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What 5 more years of Erdogan's rule means for Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won reelection in a runoff Sunday, following a nail-biter first round two weeks earlier

The Independent UK

Erdogan's victory could be fateful for Turkey's democracy and role in the world

The longtime leader overcame dissatisfaction over high inflation and a slow earthquake response to secure another five-year term as president.

WEKU

Turkey's Kilicdaroglu faces the heat after election loss to Erdogan

After failing to seize the moment to defeat President Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey's elections, Kemal Kilicdaroglu faces questions about his leadership and the challenge of preserving a bitter opposition alliance ahead of local voting in March 2024.

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After Turkey election win, what problems does Erdogan face next?

Economic concerns and relations with the West lie at the top of Erdogan’s agenda after presidential election victory.

Al Jazeera

Five key takeaways from Turkey’s pivotal election

Erdogan a political survivor, Kurds put off by nationalist rhetoric and other reflections.

Al Jazeera

Erdogan rants against ‘LGBT forces’ as Biden congratulates him on Turkey election win

Erdogan secured more than 52 per cent of the vote in Sunday's run-off, two weeks after he fell short of scoring an outright victory in the first round

The Independent UK

'No amateur': Identity politics, media crackdown help propel Erdogan to victory

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan defeated opposition challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Sunday’s Turkish presidential election runoff – a victory analysts ascribe to Erdogan’s focus on identity issues and use of the government’s resources, as well as Kilicdaroglu’s tepid leadership of a precarious coalition.

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Sweden, Turkey to hold NATO discussions 'soon', Swedish foreign ministry says

The foreign ministers of Sweden and Turkey will meet "soon" to discuss Stockholm's delayed bid to join NATO, the Swedish foreign ministry said on Monday.

Reuters

Erdoğan and his hardline allies have won Turkey – women and LGBTQ+ people will pay the price

Five more years of the Turkish president and his radical backers are a daunting prospect for many, says former Guardian Turkey correspondent Constanze Letsch

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Biden hails debt ceiling deal, prepares Congress sell

President says agreement protects ‘historic economic recovery’. Plus Turkey’s Erdoğan celebrates extending his two decades in power

The Guardian - UK

World leaders congratulate Turkey's Erdogan on re-election triumph

French President Emmanuel Macron was among the first world leaders to congratulate Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after he won Sunday's runoff election to extend his rule into a third decade.

Radio France Internationale

How did Turks living abroad vote in Turkey’s run-off election?

Erdogan received 59.4 percent of international votes, while Kilicdaroglu managed to garner 40.6 percent.

Al Jazeera

Turkey’s lira hits record low, stocks rise after Erdogan’s win

The Turkish leader won the presidency for a third time after a run-off vote on Sunday.

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Turkey's Erdogan still captivates his followers despite setbacks

President Tayyip Erdogan's election victory showed the magnetic hold he still has over millions of Turks after 20 years in power, with many believing he is the man best placed to fix problems which critics say are partly of his own making.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey's LGBTQ community dread future under Erdogan

Turkey's LGBTQ community fear being exposed to more homophobic hate after conservative President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made them into his favourite target for his bitterly divisive re-election campaign.

Reuters

Who won Turkey's 2023 elections? Final results, and the high stakes at issue

Tayyip Erdogan extended his rule into a third decade by defeating Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Turkey's presidential election on Sunday. Here are details on how it unfolded:

Bangkok Post

Erdogan confronts polarised Turkey after historic win

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday confronted the tough task of uniting his deeply divided country after winning a historic run-off election to extend his two-decade rule to 2028.

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Turkey's Erdogan triumphs in election test, extending 20-year rule

President Tayyip Erdogan and supporters on Monday revelled in an election victory lengthening his rule into a third decade while Turkey's opposition, which once counted on winning, braced for "difficult days" against an increasingly autocratic government.

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: What Erdoğan’s election runoff win means for the future of Turkey

In today’s newsletter: The incumbent president fought off a coalition led by Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu – what happens next for the country?

The Independent UK

Turkey's Erdogan turns away reform-minded challenger to win another term

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan turned away a challenger who sought to reverse his authoritarian-leaning changes

Chicago Sun-Times

Turkey’s Erdogan wins another term as president, extends rule into 3rd decade

With more than 99% of votes counted, unofficial results showed Recep Tayyip Erdogan with 52% of the vote, compared with 48% for his challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Recep Tayyip Erdogan wins historic Turkey runoff vote; IPL 2023 final moved to reserved day due to persistent rains, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

France 24

Turkey’s Kurdish areas serve as petri dish for illiberal democracy test

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been reelected in a runoff that experts say is the latest trend in the rise of illiberal democracies. The Kurdish heartland of Diyarbakir has been there before, but now it has spread from the periphery to the centre, and probably beyond Turkey’s borders.

Reuters

Britain's Prime Minister Sunak congratulates Erdogan on election win

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday congratulated Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election in Turkey's presidential election.

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