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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…
Turkey’s earthquake caused $34 billion in damage. It could cost Erdogan the election
Middle East
March 7, 2023
Turkey’s earthquake caused $34 billion in damage. It could cost Erdogan the election
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — The devastating earthquake that hit Turkey on February 6 killed at least 45,000 people, rendered…
Emotions run high in Turkey amid questions over state response to deadly quake
Middle East
February 21, 2023
Emotions run high in Turkey amid questions over state response to deadly quake
(CNN) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has admitted to his government’s “shortcomings” amid growing anger over the state’s response…
Erdogan promises penalties for “abusers” involved in crime during the state of emergency
Middle East
February 10, 2023
Erdogan promises penalties for “abusers” involved in crime during the state of emergency
Reports of attacks on businesses and robberies are coming in from regions impacted by Monday’s earthquake, Turkish President Recep Tayyip…
Turkey’s President Erdogan will visit more quake-hit cities today
Middle East
February 9, 2023
Turkey’s President Erdogan will visit more quake-hit cities today
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will on Thursday visit three more areas that were damaged by Monday’s devastating earthquake in southern Turkey,…
Turkey’s President Erdogan is expected to visit quake-hit areas
Middle East
February 8, 2023
Turkey’s President Erdogan is expected to visit quake-hit areas
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to visit areas impacted by Monday’s powerful earthquake, as rescue workers persevere with their mission to…
The world looks on as Erdogan jockeys for a third decade of power in Turkey
Middle East
January 28, 2023
The world looks on as Erdogan jockeys for a third decade of power in Turkey
Abu Dhabi CNN — Turkey is less than four months away from a presidential election that could extend the 20-year…