may 14

Instead of withdrawing from the race, Muharrem İnce called on the two largest parties in the main opposition bloc to form a new alliance.

Despite the February 6 earthquakes displacing nearly 2 million people and destroying many public buildings usually used as voting stations, President Erdoğan remains keen on holding the elections on May 14.

Speaking in the ceremony in Taksim, İstanbul Pharmacists Chamber Chair Sarıalioğlu said, “If there is a will to build a lasting democracy, professional organizations should not be seen as obstacles and any remarks that would discredit them should be avoided.”