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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

Heartbroken family pay tribute to mum who collapsed in Turkey after tragic death

Melissa Kinsella collapsed after suffering a seizure in Antalya Airport, while with her partner, Jay Smith, his family and their three children.

Daily Record

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.

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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.

WEKU

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?

Al Jazeera

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But President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was ahead of the curve, using a mix of nationalist rhetoric, pan-Islamic heroism and historical references in a bid to enter his third decade in power.

France 24

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.

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Family of young mum who collapsed on Turkey holiday say she is 'clinically dead'

Melissa Kinsella, 30, suffered a seizure while on holiday with her partner and three kids.

Daily Record

Family of young mum who collapsed in Turkey Airport given devastating update

Melissa Kinsella, from Moreton, Merseyside, collapsed at an airport on Turkey while on holiday with partner Jay Smith, his family and their three children Chloe, Beau and Romi

Edinburgh Live

Devastating update on mum fighting for life after thinking she had heatstroke on holiday

Melissa Kinsella, known as Missy by loved ones, was nearing the end of a holiday in Turkey with her partner Jay Smith when she was taken to hospital - she returned to the UK two days ago

Daily Mirror

Family gives devastating update on young mum who collapsed in Turkey airport

Melissa Kinsella was taken into intensive care in a coma and was unable to breathe for herself

Liverpool Echo

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’.

Al Jazeera

Details of fan parks for Man City fans travelling to Istanbul for Champions League final released

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

Manchester Evening News

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.

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Reuters

Black Sea grain deal slow to get moving after extension

A deal allowing the safe wartime export of grain and fertilizer from Ukrainian Black Sea ports has not yet resumed full operations, the United Nations said on Friday, having come to a halt before Russia's decision last week to extend it.

TechRadar

Turkey elections: will the internet withstand the final round?

Turks are hoping for the best but expecting the worst, experts say, with an increase in Turkey VPN usage since May 12. Here's what is at stake.

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.

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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.

Reuters

Sweden, U.S. voice hope for NATO enlargement by July

Sweden still hopes to be a member of NATO by the time of the alliance's summit in Vilnius in July, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said on Friday, an anticipation echoed by a senior Biden administration official in Washington.

Al Jazeera

The Aleppo electronic artists using music to heal in Gaziantep

Artists recreate Aleppo nightlife to bring Syrians and Turks together and as a way to process war and earthquake trauma.

Reuters

Ten years after Turkey's Gezi protests, some say vote a chance for justice

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.

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