Turkish Grand National Assembly

Özcan Purçu, who is expected to become the first ever Roma politician in the Turkish Parliament, has said he opted to be nominated from the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) as the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) "Roma initiative" ultimately failed.

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sworn in as Turkey’s 12th President on Aug. 28, after 12 years of prime ministry, further strengthening his position as the most powerful leader of the country.

Turkey will face a constitutional problem in the aftermath of the presidential elections.

The outcome of the elections will be known at 10 p.m. on Sunday night. The process will then proceed according to Article 6271 on the presidential elections and the Constitution.