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Turkey's ultra-nationalist outsider basks in run-off fame

Istanbul (AFP) - An also-ran who helped push Turkey to its first run-off election on May 28 is using his new-found fame to make ultra-nationalism mainstream and tease over a second-round endorsement.

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Turkey's opposition plots fightback against Erdogan

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey's opposition tried on Wednesday to recover from a crushingly disappointing election performance and launch a new attack aimed at beating President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a May 28 runoff.

AFP

When is the Champions League final 2023? Everything you need to know about the prestigious game

The Champions League final 2023 takes place in Istanbul, with Inter Milan facing either Manchester City or Real Madrid

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Inter’s Champions League progress built on depth and defensive resilience

Simone Inzaghi has overcome transfer restraints to build a well-drilled side who will not just be making up the numbers in Istanbul

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Man City or Real Madrid? Inter Milan admit who they'd rather face in Champions League final

The Serie A side made it through to the Istanbul final on Tuesday night when they saw off their city rivals AC Milan 1-0 on the night and 3-0 on aggregate

Daily Mirror

Inter Milan have already made it clear how they’ll aim to win Champions League final

Inter Milan 1-0 AC Milan (agg 3-0): Real Madrid or Man City will face the Nerazzurri in Istanbul

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Erdogan rival faces uphill struggle in Turkey runoff

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey's secular opposition leader may have succeeded in forcing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan into his first ever runoff, but his chances of winning on May 28 are remote.

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Erdogan: Turkey's irresistible election force set for final test

Istanbul (AFP) - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has assumed an aura of invincibility after a surprisingly strong performance in Turkey's election put him on course to extend his record as the country's longest-serving leader.

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Erdogan defies ‘politicised’ opinion polls in Turkey’s election

Observers surprised after results show president leading Kilicdaroglu by more than 4 percentage points in first round.

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Resurgent Erdogan heads for historic election runoff

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday emerged from his toughest election test unbowed and in strong position to extend two decades of his Islamic-rooted rule by another five years in a historic May 28 runoff.

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Erdogan ascendant as Turkey heads for historic runoff

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey on Monday woke up to the prospect of its first presidential runoff vote after conservative President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confounded pollsters and his secular rival to win the first round of the country's pivotal election.

AFP

Erdogan vs Kilicdaroglu: Two visions of Turkey's future

Istanbul (AFP) - One embraces chaos and glorifies Turkey's Islamic past.The other promises the badly divided country a slightly calmer and more prosperous future.

AFP

Kilicdaroglu: Bookish retiree pushes Erdogan to historic runoff

Istanbul (AFP) - A retired civil servant who few outside Turkey have heard of has pushed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan into an election runoff -- the first of the country's post-Ottoman history.

AFP

Turkey's knife-edge vote heads to contested finale

Ankara (AFP) - Turkey's landmark election headed Sunday to an explosive finale in which state media gave President Recep Tayyip Erdogan an early advantage and the opposition claimed to be leading the knife-edge vote.

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Could a diverse alliance end Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s authoritarian rule?

Turkey’s leader has restricted protests and free speech but says a transition of power will be peaceful if he loses

AFP

Erdogan takes early lead in crucial Turkish election

Ankara (AFP) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took an early lead on Sunday in a landmark election that could extend his two-decade grip on power or put the mostly Muslim nation on a more secular course.

The Guardian - UK

Turkish election set to go to runoff as Erdoğan attempts to claim victory

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ahead of rival Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu but falling short of 50% needed to avoid second round

AFP

Turkish polls close with Erdogan's fate hanging in balance

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish polling stations closed Sunday in a knife-edge election that could end President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two-decade grip on power and put the mostly Muslim nation on a more secular course.

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In Turkey election, Erdogan doesn't flinch as he fights for political life

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has nurtured an image of a robust and invincible leader over his two decades in power, yet he appears vulnerable as the political landscape may be shifting in favour of his opponent in Sunday's presidential vote.

AFP

Erdogan vs Kilicdaroglu: two visions of Turkey's future

Istanbul (AFP) - One embraces chaos and glorifies Turkey's Islamic past.The other promises the badly divided country a slightly calmer and more prosperous future.

AFP

Turkey decides Erdogan's future in knife-edge vote

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey voted Sunday in a momentous election that could extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two-decade grip on power or put the mostly Muslim nation on a more secular course.

Al Jazeera

Turkey’s Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu end campaigning before election

The president and his challenger pick megalopolis Istanbul, capital Ankara for last public events to boost support.

Reuters

On final day of campaign, Erdogan accuses Turkish opposition of working with Biden

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan held his last election rallies in Istanbul on Saturday, accusing the opposition of working with U.S. President Joe Biden to topple him while making a final appeal ahead of the biggest challenge to his 20-year rule.

The Guardian - UK

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hands out gifts in desperate bid to win re-election

The Turkish president is behind in polls for Sunday’s vote and has resorted to promises of free natural gas, and claims that the country has struck oil

Bangkok Post

Erdogan leads prayers as he fights for political life

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will lead Saturday prayers at Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia mosque, ahead of a battle for his political life against a powerful secular rival.

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