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Millions in Turkey head to polls to elect new president
Millions of Turkish citizens will elect the next president in a popular vote for the first time on Aug 10. Turnout was very low among Turkish expats but it is expected to be higher in the country
Presidential candidates conclude campaign
The three candidates in the Aug. 10 presidential elections in Turkey rallied their supporters for the last time in their campaigns, giving assertive messages and warnings about ballot box safety.
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BLOG: Like US presidents, Erdoğan may win with ‘change’
The 2014 presidential elections in Turkey mark the first time in the countryâs history that the president will be elected directly by the people. On Aug. 10, the first round of elections will be carried out. If any candidate receives the majority of votes, he will become Turkeyâs first directly elected president.
PM Erdoğan highlights good relationship with outgoing President Gül
During a rally held on Aug. 8 presidential hopeful Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan preferred emphasizing the deeply rooted comradery between him and outgoing President Abdullah Gül, blaming the opposition for trying to drive a wedge between them.
âWe had a successful term with Mr. Gül, in extreme harmony,â ErdoÄan said, while addressing people in Gülâs hometown.
PM Erdoğan highlights good relationship with outgoing President Gül
During a rally held on Aug. 8 presidential hopeful Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan preferred emphasizing the deeply rooted comradery between him and outgoing President Abdullah Gül, blaming the opposition for trying to drive a wedge between them.
âWe had a successful term with Mr. Gül, in extreme harmony,â ErdoÄan said, while addressing people in Gülâs hometown.
Alevi associations declare support for opposition candidate İhsanoğlu
The Alevi Foundations Federations, which comprises of more than 900 associations, have declared their public support to Ekmeleddin Ä°hsanoÄlu for the upcoming presidential election on Aug. 10, following their growing discontent with the prime ministerâs sectarian rhetoric.
Come together for a ‘New Life’
This is a different kind of election. As Turkeyâs Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan breaks down every logical and sensible argument, insults everyone that barely criticize him and looks for an easy win in the first round, Turkey will look for other options on its horizon.
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My candidacy is a national project: İhsanoğlu
Presidential hopeful Ekmeleddin Ä°hsanoÄlu has said his candidacy was âa national agreement project,â adding the country would not stand a âregime crisis,â as it has been facing other such crises, such as the judicial crisis.
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Erdoğan slams opposition over Mosul hostage crisis
Turkeyâs prime minister has claimed the main opposition party is putting the lives of the 49 Turkish hostages in Mosul at risk through their provocative statements, in response to their criticism of the governmentâs stance on remaining silent over the issue.
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More than 91,000 under-aged Turkish girls impregnated within seven years
Some 91,208 Turkish girls under the age of 18 have been impregnated in the last 7 years, according to figures provided by the Health Ministry, highlighting the deep problem of child marriage the country faces.