2023 elections

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Ex-MP Ali Şeker faces attempted lynching in Urfa for reporting voting irregularities

Ex-MP Ali Şeker faces attempted lynching in Urfa for reporting voting irregularities

The politician was assaulted while attempting to prevent people from voting on behalf of others.

Kılıçdaroğlu promises football matches to be broadcast on TRT without encryption

Kılıçdaroğlu promises football matches to be broadcast on TRT without encryption

In a last-minute promise, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu announced that one of the first decrees he will sign will be one issued to enable matches to be broadcast on TRT without encryption if he wins the election.

Erdoğan secures re-election in closely contested runoff

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Erdoğan secures re-election in closely contested runoff

Receiving over 52 percent of the votes, President Erdoğan has secured a victory over his opponent Kılıçdaroğlu, ensuring an extension of his two-decade rule.

Kılıçdaroğlu says under 'total media blackout,' labels Erdoğan a coward

Kılıçdaroğlu says under 'total media blackout,' labels Erdoğan a coward

The opposition candidate has said that he was prevented from sending SMS messages to journalists and citizens.

'Terror' investigation against Green Left MP immediately after taking office

'Terror' investigation against Green Left MP immediately after taking office

Vezir Coşkun Parlak, along with several others, is facing charges of "providing financial support to a terrorist organization" due to their provision of financial aid to certain prisoners.

26 May 2023 Nedim Türfent

Turkish lira hits rock bottom ahead of presidential runoff vote

Turkish lira hits rock bottom ahead of presidential runoff vote

The USD/TRY exchange rate surged to 20.47 in the morning, while the disparity between the free market rate and the informal market rate narrowed.

Judge orders block on misleading video linking Kılıçdaroğlu to PKK

Judge orders block on misleading video linking Kılıçdaroğlu to PKK

President Erdoğan showcased the video during his election rallies before admitting that it might have been fabricated.

Minister engages in heated exchange with protesters via bus microphone as many detained

Minister engages in heated exchange with protesters via bus microphone as many detained

Days into the crucial presidential vote, Minister Soylu visited İstanbul's Gazi neighborhood, known for its working-class demographics and historical association with leftist and socialist groups.

HDP, Green Left maintain support for Kılıçdaroğlu despite deal with far-right leader

HDP, Green Left maintain support for Kılıçdaroğlu despite deal with far-right leader

While not explicitly stating their endorsement of Kılıçdaroğlu, the party leaders deemed Sunday’s runoff vote a “referendum” about the “one-man regime” and vowed to end it.

Countdown to Turkey's presidential runoff: Propaganda ban begins ahead of Sunday's vote

Countdown to Turkey's presidential runoff: Propaganda ban begins ahead of Sunday's vote

As incumbent President Erdoğan and his rival Kılıçdaroğlu gear up for the decisive round of the presidential race, we bring you the latest updates.

25 May 2023 Volga Kuşçuoğlu,Wouter Massink

Kılıçdaroğlu on popular Youtube channel: 'Don't worry, we will win in the second round'

Kılıçdaroğlu on popular Youtube channel: 'Don't worry, we will win in the second round'

The presidential candidate of the opposition answered young people's questions on Babala TV in the program that lasted four hours and eleven minutes and was viewed by 7.9 million people within 10 hours.

Victory Party members obstruct Kurdistan24 journalists covering Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ presser

Victory Party members obstruct Kurdistan24 journalists covering Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ presser

The party members did not allow the K24 microphone on the lectern during the press conference of the two leaders.

'Shamelessness'

'Shamelessness'

The attitude that Erdoğan and his closest companions have in the face of the "fabricated video" scandal, that the state is addressing the public with lies and with falsifications, risks a total attack on society's sense of reality. The near and serious threat is this.

24 May 2023 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Musicians detained on 'terror' charges for participating in Green Left Party events

Musicians detained on 'terror' charges for participating in Green Left Party events

The musicians had participated in the opening events for the party's election campaign offices in İzmir.

What Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ deal implies about removal of elected mayors in Kurdish cities

What Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ deal implies about removal of elected mayors in Kurdish cities

The government has replaced all but a few of the HDP mayors in Kurdish-majority regions since the 2019 local election. The Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ protocol pledges to maintain this practice, but exclusively for individuals with "proven connections to terrorism."

24 May 2023 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Anti-migration leader endorses Kılıçdaroğlu in Turkey's presidential runoff vote

Anti-migration leader endorses Kılıçdaroğlu in Turkey's presidential runoff vote

After days of negotiations, Ümit Özdağ has declared support for the opposition candidate against incumbent President Erdoğan.

Kılıçdaroğlu: 'US dollar will be 30 lira if they win'

Kılıçdaroğlu: 'US dollar will be 30 lira if they win'

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu asked the voters to "take their decision for the economy" in the video he posted today.

Erdoğan acknowledges Kılıçdaroğlu-PKK video may be fabricated

Erdoğan acknowledges Kılıçdaroğlu-PKK video may be fabricated

Throughout his election rallies, the president has showcased a video montage falsely insinuating that the PKK supports his rival in the presidential vote.

Vote cast on behalf of intensive care patient in Çorum

Vote cast on behalf of intensive care patient in Çorum

The CHP chairperson in Çorum announced that a vote was illegitimately cast on behalf of a person who was in intensive care at the time of the May 14 election and that they will pursue court action related to the fraud.

Third-placed candidate endorses Erdoğan in Turkey's runoff vote

Third-placed candidate endorses Erdoğan in Turkey's runoff vote

Sinan Oğan will support the incumbent president in the decisive second round. Both the ruling and the opposition camps have been in touch with the right-wing candidate to get his support in the runoff vote to take place on Sunday.

Erdoğan vows swift reconstruction in quake-hit cities, urges high support in runoff

Erdoğan vows swift reconstruction in quake-hit cities, urges high support in runoff

Emphasizing that his government is working at full speed, Erdoğan outlined their ambitious goal of constructing 650,000 new homes, with 319,000 expected to be completed within a year.

Imam invites prayers to take arms on election night

Imam invites prayers to take arms on election night

The imam of the Cebeci Mosque in Sultangazi, İstanbul invited the prayers to take arms on election night, May 28, in the second round of the presidential elections. One person protesting the imam was knocked about and expelled from the mosque.

Election monitor responds to interior minister's accusations

Election monitor responds to interior minister's accusations

Minister Soylu claimed the "Vote and Beyond" group as prohibited from being present at polling stations.

22 May 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Results of Turkey's parliamentary vote and first round of presidential election

Results of Turkey's parliamentary vote and first round of presidential election

May 28 presidential runoff awaits as President Erdoğan and main rival Kılıçdaroğlu fall short of the 50% threshold. Meanwhile, Erdoğan's ruling alliance secures parliamentary majority.

Overseas votes exceed one million in second round of Turkey's presidential election

Overseas votes exceed one million in second round of Turkey's presidential election

The runoff sees an even higher turnout following a two-decade high overseas participation in the first round of elections.

Turkey can't send all refugees back due to labor force needs, says foreign minister

Turkey can't send all refugees back due to labor force needs, says foreign minister

The minister stepped into the debate as refugees once again became a pressing issue ahead of the presidential runoff to take place on May 28.

Race for third player's support ahead of Turkey's runoff: Is Oğan really a game changer?

Race for third player's support ahead of Turkey's runoff: Is Oğan really a game changer?

Both the ruling and the opposition camps seek the support of the nationalist candidate who puts sending refugees back at the center of his rhetoric. But there are question marks over his ability to sway his voters to support the candidate he endorses.

21 May 2023 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

AKP official implies İstanbul mayor may be dismissed after presidential runoff

AKP official implies İstanbul mayor may be dismissed after presidential runoff

İmamoğlu, who was nominated as a vide presidential candidate by Kılıçdaroğlu, was given a prison sentence in December. He will be banned from politics for five years if the verdict is upheld.

Erdoğan says his former allies 'conned' Kılıçdaroğlu in opposition alliance

Erdoğan says his former allies 'conned' Kılıçdaroğlu in opposition alliance

Former Erdoğan allies who joined forces with the main opposition party gained over 30 seats in the parliament, far exceeding their actual popular support.

Head of Turkey's electoral body warns against misleading allegations on social media

Head of Turkey's electoral body warns against misleading allegations on social media

All data regarding the vote counting was promptly shared with political parties and the results are subject to objections, the official has said.

Opposition parties filing objections against alleged vote counting irregularities

Opposition parties filing objections against alleged vote counting irregularities

The main opposition party says they found discrepancies in over 4,000 of 200,000 ballot boxes.

High voting rate positions far-right candidate as potential key player in Turkey's presidential runoff

High voting rate positions far-right candidate as potential key player in Turkey's presidential runoff

Sinan Oğan has not explicitly declared his support for Kılıçdaroğlu or Erdoğan, and demands both candidates to distance themselves from the Kurdish-focused parties that supported them.

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