In a setback to Turkey's Erdogan, opposition makes huge gains in local election
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
WEKU
Turkey's Opposition Surprises With Local Election Victory
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.
Top News
Top News
Turkey's Strongman Had a No Good, Very Bad Weekend
Turkey's Strongman Had a No Good, Very Bad Weekend
The Turkish opposition ran circles around President Recep Tayyib Erdogan's party in local elections. It could be the beginning of the end of his 20-year reign.
Reason
Reason
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
International Business Times
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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
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
'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
International Business Times