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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 430

Turkish elections

Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protesters in Istanbul, Turkey, April 5, 2024. (AP Photo/ Khalil Hamra)
April 20, 2024, 4:57 am
To punish Israel for Gaza war, Turkey’s citizens will gladly suffer the economic cost
Political pressure forced Turkey’s hardline leader Erdogan to reluctantly halt the export of 54 products to the Jewish state – but much of the public still thinks that’s not enough
By Bartu Eken
Republican People's Party, or CHP, supporters gather to celebrate outside City Hall in Istanbul, Turkey, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
April 1, 2024, 9:50 am
In major setback to Turkey’s Erdogan, opposition makes huge gains in local elections
Disillusioned with economy, Turkish voters punish president’s Islamist AKP party; large gains by secularist CHP boost reelected Istanbul mayor’s aspirations to presidency
By Suzan Fraser and CINAR KIPER
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan joins legislators elected to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in the May 14 parliamentary elections and attend their first parliamentary session to take the oath, in Ankara, Turkey, June 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Ali Unal)
June 3, 2023, 4:20 pm
Turkey’s Erdogan takes oath of office, extending two-decade reign
Following election runoff win, Turkish leader leader begins third term as president after serving three stints as prime minister
By Suzan Fraser and CINAR KIPER
President Isaac Herzog (left) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the presidential complex in Ankara, on March 9, 2022. (Haim Zach/GPO)
May 30, 2023, 8:08 am
Netanyahu, Herzog call Erdogan after election victory, vow to improve ties
Israeli leaders tell Turkish president they want to continue to strengthen their bilateral relationship after diplomatic rapprochement last year
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Turkish President and People's Alliance's presidential candidate Recep Tayyip Erdogan gestures to supporters at the presidential palace, in Ankara, Turkey, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP/Ali Unal)
May 29, 2023, 3:45 am
World leaders congratulate Erdogan on reelection victory in historic runoff
Biden, Zelensky, Herzog, Putin offer messages of congratulations to long-time Turkish president who now extends rule into third decade
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hold flags depicting him, near Taksim Mosque in Istanbul, on May 28, 2023. (Yasin Akgul/AFP)
May 28, 2023, 10:15 pm
Turkey’s Erdogan claims victory after toughest challenge yet to his two-decade rule
Herzog congratulates ruling leader, says he is confident Ankara, Jerusalem will work to ‘expand the good ties’ between them; Hamas, PA’s Abbas also laud incumbent for his win
By Agencies and ToI Staff
A huge electoral poster bearing a portrait of Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with a slogan which reads "Keep going with the right man" covers the facade of a high-rise building in Ankara, on May 23, 2023, (Adem Altan/AFP)
May 27, 2023, 5:09 pm
Erdogan pays tribute to Islamic idol on eve of unprecedented run-off poll
Turkey’s president vows to continue struggle of executed predecessor for religious causes, as secular rival accuses incumbent of blocking mass texts to voters
By Dmitry Zaks
A giant election billboard of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the People's Alliance's presidential candidate, during a campaign rally in Istanbul, Turkey, May 13, 2023. (Emrah Gurel/AP)
May 25, 2023, 2:02 pm
Sensing Erdogan election victory, young Turks increasingly ponder life abroad
‘Young people have no more hope,’ says one, as Sunday’s runoff seen as extremely likely to extend incumbent’s hold on power
By Remi Banet and Volkan NAKIBOGLU
In this photo released by Turkish Presidency, Turkish President and People's Alliance's presidential candidate Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, shakes hands with Sinan Ogan, former presidential candidate from ATA alliance, in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 19, 2023. (Turkish Presidency via AP, File)
May 23, 2023, 2:21 am
Erdogan wins endorsement from third-place candidate ahead of Turkish election runoff
Sinan Ogan’s backing of incumbent could make him kingmaker after neither Erdogan nor opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu secured majority needed for a first-round victory
By Suzan Fraser and CINAR KIPER
A person walks past billboards of Turkish President and People's Alliance's presidential candidate Recep Tayyip Erdogan a day after the presidential election day, in Istanbul, Turkey, May 15, 2023. (Emrah Gurel/AP)
May 20, 2023, 4:24 am
With Erdogan on cusp of keeping power, Israel has reason to root for former foe
The longtime leader is seen as committed to the ongoing rapprochement with Jerusalem, while some fear longshot Kilicdaroglu could push Israel away by reorienting Ankara to the West
By Lazar Berman
A man reads a Turkish newspaper a day after the presidential election day, in Istanbul, Turkey, May 15, 2023. (Emrah Gurel/AP)
May 15, 2023, 6:34 pm
Turkey presidential election heads to runoff with Erdogan already claiming victory
Incumbent two-decade ruler falls just short of a majority, but sits in a good position to win second round of voting on May 28 after his alliance retains hold on parliament
By Suzan Fraser and ZEYNEP BILGINSOY
Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the 74-year-old leader of the center-left, pro-secular Republican People's Party (CHP) speaks at the party's headquarters in Ankara, Turkey, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. (AP Photo)
May 15, 2023, 10:33 am
Kilicdaroglu, the quiet accountant giving Turkey’s Erdogan his biggest challenge
Retired civil servant leads an unprecedented opposition, pushing incumbent into a historic electoral duel that could potentially end his two-decade rule
By AFP
Supporters of Turkish president and AK Party (AKP) react after early exit polls of Turkey's general elections at the AK Party headquarters in Ankara, on May 14, 2023. (Adem ALTAN/AFP)
May 15, 2023, 8:41 am
Turkey set for historic run-off vote after Erdogan falls just short of majority
Incumbent president wins 49.3% in first poll, vows to lead country for for another five years, while rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu trails at 45%, below survey predictions
By Fulya Ozerkan, Burcin Gercek and Remi Banet
Supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wave flags as they wait for the results of Turkey's general elections on May 14, 2023. (Adem ALTAN / AFP)
May 15, 2023, 5:23 am
Runoff pits tradition against progress in battle for Turkey’s future
An authoritarian president, Erodgan has embraced conservative Islam and won working class support, but many are tempted by his secular rival Kilicdaroglu’s promised liberal reforms
By Dmitry Zaks
Supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan light flares as they celebrate in front of the Justice and Development Party's headquarters in Istanbul, on May 14, 2023. (OZAN KOSE / AFP)
May 15, 2023, 1:08 am
Turkey’s Erdogan clings to power with high-stakes race likely headed to runoff
Longtime president says he may still beat rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu outright, though his 49.6% share falls just short of threshold needed to avoid a second round on May 28
By Suzan Fraser and ZEYNEP BILGINSOY
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