The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Violent incidents mark final days of Turkey’s election campaign

Attacks on politicians and election workers have marred the last few weeks of campaigning before Sunday’s votes.

Al Jazeera · May 12, 2023

Turkey’s opposition opens up to the hijab

The CHP used to back a ban on the hijab in public life in Turkey. It’s changed its tone, but not everyone trusts it.

Al Jazeera · May 12, 2023

Erdoğan has wrecked Turkey's economy – so what next?

Turkey’s 2023 election is one of the most significant in its hundred-year history. After years of currency crashes, vanishing foreign currency reserves and surging inflation, rethinking economic policy will be a top priority for whoever is eventually sworn in. At the time of writing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is claiming…

The Conversation · May 12, 2023

In earthquake epicentre, Turkey’s Erdogan remains popular

Elections on Sunday may bring sweeping change to Turkey, but in an earthquake zone many will vote for the president.

Al Jazeera · May 12, 2023

Turkey elections: why Europe is watching closely

Turkey's elections on Sunday are a key moment not just for the country itself but also for its European neighbours.

Reuters · May 12, 2023

Turkish presidential candidate Kilicdaroglu says market gains show confidence he will win

Turkish presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu said gains in Turkish assets on Thursday indicated markets believe his alliance will win on Sunday, after polls gave him a narrow lead over incumbent President Tayyip Erdogan.

Reuters · May 12, 2023

Erdogan rival says has evidence of Russia's online campaign ahead of Turkey vote

Kemal Kilicdaroglu, main challenger of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, said on Friday his party has concrete evidence about Russia's responsibility for the release of "deep fake" online content ahead of Sunday's presidential elections.

Reuters · May 12, 2023

Eurovision 2023: Which countries usually vote for each other and why

Eurovision is back in the UK for the first time since 1998, but have you ever wondered which countries always vote for each other - and never vote for the UK?

Liverpool Echo · May 12, 2023

Factbox-Turkey elections 2023: what you need to know

Turks vote on May 14 in an election seen as one of the most consequential in Turkey's modern history, with President Tayyip Erdogan facing the biggest political challenge of his two-decade rule.

Reuters · May 12, 2023

Turkish elections: In quake-hit south, reconstruction and jobs are voters' top concerns

In the city of Antakya in southern Turkey, which was heavily damaged by the devastating February 6 twin earthquakes, the Turkish government has made an ambitious pledge: to rebuild – better – in a year. But residents there remain sceptical. Not only do homes need rebuilding, but those who live…

France 24 · May 12, 2023