The results showcased the Republican People's Party (CHP) retaining its grip on key urban areas, dealing a setback to Erdogan's ambitions of reclaiming control over these pivotal territories.
Ankara [Turkey], May 7 (ANI): Turkey's top electoral authority on Monday ordered a re-vote for Istanbul mayor on June 23, dealing a blow for opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), who won the city in the March 31 local elections.
Istanbul [Turkey], Apr 7 (ANI): The ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party, headed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan here on Sunday appealed to the country's top election authority to recount the votes cast in all districts of Istanbul during the recently held local elections.
Ankara [Turkey], April 1 (ANI): Thousands of voters headed to the polls across Turkey on Sunday to cast their ballots in the local elections, which is viewed as a litmus test for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.