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Turkey election fever cools down ahead of decisive run-off

Voters find it hard to resurrect enthusiasm of first round ahead of presidential run-off between Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu.

Al Jazeera · May 26, 2023

How Erdoğan framed his science and tech 'great achievements' as part of election campaign

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ruled Turkey for the last 21 years. In the first few terms of his rule, Turkey experienced significant economic growth and a reduction in inequality. This was widely believed to be a reason for Erdoğan’s long-term popularity.

The Conversation · May 26, 2023

Anger and fear among Syrians amid Turkish opposition's anti-immigrant campaign

Like many Syrians in Turkey, Ghaith Sameer is awaiting the result of Sunday's election runoff with trepidation, fearing a win for an opposition candidate who promises to swiftly repatriate migrants.

Reuters · May 26, 2023

Erdogan defies predictions of political demise ahead of Turkey election runoff

President Tayyip Erdogan has defied forecasts of his political demise in Turkey's elections, rallying voters with a potent mix of religious conservatism and nationalism that looks set to propel his rule into a third decade on Sunday.

Reuters · May 26, 2023

Turkey election runoff 2023: what you need to know

Turks were voting on Sunday in a presidential election runoff between the incumbent Tayyip Erdogan and his challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu that will decide whether the president extends his rule into a third decade.

Reuters · May 26, 2023

Met Office forecasts Bristol weather to be 'hotter than Turkey' as bank holiday scorcher predicted

Whether you have a barbeque planned or simply laying in the garden, keep your sunnies on hand this weekend

Bristol Post · May 26, 2023

Turkey election: What do Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu have to offer?

Here is a rundown of presidential candidates’ promises and rhetoric on issues such as security, refugees and economy.

Al Jazeera · May 26, 2023

Turkey election 2023: What's at stake in the runoff?

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan aims to extend his rule into a third decade in an election on Sunday, with the momentum seen in his favour in the runoff vote after a first round showed him ahead of his challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

Reuters · May 26, 2023

Europe’s Turkish diaspora split as large numbers vote in election runoff

Support for Erdoğan in older communities among Europe’s 3.4 million Turkish voters is strong, while younger people want change in Kılıçdaroğlu

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023

Migrants bear the brunt of rising nationalism ahead of Turkey’s presidential runoff

As Turkey enters the final stretch to Sunday’s crunch presidential runoff, politicians are turning up the heat on migrants. In Istanbul’s immigrant neighbourhoods, the political discourse is driving migrants and new Turkish citizens into President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s arms.

France 24 · May 25, 2023