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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…
Turkey’s upcoming elections could unseat Erdogan. Here’s everything you need to know
Middle East
May 2, 2023
Turkey’s upcoming elections could unseat Erdogan. Here’s everything you need to know
Turkey’s presidential and parliamentary elections are less than two weeks away, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan facing unprecedented challenges that…
Turkey kills ISIS leader in Syria operation, Erdogan says
Middle East
May 1, 2023
Turkey kills ISIS leader in Syria operation, Erdogan says
CNN — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed on Sunday that the country’s intelligence forces had killed the leader of…
Erdogan’s political fate may be determined by Turkey’s Kurds
Middle East
April 4, 2023
Erdogan’s political fate may be determined by Turkey’s Kurds
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Turkey’s persecuted pro-Kurdish party has emerged as a kingmaker in the country’s upcoming election, playing…
Erdogan’s ‘polar opposite’ wants to replace him as president of Turkey
Middle East
March 13, 2023
Erdogan’s ‘polar opposite’ wants to replace him as president of Turkey
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — Turkey’s opposition on Monday announced Kemal Kilicdaroglu as the presidential candidate to run against two-decade…