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Polls open in Turkish election runoff as Erdoğan hopes to retain power

President has urged supporters not to be complacent amid faltering challenge from Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu

The Guardian - UK

Erdogan seeks third decade of rule in Turkish runoff

ISTANBUL: Turkey voted Sunday in a historic runoff that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan entered as the firm favourite to extend two decades of his Islamic-rooted rule to 2028.

Bangkok Post

Watch live: Inside Turkey’s polling stations for second round of presidential election voting

Get a glimpse of inside Turkey's polling stations as president Tayyip Erdogan and opposition rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu go head-to-head in a run-off vote.

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Polls have closed in Turkey's presidential runoff election

Voters in Turkey returned to the polls Sunday to decide whether the country's longtime leader stretches his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade or is unseated by a challenger.

WEKU

Voting starts in Turkey presidential election runoff

Turks began voting on Sunday in a presidential runoff that could see Tayyip Erdogan extend his rule into a third decade and persist with Turkey's increasingly authoritarian path, muscular foreign policy and unorthodox economic governance.

Reuters

Turkish opposition stirs up anti-immigrant feeling in attempt to win presidency

Both sides seek to harness support of ultra-nationalist right before Sunday’s election, with refugees serving as scapegoats

The Guardian - UK

Voters in Turkey return to polls to decide on opposing presidential visions

Voters in Turkey are returning to the polls to decide whether the country’s longtime leader stretches his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade or is unseated by a challenger who has promised to restore a more democratic society

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Erdogan or Kilicdaroglu: Turkey to choose in election run-off

Neither candidate crossed the 50-percent mark for an outright win on May 14, triggering an unprecedented run-off vote.

Al Jazeera

Turkey’s Tayyip Erdogan favoured to win runoff and secure another term as president

Defying the polls, Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan appears likely to retain the presidency as the nation goes to the polls.

The New Daily

Turkey's Erdogan prevails in election test of his 20-year rule

President Tayyip Erdogan extended his two decades in power in elections on Sunday, winning a mandate to pursue increasingly authoritarian policies which have polarised Turkey and strengthened its position as a regional military power.

Reuters

Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu rally supporters before Turkish election

Opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu takes on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sunday’s presidential election run-off.

Al Jazeera

Turkey's Erdogan urges voters to turn out, rival sees 'last exit'

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan sought to build on his momentum going into Sunday's runoff presidential election, urging Turks to vote as the man aiming to defeat him called on electors to pull their country from "the dark pit" of his two-decade rule.

Reuters

Nationalism is ‘definitely a winner’ in Turkey’s presidential elections

Nationalism has been one of the major themes of the Turkish presidential elections, with both President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and opposition challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu using its rhetoric as both sides draw on nationalist parties’ support.

France 24

Turkey's runoff election will decide if Erdogan extends his 20-year rule

After an inconclusive round one, Sunday's vote should decide whether citizens still want President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in charge for another five-year term, and he could have an edge to win.

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Al Jazeera

How will defunct ‘kingmaker’ alliance affect Turkey’s election?

Big question a day before the run-off vote is what effect a recent split in a potential kingmaker coalition will have?

France 24

Symbolism, history and nationalism put Erdogan in strong position ahead of presidential runoff

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.

Al Jazeera

Turkish presidential run-off leaves Syrians with uncertain future

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

Al Jazeera

Police arrest suspect in Turkish House attack in New York

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called assailant who attacked Turkish diplomatic building with crowbar a ‘terrorist’.

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The Conversation

Turkey's presidential runoff: 4 essential reads on what's at stake

Turkish voters will head to the polls on May 28, 2023, for the second time in the month – this time facing a choice between a winnowed field of two candidates, each of whom is vowing to take the country in a very different direction.

The Guardian - UK

‘He works hard’: Voters in Turkey’s quake zone backing Erdoğan in runoff

Despite criticism of his response to February’s earthquakes, Erdoğan is increasingly popular in the rural provinces most affected

Radio France Internationale

Turkey's presidential challenger faces uphill battle to unite opposition

Incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the frontrunner as Turkey prepares for its first ever presidential runoff vote this weekend. But analysts say challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu has an outside chance, if he can galvanise his base.

Al Jazeera

Turkey election fever cools down ahead of decisive run-off

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

The Conversation

How Erdoğan framed his science and tech 'great achievements' as part of election campaign

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ruled Turkey for the last 21 years. In the first few terms of his rule, Turkey experienced significant economic growth and a reduction in inequality. This was widely believed to be a reason for Erdoğan’s long-term popularity.

Reuters

Anger and fear among Syrians amid Turkish opposition's anti-immigrant campaign

Like many Syrians in Turkey, Ghaith Sameer is awaiting the result of Sunday's election runoff with trepidation, fearing a win for an opposition candidate who promises to swiftly repatriate migrants.

Reuters

Analysis-Turkish lira's long decline a symbol of strife

As Turkey's lira hit a record low ahead of the country's election decider on Sunday, the currency is looking increasingly dysfunctional with investors concerned about what may be in store if Tayyip Erdogan secures another decade in power.

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