By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur The opposition chalked up gains against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party in local elections across Turkey amid voter anger about the economy. Source: Istanbul Mayor Headed for Re-election, in Blow to Erdogan’s Party Category: Imamoglu, Ekrem, Erdogan, Recep Tayyip, Istanbul (Turkey), Elections, Mayors, Politics and Government, Justice and […]
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By TOI World Desk Turks deliver a significant blow to President Tayyip Erdogan in local elections, solidifying Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as his primary rival. Imamoglu’s victory reflects citizens’ concerns over economic challenges and marks a shift in Turkey’s political landscape. Source: Turkey’s opposition thumps Erdogan in pivotal local elections
President Erdogan fails to regain Turkey’s big cities that he lost five years ago. Source: Turkish opposition stuns Erdogan with dramatic win