your names have appeared in a recent list published by an international financial magazine. The Turkish edition ran the list under the headline: “Billionaire Turks”, noting that “The total wealth of the 35 Turks on the billionaires list stands at $79.5 billion. This is a record.”

Kemal Okuyan: Boycott, Republic and Revolutionary Stance

Article by Kemal Okuyan, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP), which was published on April 8, 2025, on soL News Portal (Boykot, Cumhuriyet ve devrimci iddia):

It is impossible for the discussions on “”Who’s part of the boycott, why are they included, and who’s in and who’s out of its scope?” not to shift towards “where does the capital start, where it ends”. 

URGENT statement of the European Communist Action in solidarity with TKP

The European Communist Action condemns the brutal repression and mass arrests of demonstrators, journalists, etc., including members and cadres of the Communist Party of Turkey, who oppose the unacceptable actions of the Turkish state in relation to arresting and removing from office the elected mayors in Istanbul, which means violation of right to vote and to be elected. These choices are in service to the political interests of the ruling AKP government and highlight its blatant disregard for any and all democratic processes.

Communist Parties across the world express solidarity with the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP)

Statements of solidarity by Communist and Workers' Parties to the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP), in the face of the ongoing political developments in Turkey and the detention of protesting TKP members by the authorities:

Communist Party of Greece (KKE)

The KKE condemns the decision of the Turkish state and the AKP government to arrest and remove from office the Mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem İmamoğlu, the repression of demonstrations and the mass arrests of demonstrators, including cadres of the Communist Party of Turkey and the Communist Youth of Turkey, as well as journalists.