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Factbox-How Turkey's opposition plans to roll back Erdogan's policies

Turkey's opposition alliance has vowed to reverse many of President Tayyip Erdogan's policies if elected in a May 14 election, including a return to a parliamentary democracy and economic orthodoxy, and a major shift in foreign policy.

Reuters

‘Owning a home a dream’: Housing crisis hits Turks ahead of polls

Turkey is going through an immense housing crisis ahead of key elections amid hyperinflation and economic downturn.

Al Jazeera

Key dates in the career of Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who marked 20 years in power this year, is seeking a third consecutive term in office as Turkey’s president in elections on May 14

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Turkey set to keep strong Russia ties whoever wins election

Whoever wins Turkey's elections this month, the NATO-member is expected to maintain cordial relations with Russia that have already endured several years of dramatic change in Ankara's foreign policy.

Reuters

‘We are under siege’: The voters pushing to end Erdogan’s 20 years of power

In one Istanbul neighbourhood, Kurds explain to Borzou Daragahi why they are supporting Erdogan’s main rival in the forthcoming presidential election

The Independent UK

Turkey's Erdogan faces tough election amid quake, inflation

Turkey's May 14 presidential election could be the toughest challenge yet in the two-decade rule of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

The Independent UK

Journalist Ozgur Ogret: Turkey is 'a press freedom violations museum' under Erdogan

In Reporters Without Borders' 2023 Press Freedom Index, Turkey is ranked 165th out of 180 nations for the environment facing journalists. Among the reasons for the worsening conditions is a crackdown ahead of presidential elections in May, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces his toughest re-election battle yet. Ozgur Ogret,…

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Turkish pop star sentenced to 10 months in prison over religious schools remark -Anadolu

A Turkish court handed pop star Gulsen a suspended sentence of 10 months in prison for incitement to hatred and hostility over a remark she made on stage about religious schools, state-owned Anadolu Agency reported on Wednesday.

Reuters

Who is Kemal Kilicdaroglu, a leading challenger to Erdogan in Turkey's election?

Here is a look at the man expected to be the top challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 20-year rule in the May 14 Turkish election, and what sets him apart.

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Challenger in Türkiye Presidential Race Offers Sharp Contrast

The main challenger trying to unseat Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in this month's presidential election cuts a starkly different figure than the incumbent who has ruled the country for two decades. Where Erdogan is a mesmerizing orator, the unassuming Kemal Kilicdaroglu is soft spoken. Erdogan is also a master…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Challenger in Turkey presidential race offers sharp contrast

The main challenger trying to unseat Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in this month's presidential election cuts a starkly different figure than the incumbent who has led the country for two decades

The Independent UK

ISIS terrorist leader killed in spy operation as devastating air strike hits

Abu Hussein al-Qurayshi, who is said to have taken over ISIS when the previous leader was killed in October 2022, was 'neutralised' by Turkey on Saturday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said

Daily Mirror

Islamic State leader killed in Syria by Turkish forces, says President Erdogan

The IS leader Abu Hussein al-Qurayshi was killed in a strike carried out on Saturday, the Turkish President has said

Evening Standard

Erdogan says Turkish forces killed IS chief in Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkish forces have killed the leader of the Islamic State group during an operation in Syria

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Asharq Al-Awsat

ISIS Leader Killed in Syria by Turkish Intelligence Services, Says Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Turkish intelligence forces killed ISIS leader Abu Hussein al-Qurashi in Syria. "This individual was neutralized as part of an operation by the Turkish national intelligence organization in Syria yesterday," Erdogan said in an interview with TRT Turk broadcaster. Erdogan said the…

The Hindu

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Reuters

Islamic State leader killed in Syria by Turkish intelligence services - Erdogan

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Turkish intelligence forces killed Islamic State leader Abu Hussein al-Qurashi in Syria.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye Nears Referendum on Erdogan’s Two-Decade Rule

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dives Sunday into the final two-week stretch before a momentous election that has turned into a referendum on his two decades of divisive but transformative rule. The 69-year-old leader looked fighting fit as he strutted back on stage after a three-day illness and tossed flowers…

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The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on Turkey: Erdoğan looks more fragile

A moment of weakness on TV has done nothing for the president’s strongman image in a country already tiring of authoritarian rule

Radio France Internationale

Will Russia lose an ally if Erdogan falls in Turkish election?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is struggling in many opinion polls ahead of the May elections. Challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu has promised to mend strained ties with Turkey's Western allies, a move which could be bad news for Moscow and might pose a dilemma for the European Union.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan Unveils Türkiye’s First Astronaut on Election Trail

Türkiye’s first astronaut will travel to the International Space Station by the end of the year, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday after an illness forced him to cancel several days of appearances. Air force pilot Alper Gezeravci, 43, was selected to be the first Turkish citizen in space. His…

The Hindu

Erdogan unveils Turkey's first astronaut on election trail

Turkey’s first astronaut will travel to the International Space Station by the end of the year, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on April 29.

Al Jazeera

Turkey’s Baykar to build new ‘highly autonomous’ combat drone

Baykar has come to prominence internationally in recent years because of the company’s light drone TB-2 used in Ukraine.

Reuters

Turkey's Baykar plans production of new air combat drone next year

Turkish defence firm Baykar aims to begin production of its new unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) next year which is already attracting international interest, its chairman Selcuk Bayraktar said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye’s Erdogan Cancels 3rd Day of Election Appearances

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan canceled his election appearances for a third day Friday after falling ill with what officials described as an intestinal infection. Erdogan, who has ruled Türkiye for two decades as prime minister and then president, is seeking a third presidential term in May 14 elections. He…

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