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Demirtaş hits back at Erdoğan over 'execution' slogans during re-election speech

Demirtaş hits back at Erdoğan over 'execution' slogans during re-election speech

When the president labeled the Kurdish politician a "terrorist" during his speech, the crowd responded by chanting slogans demanding his execution.

'We know that nobody who voted for Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is angry'

'We know that nobody who voted for Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is angry'

CHP Group Deputy Chairperson Özel said that they will develop and announce their new road map after the evaluation by the president and the supreme board of the party.

İstanbul Municipality faces resistance as it demolishes illegal cafes on Bosphorus shoreline

İstanbul Municipality faces resistance as it demolishes illegal cafes on Bosphorus shoreline

A municipal official has been injured in an assault during the demolition of a cafe. The municipality has condemned the incident.

Torrential rainfall causes flooding, disruption in eastern Turkey

Torrential rainfall causes flooding, disruption in eastern Turkey

Severe impact was reported in Karlıova, Bingöl, following heavy rainfall.

İstanbul mayor says Turkey's democracy marred by polarization, unfair elections

İstanbul mayor says Turkey's democracy marred by polarization, unfair elections

While admitting that he was saddened by the election results, İmamoğlu said "we must acknowledge the existence of unfair circumstances."

Over 3,800 people detained in a week for drug-related offenses

Over 3,800 people detained in a week for drug-related offenses

The police seized a substantial quantity of diverse narcotics in a week, according to an official statement.

Turkey's runoff vote 'marked by unlevel playing field, media bias,' international observers say

Turkey's runoff vote 'marked by unlevel playing field, media bias,' international observers say

A joint mission comprising the OSCE and PACE has released its findings based on observations made during the presidential runoff vote in Turkey.

Over 500 kilos of narcotics seized in truck transporting from Iran

Over 500 kilos of narcotics seized in truck transporting from Iran

Acting on a tip-off the police intercepted the truck in eastern Turkey.

Armed groups in northern Syria celebrate Erdoğan's re-election

Armed groups in northern Syria celebrate Erdoğan's re-election

A “Syrian National Army” leader shared a photo on Twitter capturing the moment he cast his vote.

Journalists Union of Turkey: 'We will not allow journalism to be destroyed in this country'

Journalists Union of Turkey: 'We will not allow journalism to be destroyed in this country'

We will continue our fight both for freedom of press and freedom of expression and also for our rights, carrying on from where we were," said Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) President Durmuş.

29 May 2023 Hikmet Adal

HDP, Green Left Party 'to continue pioneering democratic struggle in Turkey' after elections

HDP, Green Left Party 'to continue pioneering democratic struggle in Turkey' after elections

Yesterday's results have shown that half of the people in Turkey want a change, the party leaders have stressed.

Final results of parliamentary vote to be announced soon, says election authority head

Final results of parliamentary vote to be announced soon, says election authority head

The delay in announcing the results has led to speculation about the dual polls on May 14 and the presidential runoff vote on May 28."

Police raids result in mass detentions, brutal treatment in Hakkari

Police raids result in mass detentions, brutal treatment in Hakkari

A person whose son was among the detained said "his face has become unrecognizable." Despite that, the only diagnosis provided at the hospital was a mere "headache complaint."

İstanbul mayor calls on opposition supporters not to lose hope, remember local election win

İstanbul mayor calls on opposition supporters not to lose hope, remember local election win

Turkey is set to hold local elections in under a year, and İmamoğlu reminded the public of the opposition's triumph in the 2019 local elections, which came on the heels of Erdoğan's sweeping victory in the 2018 dual polls.

'Our struggle is bigger than his words': LGBTI+ groups react to Erdoğan's victory speech

'Our struggle is bigger than his words': LGBTI+ groups react to Erdoğan's victory speech

Following his re-election, the president once again accused the opposition parties of being "pro-LGBT" and labeled the LGBTI+ community "perverted movements."

Both Erdoğan and Kılıçdaroğlu increase their votes, Erdoğan triumphs

Both Erdoğan and Kılıçdaroğlu increase their votes, Erdoğan triumphs

In the last few days leading up to the runoff, both Erdoğan and Kılıçdaroğlu addressed voters who did not go to polls and the nationalists. Participation rate fell, and the nationalist voters did not make it through for either side. On top of that, they were taken for granted, but fewer votes were cast by Kurdish voters.

29 May 2023 Murat İnceoğlu

Good Party member killed during 'celebrations' in Ordu

Good Party member killed during 'celebrations' in Ordu

General Secretary of the Good Party announced that their party member in Gülyalı, Ordu, also a member of the balloting committee in the elections, lost his life as a result of an assault in front of the party building in the district last night.

Erdoğan vows inclusivity while maintaining 'terror' accusations in victory speech

Erdoğan vows inclusivity while maintaining 'terror' accusations in victory speech

The president has said that his victory marks the beginning of the "century of Turkey" and that it means all 85 million people in the country have won.

Journalists face attacks, obstructions on election day

Journalists face attacks, obstructions on election day

The journalists blamed AKP officials and observers for the attacks.

Turkey's presidential runoff election: Live results

Turkey's presidential runoff election: Live results

Results of the second round of the presidential election between incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and opposition candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.

Opposition parties report voting irregularities

Opposition parties report voting irregularities

Irregularities were reported in Bingöl, Urfa, İstanbul, Yalova, Manisa, Kocaeli, and Manisa while the voting continued.

Ex-MP Ali Şeker faces attempted lynching in Urfa for reporting voting irregularities

Ex-MP Ali Şeker faces attempted lynching in Urfa for reporting voting irregularities

The politician was assaulted while attempting to prevent people from voting on behalf of others.

Police, gendarmerie file complaint against CHP İstanbul head

Police, gendarmerie file complaint against CHP İstanbul head

The Gendarmerie General Command and the Security General Directorate stated that they intend to lodge a criminal complaint against Canan Kaftancıoğlu, the İstanbul branch chairperson of the CHP, for warning ballot committee members about police officers.

Leaders cast their votes

Leaders cast their votes

The political party leaders share their messages as they cast their votes in the presidential runoff elections.

Kılıçdaroğlu promises football matches to be broadcast on TRT without encryption

Kılıçdaroğlu promises football matches to be broadcast on TRT without encryption

In a last-minute promise, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu announced that one of the first decrees he will sign will be one issued to enable matches to be broadcast on TRT without encryption if he wins the election.

Erdoğan secures re-election in closely contested runoff

Erdoğan secures re-election in closely contested runoff

Receiving over 52 percent of the votes, President Erdoğan has secured a victory over his opponent Kılıçdaroğlu, ensuring an extension of his two-decade rule.

CHP İstanbul's chairperson cautions balloting committee members about police officers

CHP İstanbul's chairperson cautions balloting committee members about police officers

Canan Kaftancıoğlu made a warning before the runoff voting and said, "Police officers can cast their votes with the original of document number 142, and they have to submit the document to the balloting committee chairperson! Examine the document carefully. Do not allow the people who want to cast a vote in your ballot box with a photocopy or with another document."

Kılıçdaroğlu says under 'total media blackout,' labels Erdoğan a coward

Kılıçdaroğlu says under 'total media blackout,' labels Erdoğan a coward

The opposition candidate has said that he was prevented from sending SMS messages to journalists and citizens.

'Terror' investigation against Green Left MP immediately after taking office

'Terror' investigation against Green Left MP immediately after taking office

Vezir Coşkun Parlak, along with several others, is facing charges of "providing financial support to a terrorist organization" due to their provision of financial aid to certain prisoners.

26 May 2023 Nedim Türfent

From the 'Wise People' to Erdoğan: 'Then you did not want to make peace with the Kurds'

From the 'Wise People' to Erdoğan: 'Then you did not want to make peace with the Kurds'

Prof. Baskın Oran, Prof. Kezban Hatemi, Oral Çalışlar and Prof. Vahap Coşkun who were among the "Wise People" appointed to support the Peace Process told how they took the mocking term Erdoğan used for them.

Yavaş to Oğan: 'You did make a request for an office from Kılıçdaroğlu'

Yavaş to Oğan: 'You did make a request for an office from Kılıçdaroğlu'

Sinan Oğan, the candidate who came third in the first round and endorsed Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the second round of the presidential election, had stated on a TV program that he had not made any request for any office, neither from Erdoğan, nor from Kılıçdaroğlu. The Mayor of Ankara asserted the contrary.

Forty-two released after operations targeting HDP, Green Left

Forty-two released after operations targeting HDP, Green Left

A series of operations have targeted Kurdish linked groups for over a month now, coinciding with the country's dual elections.

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