Turkey's landmark elections: What’s at stake for the nation and the world?
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey's landmark elections: What’s at stake for the nation and the world?

Firstpost  

Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan will face his toughest political challenge yet when the nation votes this month, with the Opposition sensing its best chance yet of ending his two decades in power and reversing his policies. Modern Turkey’s longest-serving leader, Erdogan has championed religious piety and low interest rates at home while asserting Turkish influence in the region and loosening the NATO member’s ties with the West. What’s at stake for Turkey… The most powerful leader since Mustafa Kemal Ataturk founded the modern Turkish republic a century ago, Erdogan and his Islamist-based AK Party have shifted Turkey away from Ataturk’s secular blueprint. Erdogan’s purchase of Russian air defences triggered US arms industry sanctions against Ankara, while his closeness to Russian president Vladimir Putin led critics to question Turkey’s commitment to the NATO Western defence alliance. The two main Opposition parties, the secularist CHP and centre-right nationalist IYI Party, have allied themselves with four smaller parties under a platform that would reverse many of Erdogan’s signature policies.

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EXCLUSIVE | Interview: Turkish Analyst Mehmet Öztürk on Kurdish Integration and Regional Politics
1 week, 3 days ago

EXCLUSIVE | Interview: Turkish Analyst Mehmet Öztürk on Kurdish Integration and Regional Politics

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 14, 2024 20:32 IST - 6 MINS READ Mehmet Öztürk is a distinguished Turkish journalist and analyst, renowned for his expertise in international relations, particularly in conflict and peace studies. He spoke to Frontline about the Kurdish identity, rights, and politics across West Asia, examining the historical context and current challenges in Türkiye, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. …

Where Turkey stands as Syrian government falls to opposition insurgents
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Where Turkey stands as Syrian government falls to opposition insurgents

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Syrian refugees across Turkey jubilantly welcomed the downfall of Bashar Assad’s government Sunday, with many embracing the chance to return to their homeland. FILE - From left: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during their meeting in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. Share Share Copy Link …

An electoral bruising for Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey
8 months, 2 weeks ago

An electoral bruising for Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey

Hindustan Times  

TURKEY WOKE up transformed on April 1st, after the country’s main opposition party scored a spectacular upset in local elections. It won big victories in the country’s largest cities, surging past the ruling Justice and Development party nationwide and handing Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the country’s president, a stinging rebuke. “We will correct our mistakes.” Mr Imamoglu’s victory was a far …

After a huge setback in local elections, which way forward now for Turkey’s Erdogan?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

After a huge setback in local elections, which way forward now for Turkey’s Erdogan?

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — The huge gains made by the opposition in Turkey’s local elections are raising the possibility that the long-serving President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling party could step back from some of the populist leader’s more polarizing policies ahead of the next round of voting in four years’ time. Sunday’s elections saw the opposition CHP win 35 of …

Voters went big for the opposition in Turkey's local elections this weekend
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Voters went big for the opposition in Turkey's local elections this weekend

NPR  

Voters went big for the opposition in Turkey's local elections this weekend Turkey's municipal elections were the biggest snub to the ruling party of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in years, leaving the opposition in control of Istanbul and many other key cities. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: OK, to Turkey now, which held elections yesterday - local elections in which voters …

Opposition win in Turkey’s local elections shows voters unhappy with Erdogan, experts say
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition win in Turkey’s local elections shows voters unhappy with Erdogan, experts say

LA Times  

Two women sit near a campaign banner of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on March 11. The Turkish opposition made huge gains in local elections, outperforming President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party and adding to municipalities gained five years ago. The party won in 35 of Turkey’s 81 provinces — including the country’s five most populous cities — …

Turkiye's opposition takes election lead in key cities
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Turkiye's opposition takes election lead in key cities

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-04-01 05:15 Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, mayoral candidate of the main opposition Republican People's Party, addresses his supporters during a rally ahead of the local elections in Istanbul, Turkey on March 30. ANKARA -- Turkiye's main opposition, the Republican People's Party, led in local elections in key cities, including the country's largest city Istanbul and the capital …

Turkish President Erdogan suffers shocking defeat by opposition in municipal elections
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Turkish President Erdogan suffers shocking defeat by opposition in municipal elections

India TV News  

Ankara: In a major upset for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's main opposition party retained control over key cities and made huge gains in Sunday's local elections. The CHP gained 37 per cent of the votes nationwide, compared to 36 per cent for the president’s party, marking the CHP’s greatest electoral victory since Erdogan came to power two decades …

Who is Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu who stormed Turkey local election results?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu who stormed Turkey local election results?

Al Jazeera  

Opposition party CHP deals surprise blows to Erdogan as hopes raised for Imamoglu presidency in 2028. Istanbul’s CHP mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, held the city, defeating AK Party candidate and former Environment and Urbanisation Minister Murat Kurum with just more than 51 percent of the vote. Imamoglu, 53, was elected mayor of Istanbul – Turkey’s economic hub and largest city with …

Turkey: Erdogan defeats key opponent to reclaim Istanbul in local polls
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Turkey: Erdogan defeats key opponent to reclaim Istanbul in local polls

Firstpost  

With his victory in the 2019 election, Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu delivered Erdogan and his AK Party their worst electoral setback in two decades in office. In 2023, the president retaliated by working with his nationalist friends to win reelection and a majority in parliament The results of Sunday's vote may now strengthen Erdogan's hold on NATO member Turkey or herald …

Turkey local elections: Opposition claims big city wins in blow to Erdogan
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Turkey local elections: Opposition claims big city wins in blow to Erdogan

Al Jazeera  

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu hails victory in blow to Turkish president’s standing after two decades in power. Turkey’s main opposition party has claimed victory in Istanbul and Ankara in local elections, inflicting the biggest defeat on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party in more than two decades. “Tonight, 16 million Istanbul citizens sent a message to …

Turkey’s opposition in electoral battle to keep hold of major cities
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Turkey’s opposition in electoral battle to keep hold of major cities

Al Jazeera  

CHP has control of local government in Istanbul and Ankara, but may find it hard to keep hold of them in March 31 local elections. The outcome of the upcoming local elections could be decisive for voters’ morale.” Uzgel also acknowledged “a psychological and emotional break” among CHP supporters. “There is no possibility of the New Welfare Party winning elections …

What shapes Turkey’s municipal elections?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

What shapes Turkey’s municipal elections?

Al Jazeera  

Turks go to the polls on Sunday to choose mayors and local government officials. Municipal elections are being held in Turkey on Sunday, and the vote could define the future of Turkish politics. Whoever controls big cities also controls their budgets, development projects – and quite possibly the parties’ longevity. There’s a lot at stake in this race – high …

Things to know about the Turkish local elections that will gauge Erdogan's popularity
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Things to know about the Turkish local elections that will gauge Erdogan's popularity

Deccan Chronicle  

Ankara, Mar 26 On Sunday, millions of voters in Turkiye head to the polls to elect mayors and administrators in local elections which will gauge President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's popularity as his ruling party tries to win back key cities it lost five years ago. A victory for Erdogan's party might spur the Turkish leader into pursuing constitutional changes that …

Things to know about the Turkish local elections that will gauge Erdogan’s popularity
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Things to know about the Turkish local elections that will gauge Erdogan’s popularity

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — On Sunday, millions of voters in Turkey head to the polls to elect mayors and administrators in local elections which will gauge President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s popularity as his ruling party tries to win back key cities it lost five years ago. Erdogan has named Murat Kurum, a 47-year-old former urbanization and environment minister, to run against …

Turkey’s main opposition party elects Ozgur Ozel as new leader
1 year, 1 month ago

Turkey’s main opposition party elects Ozgur Ozel as new leader

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s main opposition party voted for fresh leadership in the early hours of Sunday, five months after a devastating election defeat that saw President Recep Tayyip Erdogan extend his two-decade rule. Ozgur Ozel replaced Kemal Kilicdaroglu after delegates of the Republican People’s Party, or the CHP, elected him as new leader. The results in a second round of …

Turkey's annual inflation rate dips under 40% for first time in 16 months
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey's annual inflation rate dips under 40% for first time in 16 months

Firstpost  

Turkey’s annual inflation rate fell below 40 per cent in May for the first time in 16 months, thanks to a brief offer of free petrol to homes, according to official figures released on Monday. According to the country’s statistics office, consumer prices grew 39.6 per cent year on year and were nearly steady, at 0.04 per cent, compared to …

Turkey: Erdogan takes oath as president for the third time after historic victory I WATCH
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey: Erdogan takes oath as president for the third time after historic victory I WATCH

India TV News  

Turkey’s longtime leader, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, took the oath of office on Saturday, ushering in his third presidential term that followed three stints as prime minister. Turkey is grappling with a cost-of-living crisis Erdogan was sworn in amid a host of domestic challenges ahead, including a battered economy, pressure for the repatriation of millions of Syrian refugees and the need …

Turkey’s Erdogan takes oath as president after historic win
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan takes oath as president after historic win

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president takes the seat of power for another five-year term after he is sworn in at parliament. Turkey’s transformative but divisive leader won the May 28 run-off against a powerful opposition coalition, and despite an economic crisis and criticism following a devastating February earthquake that killed more than 50,000 people. Emre Erdogan from Bilgi University noted the president’s speech …

Making Turkey great again: How Erdogan rode to reelection on a nationalist wave
1 year, 6 months ago

Making Turkey great again: How Erdogan rode to reelection on a nationalist wave

LA Times  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to take the oath of office for a historic third term Saturday after a hard-fought election. To an already-potent cocktail of Islamist and neo-liberal elements, Erdogan — who will be sworn in for a historic third presidential term Saturday — has added a large measure of muscular nationalism, which he channeled into a …

Turkish election body confirms Erdogan’s victory in runoff vote
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkish election body confirms Erdogan’s victory in runoff vote

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s election board certified the results of the May 28 presidential runoff election on Thursday, confirming that Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been a dominant force in Turkish politics for the past two decades, has won a third term as president. Ahmet Yener, the head of the Supreme Electoral Council said Erdogan won 52.18% of the votes, …

Middle East roundup: Five more years for Erdogan
1 year, 6 months ago

Middle East roundup: Five more years for Erdogan

Al Jazeera  

Erdogan re-elected in Turkey, fears that fighting in Sudan will escalate and a border battle between Iran and Afghanistan. Sudan’s army withdraws from ceasefire talks On Monday, representatives of the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces agreed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to renew a ceasefire for another five days. In fact, Barnawi’s arrival at the International Space Station …

Status quo in Turkey: The Hindu Editorial on the new term for Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
1 year, 6 months ago

Status quo in Turkey: The Hindu Editorial on the new term for Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

The Hindu  

When Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Justice and Development Party came to power in 2002, riding widespread resentment against the establishment amid economic woes, he was a political outsider — an Islamist in a system dominated by Kemalist secularists. Twenty years later, Mr. Erdoğan is the establishment — the military, traditionally the guardian of the old order, is under his thumb, institutions …

Turkey election: Erdogan uses victory speech to rant against ‘LGBT forces’ as Biden congratulates him
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey election: Erdogan uses victory speech to rant against ‘LGBT forces’ as Biden congratulates him

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan …

Erdogan’s election victory: A triumph of nationalism and political maneuvering
1 year, 6 months ago

Erdogan’s election victory: A triumph of nationalism and political maneuvering

The Hindu  

Published : May 30, 2023 15:46 IST - 12 MINS READ Hours after he was declared the winner of the presidential election, a beaming Recep Tayyip Erdogan marched into Istanbul on the 570th anniversary of the Turkish conquest of the historical metropolis. In the hotly contested presidential election, which went to a runoff, the incumbent president won 52.15 per cent …

Turkey’s opposition faces difficult road ahead after another loss
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey’s opposition faces difficult road ahead after another loss

Al Jazeera  

Kilicdaroglu is facing questions over his leadership of the CHP, having not won a national election since he became head in 2010. “You must leave this party now,” he said, accusing Kilicdaroglu of “desperation” in his switch to nationalist rhetoric following an unexpectedly high showing by nationalist voters in the first round. “If the judicial process is concluded and he …

DC Edit | Erdogan's victory in Turkey good news for strongmen
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Erdogan's victory in Turkey good news for strongmen

Deccan Chronicle  

There is some good news for strongmen leaders across the world — one of their own, a great exemplar of hardcore culturally and religious conservative values stormed to power, yet again. But the polls swung after a third fringe candidate, Sinan Ogan endorsed President Erdogan, after his ultra-nationalist right wing campaign managed to unexpectedly win 5.2 per cent. As the …

The Erdogan victory, a triumph for Ottoman glory
1 year, 6 months ago

The Erdogan victory, a triumph for Ottoman glory

The Hindu  

May 29, 2023 marked the 570th anniversary of the capture of Istanbul by the Ottoman sultan, Mehmed II, in 1453. This day also signalled the electoral victory of Turkey’s modern-day sultan, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has begun a fresh term as President of the Turkish Republic. Mr. Erdoğan’s alliance, the People’s Alliance, also won 323 seats in Parliament as against …

Recep Tayyip Erdogan is re-elected as Turkey’s president
1 year, 6 months ago

Recep Tayyip Erdogan is re-elected as Turkey’s president

Hindustan Times  

As in many elections before, rumours of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s political demise turned out to be vastly exaggerated. Mr Erdogan, who has already ruled Turkey for 20 years, first as prime minister and then as president, will now be able to do so for another five, and perhaps more. “For the call to prayer, for our homes, for our headscarves.” …

What Turkey polls mean for the world
1 year, 6 months ago

What Turkey polls mean for the world

Hindustan Times  

In the end, after a run-off and a dramatically see-sawing electoral campaign, the result of the presidential elections was a familiar one in Turkey – with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on top. In the face of skyrocketing inflation and a currency in free fall, Mr Erdogan offered nationalist bluster, telling his citizens that he raised the country’s prestige on the global …

The View from India | The reign of Erdogan continues
1 year, 6 months ago

The View from India | The reign of Erdogan continues

The Hindu  

Before the May 14 general elections in Turkey, most opinion polls stated that Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the country’s Islamist leader who has been in power since 2003, was in trouble. The opposition, which has been in disarray ever since Mr. Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party rose to power, came together and put up a united candidate. In this profile, I …

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan secures win: What are his top priorities as president?
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan secures win: What are his top priorities as president?

Firstpost  

Despite a worsening economy and chronic hyperinflation, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has secured another five-year presidency in Turkey. Fight against inflation A biting cost-of-living crisis has eroded Turks’ purchasing power, with annual inflation running at around 40 per cent in April after officially peaking at 85 per cent last year. A fundraising conference hosted by the European Union in Brussels in …

Turkey's President Erdogan extends two-decade rule in historic runoff, calls for national unity
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey's President Erdogan extends two-decade rule in historic runoff, calls for national unity

Firstpost  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for national unity on Monday after winning a historic runoff election that prolonged his transformational but controversial leadership for another two decades until 2028. Russia’s Vladimir Putin said the outcome showed support for Erdogan’s “efforts to strengthen state sovereignty and pursue an independent foreign policy”. “I expect Erdogan to add more to the good …

After Turkey election win, what problems does Erdogan face next?
1 year, 6 months ago

After Turkey election win, what problems does Erdogan face next?

Al Jazeera  

Economic concerns and relations with the West lie at the top of Erdogan’s agenda after presidential run-off victory. “Despite the highest inflation we’ve seen in years, despite significant pressure on the lira, despite high unemployment and people’s concerns, winning the election he will feel quite vindicated,” Peker said. “The economy has relied on financing from Russia, investments from the Gulf …

Turkey’s lira hits record low, stocks rise after Erdogan’s win
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey’s lira hits record low, stocks rise after Erdogan’s win

Al Jazeera  

The Turkish leader won the presidency for a third time after a run-off vote on Sunday. The Turkish lira plunged to record lows after the re-election of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a sign that currency markets are not confident in the country’s economic future after the longtime leader’s victory. But Turkish stocks, on the other hand, rose as Erdogan entered …

Five key takeaways from Turkey’s pivotal election
1 year, 6 months ago

Five key takeaways from Turkey’s pivotal election

Al Jazeera  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has extended his leadership of Turkey into a third decade after he won re-election in a tense run-off. Here are five key takeaways from the results of Turkey’s vote: Erdogan is a great political survivor Erdogan was already Turkey’s longest-serving leader, but his election win extends his 20-year rule – he was prime minister from …

What does re-election of Erdogan mean for Turkey and the world?
1 year, 6 months ago

What does re-election of Erdogan mean for Turkey and the world?

Al Jazeera  

The leader is set to begin a third term after winning presidential run-off vote. It went to a run-off after a very tight first round, but Recep Tayyip Erdogan has emerged the clear winner of Turkey’s presidential election. After overcoming probably the biggest political challenge he has ever faced, he will hope his third term will further tighten his grip …

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan​​​​​​​ declares victory over opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu in Türkiye's presidential run-off election
1 year, 6 months ago

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan​​​​​​​ declares victory over opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu in Türkiye's presidential run-off election

ABC  

Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has claimed victory in the country's presidential election, a win that would steer his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade. Key points: The win cements Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's position for another five years The run-off presidential election was the first in the country's history Near complete results showed Mr Erdogan leading his rival by …

Turkey’s Erdogan wins another term as president, extends rule into 3rd decade
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan wins another term as president, extends rule into 3rd decade

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won reelection Sunday, extending his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade as the country reels from high inflation and the aftermath of an earthquake that leveled entire cities. “The only winner today is Turkey,” Erdogan said to hundreds of thousands gathered outside the presidential palace in Ankara, promising to work hard …

Recep Tayyip Erdogan Extends Two-Decade Rule in Turkey Runoff
1 year, 6 months ago

Recep Tayyip Erdogan Extends Two-Decade Rule in Turkey Runoff

News 18  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday narrowly won a historic runoff election that extended two decades of his transformative but divisive rule until 2028. Russian President Vladimir Putin said it showed the support for Erdogan’s “efforts to strengthen state sovereignty and pursue an independent foreign policy”. Former US president Donald Trump — one of Erdogan’s closest personal allies during …

Erdogan Declares Victory In Turkey Runoff Election
1 year, 6 months ago

Erdogan Declares Victory In Turkey Runoff Election

Deccan Chronicle  

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared victory Sunday in a historic runoff vote that posed the biggest challenge to his 20 years of transformative but divisive rule. The 69-year-old leader overcame Turkey's biggest economic crisis in generations and the most powerful opposition alliance to ever face his Islamic-rooted party to take an unassailable lead. The 74-year-old had always adhered …

Voters in Turkey return to polls to decide on opposing Presidential visions
1 year, 6 months ago

Voters in Turkey return to polls to decide on opposing Presidential visions

The Hindu  

Voters in Turkey returned to the polls on May 28 to decide whether the country's longtime leader stretches his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade or is unseated by a challenger who has promised to restore a more democratic society. The divisive populist who turned his country into a geopolitical player finished 4% points ahead of Mr. Kemal Kilicdaroglu, …

Erdogan pays homage to Islamic idol on eve of Turkey vote
1 year, 6 months ago

Erdogan pays homage to Islamic idol on eve of Turkey vote

The Hindu  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan paid homage to his executed Islamic predecessor on May 27 in a last-gasp attempt to rally his conservative base on the eve of a historic runoff election. Mr. Erdogan's visit to Istanbul's Adnan Menderes mausoleum took him back to the man he cited when he called early polls for May 14 in a bid to …

Incumbent Erdogan wins unprecedented Turkey presidential runoff race
1 year, 6 months ago

Incumbent Erdogan wins unprecedented Turkey presidential runoff race

LA Times  

Incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a third term as Turkey’s president Sunday, weathering the greatest political challenge of his career and defeating Kemal Kilicdaroglu and the opposition coalition that had tried to oust him in a rancorous runoff election that saw voter turnout of more than 80%. Erdogan, a staunch nationalist and Islamist, ridiculed Kilicdaroglu, saying, “bye bye, Kemal.” Supporters …

Turkey election run-off results 2023 by the numbers
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey election run-off results 2023 by the numbers

Al Jazeera  

Erdogan, who has dominated Turkish politics for 20 years, will now serve another five-year term. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won re-election according to the country’s Supreme Election Council and unofficial data from the state-run Anadolu Agency. Map of results: First round results Erdogan took 49.52 percent of May 14’s vote, with Kilicdaroglu getting 44.88 percent. According to Anadolu Agency, …

Turkey’s Erdogan celebrates presidential election run-off win
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan celebrates presidential election run-off win

Al Jazeera  

Erdogan declared winner by Supreme Election Council after unofficial vote count, will extend power into a third decade. Istanbul, Turkey – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won re-election, according to the country’s Supreme Election Council and unofficial data from the state-run Anadolu Agency, in a tense run-off after he failed to secure more than 50 percent of votes required …

Results, candidates, issues: Turkey election run-off in 400 words
1 year, 6 months ago

Results, candidates, issues: Turkey election run-off in 400 words

Al Jazeera  

A simple guide on the run-off between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the main opposition candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. In the first round on May 14, Erdogan won nearly 50 percent of the vote, followed by Kilicdaroglu at about 45 percent. Sinan Ogan, an ultranationalist who was eliminated from the race after coming third in the first round with 5.2 percent …

Recep Tayyip Erdogan | Turkey’s republican monarch
1 year, 6 months ago

Recep Tayyip Erdogan | Turkey’s republican monarch

The Hindu  

On February 28, 1997, Turkey’s powerful military gave an ultimatum to Necmettin Erbakan, the Prime Minister and leader of the Islamist Welfare Party, to “restore the secular character” of the state. When Erbakan, whom Mr. Erdogan found as an inspiration and a pathbreaking leader, founded the Welfare Party, he became one of the party’s district chairs. The next day, Mr. …

As Turkey heads to runoff presidential race, domestic issues loom large
1 year, 6 months ago

As Turkey heads to runoff presidential race, domestic issues loom large

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has parlayed his country’s NATO membership and location straddling Europe and the Middle East into international influence, is favored to win reelection in a presidential runoff Sunday, despite a host of domestic issues. His challenger in the runoff is Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the 74-year-old leader of the main opposition social democratic Republican …

Turkey’s fiercely contested election to go to second round today; Erdogan's fate at stake I KEY DETAILS
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey’s fiercely contested election to go to second round today; Erdogan's fate at stake I KEY DETAILS

India TV News  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has parlayed his country’s NATO membership and location straddling Europe and the Middle East into international influence, is favoured to win reelection in a presidential runoff Sunday, despite a host of domestic issues. His challenger in the runoff is Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the 74-year-old leader of the main opposition social democratic Republican People’s Party and …

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