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Turkish lira plunges as Erdoğan claims mandate to continue divisive rule

Re-elected president commits to economic unorthodoxy and culture wars suggesting further trouble ahead

Ruth Michaelson in Istanbul

29, May, 2023 @5:06 PM

Turkey election 2023 live: Erdoğan declared victor in presidential election – as it happened

Incumbent to rule for another five years after securing more than 52% of the vote

Christy Cooney (now) and Maya Yang (earlier)

28, May, 2023 @11:10 PM

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wins Turkish presidential election

Election board confirms victory of incumbent over opposition candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu after runoff

Ruth Michaelson and Deniz Barış Narlı in Istanbul

28, May, 2023 @10:29 PM

Polls open in Turkish election runoff as Erdoğan hopes to retain power

President has urged supporters not to be complacent amid faltering challenge from Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu

Ruth Michaelson and Deniz Barış Narlı in Istanbul

28, May, 2023 @9:03 AM

Turkish opposition stirs up anti-immigrant feeling in attempt to win presidency

Both sides seek to harness support of ultra-nationalist right before Sunday’s election, with refugees serving as scapegoats

Ruth Michaelson and Deniz Barış Narlı in Istanbul

28, May, 2023 @5:00 AM

‘He works hard’: Voters in Turkey’s quake zone backing Erdoğan in runoff

Despite criticism of his response to February’s earthquakes, Erdoğan is increasingly popular in the rural provinces most affected

Ruth Michaelson and Deniz Barış Narlı in Kahramanmaraş

26, May, 2023 @4:10 PM

Ultranationalist leader backs Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu for Turkish presidency

Victory party’s leader says he and Kılıçdaroğlu have signed agreement to deport refugees and not reinstate Kurdish mayors

Ruth Michaelson in Istanbul

24, May, 2023 @4:25 PM

Can Turkey’s opposition bridge enthusiasm gap before runoff vote?

Rejuvenated Erdoğan is in pole position as Kılıçdaroğlu reckons with lack of belief among supporters

Ruth Michaelson and Deniz Barış Narlı in Istanbul

23, May, 2023 @9:58 AM

Turkey’s economic crisis expected to deepen after Erdoğan tops poll

Analysts fear Erdoğan victory could lead to further instability with high inflation and lira already close to historic low

Ruth Michaelson in Istanbul

16, May, 2023 @11:12 AM

Turkey election goes to runoff after Erdoğan takes first-round lead

Neither the president nor his rival Kılıçdaroğlu secured more than 50% of vote in closely fought national poll

Ruth Michaelson in Istanbul and Jon Henley

15, May, 2023 @5:06 PM

Turkey election: what can we expect from Erdoğan v Kılıçdaroğlu runoff?

Key questions answered about state of play in Turkey after presidential election goes to a second round

Archie Bland and Ruth Michaelson

15, May, 2023 @3:20 PM

Turkey elections: runoff increasingly likely with Erdoğan ahead of Kılıçdaroğlu – as it happened

Runoff vote in two weeks’ time looks all but guaranteed with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on 49.4% of vote share

Jon Henley, Graham Russell and Danya Hajjaji

15, May, 2023 @2:03 PM

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