Turkish local elections
MHP secures seats in parliament, beating forecasts
The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), which allied with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) for both parliamentary and presidential elections on June 24, beat forecasts of almost all pollsters by keeping its votes at around 11 percent, according to initial results by state-run Anadolu Agency.
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AKP spokesperson defends state news agency and election watchdog
Mahir Ünal, the spokesman of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), has denied accusations directed by opposition parties against the Anadolu Agency and the Supreme Board of Election (YSK), saying there is "no suspicion" in the initial election results.
Tea gardens to be closed on election day: Supreme Board of Elections
Tea gardens across Turkey will be closed on June 24, the day of presidential and parliamentary elections, the Supreme Board of Elections (YSK) has announced on its website.
'Relocated ballot boxes' to affect 144,000 voters in Turkey's election
The controversial relocation of ballot boxes will affect a total of 144,000 voters in the June 24 snap elections, Supreme Election Board (YSK) chairman Sadi Güven stated on May 28.
AKP mayor killed by seasonal worker in Turkey's Niğde
A ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) mayor in the Central Anatolian province of Niğde was shot dead by a seasonal worker on May 8.
Turkish election board head pledges election security
Supreme Election Board (YSK) Chairman Sadi Güven on April 30 sought to assure the security of ballot boxes ahead of Turkey's upcoming snap election.
Tensions rise in Turkish politics amid opposition election strategy maneuvers
National Sovereignty Day celebrations were marked by political tension between the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) on April 23, as the latter bids to find a strategy against the AKP and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) alliance in the upcoming snap election.
AKP, MHP slam CHP's support for İYİ Party ahead of snap election
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) have blasted the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) over its decision to send 15 lawmakers to the İYİ (Good) Party in order to make it eligible for early elections.
Supreme Board of Elections approves İYİ Party to participate in snap vote
The Supreme Board of Elections (YSK) has approved the participation of the İYİ (Good) Party in the upcoming elections after 15 main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) lawmakers joined the party in order to ensure its entrance to the elections.
Turkey's election board denies releasing memo on İYİ Party's elections legitimacy
The Supreme Board of Election (YSK) on April 20 denied the authenticity of a document that claimed the opposition İYİ (Good) Party would not be able to enter snap elections scheduled for June 24.