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Istanbul's ambitious mayor deals a new blow to Erdogan


Monday, 1 April, 2024 , 12:35 AFP Ekrem Imamoglu's second convincing victory in an Istanbul city election looks set to propel him into the running for the 2028 presidential vote.

Erdogan concedes defeat in Turkey local polls


Monday, 1 April, 2024 , 04:32 AFP Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan conceded defeat on Sunday in the country's local elections, saying the vote was a "turning point" for his party after two decades in power.

Turkish opposition claims Ankara win, leads in Istanbul count


Monday, 1 April, 2024 , 00:23 AFP Turkey's main opposition party on Sunday claimed victory in Istanbul and Ankara, with its rising political star emerging from local elections as a serious challenger to veteran President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkish opposition claims Ankara win, leads in Istanbul count


Sunday, 31 March, 2024 , 23:13 AFP Turkey's main opposition party on Sunday claimed victory in Istanbul and Ankara with its rising political star emerging from local elections as a serious challenger to veteran President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkish opposition ahead in battle with Erdogan for key cities


Sunday, 31 March, 2024 , 20:18 AFP Turkey's opposition took an early lead in the battle with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to control Istanbul and Ankara, according to partial results after elections Sunday.

All eyes on Istanbul after Turkey local polls


Sunday, 31 March, 2024 , 17:13 AFP Turkey awaited results from municipal elections on Sunday, with all eyes on Istanbul, the national "jewel" that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has aimed to pry away from the opposition.

Istanbul top prize as Turkey votes in local polls


Sunday, 31 March, 2024 , 16:27 AFP Turks voted on Sunday in municipal elections with all eyes on Istanbul, the national "jewel" that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has aimed to pry away from the opposition.

8 dead in car bomb at north Syria market: monitor


Sunday, 31 March, 2024 , 16:04 AFP A bomb exploded in a shopping area in a northern Syrian city held by pro-Turkish forces Sunday, killing eight people and wounding more than 20, a war monitor said.

IS kills eight Syrian soldiers: monitor


Sunday, 31 March, 2024 , 14:10 AFP Islamic State group militants have "executed" eight Syria soldiers following an ambush, a war monitor said Sunday, reporting 14 troops killed by the jihadists in recent days.

Istanbul top prize as Turkey votes in local polls


Sunday, 31 March, 2024 , 13:28 AFP Turks were voting on Sunday in municipal elections, with all eyes on Istanbul, the national "jewel" that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to pry away from the opposition.