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Brawl Erupts in Turkish Parliament During Minister Swearing-In Ceremony

Published February 11, 2026, 17:26
Brawl Erupts in Turkish Parliament During Minister Swearing-In Ceremony

A brawl broke out in the Turkish Parliament during the swearing-in ceremony of new ministers. The incident occurred while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was welcoming Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Ankara. CHP (opposition) deputies occupied the speaker's podium, leading to tension and a physical altercation. One MP is reported to have been injured. The session was suspended for 15 minutes before the swearing-in of the new ministers continued.