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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.

Turkey's election body allows ministers to run for parliament without resignation

Turkey's election body allows ministers to run for parliament without resignation

The opposition argued that ministers, like other public officials, should resign before becoming a candidate.

Over 64 million people to cast votes in May 14 elections

Over 64 million people to cast votes in May 14 elections

About 133,000 voters from earthquake-stricken regions have transferred their voting registration to other provinces.

Presidential term limits don't apply to Erdoğan, top election body concludes

Presidential term limits don't apply to Erdoğan, top election body concludes

The YSK has released its justified decision regarding the objections against Erdoğan's candidacy for the third time, which has been debated since the country's 2017 switch to a presidential system.

Turkey's election body confirms four presidential candidates

Turkey's election body confirms four presidential candidates

The list of candidates will become final on March 31, after the council reviews the appeals. The İYİ Party will appeal against Erdoğan's candidacy.

Prosecutor seeks prison sentence, ban from politics for İstanbul mayor

Prosecutor seeks prison sentence, ban from politics for İstanbul mayor

The court has adjourned the hearing to the next month, when it is expected to deliver a judgment.

11 November 2022

İstanbul mayor faces four years in prison for insulting Supreme Electoral Council members

İstanbul mayor faces four years in prison for insulting Supreme Electoral Council members

Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is accused of calling the YSK members "fools." He says his words did not target them.

Supreme Electoral Council Announces Official Election Results

Supreme Electoral Council Announces Official Election Results

According to Supreme Electoral Council (YSK), AKP has 258, CHP has 132, HDP has 80 and MHP has 80 deputies in the parliament.