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Turkey's Electoral Authorities Deny Pro-Kurdish Mayor's Mandate

Turkey's electoral authorities deny pro-Kurdish mayor's office, sparking protests. Opposition condemns decision in local elections aftermath.

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Who is Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu who stormed Turkey local election results?

Opposition party CHP deals surprise blows to Erdogan as hopes raised for Imamoglu presidency in 2028.

Al Jazeera

The Guardian view on Erdoğan’s bad night at the polls: local elections packing a national punch

Editorial: A surprise set of results has given Turkey’s main opposition party a major boost and enhanced the prospects of democratic renewal

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Opposition wins across Turkey owe much to younger, fresher candidates

The CHP delivered an unprecedented wave of defeats to President Erdoğan who showed himself as having little to offer the electorate

The Guardian - UK

Opposition Party Claims Victory In Turkey's Local Elections

Turkey's local elections saw the opposition party claim victory in key cities, reshaping the political landscape.

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Erdogan Vows To Make Amends After Election Loss

Turkish President Erdogan responds to election losses with promises of reform and reflection, signaling a shift in Turkish politics.

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Turkey's Opposition Surprises With Local Election Victory

Turkey's local elections show opposition CHP's success over AKP, signaling a shift in Turkish politics and voter dissatisfaction.

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Ekrem Imamoğlu, the Istanbul mayor emerging as likely challenger to Erdoğan

Affable opposition leader has same roots as Turkish president, but says ‘our ideas are largely opposite’

The Guardian - AU

Five things to know about Turkey's historic local elections

Turkey's local elections on Sunday dealt the biggest blow in more than two decades to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling AKP party.

France 24

Turkish cost-of-living crisis drags on as voters reject Erdogan's AKP

As Turkey's opposition celebrates a strong showing in local elections, the country's official inflation rate has crept back up to 67 percent, despite President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's shift towards mainstream economic policies. Also in this edition: Germany's legalisation of recreational cannabis aims to curb the black market, but misses out…

France 24

Erdogan Sees 'Turning Point' For Turkey After Poll Drubbing

Near-final results showed the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) wresting the main cities and Anatolian provinces that were strongholds for Erdogan's Islamic conservative AKP party.

International Business Times

In a setback to Turkey's Erdogan, opposition makes huge gains in local election

Turkey's main opposition party retained its control over key cities and made huge gains elsewhere in Sunday's local elections, in a major upset to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

WEKU

Monday briefing: The truth about claims people ‘use’ their mental health to avoid work

In today’s newsletter: Work and pensions secretary Mel Stride claims 94% of those going to the doctors feeling ‘bluesy’ will be signed off work. What’s the evidence for this claim?

The Guardian - UK

Imamoglu, Turkish Mayor Following Erdogan's Footsteps

Learn about Ekrem Imamoglu's rise in Turkish politics, drawing comparisons to President Erdogan, with a focus on progressive policies and inclusive leadership.

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International Business Times

'This Is Only The Beginning': Turkish Opposition Celebrate

Opposition supporters on Sunday filled an Istanbul square to celebrate the re-election of Ekrem Imamoglu as mayor, who dealt a second blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party by repeating his landmark 2019 win.

International Business Times

Istanbul's Ambitious Mayor Deals A New Blow To Erdogan

Ekrem Imamoglu's second victory in an Istanbul city election on Sunday cemented his standing as Turkey's top opposition leader in a new blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling party.

Al Jazeera

Turkey local elections: Opposition claims big city wins in blow to Erdogan

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu hails victory in blow to Turkish president’s standing after two decades in power.

The Guardian - UK

Turkey’s opposition party sweeps to local elections victory in snub to Erdoğan

Ekrem Imamoğlu secures unexpected second term as Istanbul’s mayor, propelling the CHP to the centre of national politics

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Al Jazeera

Turkey’s opposition in electoral battle to keep hold of major cities

CHP has control of local government in Istanbul and Ankara, but may find it hard to keep hold of them in March 31 vote.

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Erdogan Faces Key Rival In Turkey's Local Elections

Turkey's local elections pose a significant challenge to President Erdogan, with far-reaching implications for the country's political landscape.

Al Jazeera

Turkey votes in local elections in test of Erdogan’s popularity

Vote will decide who gets to control Istanbul and capital Ankara, both of which the Turkish president lost in 2019.

France 24

All eyes on Istanbul as Turkey goes to local polls in test of Erdogan's popularity

Turkish voters went to the polls on Sunday in municipal elections, with all eyes on Istanbul, the national "jewel" that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to pry away from the opposition.

International Business Times

Istanbul Top Prize As Turkey Votes In Local Polls

Turkey holds municipal elections across the country on Sunday, with all eyes on Istanbul, the national "jewel" that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to pry away from the opposition.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey looks for regional help in its battle against Kurdish rebels in Iraq

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to end the threat posed by Kurdish rebel group the PKK, which has been fighting Turkey for decades. As Turkey prepares to launch a major military operation against the organisation in Iraq, it is looking to other governments in the region for support.

France 24

Deepfakes, censorship and media pressure ahead of Turkey's local elections

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is not on the ballot, but he looms large over Sunday’s local elections in Turkey. If Erdogan's ruling party wins, many expect him to change the constitution to allow him to rule beyond his current term limit. Meanwhile, the fractured opposition is trying to retain…

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