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'I am Alevi': Turkish presidential hopeful Kilicdaroglu breaks religious taboo in video

The presidential election in Turkey is now less than a month away. Opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu is hoping to unseat Recep Tayyip Erdogan and polls show the 74-year-old is expected to win a majority of votes in the first round on May 14. In a video that has gone viral,…

France 24

Looking back at 20 years of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in power

After two decades in power as prime minister and as president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan is hoping to win a final mandate in the 2023 presidential election next month. But amid mounting anger over his handling of the economy in recent years, the seasoned Turkish politician could be in for a…

France 24

How the West, Russia see Turkey's presidential elections

The 2023 Turkish presidential election next month will be eagerly followed in Western capitals – and in Moscow. Russia favours the incumbent, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, while the West tacitly prefers his main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, according to analysts. But an opposition win would not guarantee an obstacle-free path to…

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In centennial year, Turkish voters will choose between Erdoğan’s conservative path and the founder’s modernist vision

Turkey has two historic events on the horizon. On May 14, 2023, voters will go to the polls for presidential and parliamentary elections, and in October, the country will celebrate the centennial of the Republic.

The Conversation

Türkiye’s Key Tourism Sector Slow to Recover after Huge Earthquake

After months of hosting displaced survivors of Türkiye’s massive earthquake in his Antalya hotels, Hakan Saatcioglu hopes his rooms will soon be filled with tourists again after the temporary guests were transferred elsewhere by the government. Saatcioglu, the coordinator of Limak International Hotels & Resorts, is one of many in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rights groups accuse Erdogan of trying to silence independent media

With Turkey amid hotly contested elections, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing for the first time a powerful independent media. But international rights groups watchdogs accuse Erdogan of seeking to silence critical journalism as he faces his most formidable reelection bid.

Radio France Internationale

Amid joy and tragedy, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday

The holiday of Eid al-Fitr has ushered in a day of prayers and joy for Muslims around the world

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Erdogan Launches Black Sea Gas Deliveries

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday launched Türkiye’s first delivery from a Black Sea gas reserve a few weeks ahead of a general election, as Ankara aims towards energy independence. In 2020, the country discovered gas reserves off the coast of Zonguldak in the Black Sea region, which Erdogan…

Asharq Al-Awsat

How can the UK tackle double-digit inflation?

The Bank of England has so far failed to return the annual rate to its 2% target – so what are the options?

The Guardian - UK

Turkey calls sides in Sudan conflict to end fighting and return to negotiations

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan called on both sides in Sudan to end conflict and return to negotiations, the Turkish presidency said on Thursday.

Reuters

Arrests of Tunisia opposition leaders draw global condemnation

The US says the arrests ‘represent a troubling escalation by the Tunisian government against perceived opponents’.

Al Jazeera

Intense Arab, International Contacts to Stop War in Sudan

Saudi Arabia and France stressed the importance of stopping the military escalation between the conflicting parties in Sudan, the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), that erupted on Saturday. During a phone call on Wednesday, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna called…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Will Turkey’s elections finally spell the end of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan?

Toppling the president and his AKP party in May is no longer unthinkable. But voters in Ankara seem finely balanced

The Guardian - UK

Will Turkey’s inflation crisis damage Erdogan’s re-election chances?

A month before Turkey goes to the polls on May 14, the country’s inflation crisis is a major campaign theme as the six main opposition parties rally around Kemal Kilicdaroglu to create the strongest challenge yet to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. But analysts say discontent with Erdogan’s economic management will…

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A month from Turkey's elections, soaring inflation shakes up political loyalties

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan has launched his bid for an unprecedented third term as president in May polls, but rocketing inflation is threatening his reelection hopes as he heads into his toughest campaign yet.

The Independent UK

Turkey, Egypt to reappoint ambassadors as ties improve

Turkey and Egypt's top diplomats say their countries will soon reappoint ambassadors, as the two regional powers mend frayed ties

Al Jazeera

A look at two decades of ties as Egypt, Turkey move to end rift

How did Turkish-Egyptian relations get so bad, and why are they now moving to restore their respective ambassadors?

The Independent UK

Turkey’s Erdogan launches new election campaign with the same old populist playbook

With the vote a month away, the president is hitting populist notes that many may no longer want to hear, writes Borzou Daragahi

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The Independent UK

Turkey’s Erdogan faces formidable challenge as he launches re-election campaign

Support for Turkey’s president dipped after February's devastating earthquake amid perceptions of a slow response

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan Launches Election Campaign with Pledge to Slash Türkiye Inflation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan launched his re-election campaign on Tuesday with a party pledge to slash inflation to single digits and boost growth, as he seeks to extend his two decades in power in a May 14 vote. Erdogan is facing the biggest political challenge since his AK Party…

Reuters

Erdogan launches election campaign with pledge to slash Turkey inflation

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan launched his re-election campaign on Tuesday with a party pledge to slash inflation to single digits and boost growth, as he seeks to extend his two decades in power in a May 14 vote.

Tribune News Service

Turkey aims to deliver gas from its own finds to homes in May

Turkey will start delivering gas from its offshore finds to households in May in a move that is projected to meet their needs for 35 years, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said.

Reuters

Factbox-In Middle East, once improbable ententes set new tone

Adversaries across the Middle East have been taking steps to mend relations strained by years of tension and conflict, a trend most recently demonstrated in an agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to reestablish diplomatic ties.

Al Jazeera

World reaction to Israeli attack at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli forces stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City, firing stun grenades and attacking Palestinians.

ABC News

Finland's NATO membership doubles alliance's border with Russia in major blow to Vladimir Putin

Finland's membership into the world's largest military alliance has dealt a major blow to Vladimir Putin, with NATO's border with Russia expanding by 1,340km.

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