After dominating politics for two decades, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan faces the toughest political challenge of his career as Turkey prepares for parliamentary and presidential elections on Sunday.
What’s at stake in Turkey’s landmark elections?
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will face his toughest political challenge yet when the nation votes this month, with the opposition sensing its best chance yet of ending his two decades in power and reversing his policies.
The economic impact of Turkey’s elections: Six potential scenarios
As Turkey heads to the polls for presidential and parliamentary elections this month, the consequences for its troubled economy are likely to be significant and wide-ranging. Financial stability, …
Is this the End of Turkey’s Erdogan?
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Ankara rejected US proposal to transfer Russian S-400 air defense system from Turkey to Ukraine
The United States proposed that Turkey send Ukraine the S-400 air defense system it purchased from Russia, but Ankara refused, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said, Turkish news agency Anadolu reported on May 7.
‘We can’t afford anything’: Turkey’s cost-of-living crisis threatens Erdogan’s re-election
Istanbul barber Hakim Ekinci, a long-time supporter of Tayyip Erdogan, won’t be voting for the president next Sunday, blaming his economic policies for eroding Turks’ purchasing power and leaving many unable to afford even basic foodstuff.
In Turkey, an election reckoning for the rise and fall of Erdogan’s economy
If Turks oust President Tayyip Erdogan in elections this month it will largely be because of an economic reversal that saw their prosperity, equality and ability to meet basic needs start to tumble …
In Turkey, an election reckoning for the rise and fall of Erdogan’s economy
If Turks oust President Tayyip Erdogan in elections this month it will largely be because of an economic reversal that saw their prosperity, equality and ability to meet basic needs start to tumble …
RISK ADVISORY: Can Turkey set a new course?
By Risk Advisory Europe team As Turkey’s May 14 presidential and parliamentary elections approach, the big question is how much of a difference the outcome will actually make. What is clear, at least …
Analysis: In Turkey, an election reckoning for the rise and fall of Erdogan’s economy
If Turks oust President Tayyip Erdogan in elections this month it will largely be because of an economic reversal that saw their prosperity, equality and ability to meet basic needs start to tumble …