turkish election
Erdogan and His Party On Course for Huge Victory in Pivotal Turkish Election
Early results from Turkey’s second general election in less than six months suggest a major surge in support for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling party.
Turkey Is Prosecuting Two Kids for Ripping Down Posters of President Erdogan
The prosecutor's office in the predominantly Kurdish city of Diyarbakir said that it would seek to put the boys behind bars for up to four and a half years on charges of "insulting the Turkish president."
How President Erdogan Is Casting a Dark Shadow Over Turkey's Election
Turkey goes to the polls on Sunday for the second time this year. And much has changed since June's general election, including a "war on terror," renewed insurgent violence, and unprecedented terror attacks.
Video Shows Turkish Police Storming Opposition Media Offices Days Before Election
Days before an election, Turkey is cracking down on companies linked to a US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen. After today's raids, brawls broke out and police sprayed water cannon to disperse dozens of people.
Turkey Bombs Kurdish Targets in Retaliation for PKK Attack Killing 15 Soldiers
On Sunday, Kurdish militants staged what appeared to be their deadliest attack since the collapse of a two-year-old ceasefire with Turkey. Ankara has responded with airstrikes.
Early Results Go Against Erdogan and Turkey’s Ruling Party in Historic Election
Polls have closed in the Turkish election, with initial results indicating that the president's plans for constitutional change will not be successful.
Syrian Refugees Can’t Vote in Turkey’s Election — But They Have A Lot Riding on the Outcome
The huge influx of Syrian refugees has led to tensions in Turkey, and many are worried about the possibility of a backlash after Sunday’s election.