Recep Tayyip Erdogan scored well ahead of his challenger as Turkey voted
1 year, 7 months ago

Recep Tayyip Erdogan scored well ahead of his challenger as Turkey voted

Hindustan Times  

SHORT of an outright victory for Turkey’s longtime leader, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, it was the worst result the country’s opposition could have imagined. Mr Kilicdaroglu’s alliance, headed by his own Republican People’s Party, performed even worse in the parliamentary vote, where it was projected to win only 35%, which Turkey’s complex electoral system is projected to translate into about 211 out of 600 seats. Mr Erdogan’s bloc, known as the People’s Alliance, led by his own Justice and Development party and the far-right Nationalist Movement Party, walked away with 45.8%, enough to retain a comfortable majority in the assembly. Some time later, Mr Erdogan addressed thousands of his own supporters from the balcony of his own party’s headquarters, where he has delivered scores of victory speeches. Mr Erdogan and his party also framed Mr Ince’s withdrawal from the race as an attempt by exiled supporters of the Gulen community, a religious sect Turkey blames for a violent coup attempt in 2016, to shape the race in Mr Kilicdaroglu’s favour.

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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 …

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 …

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: The Shapeshifting Sultan - ABC listen
1 year, 2 months ago

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: The Shapeshifting Sultan - ABC listen

ABC  

Please note, this is from an automated transcript, please excuse any errors. Hamish Macdonald: That's Turkish academic and writer Ihsan Yilmaz, who was forced to flee Turkey under President Erdoğan. Hamish Macdonald: It was only back in May of this year that Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was re-elected for another term as Turkey's president, and one of the first calls that …

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, …

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.” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Biden, Putin, Macron and other world leaders congratulate Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his win
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden, Putin, Macron and other world leaders congratulate Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his win

The Hindu  

The head of Turkey’s election commission on May 28 declared President Tayyip Erdogan the winner of a historic runoff vote that will extend his 20-year rule until 2028. “Based on provisional results, it has been determined that Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been elected president,” Supreme Election Council chairman Ahmet Yener was quoted as saying by the Anadolu state news agency. …

Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares victory in historic Turkey runoff
1 year, 6 months ago

Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares victory in historic Turkey runoff

The Hindu  

The head of Turkey’s election commission on May 28 declared President Recep Tayyip Erdogan the winner of a historic runoff vote that will extend his 20-year rule until 2028. “God willing, we will be deserving of your trust.” Turkey’s main cities erupted in jubilation as Mr. Erdogan spoke. He pushed Mr. Erdogan into Turkey’s first runoff on May 14 and …

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. …

A catastrophic quake could have ended Erdogan’s rule. He’s now poised to win the election
1 year, 7 months ago

A catastrophic quake could have ended Erdogan’s rule. He’s now poised to win the election

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. “It will be the people who will be the kingmakers, and when the people decide, I believe they will stand with those who have successfully served the Turkish nation for the last 21 years,” Erdogan told …

Why Turkey’s president is strong election favorite despite economic turmoil
1 year, 7 months ago

Why Turkey’s president is strong election favorite despite economic turmoil

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has remained in power for 20 years by repeatedly surmounting political crises: mass protests, corruption allegations, an attempted military coup and a huge influx of refugees fleeing Syria’s civil war. Erdogan’s popularity at a moment of economic crisis “During times of national crises such as this one, people usually rally around the …

Five ways Kilicdaroglu will try to beat Erdogan in Turkey run-off
1 year, 7 months ago

Five ways Kilicdaroglu will try to beat Erdogan in Turkey run-off

Al Jazeera  

The opposition candidate has adopted a harder tone while campaigning ahead of the May 28 run-off vote. After a dispiriting first-round vote for many of his supporters, Turkey’s opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu is heading a steelier campaign to beat his rival Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the country’s May 28 run-off election. Doubling down on anti-migration stance Kilicdaroglu’s campaign …

Turkey’s third-placed presidential election candidate backs Erdogan
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey’s third-placed presidential election candidate backs Erdogan

CNN  

Istanbul, Turkey CNN — Turkey’s third-placed presidential election candidate, Sinan Ogan, on Monday backed frontrunner Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a boost ahead of the scheduled runoff vote. Ogan, who received 5.17% of votes in the first round of the presidential election that took place on May 14, told a news conference in Ankara that he will back the incumbent Erdogan, …

Turkey’s electoral board confirms 1st round election results; Erdogan meets 3rd party candidate
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey’s electoral board confirms 1st round election results; Erdogan meets 3rd party candidate

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s Supreme Election Board on Friday confirmed the results of the first round of Turkey’s presidential election in which neither incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan nor his main challenger, opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, receiving the majority support needed for an outright victory. The electoral board announced that Erdogan secured 49.24% of the vote, with Kilicdaroglu getting 45.07% and …

Erdogan supporters await results of Turkish elections
1 year, 7 months ago

Erdogan supporters await results of Turkish elections

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 Erdogan supporters gathered to await …

What to expect from the Turkey Presidential run-off on May 28 | In Focus podcast
1 year, 7 months ago

What to expect from the Turkey Presidential run-off on May 28 | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Turkey’s high-stakes presidential elections are headed for a run-off. Now the incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu of the Republican People’s Party will face each other once again on May 28. In the elections held last Sunday, Erdogan confounded pollsters – who had given the edge to Kilicdaroglu – by winning 49.51% of the vote, while …

In divided Turkey, Erdogan’s hold is weakened but not broken
1 year, 7 months ago

In divided Turkey, Erdogan’s hold is weakened but not broken

The Hindu  

“Why are you so curious,” Cehan finally asked after at least 40 minutes of Google Translate-aided conversation. Sitting on a public bench in Kaleici, Antalya, overlooking the blue Mediterranean waters, we discussed politics, President Erdogan’s possible return, growing religiosity in Turkey, steep inflation, and the Kurds. On May 15, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan — an Islamist who was imprisoned on …

Turkey Elections – How Erdoğan Defied The Polls to Head Into Runoff as Favourite
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey Elections – How Erdoğan Defied The Polls to Head Into Runoff as Favourite

The Quint  

Turkey’s presidential election – how Erdoğan defied the polls to head into runoff as favorite Supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan celebrate. With 49.6% of the vote, President Erdoğan’s governing coalition – which consists of his own conservative Justice and Development Party, or AKP, the nationalist MHP and smaller Islamist parties – earned a majority of seats within the …

Weaker by the year: on the elections in Turkey and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
1 year, 7 months ago

Weaker by the year: on the elections in Turkey and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

The Hindu  

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was perhaps at the weakest moment of his two-decade-long reign when an overwhelming majority of Turkish citizens voted in Sunday’s presidential and parliamentary elections. Six Opposition parties came together to seize the momentum and fielded a joint candidate, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, a mild-mannered former bureaucrat who promised to arrest Turkey’s “slide towards authoritarianism” and fix its economy. Yet, …

As Turkey heads to a presidential election run-off, what’s next?
1 year, 7 months ago

As Turkey heads to a presidential election run-off, what’s next?

Al Jazeera  

Analysts say incumbent candidate Recep Tayyip Erdogan has an edge over the opposition’s Kilicdaroglu. Analysts predict that incumbent candidate Recep Tayyip Erdogan is more likely to win in a second round as he garnered a five-percentage point advantage from Sunday’s first-round vote against his main contender, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. A Kilicdaroglu win would symbolise the yearning of large parts of the …

Turkey elections: Erdogan gains upper hand in scramble to keep power as vote to be decided by run-off
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey elections: Erdogan gains upper hand in scramble to keep power as vote to be decided by run-off

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. Seeking to extend his 20 years in power, pre-election …

Turkey presidential election will go to second round as Tayyip Erdogan fall short of outright victory
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey presidential election will go to second round as Tayyip Erdogan fall short of outright victory

The Hindu  

Turkey's electoral chief said that the presidential race will go to a second round on May 28 as incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan fell just short of an outright victory. He said preliminary results showed Mr. Erdogan won 49.51%, his main challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu won 44.88% and the third candidate Sinan Ogan won 5.17%. Turkey's presidential elections appeared headed for a …

Elections done, but no president yet: Why Turkey is likely to go to polls again
1 year, 7 months ago

Elections done, but no president yet: Why Turkey is likely to go to polls again

Firstpost  

Turkey is likely to go to polls again after none of the candidates secured 50 per cent of votes cast in the 14 May presidential elections. AP Associated Press reported citing Turkey’s Supreme Election Council chief Ahmet Yener as saying that 99.4 per cent of the domestic and 84 per cent of the overseas votes were counted. In the 2018 …

Turkey Election 2023: 5 instances how Erdogan tailored judiciary, gagged press, rigged polls
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey Election 2023: 5 instances how Erdogan tailored judiciary, gagged press, rigged polls

Firstpost  

Having helmed Turkey for two decades, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is contesting the poll of a lifetime, staking his entire career on the line. History is replete with instances of political rigging, tailoring of judiciary to that end, gagging Turkish press, taking out Turkish Opposition parties and challengers when the going has become tough for Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party. …

Turkey heads to a runoff in presidential elections: How different is Erdogan from rival Kilicdaroglu
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey heads to a runoff in presidential elections: How different is Erdogan from rival Kilicdaroglu

Firstpost  

One embraces chaos and glorifies Turkey’s Islamic past. Voters decided to give President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu another chance Sunday to convince them which of these starkly different alternatives is better. ‘Keeps his word’ Erdogan’s place in history already rivals that of Ottoman sultans and Mustafa Kemal Ataturk — the revered founder of modern, secular Turkey. …

Turkey’s Erdogan says he could still win, would accept presidential election runoff
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan says he could still win, would accept presidential election runoff

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has ruled his country with an increasingly firm grip for 20 years, was locked in a tight election race early Monday, with a make-or-break runoff against his chief challenger possible as the final votes were counted. Speaking to supporters in Ankara, Erdogan, 69, said he could still win but would respect …

Erdogan defies ‘politicised’ opinion polls in Turkey’s election
1 year, 7 months ago

Erdogan defies ‘politicised’ opinion polls in Turkey’s election

Al Jazeera  

Observers surprised after results show president leading his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu by more than four percentage points in the first round. Days before Turkey headed into the most consequential presidential election in its modern history, most opinion polls showed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan trailing behind opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu. With more than 99 percent of votes counted, Justice and Development …

Turkey’s election likely heading to run-off; Erdogan has the edge
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey’s election likely heading to run-off; Erdogan has the edge

Al Jazeera  

Neither the president nor top opposition candidate Kilicdaroglu cleared the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid a second round on May 28. Turkey is likely headed for a run-off after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s vote share dropped just under the 50 percent threshold needed to win with nearly all the votes counted while the opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who was …

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