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Erdogan calls opposition 'pro-LGBT' at election rally

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan accused the opposition of being "pro-LGBT" at a rally in Istanbul on Sunday, as he stepped up his rhetoric against his opponents a week before what is expected to be a tight election.

Reuters

Erdogan's milestones before Turkey's election

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan hopes to extend his rule into a third decade in a May 14 election but faces his toughest test yet at the ballot box, with his popularity hit by a cost-of-living crisis driven by runaway inflation.

Reuters

Opposition roadmap for undoing Erdogan's legacy

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey's multi-faceted opposition alliance wants to undo President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two-decade legacy of highly centralised and religiously conservative rule.

AFP

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Winners and losers of Erdogan's polarising rule

Istanbul (AFP) - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two-decade domination of Turkey has seen some groups prosper and others suffer in the highly polarised country.

AFP

Women's struggles under Erdogan's conservative rule

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish women have fought hard to protect their rights during two decades of socially conservative policies overseen by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Islamic-rooted party.

AFP

Turkey's Erdogan doesn't flinch in fight for political life

With his two-decade rule in the balance, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has pulled out all the stops on the campaign trail as he battles to survive his toughest political test yet and shield his legacy from an emboldened opposition.

Reuters

Boom and bust: Quakes define legacy of Turkey's 'Erdonomics'

Istanbul (AFP) - The earthquake's frightening rumble came deep in the night.Its ferocity killed thousands of people in their sleep and helped bring down a Turkish government.

AFP

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Turkey's undefeated Erdogan nears knife-edge vote

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan next Sunday puts his two-decade legacy on the line in a knife-edge vote against a powerful alliance built on anger over economic hardship and his authoritarian turn.

AFP

Istanbul Modern: where art and the Bosporus meet

Istanbul Modern by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the Turkish capital's newest cultural draw, throws open its doors

Wallpaper

‘Owning a home a dream’: Housing crisis hits Turks ahead of polls

Turkey is going through an immense housing crisis ahead of key elections amid hyperinflation and economic downturn.

Al Jazeera

Key dates in the career of Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who marked 20 years in power this year, is seeking a third consecutive term in office as Turkey’s president in elections on May 14

The Independent UK

‘We are under siege’: The voters pushing to end Erdogan’s 20 years of power

In one Istanbul neighbourhood, Kurds explain to Borzou Daragahi why they are supporting Erdogan’s main rival in the forthcoming presidential election

The Independent UK

Ryan Kent 'agrees' Fenerbahce transfer with Rangers exit just weeks away amid criticism

Reports in Turkey claim Kent has agreed to join the Istanbul outfit when his Ibrox deal expires in a matter of weeks.

Daily Record

Erdogan attacks LGBTQ ahead of crucial vote

Istanbul (AFP) - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday launched a new attack against Turkey's LGBTQ community in a bid to rally his conservative voters in the run-up to tight May 14 polls.

AFP

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The Independent UK

London to Istanbul race launches – with only walking and public transport allowed

Exclusive: Wigan-based travel firm launches ‘Trans-European Race’ – with extra prizes for lowest cost and most countries visited

The Independent UK

Anadolu Efes player Singleton hospitalized with chest pains

Istanbul-based basketball team Anadolu Efes says player Chris Singleton has been admitted to a hospital after suffering chest pains

WEKU

Who is Kemal Kilicdaroglu, a leading challenger to Erdogan in Turkey's election?

Here is a look at the man expected to be the top challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 20-year rule in the May 14 Turkish election, and what sets him apart.

Reuters

Russia, Ukraine, Turkey deputy defence ministers to discuss grain deal

The deputy defence ministers of Russia, Ukraine and Turkey will meet in Istanbul on Friday to discuss a deal that allows the exports of Ukrainian grains on the Black Sea, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

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The Conversation

Netflix drama ‘Another Self’ spotlights traumas and forced migration shaping modern Turkey

The Netflix series Another Self, released in July 2022, is a drama / romance that tells the story of three friends living in Istanbul who travel to Ayvalik, a seaside town in the northwestern Aegean coast of Turkey, where they experience a life-changing journey.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Challenger in Türkiye Presidential Race Offers Sharp Contrast

The main challenger trying to unseat Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in this month's presidential election cuts a starkly different figure than the incumbent who has ruled the country for two decades. Where Erdogan is a mesmerizing orator, the unassuming Kemal Kilicdaroglu is soft spoken. Erdogan is also a master…

The Independent UK

Challenger in Turkey presidential race offers sharp contrast

The main challenger trying to unseat Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in this month's presidential election cuts a starkly different figure than the incumbent who has led the country for two decades

AFP

Turkey offers details of Islamic State chief's death

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey released new details Monday about its successful operation against the Islamic State's global chief, saying he died by setting off a suicide vest to avoid being detained.

AFP

Erdogan, rival draw vast crowds ahead of May 14 vote

Istanbul (AFP) - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his main opponent staged massive rival rallies on Sunday, setting the stage for a bruising battle in the final two weeks of Turkey's election campaign.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye Nears Referendum on Erdogan’s Two-Decade Rule

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dives Sunday into the final two-week stretch before a momentous election that has turned into a referendum on his two decades of divisive but transformative rule. The 69-year-old leader looked fighting fit as he strutted back on stage after a three-day illness and tossed flowers…

AFP

Wars, religion and football: five faces of Erdogan

Istanbul (AFP) - Abhorred and adored, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been compared to sultans and pharaohs while stamping his outsized personality and domineering style on Turkey over 20 years.

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