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Emotion trumped economics in the 2023 Turkish presidential campaign, forcing the opposition to embrace nationalism ahead of Sunday’s runoff. But President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was ahead of the curve, using a mix of nationalist rhetoric, pan-Islamic heroism and historical references in a bid to enter his third decade in power.

The Turkish election has seen rising anti-refugee rhetoric, leaving many Syrians worried about their future.

City fans are heading en-masse to Turkey's biggest city to watch their team

Voters find it hard to resurrect enthusiasm of first round ahead of presidential run-off between Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu.

For some Turks who remain scarred by a state crackdown on nationwide demonstrations a decade ago, Sunday's runoff presidential vote is a chance to finally get justice against those who carried out heavy-handed attacks on protesters.

President Tayyip Erdogan has defied forecasts of his political demise in Turkey's elections, rallying voters with a potent mix of religious conservatism and nationalism that looks set to propel his rule into a third decade on Sunday.

Liverpool will round off a stuttering Premier League campaign away to Southampton on Sunday, but Jurgen Klopp's focus has already turned to a squad overhaul this summer

As Turkey enters the final stretch to Sunday’s crunch presidential runoff, politicians are turning up the heat on migrants. In Istanbul’s immigrant neighbourhoods, the political discourse is driving migrants and new Turkish citizens into President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s arms.

Demand for flights and accommodation in Istanbul and Prague has surged since Manchester City and West Ham won their respective semi-finals.

Plane Talk: Istanbul’s new airport was created with a 100-year plan

While Turkish nationalism has traditionally been tied to secular symbols of the republic, the mosque reflects change.