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Erdogan leads prayers on eve of fight for political life

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan led Saturday prayers at Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia mosque before entering the election battle of his political life against a powerful secular rival.

AFP

Erdogan: The man who has dominated Turkish politics for 20 years

As Turks gear up to vote this weekend, here’s a look at key moments during the rule of Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Al Jazeera

Kilicdaroglu: The challenger who could unseat Erdogan

Turkey’s polls this weekend will pit opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu against incumbent President Erdogan.

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Uefa insists Istanbul election fears will not force Champions League final move

Uefa has denied that the Champions League final could be moved from Istanbul due to fear of political unrest around Turkey’s presidential election

The Guardian - UK

Uefa insist Champions League final will be held in Istanbul despite Turkey election unrest

The Ataturk Stadium is due to host this year’s Champions League final on 10 June

The Independent UK

UEFA release statement on Champions League final plans ahead of Man City vs Real Madrid

Manchester City are one win away from the Champions League final and UEFA have released a statement confirming the plans for their showpiece event.

Manchester Evening News

UEFA rebuts claim Istanbul in doubt as Champions League final host after election

UEFA insists the Champions League final will be played in Istanbul no matter the outcome of this weekend's Turkish elections

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Erdogan rallies his base ahead of Sunday's vote

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned his conservative supporters Friday they could face reprisals should his secular rival rise to power in momentous weekend polls.

AFP

‘We’re against LGBT’: Erdoğan targets gay and trans people ahead of critical Turkish election

The scant progress for human rights is in peril ahead of polls as president’s ‘family values’ rhetoric stokes culture war

The Guardian - UK

Erdogan's opponents vow fresh start on Turkish human rights

President Tayyip Erdogan's opponents say they will repair the damage done to human rights during his rule, promising a new era for democracy and freedoms if he loses power in an election on Sunday.

Reuters

UEFA clarify Champions League final plans after uncertainty over Istanbul

The Champions League final is due to be staged at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul for the first time since Liverpool's remarkable 2005 victory over AC Milan

Daily Mirror

Turkey says Black Sea grain deal extension nearing

Parties to the Black Sea grain pact are nearing a deal to extend it after talks between Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish and United Nations officials, Turkey's Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said.

Reuters

Generation Erdogan: More than 5 million young Turks to vote for the first time

Some 5.2 million young Turks will vote for the first time in the May 14 presidential and legislative elections, and they could be key to deciding the country’s future. At around 20 years of age, they do not remember a time before President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been in…

France 24

Disinformation adds dark note to pivotal Turkish election

Istanbul (AFP) - The clip lasted 14 seconds, presented by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as proof that his rival in Sunday's election was running "hand in hand" with outlawed Kurdish militants.

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Turkish candidate drops out days before presidential election

Istanbul (AFP) - Third-party candidate Muharrem Ince on Thursday withdrew from Turkey's tight presidential election in a shock move that raised the chances of an opposition first-round victory.

Reuters

Progress made in talks on Black Sea grain deal, Ankara says

Progress was made in talks on the Black Sea grain deal held in Istanbul by the deputy defence ministers of Turkey, Russia and Ukraine as well as U.N. officials, Turkey's Defence Ministry said on Thursday.

AFP

Turkish spoiler drops out in pre-election shock

Istanbul (AFP) - Third-party candidate Muharrem Ince on Thursday withdrew from Turkey's tight presidential election in a shock move that raised the chances of an opposition first-round victory.

Reuters

Putin could speak with Erdogan about Black Sea grain deal - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin could speak with Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan at short notice if needed regarding the extension of the Ukraine Black Sea grain deal, the Kremlin said on Thursday, as talks on the matter continue in Istanbul.

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Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher offers to return legendary football shirt after raiding opposition dressing room

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher revealed the story of how he acquired Paul Maldini's AC Milan shirt in Istanbul

Manchester Evening News

Pep Guardiola may have only one spot left in Man City XI for FA Cup and Champions League finals

Manchester City are definitely in the FA Cup final and are firmly in contention to reach the Champions League final in Istanbul.

France 24

‘I could die for him’: In Erdogan’s old Istanbul neighbourhood, loyalties run deep

In the Kasimpasa neighbourhood of Istanbul where he grew up, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s former neighbours describe a generous young man who was already destined for a bright future. With the future of Turkey at stake in the upcoming presidential election, they are eager to explain why the incumbent…

Evening Standard

AC Milan 0-2 Inter: Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan put Nerazzurri on brink of Champions League final

Inter bound for Istanbul unless Rossoneri mount stirring comeback

Reuters

Turkish minister says Black Sea grain deal could be extended for two months

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday he thought the Ukraine Black Sea grain deal could be extended for at least two more months, as officials from the parties involved held the first day of talks on an extension in Istanbul.

Al Jazeera

Don’t take our votes for granted, warn Kurdish voters in Turkey

Turkey’s main pro-Kurdish party backs the president’s rival, but some voters feel they have few choices in elections.

The Independent UK

Turkey's closely watched vote may set country on new course

In the year in which the Turkish republic marks its centenary, the country is being closely watched to see if a united opposition can succeed in unseating an increasingly authoritarian leader in the NATO-member country

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