There are moments in the political life of every nation that mark the breaking of an old order, even if the new order has not yet been built. Last weekend’s local elections in Turkey marked such a …
Turkey’s Opposition Wins ‘Historic Victory’ in Local Elections
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at opposition victories in Turkey ’s local elections, Israel targeting Iran ’s consulate in Syria, and the Indonesian president-elect’s first foreign …
After a huge setback in local elections, which way forward now for Turkey’s Erdogan?
Turkey is coming to terms with the opposition’s unexpected success in local elections that saw it outperform President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party and add to municipalities gained five years …
Opposition win in Turkey’s local elections shows voters unhappy with Erdogan, experts say
The opposition’s surprise success in local elections has left many wondering if it’s a turning point for the country reeling from economic hardship.
Turkey lira firms, stocks wobble after local elections
Turkey’s lira gained and stocks wobbled on Monday after the political opposition logged a thumping victory over President Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party (AKP) in local elections. Analysts said Turkey’s …
Turkey’s local election surprise: What will it mean for the economy?
The thumping victory of Turkey’s opposition party over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party (AKP) in Sunday’s local polls could be indicative of voters’ objection to the economic problems in the …
Opposition wins across Turkey owe much to younger, fresher candidates
The CHP delivered an unprecedented wave of defeats to President Erdoğan who showed himself as having little to offer the electorate …
Opposition victories in Turkey’s local elections deal Erdogan rare defeat
The election victories marked a startling turnaround for the Republican People’s Party less than a year after its candidate was defeated in a presidential race that left the opposition in disarray.
Turkey’s opposition party scores key local election wins
Led by Ekrem Imamoglu’s re-election as mayor of Istanbul, Turkey’s leading opposition party scored impressive victories in local elections, appearing to send a message to President Recep Tayyip …
13-year-old bags his first wild turkey while hunting with his grandpa
“Little Joe” McRae, 13, bagged his first wild turkey while hunting with his grandpa Ray McRae during Illinois’ first youth spring turkey weekend on Village Sportsmen’s Club property in Hancock County.