With an Erdogan win, Turkey would continue to play both sides of the U.S.-Russia divide
1 year, 7 months ago

With an Erdogan win, Turkey would continue to play both sides of the U.S.-Russia divide

LA Times  

People watch from a cafe window as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses supporters during a campaign rally Friday in Istanbul. For the last several years, Turkey under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has played both sides of the global geopolitical divide: It belongs to the Western NATO alliance but has also nurtured ever-closer ties with Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during their talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in 2022. Erdogan’s opponent in Sunday’s runoff, 74-year-old Kemal Kilicdaroglu, has said he would improve Turkey’s relationship with the West and move to restart a long-stalled bid to join the European Union. “I don’t see how Western money is going to all of a sudden start pouring into Turkey, in a country where Erdogan is probably going to double down on repression at home,” she said, referring to the president’s crackdown on thousands of dissidents and other perceived opponents.

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Erdogan says Turkey expects allies to pull support from Kurds in post-Assad Syria
3 weeks ago

Erdogan says Turkey expects allies to pull support from Kurds in post-Assad Syria

Hindustan Times  

ANKARA -Turkey expects foreign countries will withdraw support for Kurdish fighters in Syria following the toppling of Bashar al-Assad, President Tayyip Erdogan said, as Ankara seeks to isolate Kurds who have long fought alongside U.S. troops. Erdogan says Turkey expects allies to pull support from Kurds in post-Assad Syria Germany's foreign minister later said Kurdish forces should disarm and integrate …

With Assad’s Fall, Erdogan Oversees Turkey’s Growing Regional Clout
1 month ago

With Assad’s Fall, Erdogan Oversees Turkey’s Growing Regional Clout

Live Mint  

-- Of all the winners and losers from Syria’s sudden change of power, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stands out as among those with the most to gain. “While Ankara’s precise role in the surprising turn of events remains a topic of speculation, the rebel offensive could not have gone ahead without Turkey’s consent and support.” The question now is …

Opinion - Erdogan's dual strategy in Syria: Hunting with NATO, running with Russia
1 month ago

Opinion - Erdogan's dual strategy in Syria: Hunting with NATO, running with Russia

India Today  

In the shadow of Istanbul’s minarets, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan did not hide his glee at the fast-paced developments in neighbouring Syria. This support was part of Turkey’s broader goal to influence the outcome of the Syrian conflict in favour of a government that could guarantee the security of its borders and prevent autonomy for Kurdish groups. Ankara’s knowledge …

Where Turkey stands as Syrian government falls to opposition insurgents
1 month 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 …

Turkey’s Erdogan says he remains hopeful about reconciliation with Syria
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Turkey’s Erdogan says he remains hopeful about reconciliation with Syria

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he remains hopeful that a reconciliation with Syrian President Bashar Assad can be achieved to end more than a decade of tensions between their two neighboring countries, state-run media reported on Wednesday. Speaking to journalists on his return from trips to Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan, Erdogan said he believes a …

The West Should Look Past Erdogan and Deal With Turkey
4 months, 1 week ago

The West Should Look Past Erdogan and Deal With Turkey

Bloomberg  

For the still mostly liberal West, Turkey has become that deeply irritating, MAGA-baseball-cap-sporting cousin, seen only grudgingly once a year for Thanksgiving, because he always sounds off on women, wokeness or the evils of life-saving vaccines. This week, unconfirmed Turkish media reports suggest another olive branch might be on the way: the offer to settle a long-running dispute with the …

Turkey's Erdogan renews push to restore ties with Syria that were severed over a decade ago
6 months ago

Turkey's Erdogan renews push to restore ties with Syria that were severed over a decade ago

New Indian Express  

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his willingness to restore ties with Syria and extended an “invitation” Sunday to bring back relations to "how they were in the past." We met with Assad as a family, ” Erdogan told journalists Sunday on a flight from Berlin, where he watched Turkey play the Netherlands in the quarter-final of the European …

Turkey’s president expresses willingness to restore diplomatic ties with Syria
6 months, 1 week ago

Turkey’s president expresses willingness to restore diplomatic ties with Syria

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that there is no obstacle preventing Turkey and Syria from restoring diplomatic ties that were cut off at the start of the Syrian civil war more than a decade ago. The Syrian government has repeatedly condemned Ankara’s control over a territory that it took hold of through several military incursions …

An electoral bruising for Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey
9 months 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 …

Turkey’s Erdogan offers to host a peace summit with Russia during a visit from Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
10 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan offers to host a peace summit with Russia during a visit from Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose NATO-member country has sought to balance its close relations with both Ukraine and Russia, offered during a visit Friday from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to host a peace summit between the two countries. “We are Ukraine remains firm on not engaging directly with Russia on peace talks, and Zelenskyy has said multiple …

As Ukrainian president visits, Turkey’s Erdogan offers to host a peace summit with Russia
10 months ago

As Ukrainian president visits, Turkey’s Erdogan offers to host a peace summit with Russia

LA Times  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose NATO-member country has sought to balance its close relations with both Ukraine and Russia, offered during a visit Friday from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to host a peace summit between the two countries. Erdogan said the two discussed the stability of the shipping corridor and he reiterated Turkey’s support for Ukraine’s “territorial integrity, sovereignty …

Turkey offers to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks as Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy
10 months ago

Turkey offers to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks as Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy

Al Jazeera  

Erdogan pitches himself as go-between, Zelenskyy indicates Russia would not be invited to the first meeting. Turkey is ready to host a summit between Ukraine and Russia to end the war, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Istanbul. We are prepared to move quickly to put… pic.twitter.com/mDpYDDEnwi — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир …

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: The Shapeshifting Sultan - ABC listen
1 year, 3 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 …

Turkish neutrality: How Erdogan manages ties with Russia, Ukraine amid war
1 year, 3 months ago

Turkish neutrality: How Erdogan manages ties with Russia, Ukraine amid war

Al Jazeera  

‘The West is reliable, Russia is equally reliable,’ the Turkish president said in a recent interview, a comment that reflects his delicate balancing act. Kyiv, Ukraine – In Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s opinion, Russia and the West are “equally” reliable and trustworthy. “For the last 50 years, we have been waiting at the doorstep of the EU, and, at this moment …

Turkey’s Erdogan says he trusts Russia ‘just as much as I trust the West’
1 year, 3 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan says he trusts Russia ‘just as much as I trust the West’

LA Times  

Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks at a news conference at the end of the G-20 summit in New Delhi on Sept. 10. “I have no reason not to trust them,” Erdogan said of Russia during an interview late Monday with PBS in New York, where he is attending the United Nations General Assembly. “We continue to emphasize the importance …

Turkey’s President meets Russia’s Putin and aims to revive the wartime Ukraine grain export deal
1 year, 4 months ago

Turkey’s President meets Russia’s Putin and aims to revive the wartime Ukraine grain export deal

The Hindu  

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday sought to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to revive an agreement that allowed Ukraine to export grain and other commodities from three Black Sea ports despite the war with Russia. Mr. Erdogan said the grain deal was the headline issue at the daylong talks between the two leaders in Russia’s Black Sea resort …

Turkish President Erdogan says Putin may visit Turkey in August
1 year, 5 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 …

Erdogan angers Putin with ‘betrayal’ of Azov prisoner release
1 year, 6 months ago

Erdogan angers Putin with ‘betrayal’ of Azov prisoner release

The Telegraph  

Mr Zelensky had been in Turkey for talks with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the country’s president, who has also pledged to support Ukraine’s Nato membership aspirations. “Without a doubt, Ukraine deserves to be in Nato,” Mr Erdogan said after talks with the Ukrainian president on Friday in Istanbul. Turkey is a Nato member but it has maintained business and air links …

Turkey’s Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy, says Ukraine deserves membership in NATO
1 year, 6 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy, says Ukraine deserves membership in NATO

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed support early Saturday for Ukraine joining NATO, saying the war-torn country deserves to join the alliance. “There is no doubt that Ukraine deserves NATO membership,” Erdogan told reporters, His support for Ukraine comes as Turkey has been holding off giving its final approval to Sweden joining NATO, saying Stockholm is not effectively …

Turkey’s Erdogan takes oath of office, ushering in his third Presidential term
1 year, 7 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: Erdogan takes oath as president for the third time after historic victory I WATCH
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

How Turkey's president Erdogan has maintained a tight grip on power in the country
1 year, 7 months ago

How Turkey's president Erdogan has maintained a tight grip on power in the country

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a populist with increasingly authoritarian …

Making Turkey great again: How Erdogan rode to reelection on a nationalist wave
1 year, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

Recep Tayyip Erdogan is re-elected as Turkey’s president
1 year, 7 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.” …

Strongman Erdogan consolidates his grip
1 year, 7 months ago

Strongman Erdogan consolidates his grip

Hindustan Times  

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been re-elected Turkey’s president in a significant election that will have repercussions in the country, and far beyond its borders. Erdogan’s win follows his Justice and Development Party’s victory in the parliamentary elections of May 14, which makes the strongman’s regime invincible. Erdogan’s nationalism envisions a republic that links conservative Sunni Islamist assertion and capitalism, symbolised …

The View from India | The reign of Erdogan continues
1 year, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

Erdogan Turkey Re-Election: Biden, EU and World Leaders Extend Congratulations on Historic Win
1 year, 7 months ago

Erdogan Turkey Re-Election: Biden, EU and World Leaders Extend Congratulations on Historic Win

News 18  

After Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan won Sunday in a runoff vote that posed the biggest challenge to his 20 years of rule, wishes started pouring in from across the world on his historic re-election. While congratulating the Turkish President, US President Joe Biden said he looks forward to continuing to work together as NATO Allies on bilateral issues and shared …

Recep Tayyip Erdogan Extends Two-Decade Rule in Turkey Runoff
1 year, 7 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 …

Biden, Putin, Macron and other world leaders congratulate Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his win
1 year, 7 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. …

Live updates: Erdogan wins Turkey’s election
1 year, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, …

Turkey election run-off results 2023 by the numbers
1 year, 7 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, …

World leaders congratulate Turkey’s Erdogan on election win
1 year, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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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