Latest defection hands Erdogan’s AKP control of Turkey’s third-largest city The ruling party’s takeover of Izmir’s mayoralty is the latest example of the unraveling of the opposition parties’ historic gains in Turkey’s 2024 local elections. Turkey
Turkey's Erdogan to run for 'final' third term in 2028, adviser says If Turkey's parliament votes to move the next election up during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s second term, he could constitutionally run for third. Turkey
Explainer What’s behind Turkey’s latest wave of arrests against opposition mayors? The operations come as Ozgur Ozel’s newly formed party gains momentum. Turkey
Top ally of Turkey’s Erdogan backs state funding for Ozel’s breakaway party Devlet Bahceli’s suggestion exposes a more nuanced position within the country’s governing alliance over the ongoing legal crackdown against Turkey’s main opposition. Turkey
Analysis Erdogan’s CHP move raises early poll prospects as Iran war bleeds Turkey’s economy By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Erdogan vs. Kilicdaroglu: What to expect in Turkey's first ever election runoff Though polls give a lead to the incumbent president, a victory by the main opposition leader in Sunday’s presidential runoff seems still possible depending on a combination of challenging factors. Turkey
Turkey Elections: Kurds, far-right rally behind Kilicdaroglu ahead of Sunday’s vote Refuting speculation, Turkey’s largest Kurdish political movement announced it would continue to support the main opposition leader despite his alliance with the far right. Turkey
Turkey Elections: Deepfakes, disinformation ‘misdirect’ voters ahead of runoff False claims and montage videos have featured heavily in campaign leading to Sunday’s presidential rerun. Turkey
Al-Monitor/Premise Turkey poll: Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu statistically tied in election runoff The poll found the economy, refugees and justice stand out as the top three issues that the country faces, with 71% of respondents favoring an imminent return of refugees in the country. Turkey
Turkey Elections: Fears of internet restrictions mount with over a dozen under Erdogan With a critical presidential election runoff on Sunday, Turks are on high alert for potential censorship and internet shutdowns. Turkey
Turkey Elections: Far-right Victory Party throws support behind Erdogan challenger As Turkey enters the final stretch to the presidential runoff, the political tone has gotten harsher with name-calling and libel suits. Turkey
Turkey Elections: Runoff becomes tug of war over Syrian refugees As Turkey heads for its presidential runoff, the opposition and the government are in a race to send Syrians and other refugees back home in an effort to woo nationalist voters. Turkey
Turkey Elections: Currency fears grow ahead of presidential runoff Turkey’s foreign exchange crunch has become so grave that the authorities would even go for limiting cash withdrawals from credit cards to keep the Turkish lira from plunging. Turkey
Turkey Elections: Ogan’s endorsement boosts Erdogan in Sunday’s runoff The endorsement from Sinan Ogan, who received more than 5% in first round of vote, bolsters the president’s chances of winning Sunday's poll. Turkey
Turkey Elections: Far-right Sinan Ogan throws support behind Erdogan It remains unclear how the far-right politician's endorsement will impact the outcome of the consequential presidential runoff as his electoral partners rejected to toe his line. Turkey
Turkey’s new parliament: 50 shades of nationalism, conservatism Turkey has ended up with the most nationalist and conservative parliament in its modern history, and where women, LGBT groups will face an uphill battle. Turkey
Turkey Elections: Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu court far-right endorsement ahead of runoff Far-right candidate Sinan Ogan's endorsement remains particularly critical for President Erdogan's rival, with merely nine days to go until the presidential election runoff. Turkey
