BBCNEWS BBC July 6, 2024
is ahead of his challenger, kemal kilicdaroglu. around 64 million turks were eligible to vote — turn out in the first round was closing in on 90% — and they had a choice between two veteran candidates. the election takes place amid a faltering economy, with inflation in double figures and a cost—of—living crisis. our correspondent anna foster is in istanbulfor us. this is in istanbul for us. this is in istanbulfor us. is the opposition party headquarters this is the opposition party headquarters in turkeys biggest city and you can see i run this place a high of activity at th...