Kurdish Protesters Managed To Stop Election Cheating in Turkey The Turkish government tried to hand over a mayorship to someone who only got 27 percent of the vote. Residents just weren’t having it. Reason · Apr 5, 2024
‘Building an authoritarian axis’: the Trump ‘envoy’ courting the global far right Richard Grenell’s shadow foreign policy campaign is unsettling diplomats and threatens to collapse US interests The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2024
Turkey’s election authority reinstates pro-Kurdish mayoral election winner Election authority reverses ejection of Kurdish winner of mayoral race in city of Van in eastern Turkey. Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2024
Turks Left Scrimping After Inflation Stokes Rebuke To Erdogan As the euphoria of a municipal election drubbing for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ebbs, Turks are left watching their wallets with inflation that has sapped the longtime leader's appeal driving up costs for everyday basics. International Business Times · Apr 3, 2024
Turkey's Electoral Authorities Deny Pro-Kurdish Mayor's Mandate Turkey's electoral authorities deny pro-Kurdish mayor's office, sparking protests. Opposition condemns decision in local elections aftermath. Top News · Apr 3, 2024
Who is Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu who stormed Turkey local election results? Opposition party CHP deals surprise blows to Erdogan as hopes raised for Imamoglu presidency in 2028. Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2024
The Guardian view on Erdoğan’s bad night at the polls: local elections packing a national punch Editorial: A surprise set of results has given Turkey’s main opposition party a major boost and enhanced the prospects of democratic renewal The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024
Opposition wins across Turkey owe much to younger, fresher candidates The CHP delivered an unprecedented wave of defeats to President Erdoğan who showed himself as having little to offer the electorate The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024
Opposition Party Claims Victory In Turkey's Local Elections Turkey's local elections saw the opposition party claim victory in key cities, reshaping the political landscape. Top News · Apr 1, 2024
Erdogan Vows To Make Amends After Election Loss Turkish President Erdogan responds to election losses with promises of reform and reflection, signaling a shift in Turkish politics. Top News · Apr 1, 2024
Turkey's Opposition Surprises With Local Election Victory Turkey's local elections show opposition CHP's success over AKP, signaling a shift in Turkish politics and voter dissatisfaction. Top News · Apr 1, 2024
Ekrem Imamoğlu, the Istanbul mayor emerging as likely challenger to Erdoğan Affable opposition leader has same roots as Turkish president, but says ‘our ideas are largely opposite’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2024
Five things to know about Turkey's historic local elections Turkey's local elections on Sunday dealt the biggest blow in more than two decades to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling AKP party. France 24 · Apr 1, 2024
Turkish cost-of-living crisis drags on as voters reject Erdogan's AKP As Turkey's opposition celebrates a strong showing in local elections, the country's official inflation rate has crept back up to 67 percent, despite President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's shift towards mainstream economic policies. Also in this edition: Germany's legalisation of recreational cannabis aims to curb the black market, but misses out… France 24 · Apr 1, 2024
International Business Times · Apr 1, 2024 Erdogan Sees 'Turning Point' For Turkey After Poll Drubbing Near-final results showed the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) wresting the main cities and Anatolian provinces that were strongholds for Erdogan's Islamic conservative AKP party.
WEKU · Apr 1, 2024 In a setback to Turkey's Erdogan, opposition makes huge gains in local election Turkey's main opposition party retained its control over key cities and made huge gains elsewhere in Sunday's local elections, in a major upset to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024 Monday briefing: The truth about claims people ‘use’ their mental health to avoid work In today’s newsletter: Work and pensions secretary Mel Stride claims 94% of those going to the doctors feeling ‘bluesy’ will be signed off work. What’s the evidence for this claim?
Top News · Apr 1, 2024 Imamoglu, Turkish Mayor Following Erdogan's Footsteps Learn about Ekrem Imamoglu's rise in Turkish politics, drawing comparisons to President Erdogan, with a focus on progressive policies and inclusive leadership.
International Business Times · Apr 1, 2024 'This Is Only The Beginning': Turkish Opposition Celebrate Opposition supporters on Sunday filled an Istanbul square to celebrate the re-election of Ekrem Imamoglu as mayor, who dealt a second blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party by repeating his landmark 2019 win.
International Business Times · Mar 31, 2024 Istanbul's Ambitious Mayor Deals A New Blow To Erdogan Ekrem Imamoglu's second victory in an Istanbul city election on Sunday cemented his standing as Turkey's top opposition leader in a new blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling party.
Al Jazeera · Mar 31, 2024 Turkey local elections: Opposition claims big city wins in blow to Erdogan Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu hails victory in blow to Turkish president’s standing after two decades in power.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024 Turkey’s opposition party sweeps to local elections victory in snub to Erdoğan Ekrem Imamoğlu secures unexpected second term as Istanbul’s mayor, propelling the CHP to the centre of national politics
Al Jazeera · Mar 31, 2024 Turkey’s opposition in electoral battle to keep hold of major cities CHP has control of local government in Istanbul and Ankara, but may find it hard to keep hold of them in March 31 vote.
Top News · Mar 31, 2024 Erdogan Faces Key Rival In Turkey's Local Elections Turkey's local elections pose a significant challenge to President Erdogan, with far-reaching implications for the country's political landscape.
Al Jazeera · Mar 31, 2024 Turkey votes in local elections in test of Erdogan’s popularity Vote will decide who gets to control Istanbul and capital Ankara, both of which the Turkish president lost in 2019.