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Turkish election: pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic party supporters fill streets after result – video

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Supporters of the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic party (HDP) fill the streets after passing Turkey’s 10% voting threshold. Thousands of Kurds celebrated in the city of Diyarbakir on Sunday, setting off fireworks upon hearing the news that the party was likely to be represented in the Turkish parliament for the first time Continue reading…

Turkey’s Christian minority sends four deputies to parliament

Turkey’s Christian minority will be represented in the Turkish parliament in greater number after a long absence as four members of the community will become deputies

Turkey sees end of single party gov’t as AK Party vote drops significantly
Today’s Zaman
17 and 25 graft probes as well as the Balyoz (Sledgehammer),Ergenekon, Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK) and Tawhid-Salam investigations. These operations shook public confidence in the legal system, and strengthened fears about the formation of a …
Erdoğan’s “New Turkey”: end of pragmatism?Open Democracy
After the electionsCihan News Agency

Oppressive era ended through democracy: CHP

Preliminary results from Turkey’s parliamentary election suggest that the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has won over 25 percent of the vote, largely retaining the 26 percent support it received in general elections four years ago, according to unofficial results from Anadolu Agency

10 minutes that shook Turkey’s ruling AKP

It wasn’t 10 days that shook the world, but it was certainly 10 minutes that shook AKP, as the fortunes of the party witnessed a seismic shift in just 10 minutes with the results from the state-controlled Anadolu Agency

Turkish election – in pictures

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Voters in Turkey go to the polls in an election that could mark a fundamental change in Turkish politics and determine the fate of the country’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Erdoğan’s ruling Justice and Development party (AKP) seeks a two-third majority, or 367 seats, in order to give his office extraordinary powers without having to put the changes to a referendum

HDP co-chair Demirtaş says debate on presidency has ended with HDP passing threshold

Selahattin Demirtaş, co-chair of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) said he and his party were pleased about the June 7 parliamentary election results

As it happened: Turkey’s ruling AKP loses majority in blow for Erdoğan

More than 53.7 million voters head to the polls on June 7 for a crucial parliamentary election in Turkey. The ruling AKP has lost its single party majority as the Kurdish problem-focused HDP passed the election threshold.

HDP Passes the Election Threshold, AKP not Come to Power Alone

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The distribution of votes according to Turkey’s two prominent news agencies are as follows.

What now for the Kurdish peace process?

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If the HDP is serious about delivering on Kurdish demands, it has to consider forming a coalition with AK party.

Turkey may face fresh poll as Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is snubbed by voters

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For the first time in his 13-year rule, the president must enter coalition talks or call new elections as Kurdish party scores a stunning success

Turkey election 2015: Kurdish Obama is the country’s bright new star

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Good looks and broad message have enabled the former lawyer Selahattin Demirtas to overcome Turkey’s notoriously high entry barrier for new parties

The leader of Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party has emerged as a potent force in national politics after guiding his party past the notoriously tough 10% threshold to win dozens of seats in legislative elections.

Turkey’s MHP wants early election if coalition efforts fail

Turkey should hold a new election if the ruling AKP is unable to agree a coalition with parliament’s two other opposition parties, the leader of the right-wing Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) said on June 7

Turkey election: Erdoğan’s AKP struggles to form goverment after setback – live

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Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan suffers his biggest setback in 13 years, as voters reject his plans for extra presidential power

EU says result shows strength of democracy in Turkey
Turkey election: Kurdish Obama is the country’s bright new star
Ruling party loses majority as pro-Kurdish HDP gains seats
Turkish election – in pictures

#TurkeyElections special coverage reports compiled

Hurriyet Daily News

Here is a compilation of our leading stories the day of the crucial parliamentary election in Turkey, which witnessed dramatic changes in its political landscape.

Wrap-up: Turkey’s AKP loses majority, HDP passes 10 pct

Turkey witnessed dramatic changes in its political landscape on June 7 after the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) lost its parliamentary majority and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) crossed the notorious 10 percent threshold needed to enter parliament as a party

Joy as Turkish election result puts pro-Kurdish party into parliament

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Initial results from Sunday’s election reveal the Peoples’ Democratic party will take 80 of 550 seats

Turkish lira near record low after AKP fails to win majority

The Turkish lira traded near a record lows on June 8 as nervous investors reacted to the prospects of a minority or coalition government after the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) failed to win a majority in a parliamentary election.

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The Istanbulian by Emre Kızılkaya

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— Hurriyet Daily News (@HDNER) June 7, 2015

Western village boycotts elections to regain town status

Residents of the Kuşu village in Turkey’s western province of Kütahya have boycotted the elections for a third time since 2011, when the town’s status was reduced to “village” due to a population decrease.

404,000 security forces on duty for Turkey’s election day