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 he receives to congratulate him is from none other than the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, calling him a dear friend. Hamish Macdonald: And there's plenty of people who started out as supporters of Erdoğan who suddenly find themselves falling foul of this president and the regime. Hamish Macdonald: Erdoğan survives all of this, but it does have some pretty significant repercussions for both Turkey and for Erdoğan's leadership.

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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 …

How Recep Tayyip Erdoğan rose to power in Türkiye and what it means for the world
1 year, 2 months ago

How Recep Tayyip Erdoğan rose to power in Türkiye and what it means for the world

ABC  

Writer and academic Ihsan Yilmaz knows what it's like to be on the wrong side of one of the world's most powerful people. Dr Cagaptay says he "entered the jail as Istanbul's mayor — then exited the jail four months later as a national hero". Dr Cagaptay says Erdoğan delivered "phenomenal economic growth in the first 10 years". Erdoğan becomes …

Turkish President Erdogan says Putin may visit Turkey in August
1 year, 4 months ago

Turkish President Erdogan says Putin may visit Turkey in August

Firstpost  

Erdogan expressed his optimism that the visit will likely occur in August. On Putin’s recent offer to send grain to African countries free of charge, Erdogan said, “We’re in line with Russia on this issue, that is, we will turn the grains coming from Russia through the Black Sea corridor into flour and we will transport to poor African countries …

Turkey’s Erdogan takes oath of office, ushering in his third Presidential term
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan takes oath of office, ushering in his third Presidential term

The Hindu  

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. Mr. Erdogan, 69, won a new five-year term in a runoff presidential race last week that could stretch his 20-year rule in the key NATO country that straddles Europe and Asia, into a quarter-century. …

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 …

Turkey's Erdogan set to take oath for 3rd term as President today, likely to reveal new cabinet
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey's Erdogan set to take oath for 3rd term as President today, likely to reveal new cabinet

India TV News  

Turkey President's oath ceremony: Following a victory in the recently concluded general election in the country, Turkey's longtime President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is all set to take the oath of office in parliament on Saturday, June 3. Domestic challenges loom as Erdogan takes oath They are expected to press Erdogan to lift his country's objections to Sweden's membership in the …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Explained: What Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s victory means for Turkey and the world
1 year, 6 months ago

Explained: What Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s victory means for Turkey and the world

Firstpost  

The Erdogan era is here to stay. With the results of the runoff elections on Sunday in Turkey, strongman Recep Tayyip Erdogan has cemented his place as the nation’s most consequential politician, and one of the world’s most resilient and longest-serving leaders. Following the results, Erdogan thanked the nation for giving him another five years, saying: “We hope to be …

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 …

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 …

Live updates: Erdogan wins Turkey’s election
1 year, 6 months ago

Live updates: Erdogan wins Turkey’s election

CNN  

Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, meets Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia in Astana, Kazakhstan, on October 13. Murat Kula/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Turkey has a “special” and growing relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin despite mounting pressure on Ankara to help bolster Western sanctions against Moscow, Turkish …

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 …

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 …

World leaders congratulate Turkey’s Erdogan on election win
1 year, 6 months ago

World leaders congratulate Turkey’s Erdogan on election win

Al Jazeera  

All eyes were on NATO member Turkey ahead of its pivotal poll as Erdogan fended off the biggest challenge to his rule. — Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz May 28, 2023 Hungary Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban hailed Erdogan’s “unquestionable election victory!” Congratulations to President @RTErdogan on his unquestionable election victory! pic.twitter.com/I1IR7g3EWe — Orbán Viktor May 28, 2023 Iran Iran’s President Ebrahim …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 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 …

Erdogan: The man who has dominated Turkish politics for 20 years
1 year, 7 months ago

Erdogan: The man who has dominated Turkish politics for 20 years

Al Jazeera  

As Turks gear up to vote this weekend, here’s a look at key moments during the rule of Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This weekend, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the man who has dominated Turkish politics for two decades, is seeking to extend his rule for another five years. February’s earthquakes in southeastern Turkey heaped further pressure on Erdogan with many people criticising …

Turkey’s foreign policy: From past to potential post-Erdogan era
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey’s foreign policy: From past to potential post-Erdogan era

Al Jazeera  

Erdogan’s independent foreign policy put Turkey on the map – the opposition’s may be far more muted. “At the same time, Turkey’s rapidly expanding influence is rooted in Erdogan’s ability to capitalise on Islamic soft power via his ‘Muslim’ rhetoric, enabling him to advance rapidly both politically and economically into,” he added. “According to the policy platform of the opposition, …

In earthquake epicentre, Turkey’s Erdogan remains popular
1 year, 7 months ago

In earthquake epicentre, Turkey’s Erdogan remains popular

Al Jazeera  

Elections on Sunday may bring sweeping change to Turkey, but in the earthquake zone many will still vote for the longtime leader. That cry resonates across the earthquake zone, where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government was accused earlier this year of a slow response to the disaster, and for lax enforcement of existing building regulations. And while perceptions and ideas …

Turkey’s upcoming elections could unseat Erdogan. Here’s everything you need to know
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey’s upcoming elections could unseat Erdogan. Here’s everything you need to know

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. Born in the eastern, Kurdish-majority province of Tunceli, the party leader ran in Turkey’s 2011 general election but lost, coming second to Erdogan and his AK Party. When the US Ambassador to Ankara Jeff Flake paid …

Global Watch | Why Turkey’s presidential polls are important for India and the world
1 year, 7 months ago

Global Watch | Why Turkey’s presidential polls are important for India and the world

Firstpost  

Turkey is going to the crucial presidential and parliamentary polls on May 14 this year and the outcome will have a significant impact not only on Turkey but for the Western world as well as India. Turkey’s presidential polls are significant because the present incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has taken the country towards radical Islam. Erdogan’s attempts to make …

Turkey’s elections: What are the key alliances promising?
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey’s elections: What are the key alliances promising?

Al Jazeera  

Economy, housing, refugees and foreign policy. Foreign policy: Erdogan seeks to continue normalising Ankara’s ties in the wider region and aims to build an “axis” centred on Turkey. “The alliance uses a very sharp ‘fight against terror’ rhetoric to appeal to nationalist sentiments in the country as it promises to keep Turkey strong, independent and respected in foreign policy,” he …

Turkey’s ‘Gandhi’: Who is Kemal Kilicdaroglu, Erdogan's key challenger and the 'future' of Turkish democracy?
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey’s ‘Gandhi’: Who is Kemal Kilicdaroglu, Erdogan's key challenger and the 'future' of Turkish democracy?

Firstpost  

Kemal Kilicdaroglu is the main rival challenging Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections scheduled on 14 May. Can Dundar, a former editor of the Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet, wrote for The Washington Post in 2017 that Kilicdaroglu came to be referred to as Turkey’s ‘Gandhi’ soon after he took over the leadership of the CHP in 2010, but “the …

Explained: Winners and losers of Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two-decade rule in Turkey
1 year, 7 months ago

Explained: Winners and losers of Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two-decade rule in Turkey

Firstpost  

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s two-decade domination of Turkey has seen some groups prosper and others suffer in the highly polarised country. Losers Media: Turkey’s once-vibrant independent media scene — admired by diplomats as a sign of pluralism — has gradually withered under Erdogan. Turkish president and People’s Alliance’s presidential candidate Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during an election campaign …

A builder, footballer and campaign beast: Key traits of Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan
1 year, 7 months ago

A builder, footballer and campaign beast: Key traits of Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Firstpost  

Istanbul: Abhorred and adored, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been compared to sultans and pharaohs while stamping his outsized personality and domineering style on Turkey over 20 years. There is much more, including high-speed rail, a third Istanbul airport — designed to be the world’s largest — and power plants, including the country’s first nuclear one, controversially built by Russia. Turkey’s …

Key dates in the career of Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan
1 year, 7 months ago

Key dates in the career of Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who earlier this year marked 20 years in power — first as prime minister and later as president — is seeking a third consecutive presidential term in elections on May 14. — Aug. 10, 2014: Erdogan wins Turkey’s first presidential election held by direct popular vote. — June 24, 2018: Erdogan wins …

Erdogan aims to win re-election – violence may be plan B
1 year, 7 months ago

Erdogan aims to win re-election – violence may be plan B

The Independent  

Recep Tayyip Erdogan is doing his best to win Turkey’s 14 May presidential elections on the lopsided battlefield that already favours him. “I’m very worried about violence in this election,” says Merve Tahiroglu, Turkey analyst at the Project on Middle East Democracy. “But I’m especially worried about this on election day, because it could not only disrupt the voting process …

Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party backs Erdogan’s rival for president
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party backs Erdogan’s rival for president

Al Jazeera  

The party calls on Kurds and other supporters to vote for the main opposition alliance’s presidential candidate, Kilidaroglu. Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party and its leftist allies have asked their voters to back President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival in the May 14 presidential election. Friday’s announcement pushes one of Turkey’s largest voting blocs behind opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the head of …

Turkish citizens abroad begin voting in national election
1 year, 7 months ago

Turkish citizens abroad begin voting in national election

The Hindu  

Millions of Turkish citizens living abroad began voting on April 27 in national elections that will decide whether President Recep Tayyip Erdogan can govern Turkey for another term. During the previous election five years ago, a significant majority of Turkish voters in Germany backed Mr. Erdogan. Opinion polls in Turkey showing a slight lead for Mr. Erdogan's main challenger, centre-left …

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