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Trabzonspor Punished For On-Field Clashes, To Play Games Without Fans

Trabzonspor faces disciplinary action after fan violence in a match against Fenerbahce in Turkey, highlighting concerns over violence in Turkish football.

Top News · Apr 3, 2024

Turkey Sees Increase In Female Mayors After Opposition's Success

The recent election in Turkey resulted in a surge of female mayors, marking a positive step towards gender equality and women's representation in Turkish p...

Top News · Apr 3, 2024

Turkey Inflation Reaches 68.5% Before Election, Impact On Ruling Party

Turkey's inflation rate surges to 68.5%, posing economic challenges ahead of elections. Government faces pressure to stabilize economy and address root cau...

Top News · Apr 3, 2024

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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

Pro-Kurdish Party Challenges Election Results In Eastern Turkey

Pro-Kurdish party challenges election outcomes in eastern Turkey, seeking transparency and fair representation for Kurdish communities.

Turkey Election Monitors Call For Improved Freedom Of Expression

Election monitors in Turkey call for protecting freedom of expression and ensuring fair elections for a democratic society.

Turkey's Strongman Had a No Good, Very Bad Weekend

The Turkish opposition ran circles around President Recep Tayyib Erdogan's party in local elections. It could be the beginning of the end of his 20-year reign.

Reason · Apr 1, 2024

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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

Turning point for Turkey? Erdogan's AKP suffers biggest election setback in decades

After more than two decades of uninterrupted rule, is the tide turning in Turkey? President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threw all the weight of his AKP party behind a bid to unseat Istanbul's charismatic mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Instead, the possible presidential contender extended his gains in Sunday's local elections.

France 24 · 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.

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.

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

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France 24 · 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…

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.

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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.

Turkish Opposition Likely To Keep Istanbul In Municipal Elections

Initial results suggest opposition likely to retain control of Istanbul and other key cities in Turkey's municipal elections, signaling potential shifts in...

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.

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.

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