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Key takeaways from Erdogan's victory speech

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addressed his supporters gathered in front of AKP headquarters in Ankara, Turkey. Here are the key takeaways from his speech.

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Turkish election

A win for the ruling AK Party would see significant extra powers handed to President Erdogan

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Voting officially ends in Turkish presidential, parliamentary election

Turkish citizens voted today for a new president and parliament, with more than 56 million people registered to vote at 180,000 ballot boxes across the country.

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Final rallies held ahead of crucial Turkish elections

Tens of thousands gather for rallies held by main political rivals

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Massive crowds at final rallies before Turkish election

Final rallies have been held as Turkey prepares for landmark presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday.

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Turkey's election system explained

Turkey's double election is about much more than who runs the country.

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Turkey: Erdogan facing a tough election

That's according to recent polls. It comes as the lira has plunged in value and with soaring inflation, it makes it very difficult for the 64 year old for the first time in his 15 years leading the country

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Searching for ‘Freedom’ or ‘Liberty’ in Turkey? Sorry, not available…

A Turkish opposition party has bought up Google advertising space to highlight human rights abuses ahead of this month’s elections.

France

Erdogan supporters force removal of controversial cover from French ne

Supporters of Erdogan near Avignon force an employee from a French billboard company to take down a contentious magazine cover featuring the Turkish president

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Erdogan calls on Turks to defend their currency

Currency's poor performance is an issue in upcoming elections

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Turkish economy faces crisis ahead of election

Falling currency and rising inflation pose problems for Erdogan

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Turkey's President Erdogan holds election rally in Sarajevo

Erdogan's presence in the Bosnian capital defies other European countries that have prevented Turkish politicians from campaigning on their soil.

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Blocked from western Europe, Erdogan takes his polarising rally to Bosnia

The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is offering a platform that countries like the Netherlands and Germany have denied to Erdogan. But as is so often in the country, the decision has proved divisive.

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Clashes between pro- and anti-Erdogan protesters in London

Scuffles broke out between two groups of protesters and police outside Downing Street, ahead of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's meeting with Prime Minister Theresa May later in the day.

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German footballers drawn into political row after Erdogan photo

Footballers Ozil and Gundogan have been criticised for appearing alongside Turkey's president Erdogan.

Germany

Premier League stars criticised for helping Erdogan's 'propaganda'

There have been calls for Arsenal's Mesut Ozil and Manchester City's İlkay Gündoğan to be excluded from Germany's World Cup squad after posing for photos with Turkey's controversial President.

United Kingdom

Erdogan begins three-day visit to Britain

Supporters came out in force in London to welcome the Turkish president like a pop star ahead of meetings on security and business, talks with Theresa May, and a reception with Her Majesty the Queen.

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I'll step aside when Turkey says 'enough', says Erdogan. Twitter responds

Twitter users respond to Erdogan's pledge to step down when his country feels it is time.

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Erdogan pursues EU accession at manifesto unveiling

EU accession, counter-terrorism and the economy lay at the heart of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s manifesto launch ahead of Turkey’s general election on June 24.

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Turkey's President Erdogan promises to make his country a global power

Erdogan spoke to thousands of supporters on Sunday in Istanbul ahead of next month's election