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Turkey's presidential runoff election: Live results

Turkey's presidential runoff election: Live results

Results of the second round of the presidential election between incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and opposition candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.

Opposition parties report voting irregularities

Opposition parties report voting irregularities

Irregularities were reported in Bingöl, Urfa, İstanbul, Yalova, Manisa, Kocaeli, and Manisa while the voting continued.

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.

Police, gendarmerie file complaint against CHP İstanbul head

Police, gendarmerie file complaint against CHP İstanbul head

The Gendarmerie General Command and the Security General Directorate stated that they intend to lodge a criminal complaint against Canan Kaftancıoğlu, the İstanbul branch chairperson of the CHP, for warning ballot committee members about police officers.

Leaders cast their votes

Leaders cast their votes

The political party leaders share their messages as they cast their votes in the presidential runoff elections.

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

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.

CHP İstanbul's chairperson cautions balloting committee members about police officers

CHP İstanbul's chairperson cautions balloting committee members about police officers

Canan Kaftancıoğlu made a warning before the runoff voting and said, "Police officers can cast their votes with the original of document number 142, and they have to submit the document to the balloting committee chairperson! Examine the document carefully. Do not allow the people who want to cast a vote in your ballot box with a photocopy or with another document."

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.

Turkey elections: Latest polls ahead of second round

Turkey elections: Latest polls ahead of second round

While AREA research predicts a win for the oppositional contender on May 28, two other polling companies foresee a win for the incumbent.

'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

From the 'Wise People' to Erdoğan: 'Then you did not want to make peace with the Kurds'

From the 'Wise People' to Erdoğan: 'Then you did not want to make peace with the Kurds'

Prof. Baskın Oran, Prof. Kezban Hatemi, Oral Çalışlar and Prof. Vahap Coşkun who were among the "Wise People" appointed to support the Peace Process told how they took the mocking term Erdoğan used for them.

RSF attests media system is rigged, denounces biased coverage of Turkey's election

RSF attests media system is rigged, denounces biased coverage of Turkey's election

The campaign of opposition candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has been significantly impeded by an unjust distribution of airtime and editorial control, while the incumbent Erdoğan has utilized tactics like intimidating and detaining independent journalists, as well as acquiring around 85% of the media.

Police officers ordered to pay fine in installments for beating two people, including a minor

Police officers ordered to pay fine in installments for beating two people, including a minor

The assault took place while the two individuals were wearing traditional Kurdish attire. The court deferred the sentence.

Yavaş to Oğan: 'You did make a request for an office from Kılıçdaroğlu'

Yavaş to Oğan: 'You did make a request for an office from Kılıçdaroğlu'

Sinan Oğan, the candidate who came third in the first round and endorsed Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the second round of the presidential election, had stated on a TV program that he had not made any request for any office, neither from Erdoğan, nor from Kılıçdaroğlu. The Mayor of Ankara asserted the contrary.

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.

Police violence in Gezi Park protests: Three officers stand trial for battering journalists

Police violence in Gezi Park protests: Three officers stand trial for battering journalists

Police officers Halil Y., Faruk T., and Sinan K. started to stand trial nine years after battering journalist Erdal İmrek on the first anniversary of the Gezi Park protests and spraying pepper gas on his face.

26 May 2023 Hikmet Adal

Turkey's grocery chains thrive amid soaring inflation, declining food security, shows report

Turkey's grocery chains thrive amid soaring inflation, declining food security, shows report

Profits of the three of the largest grocery chains in the country have increased 150% in US dollars since 2018.

Forty-two released after operations targeting HDP, Green Left

Forty-two released after operations targeting HDP, Green Left

A series of operations have targeted Kurdish linked groups for over a month now, coinciding with the country's dual elections.

Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk's sentence suspended for one year for health reasons

Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk's sentence suspended for one year for health reasons

Diagnosed with dementia, Tuğluk was released from prison in October last year. The prosecutors concluded that her health condition is not suitable for a return to the prison.

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Erdoğan makes fun of intellectuals his government included in the Peace Process

Erdoğan makes fun of intellectuals his government included in the Peace Process

Erdoğan used the term "entel-dantel" to name the people who were included in the solution process of 2013-2015 to strengthen public support for it.

Turkey's interior minister faces criminal complaint over facial recognition app exposing IDs

Turkey's interior minister faces criminal complaint over facial recognition app exposing IDs

Minister Soylu had shown during a YouTube video that he was able to identify a person by uploading their photo to the app.

26 May 2023 Ayça Söylemez

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.

Kılıçdaroğlu vows to wipe out drug lords in Turkey

Kılıçdaroğlu vows to wipe out drug lords in Turkey

The opposition candidate blamed the government for what he called "a plague" and promised to fight drug use and trade in Turkey if he is elected the president.

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.

Unattended child who survived Turkey quakes shows up in the Netherlands

Unattended child who survived Turkey quakes shows up in the Netherlands

First Children and Women Association in Turkey requested immediate research and investigation into the event.

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.

Erdoğan leads rival ahead of May 28 runoff, pollster suggests

Erdoğan leads rival ahead of May 28 runoff, pollster suggests

The incumbent president is projected to secure his third term with 52.7% of the votes on May 28. In contrast, his rival Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is expected to receive a mere 47.3% of the votes, according to a new survey by KONDA. The top pollster further released a statement on its May 14 inaccurate forecasts.

25 May 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

We have bid farewell to Dina: 'The case is entrusted to us'

We have bid farewell to Dina: 'The case is entrusted to us'

The women lay a purple cloth over Dina's coffin, and place a t-shirt on the cloth, "Justice for Dina" written on it.

Turkey comes fifth in the world and first in Europe in modern slavery

Turkey comes fifth in the world and first in Europe in modern slavery

Turkey has risen to the fifth rank in the world in the Global Slavery Index.

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.

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