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Türkiye’s democratic strength evident in local election outcome

Türkiye’s democratic strength evident in local election outcome

The disinformation spread by Western media that Turkish elections are unfair has unravelled as the opposition takes the lead in major cities in Sunday’s poll.

Voting begins in Türkiye local elections

Voting begins in Türkiye local elections

In the eastern provinces of the country, voting commenced at 7 am while in the rest of Türkiye, the polls opened an hour later.

Why has Türkiye’s Erdogan been unbeatable in two decades?

Why has Türkiye’s Erdogan been unbeatable in two decades?

A titan of Turkish conservatism, Erdogan has won back-to-back elections since 2003, pursuing a political course that has appealed to both religious centre-right and nationalist voters.

Erdogan’s election performance proved Western media dead wrong

Erdogan’s election performance proved Western media dead wrong

For days, the US and European news outlets were peddling a narrative of an opposition's certain win, which came apart at the seams in Sunday night’s election results.

Explained: 100 years of Turkish election history

Explained: 100 years of Turkish election history

Since its formation in 1923 as a republic under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Türkiye has slowly but surely transitioned into a strong multi-party democratic state. Here is an explainer on its elections.

Türkiye elections and past voting numbers

Türkiye elections and past voting numbers

Here’s what you need to know about the country’s electoral history and voter turnout.

Turkish expatriates in Europe, Middle East begin voting in May 14 elections

Turkish expatriates in Europe, Middle East begin voting in May 14 elections

Polling stations in Finland, Sweden, Qatar and Lebanon open from 9 AM to 9 PM local time, allowing eligible Turkish voters to poll until May 7.

Who is Sinan Ogan, Türkiye’s ATA alliance’s presidential candidate?

Who is Sinan Ogan, Türkiye’s ATA alliance’s presidential candidate?

A Turkish nationalist, Ogan is a former member of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), an ally of the Erdogan-led AK Party.