Supporters chant slogans and wave flags as they listen to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a campaign rally in Istanbul. Getty
Supporters chant slogans and wave flags as they listen to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a campaign rally in Istanbul. Getty
Mr Erdogan faces Kemal Kilicdaroglu of the Republican People's Party in a presidential run-off vote on Sunday. AP
Mr Erdogan faces Kemal Kilicdaroglu of the Republican People's Party in a presidential run-off vote on Sunday. AP
None of the three candidates in the May 14 election received more than 50 per cent of the vote, forcing a run-off. AP
None of the three candidates in the May 14 election received more than 50 per cent of the vote, forcing a run-off. AP
The third candidate, Sinan Ogan, has since declared his support for Mr Erdogan. AP
The third candidate, Sinan Ogan, has since declared his support for Mr Erdogan. AP
One of the most significant differences between Mr Erdogan and Mr Kilicdaroglu is their stance on the Syrian refugee issue. AP
One of the most significant differences between Mr Erdogan and Mr Kilicdaroglu is their stance on the Syrian refugee issue. AP
Turkey has nearly four million refugees who have fled the war in Syria since it began in 2011. AP
Turkey has nearly four million refugees who have fled the war in Syria since it began in 2011. AP
Mr Erdogan has stood out from his rival by promising not to repatriate Syrian refugees unless they voluntarily choose to return. AP
Mr Erdogan has stood out from his rival by promising not to repatriate Syrian refugees unless they voluntarily choose to return. AP
Analysts expect Mr Erdogan to win the run-off vote. Getty
Analysts expect Mr Erdogan to win the run-off vote. Getty

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Turkish election rivals make final push for votes before run-off

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls for supporters to turn out in force on 'special day'

Jamie Prentis
Jamie Prentis

May 27, 2023

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Turkey's presidential election rivals have made a final push for votes on the last day of campaigning before a pivotal run-off election on Sunday to choose the country's president.

Long-time leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited the mausoleum of Adnan Menderes, the former Turkish leader who was executed a year after the military staged a coup in 1960.

“The era of coups and juntas is over,” Mr Erdogan said.

“I once again call on you to go to the ballot boxes. Tomorrow is a special day for us all.”

Mr Erdogan made references to the majority of ballots his party and its allies obtained in parliamentary elections on May 14. He urged voters to ensure that support was shown “much more strongly" in the run-off.

In the first round of voting two weeks ago, Mr Erdogan, leader of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), fell short of the 50 per cent threshold needed to secure the presidency.

Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP), has put on the most successful opposition campaign during Mr Erdogan's 20 years in charge.

But in the first round he was still about five percentage points behind the president.

"If you really want it, we'll all get out of this dark pit together," he said on social media on Saturday. "I am calling to all our people regardless of their view or lifestyle. This is the last exit. Everyone who loves their country should go to the ballot box!"

Mr Kilicdaroglu has promised to improve equality in Turkey, accusing Mr Erdogan and the AKP of engaging in autocratic practices. But in a bid to make up the gap and attract new supporters, the CHP leader has also criticised the country's hosting of Syrian refugees.

On the eastern side of the Bosphorus Strait, which separates the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, the CHP staged a rally with the city's Mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, who is seen as the deputy to Mr Kilicdaroglu in the six-party coalition backing his candidacy.

“I am voting for Kilicdaroglu – and I also love Imamoglu – because during the 20-year period of AKP rule, they destroyed the economy and inflation is too high. People can't by bread for their children,” said Aytan Aydemir, 58.

The Turkish economy is under pressure, with inflation soaring and the value of the lira continuing to plummet. That in part has been blamed on economic policies imposed by Mr Erdogan and described by some as unorthodox.

People walk under posters showing Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey, in Ankara. The country is holding its first presidential run-off election after neither candidate earned more than 50 per cent of the vote in the May 14 election. Getty
People walk under posters showing Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey, in Ankara. The country is holding its first presidential run-off election after neither candidate earned more than 50 per cent of the vote in the May 14 election. Getty
A couple walk under a poster of Turkish presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of the opposition Republican People's Party, the day after the general election, in Ankara. EPA
A couple walk under a poster of Turkish presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of the opposition Republican People's Party, the day after the general election, in Ankara. EPA
People sit on a bench by posters showing Mr Kilicdaroglu in Ankara. Getty
People sit on a bench by posters showing Mr Kilicdaroglu in Ankara. Getty
The bustling Taksim area of Istanbul. Turkey will hold its first presidential run-off election after neither candidate earned more than 50 per cent of the vote this week. Getty
The bustling Taksim area of Istanbul. Turkey will hold its first presidential run-off election after neither candidate earned more than 50 per cent of the vote this week. Getty
People eat ice cream in Istanbul as the country prepares for an election run-off later this month. Getty
People eat ice cream in Istanbul as the country prepares for an election run-off later this month. Getty
People stand in front of the Guven Monument in Ankara. Getty
People stand in front of the Guven Monument in Ankara. Getty
The second round of voting will be held on May 28. Getty
The second round of voting will be held on May 28. Getty
A passenger reads a newspaper on a ferry across the Bosphorus in Istanbul. Bloomberg
A passenger reads a newspaper on a ferry across the Bosphorus in Istanbul. Bloomberg
Politics dominates the headlines in Istanbul on the day after the presidential elections. AP
Politics dominates the headlines in Istanbul on the day after the presidential elections. AP
A billboard featuring presidential candidate Mr Kilicdaroglu in Istanbul. AP
A billboard featuring presidential candidate Mr Kilicdaroglu in Istanbul. AP
A run-off for the presidency was expected to lead to volatility for the Turkish lira. AP
A run-off for the presidency was expected to lead to volatility for the Turkish lira. AP
Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gather at the AK Party's headquarters in Istanbul on election night. Getty
Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gather at the AK Party's headquarters in Istanbul on election night. Getty
Mr Erdogan, accompanied by his wife Emine, addresses supporters in Ankara. Photo: Turkish Presidential Press Office
Mr Erdogan, accompanied by his wife Emine, addresses supporters in Ankara. Photo: Turkish Presidential Press Office
Election officials count ballots in Diyarbakir after polls closed in Turkey's presidential and parliamentary elections. AFP
Election officials count ballots in Diyarbakir after polls closed in Turkey's presidential and parliamentary elections. AFP
Turkish presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of the opposition Republican People's Party, speaks to the media in Ankara. EPA
Turkish presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of the opposition Republican People's Party, speaks to the media in Ankara. EPA
Mr Erdogan's supporters wave flags outside the AK Party's headquarters in Ankara. Reuters
Mr Erdogan's supporters wave flags outside the AK Party's headquarters in Ankara. Reuters
Mr Erdogan casts his vote in Istanbul on Sunday. Getty
Mr Erdogan casts his vote in Istanbul on Sunday. Getty
Mr Kilicdaroglu votes in Ankara. Getty
Mr Kilicdaroglu votes in Ankara. Getty
People wait for Mr Erdogan outside a polling station in Istanbul. Reuters
People wait for Mr Erdogan outside a polling station in Istanbul. Reuters
A man holds a ballot at a polling station in Hatay. Reuters
A man holds a ballot at a polling station in Hatay. Reuters
A ballot paper featuring candidates for Turkey's presidential and parliamentary elections. Reuters
A ballot paper featuring candidates for Turkey's presidential and parliamentary elections. Reuters
Voting began in Turkey's presidential election on Sunday morning. Reuters
Voting began in Turkey's presidential election on Sunday morning. Reuters
A voter casts a ballot at a polling station in Hatay. Reuters
A voter casts a ballot at a polling station in Hatay. Reuters
Hatay is one of the Turkish regions that were worst-affected by February's earthquake. Reuters
Hatay is one of the Turkish regions that were worst-affected by February's earthquake. Reuters
Voters take a closer look at the candidates on the ballot, in Ankara. Getty
Voters take a closer look at the candidates on the ballot, in Ankara. Getty
A ballot paper with Mr Erdogan, Muharrem Ince, Mr Kilicdaroglu and Sinan Ogan. Getty
A ballot paper with Mr Erdogan, Muharrem Ince, Mr Kilicdaroglu and Sinan Ogan. Getty
Voters queue outside a polling station in Istanbul. Reuters
Voters queue outside a polling station in Istanbul. Reuters
Bags containing blank ballots are stored at a temporary polling station in the courtyard of a quake-damaged school in Hatay. Reuters
Bags containing blank ballots are stored at a temporary polling station in the courtyard of a quake-damaged school in Hatay. Reuters
An election worker prepares a temporary polling station in Hatay. Reuters
An election worker prepares a temporary polling station in Hatay. Reuters

Inflation surged to 85 per cent last year, with Mr Erdogan forcing the central bank to follow through on his interest rate policies.

“In the economy there is high inflation, but I am sure [Mr Erdogan] will make it recover and be strong again,” Berkey Seker said at a pro-Erdogan rally in the Istanbul district of Haskoy on Saturday.

“If the people don’t appreciate him, it’s not the fault of Erdogan, it's their problem.”

The candidates and their supporters have sought to secure the votes of young people in Turkey.

“He did a lot good things for our country. He strengthened our infrastructure, like tunnels, motorways, drones and ships,” Mr Seker, 24, said of Mr Erdogan.

“I don't want him to be replaced by Kilicdaroglu, because Erdogan is doing the best for our country. I want to continue with him."

Talha Coktu, 18, also announced his support for the President at the rally.

“I am supporting Erdogan. I was born with Erdogan, and I want to continue with Erdogan,” he said.

“In my opinion Erdogan is a leader and he can manage the country. The country needs a powerful leader.

"I am voting for Erdogan because of the future of my country, because he can bring wealth to the country.

“The priorities for a country, first is law, second is economy, and third is justice. Erdogan is doing this well. I think he will do good things to the economy.”

At the pro-CHP rally, Arzu Cevik, 50, emphasised why Mr Kilicdaroglu was able to build support.

“My hope is that tomorrow he will win because Turkey can shift from the authority of one man, to plural rule," Ms Cevik said.

"There are six parties from six ideologies who can come together to manage the country democratically. It will help develop women's rights.

"On the other side, in Erdogan's coalition, they want to destroy women's rights.”

Her daughter, Lilay Cevik, said: “There is no worse a situation that we are in now. If Kilicdaroglu wins, there is no way the situation can be worse than now.”

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Golden Ball - best Emirati player: Khalfan Mubarak (Al Jazira)
Golden Ball - best foreign player: Igor Coronado (Sharjah)
Golden Glove - best goalkeeper: Adel Al Hosani (Sharjah)
Best Coach - the leader: Abdulaziz Al Anbari (Sharjah)
Fans' Player of the Year: Driss Fetouhi (Dibba)
Golden Boy - best young player: Ali Saleh (Al Wasl)
Best Fans of the Year: Sharjah
Goal of the Year: Michael Ortega (Baniyas)

Timeline

1947
Ferrari’s road-car company is formed and its first badged car, the 125 S, rolls off the assembly line

1962
250 GTO is unveiled

1969
Fiat becomes a Ferrari shareholder, acquiring 50 per cent of the company

1972
The Fiorano circuit, Ferrari’s racetrack for development and testing, opens

1976
First automatic Ferrari, the 400 Automatic, is made

1987
F40 launched

1988
Enzo Ferrari dies; Fiat expands its stake in the company to 90 per cent

2002
The Enzo model is announced

2010
Ferrari World opens in Abu Dhabi

2011
First four-wheel drive Ferrari, the FF, is unveiled

2013
LaFerrari, the first Ferrari hybrid, arrives

2014
Fiat Chrysler announces the split of Ferrari from the parent company

2015
Ferrari launches on Wall Street

2017
812 Superfast unveiled; Ferrari celebrates its 70th anniversary

hall of shame

SUNDERLAND 2002-03

No one has ended a Premier League season quite like Sunderland. They lost each of their final 15 games, taking no points after January. They ended up with 19 in total, sacking managers Peter Reid and Howard Wilkinson and losing 3-1 to Charlton when they scored three own goals in eight minutes.

SUNDERLAND 2005-06

Until Derby came along, Sunderland’s total of 15 points was the Premier League’s record low. They made it until May and their final home game before winning at the Stadium of Light while they lost a joint record 29 of their 38 league games.

HUDDERSFIELD 2018-19

Joined Derby as the only team to be relegated in March. No striker scored until January, while only two players got more assists than goalkeeper Jonas Lossl. The mid-season appointment Jan Siewert was to end his time as Huddersfield manager with a 5.3 per cent win rate.

ASTON VILLA 2015-16

Perhaps the most inexplicably bad season, considering they signed Idrissa Gueye and Adama Traore and still only got 17 points. Villa won their first league game, but none of the next 19. They ended an abominable campaign by taking one point from the last 39 available.

FULHAM 2018-19

Terrible in different ways. Fulham’s total of 26 points is not among the lowest ever but they contrived to get relegated after spending over £100 million (Dh457m) in the transfer market. Much of it went on defenders but they only kept two clean sheets in their first 33 games.

LA LIGA: Sporting Gijon, 13 points in 1997-98.

BUNDESLIGA: Tasmania Berlin, 10 points in 1965-66

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AI traffic lights to ease congestion at seven points to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street

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Shakhbout bin Sultan Street

Dhafeer Street

Hadbat Al Ghubainah Street (outbound)

Salama bint Butti Street

Al Dhafra Street

Rabdan Street

Umm Yifina Street exit (inbound)

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