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Erdogan's win 'brings Turkey closer to Russia than the EU'
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday prepared to extend his grip on Turkey after winning an election marred by unfair campaigning conditions. FRANCE 24 spoke to the EU's…
As it happened: Erdogan claims victory in Turkey polls
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed victory in Sunday’s presidential election in a televised address before official results were declared by the country’s electoral…
Turks go to polls in major test for Erdogan
Turkey held high-stakes presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday that could consolidate President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s grip on power or curtail his vast political…
Tureky's Erdogan vows more cross-border offensives
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday vowed to launch further cross-border offensives against terror groups as he revealed his ruling party's manifesto ahead of snap…
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Turkey's brain drain: Turning their backs on limited freedom, declining economy
According to a report by Turkey's main opposition party, thousands of Turks chose to leave their country following last year's coup attempt on July 16. Most say they are worried…
Turkey’s Erdogan returns as leader of ruling AK Party
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan returned as leader of Turkey’s ruling party Sunday, pushing back criticism that his tenure has curtailed freedoms and polarized the country as he…
Erdogan wins: But Turkey more divided than ever (part 1)
What now for Turkey and its president? President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won 51 percent of the vote in a referendum of which the result will break with nearly a century of…
Erdogan wins: But Turkey more divided than ever (part 2)
What now for Turkey and its president? President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won 51 percent of the vote in a referendum of which the result will break with nearly a century of…
Erdogan stumps for ‘yes’ vote in Kurdish city
Weeks ahead of a critical constitutional referendum, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a campaign rally over the weekend for a “Yes” vote in the southeastern city of…
Turkish police use tear gas, detain German politicians at gay parade
Turkish security forces on Sunday briefly detained two German politicians who joined demonstrators defying a ban on Istanbul’s Gay Pride parade. Police used rubber bullets, tear…
Mob attacks Radiohead album release party in Istanbul
A mob of about 20 men armed with sticks and bottles stormed a record store in central Istanbul at the weekend, beating both customers and staff for drinking alcohol and listening…
Who is Binali Yildirim, Erdogan ally and Turkey's new prime minister?
Turkey's ruling party held a special convention Sunday to confirm Binali Yildirim – a longtime ally of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – as its new chairman and next prime…