Turkiye election: Erdogan wins round one on back of freebies, rhetoric against West
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkiye election: Erdogan wins round one on back of freebies, rhetoric against West

The Hindu  

Published : May 18, 2023 19:30 IST - 8 MINS READ Troubled by the falling economy and the steep rise in prices of essential commodities, Tugrul Oktay, a small-time footwear shop owner in the Turkish capital of Ankara, was waiting for election day to brandish his weapon—the ballot paper—to punish the incumbent government led by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Defying the expectations of the pollsters, Erdogan managed to win 49.5 per cent of the votes, while his main opponent Kilicdaroglu, who secured 44.9 per cent votes in the first round of the election. Overdrive by West “The priority of the Turkish voters was not foreign policy, but the ruling conservative alliance was rewarded for making nationalist rhetoric during the election campaign,” Mehmet Ozturk, a senior analyst, told Frontline. Quoting a senior Turkish official, the Middle East Eye news web site, said that the electorate, including nationalists, largely embraced Erdogan’s foreign policy and believed that it has turned the country into a regional powerhouse.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

PM Rutte congratulates Erdogan on election victory; Dutch-Turks celebrate
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Rutte congratulates Erdogan on election victory; Dutch-Turks celebrate

NL Times  

Prime Minister Mark Rutte congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election. In several cities, Dutch Turks celebrated Erdogan’s election win. Many Dutch Turks also drove around in the center of Rotterdam, broadcaster Rijnmond reported. During the first round of the Turkish election earlier this month, Erdogan received 68.67 percent of the Dutch Turks’ vote, according to the Turkish …

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 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 …

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, …

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 …

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, …

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 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: Erdogan’s Return to Power Slims Hope for Change
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey Elections: Erdogan’s Return to Power Slims Hope for Change

The Quint  

None of this, however, translated into economic success for Turkey, even though Erdogan forged close alliances with energy-rich countries like Qatar and Azerbaijan. The policies promised by him sought to bring back Turkey to its path of secularism, make it a parliamentary democracy and do away with the presidential system, mend ties with NATO, without upsetting Russia, but prioritise relations …

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 …

Turkey’s opposition claim ballot irregularities in Sunday’s polls
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey’s opposition claim ballot irregularities in Sunday’s polls

Al Jazeera  

The CHP and YSP have voiced concerns and lodged complaints since Sunday about the discrepancies between the recorded count made at polling stations and the votes entered into the Supreme Election Council’s system. The Cumhuriyet Halk and the Yeşil Sol Party have voiced concerns and lodged complaints since Sunday about the discrepancies between recorded count made at polling stations and …

What do Turkey’s election results mean and who will win the runoff?
1 year, 7 months ago

What do Turkey’s election results mean and who will win the runoff?

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. Mr Erdogan, much cheered by the result, told his …

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 …

Turkiye election will go to runoff as Erdogan performs better than expected
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkiye election will go to runoff as Erdogan performs better than expected

Deccan Chronicle  

ANKARA: Turkiye'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 Erdogan won 49.51 per cent, his main challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu won 44.88 per cent and the third candidate Sinan Ogan won 5.17 per cent. Even …

With Turkey’s presidential election going to a runoff, what comes next?
1 year, 7 months ago

With Turkey’s presidential election going to a runoff, what comes next?

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Close, but not close enough. Turkish nationalists disgruntled with Erdogan but reluctant to vote for Kilicdaroglu, who had support from a six-party alliance and the pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party, or HDP, appear to have accounted for most of Ogan’s votes. Ogan has said he would not back any candidate “who doesn’t keep a distance with the terror …

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 …

As Erdogan's votes dip, Turkiye seen headed to a runoff presidential race
1 year, 7 months ago

As Erdogan's votes dip, Turkiye seen headed to a runoff presidential race

Deccan Chronicle  

ANKARA: Turkiye's presidential elections appeared to be heading toward a second-round runoff on Monday, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has ruled his country with a firm grip for 20 years, leading over his chief challenger, but falling short of the votes needed for an outright win. With votes of Turkish citizens living abroad still being counted, results from the …

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. …

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 presidential election goes to run-off: Election council
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey’s presidential election goes to run-off: Election council

Al Jazeera  

No candidate secured more than 50 percent of the vote, pushing Turkey into a second round – and uncharted territory. Turkey’s high-stakes presidential election is headed for a run-off vote, Turkey’s electoral chief Ahmet Yener, has said, citing official results from the country’s Supreme Election Council. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took 49.5 percent of Sunday’s vote, with his main challenger, …

Erdogan’s AK Party wins parliamentary majority: State media
1 year, 7 months ago

Erdogan’s AK Party wins parliamentary majority: State media

Al Jazeera  

Anadolu news agency says AK Party won 266 seats and opposition CHP coalition party won 166 in the 600-seat parliament. Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party has won a majority in the country’s parliament, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency. The Turkish news agency published preliminary results that showed AK Party won 266 seats, while the main opposition leader …

Turkey Presidential election | Erdogan’s support falls under 50%, runoff vote likely
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey Presidential election | Erdogan’s support falls under 50%, runoff vote likely

The Hindu  

Turkish polling stations closed Sunday in a knife-edge election that could end President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s two-decade grip on power and put the mostly Muslim nation on a more secular course. Turkey’s state-run news agency says voter support for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dipped below the majority required to win reelection outright, making a May 28 runoff presidential election …

Turkey general elections today: Who are the presidential nominees and other main players?
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey general elections today: Who are the presidential nominees and other main players?

Firstpost  

President Tayyip Erdogan will put his two-decade rule on the line on 14 May when he faces opposition challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Turkey’s landmark elections. CHP leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu Kilicdaroglu, 74, head of the main opposition Republican People’s Party, was named the six-party opposition alliance’s presidential candidate in March. Former HDP leader Selahattin Demirtas Former leader of pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic …

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