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Erdogan wins Turkish election, extending rule to third decade
Middle East
May 29, 2023
Erdogan wins Turkish election, extending rule to third decade
CNN — President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won Turkey’s presidential election, defeating opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Sunday’s runoff vote…
Polls open in Turkey’s historic presidential runoff
Middle East
May 28, 2023
Polls open in Turkey’s historic presidential runoff
CNN — Polls have opened in Turkey’s presidential runoff as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fights for a historic third term…
After Turkey’s catastrophic quake, this could have been Erdogan’s last election. Instead, he’s poised to win
Middle East
May 24, 2023
After Turkey’s catastrophic quake, this could have been Erdogan’s last election. Instead, he’s poised to win
CNN — Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rise to power was ushered in by the contentious political aftermath of the…
Turkey’s third-placed presidential election candidate backs Erdogan
Middle East
May 23, 2023
Turkey’s third-placed presidential election candidate backs Erdogan
Istanbul, Turkey CNN — Turkey’s third-placed presidential election candidate, Sinan Ogan, on Monday backed frontrunner Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a…
Erdogan hails ‘special relationship’ with Putin ahead of crucial Turkey runoff vote
Middle East
May 19, 2023
Erdogan hails ‘special relationship’ with Putin ahead of crucial Turkey runoff vote
Istanbul CNN — Turkey has a “special” and growing relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin despite mounting pressure on Ankara…
Polls open in Turkey’s fiercely fought elections that could unseat Erdogan
Middle East
May 14, 2023
Polls open in Turkey’s fiercely fought elections that could unseat Erdogan
Polls have opened in Turkey’s fiercely fought presidential and parliamentary elections that could bring an end to Turkish President Recep…
Erdogan’s rival has gone through a political makeover ahead of the elections
Middle East
May 13, 2023
Erdogan’s rival has gone through a political makeover ahead of the elections
Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the main opposition candidate in Turkey’s presidential election, is decidedly calm and mild-mannered in his bid to end…
Turkey’s main opposition candidate accuses Russia of election interference
Middle East
May 13, 2023
Turkey’s main opposition candidate accuses Russia of election interference
Turkey’s main opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu has accused Russia of interfering in the country’s ongoing presidential election campaign. “Dear Russian…
Turkish presidential candidate withdraws in potential boost for Erdogan rival
Middle East
May 11, 2023
Turkish presidential candidate withdraws in potential boost for Erdogan rival
Istanbul CNN — Turkish presidential candidate Muharrem Ince has pulled out of the race, in a potential boost to President…
A change in Turkish leadership might not spell the end of ties with Russia
Middle East
May 9, 2023
A change in Turkish leadership might not spell the end of ties with Russia
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — At the height of election campaigning and just three weeks before polls were set to…