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Ahead of Turkey's runoff presidential race, domestic issues loom large
Erdogan, who has amassed greater powers during his 20 years in office, finished a first-round election on May 14 just short of a victory and also retained a majority in parliament, despite rampant inflation and the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake that killed more than 50,000 people.
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Erdogan holds rally in Esenler district ahead of Sunday's runoff
Two opposing visions for Turkey's future are on the ballot when voters return to the polls Sunday for a runoff presidential election that will decide between an increasingly authoritarian incumbent and a challenger who has pledged to restore democracy.
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Turkey: Could far-right voters be the deciding factor in election?
Far-right candidate, Sinan Oğan, has become a 'kingmaker' of sorts in the Turkish presidential election. His 2.8 million voters could have the power to decide between incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his rival Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.
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Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain deal in boost for food security
Russia agreed to a two-month extension of a deal that has allowed Ukraine to ship grain through the Black Sea to parts of the world struggling with hunger, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday, a boost to global food security after the war drove up prices.
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Turkey's Erdogan says he could still win poll and would accept run-off
Turkey's President Erdogan is locked in a close battle with his main election rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, with neither candidate reaching the 50% threshold needed to avoid a second round, according to most recent figures from the country's Supreme Election Council.