BBCNEWS BBC July 6, 2024
just closed and the result is expected to become clear in just a few hours. 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 two—times president recep tayyip erdogan — and the opposition leader, kemal kilicdaroglu. the election takes place amid a faltering economy, with inflation in double figures and a cost—of—living crisis. both of the candidates have been out to cast their vote. this was the incumbent president, recep tayip erdogan, in istanbul. he arrived by li...