Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-17. Thousands of people came to break the fast at an iftar organized by the Üsküdar town hall. Rescuers of the earthquake that devastated southeastern Turkey on February 6 were also invited for the meal. The crowd was waiting impatiently for the arrival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan who closed the evening with a speech.
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Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-17. Thousands of people came to break the fast at an iftar organized by the Üsküdar town hall. Rescuers of the earthquake that devastated southeastern Turkey on February 6 were also invited for the meal. The crowd was waiting impatiently for the arrival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan who closed the evening with a speech.
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Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-17. Thousands of people came to break the fast at an iftar organized by the Üsküdar town hall. Rescuers of the earthquake that devastated southeastern Turkey on February 6 were also invited for the meal. The crowd was waiting impatiently for the arrival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan who closed the evening with a speech.
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Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-17. Thousands of people came to break the fast at an iftar organized by the Üsküdar town hall. Rescuers of the earthquake that devastated southeastern Turkey on February 6 were also invited for the meal. The crowd was waiting impatiently for the arrival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan who closed the evening with a speech.
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Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-17. Ali Kutluca eagerly awaits the arrival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a fast-breaking ceremony in the Uskudar district during the month of Ramadan in Istanbul. Ali is 20 years old, he will vote for the first time in the general elections on May 14, 2023. He is part of this generation of young people who have only known the AKP party and Erdogan in power. Ali is also the representative of the youth branch of the AKP party for the Aziz Mahmut Hüdayi district. Voting for Erdogan is a matter of course for him. "He is an excellent leader who represents us perfectly abroad and strengthens our country," he says, referring to all the projects carried out by the president during his last 20 years.
Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-17. Ali Kutluca eagerly awaits the arrival of President Recep...READ ON
Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-17. Ali Kutluca eagerly awaits the arrival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a fast-breaking ceremony in the Uskudar district during the month of Ramadan in Istanbul. Ali is 20 years old, he will vote for the first time in the general elections on May 14, 2023. He is part of this generation of young people who have only known the AKP party and Erdogan in power. Ali is also the representative of the youth branch of the AKP party for the Aziz Mahmut Hüdayi district. Voting for Erdogan is a matter of course for him. "He is an excellent leader who represents us perfectly abroad and strengthens our country," he says, referring to all the projects carried out by the president during his last 20 years.
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Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-17. Thousands of people came to break the fast at an iftar organized by the Üsküdar town hall. Rescuers of the earthquake that devastated southeastern Turkey on February 6 were also invited for the meal. The crowd was waiting impatiently for the arrival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan who closed the evening with a speech.
Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-17. Thousands of people came to break the fast at an iftar...READ ON
Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-17. Thousands of people came to break the fast at an iftar organized by the Üsküdar town hall. Rescuers of the earthquake that devastated southeastern Turkey on February 6 were also invited for the meal. The crowd was waiting impatiently for the arrival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan who closed the evening with a speech.
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All over Rize, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's hometown on the Black Sea, flags bearing the Turkish president's image hang from buildings and cover the cars of supporters on their way to Erdogan's rally. Rize is considered Erdogan's stronghold with scores of more than 75% in favour of the president and his AKP party in previous elections.
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All over Rize, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's hometown on the Black Sea, flags bearing the Turkish president's image hang from buildings and cover the cars of supporters on their way to Erdogan's rally. Rize is considered Erdogan's stronghold with scores of more than 75% in favour of the president and his AKP party in previous elections.
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All over Rize, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's hometown on the Black Sea, flags bearing the Turkish president's image hang from buildings and cover the cars of supporters on their way to Erdogan's rally. Rize is considered Erdogan's stronghold with scores of more than 75% in favour of the president and his AKP party in previous elections.
All over Rize, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's hometown on the Black Sea, flags bearing the...READ ON
All over Rize, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's hometown on the Black Sea, flags bearing the Turkish president's image hang from buildings and cover the cars of supporters on their way to Erdogan's rally. Rize is considered Erdogan's stronghold with scores of more than 75% in favour of the president and his AKP party in previous elections.
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This statue in the shape of a tea glass located at the entrance of the city of Rize has caused controversy in Turkey. Not only because its construction cost more than 47 million lira but also because it looks more like a vase than a glass of tea. Tea is the emblem of this city, where most of the population lives from the harvest of tea plantations.
This statue in the shape of a tea glass located at the entrance of the city of Rize has...READ ON
This statue in the shape of a tea glass located at the entrance of the city of Rize has caused controversy in Turkey. Not only because its construction cost more than 47 million lira but also because it looks more like a vase than a glass of tea. Tea is the emblem of this city, where most of the population lives from the harvest of tea plantations.
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All over Rize, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's hometown on the Black Sea, flags bearing the Turkish president's image hang from buildings and cover the cars of supporters on their way to Erdogan's rally. Rize is considered Erdogan's stronghold with scores of more than 75% in favour of the president and his AKP party in previous elections.
All over Rize, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's hometown on the Black Sea, flags bearing the...READ ON
All over Rize, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's hometown on the Black Sea, flags bearing the Turkish president's image hang from buildings and cover the cars of supporters on their way to Erdogan's rally. Rize is considered Erdogan's stronghold with scores of more than 75% in favour of the president and his AKP party in previous elections.
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Emine Karakas, 39, is a tea picker in a village in Rize. She came to Erdogan's meeting with a T-shirt she made herself with the effigy of Erdogan and the date of the general elections of May. On the top it says "Our Reis we are behind you, we love you madly".
Emine Karakas, 39, is a tea picker in a village in Rize. She came to Erdogan's...READ ON
Emine Karakas, 39, is a tea picker in a village in Rize. She came to Erdogan's meeting with a T-shirt she made herself with the effigy of Erdogan and the date of the general elections of May. On the top it says "Our Reis we are behind you, we love you madly".
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In the women's section of the meeting, mothers carefully hold toys distributed by the presidency for their children.
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In the women's section of the meeting, mothers carefully hold toys distributed by the presidency for their children.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is campaigning in his hometown in the Black Sea region. In Rize, thousands of people are gathered to attend the president's rally in the city's main square, renamed "July 15 Square" in reference to the failed coup attempt of July 15, 2016.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is campaigning in his hometown in the Black Sea...READ ON
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is campaigning in his hometown in the Black Sea region. In Rize, thousands of people are gathered to attend the president's rally in the city's main square, renamed "July 15 Square" in reference to the failed coup attempt of July 15, 2016.
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Thousands of people are gathered to attend the president's rally in the city's main square, renamed "July 15 Square" in reference to the failed coup attempt of July 15, 2016. Rize is considered Erdogan's stronghold with scores of over 75% in favor of the president and his AKP party in previous elections.
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Thousands of people are gathered to attend the president's rally in the city's main square, renamed "July 15 Square" in reference to the failed coup attempt of July 15, 2016. Rize is considered Erdogan's stronghold with scores of over 75% in favor of the president and his AKP party in previous elections.
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Around his neck, Recep tayyip Erdogan wears a scarf with the name of the local state-owned tea company "Caykur".
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Around his neck, Recep tayyip Erdogan wears a scarf with the name of the local state-owned tea company "Caykur".
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Zeynep Kulaksiz, 26 years old, is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the president. She came with her young son and wanted to show him Erdogan, just as her own father took her to an AKP meeting when she was 6. Zeynep admires all that Erdogan has accomplished in the last 20 years. She mentions the construction of tunnels, hospitals, airports, the discovery of gas in Turkey, etc. She says she is very proud to belong to the same hometown as the president. She attaches great importance to his fight for the right of women who wear headscarves to enter university.
Zeynep Kulaksiz, 26 years old, is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the president. She came...READ ON
Zeynep Kulaksiz, 26 years old, is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the president. She came with her young son and wanted to show him Erdogan, just as her own father took her to an AKP meeting when she was 6. Zeynep admires all that Erdogan has accomplished in the last 20 years. She mentions the construction of tunnels, hospitals, airports, the discovery of gas in Turkey, etc. She says she is very proud to belong to the same hometown as the president. She attaches great importance to his fight for the right of women who wear headscarves to enter university.
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Hanife owns several tea plantations in the village of Valiköy, a few kilometers from the center of Rize, where one of the factories of the state-owned Caykur tea production company is located. Hanife was also present at Erdogan's meeting the day before, and was delighted to hear about the 64% increase in the price of a kilo of tea announced by the president. But for this man, the most important thing is "the fatherland, the nation, the flag. And that is what Erdogan stands for," he says.
Hanife owns several tea plantations in the village of Valiköy, a few kilometers from...READ ON
Hanife owns several tea plantations in the village of Valiköy, a few kilometers from the center of Rize, where one of the factories of the state-owned Caykur tea production company is located. Hanife was also present at Erdogan's meeting the day before, and was delighted to hear about the 64% increase in the price of a kilo of tea announced by the president. But for this man, the most important thing is "the fatherland, the nation, the flag. And that is what Erdogan stands for," he says.
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Hanife's house in the village of Valiköy.
Hanife's house in the village of Valiköy.
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Hanife owns several tea plantations in the village of Valiköy, a few kilometers from the center of Rize, where one of the factories of the state-owned Caykur tea production company is located. Hanife was also present at Erdogan's meeting the day before, and was delighted to hear about the 64% increase in the price of a kilo of tea announced by the president. But for this man, the most important thing is "the fatherland, the nation, the flag. And that is what Erdogan stands for," he says.
Hanife owns several tea plantations in the village of Valiköy, a few kilometers from...READ ON
Hanife owns several tea plantations in the village of Valiköy, a few kilometers from the center of Rize, where one of the factories of the state-owned Caykur tea production company is located. Hanife was also present at Erdogan's meeting the day before, and was delighted to hear about the 64% increase in the price of a kilo of tea announced by the president. But for this man, the most important thing is "the fatherland, the nation, the flag. And that is what Erdogan stands for," he says.
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Valiköy village in Rize.All over Rize, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's hometown on the Black Sea, flags bearing the Turkish president's image hang from buildings and cover the cars of supporters on their way to Erdogan's rally. Rize is considered Erdogan's stronghold with scores of more than 75% in favour of the president and his AKP party in previous elections.
Valiköy village in Rize.All over Rize, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's hometown on the...READ ON
Valiköy village in Rize.All over Rize, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's hometown on the Black Sea, flags bearing the Turkish president's image hang from buildings and cover the cars of supporters on their way to Erdogan's rally. Rize is considered Erdogan's stronghold with scores of more than 75% in favour of the president and his AKP party in previous elections.
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Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-19. Rabia Ünal, 23 years old, is the chairwoman of the youth assembly in Üsküdar municipality. She has been involved in politics for more than 10 years. The university student is also a member of the youth branch of the AKP party. Through her various functions, she brings the considerations of the youth to the party and campaigns for the voice of the youth to be heard more. She assures that she has no desire for change in the presidency and that she will always support Recep Tayyip Erdogan. She sees him as an experienced and exemplary president, who also started in politics at a young age.
Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-19. Rabia Ünal, 23 years old, is the chairwoman of the...READ ON
Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-19. Rabia Ünal, 23 years old, is the chairwoman of the youth assembly in Üsküdar municipality. She has been involved in politics for more than 10 years. The university student is also a member of the youth branch of the AKP party. Through her various functions, she brings the considerations of the youth to the party and campaigns for the voice of the youth to be heard more. She assures that she has no desire for change in the presidency and that she will always support Recep Tayyip Erdogan. She sees him as an experienced and exemplary president, who also started in politics at a young age.
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All over Rize, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's hometown on the Black Sea, flags bearing the Turkish president's image hang from buildings and cover the cars of supporters on their way to Erdogan's rally. Rize is considered Erdogan's stronghold with scores of more than 75% in favour of the president and his AKP party in previous elections.
All over Rize, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's hometown on the Black Sea, flags bearing the...READ ON
All over Rize, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's hometown on the Black Sea, flags bearing the Turkish president's image hang from buildings and cover the cars of supporters on their way to Erdogan's rally. Rize is considered Erdogan's stronghold with scores of more than 75% in favour of the president and his AKP party in previous elections.
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Mehmet Bulut is a jeweler in the city center of Rize. He supports Erdogan's party and is convinced that the opposition would be unable to lead this country. "I am someone who considers actions more than words, and everything Erdogan promised he would do, he has done!" the jeweler remarks. He also says that the policies of the main opposition party, the CHP, are an insult to his religion. 10. Thousands of people came to break the fast at an iftar organized by the Üsküdar town hall. Rescuers of the earthquake that devastated southeastern Turkey on February 6 were also invited for the meal. The crowd was waiting impatiently for the arrival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan who closed the evening with a speech.
Mehmet Bulut is a jeweler in the city center of Rize. He supports Erdogan's party and...READ ON
Mehmet Bulut is a jeweler in the city center of Rize. He supports Erdogan's party and is convinced that the opposition would be unable to lead this country. "I am someone who considers actions more than words, and everything Erdogan promised he would do, he has done!" the jeweler remarks. He also says that the policies of the main opposition party, the CHP, are an insult to his religion. 10. Thousands of people came to break the fast at an iftar organized by the Üsküdar town hall. Rescuers of the earthquake that devastated southeastern Turkey on February 6 were also invited for the meal. The crowd was waiting impatiently for the arrival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan who closed the evening with a speech.
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Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-18. AKP party office in the Aziz Mahmut Hüdayi district of Üsküdar. On the wall there are portraits of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (left) and the current president of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan (right).
Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-18. AKP party office in the Aziz Mahmut Hüdayi district of...READ ON
Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-18. AKP party office in the Aziz Mahmut Hüdayi district of Üsküdar. On the wall there are portraits of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (left) and the current president of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan (right).
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Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-21. Nihal Olçok worked for more than 18 years with her late husband for the creative agency Arter, which handled all the campaigning and election strategy of Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his AKP party. Her husband, Erol Olçok, died as a martyr with his son on the night of July 15, 2016 during the failed coup. She was very close to Erdogan until that time. Now she is among the founders of the Future Party, an opposition party formed by former Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. Since 2017, she "leads a fight against Erdogan, against the oppressor who oppresses the oppressed".
Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-21. Nihal Olçok worked for more than 18 years with her...READ ON
Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-21. Nihal Olçok worked for more than 18 years with her late husband for the creative agency Arter, which handled all the campaigning and election strategy of Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his AKP party. Her husband, Erol Olçok, died as a martyr with his son on the night of July 15, 2016 during the failed coup. She was very close to Erdogan until that time. Now she is among the founders of the Future Party, an opposition party formed by former Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. Since 2017, she "leads a fight against Erdogan, against the oppressor who oppresses the oppressed".
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Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-21. Ali Gökçek (left) and Onur Bildirici (right) are both candidates for deputy of the main opposition party, CHP, in Istanbul. In a district of the Asian bank of Istanbul, they distribute election leaflets in front of a huge poster with the slogan "I promise you" of Kemal Kiliçdaroglu, the joint candidate of the opposition National Alliance.
Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-21. Ali Gökçek (left) and Onur Bildirici (right)...READ ON
Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-21. Ali Gökçek (left) and Onur Bildirici (right) are both candidates for deputy of the main opposition party, CHP, in Istanbul. In a district of the Asian bank of Istanbul, they distribute election leaflets in front of a huge poster with the slogan "I promise you" of Kemal Kiliçdaroglu, the joint candidate of the opposition National Alliance.
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Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big meeting of the Nation Alliance, represented by 6 opposition political parties. Their common candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, is considered to be the main rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections on May 14, 2023.
Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big...READ ON
Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big meeting of the Nation Alliance, represented by 6 opposition political parties. Their common candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, is considered to be the main rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections on May 14, 2023.
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Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big meeting of the Nation Alliance, represented by 6 opposition political parties. Their common candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, is considered to be the main rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections on May 14, 2023.
Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big...READ ON
Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big meeting of the Nation Alliance, represented by 6 opposition political parties. Their common candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, is considered to be the main rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections on May 14, 2023.
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Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big meeting of the Nation Alliance, represented by 6 opposition political parties. Their common candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, is considered to be the main rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections on May 14, 2023.
Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big...READ ON
Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big meeting of the Nation Alliance, represented by 6 opposition political parties. Their common candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, is considered to be the main rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections on May 14, 2023.
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Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big meeting of the Nation Alliance, represented by 6 opposition political parties. Their common candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, is considered to be the main rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections on May 14, 2023.
Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big...READ ON
Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big meeting of the Nation Alliance, represented by 6 opposition political parties. Their common candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, is considered to be the main rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections on May 14, 2023.
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Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big meeting of the Nation Alliance, represented by 6 opposition political parties. Their common candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, is considered to be the main rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections on May 14, 2023.
Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big...READ ON
Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big meeting of the Nation Alliance, represented by 6 opposition political parties. Their common candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, is considered to be the main rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections on May 14, 2023.
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Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big meeting of the Nation Alliance, represented by 6 opposition political parties. Their common candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, is considered to be the main rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections on May 14, 2023.
Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big...READ ON
Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big meeting of the Nation Alliance, represented by 6 opposition political parties. Their common candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, is considered to be the main rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections on May 14, 2023.
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Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big meeting of the Nation Alliance, represented by 6 opposition political parties. Their common candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, is considered to be the main rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections on May 14, 2023.
Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big...READ ON
Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big meeting of the Nation Alliance, represented by 6 opposition political parties. Their common candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, is considered to be the main rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections on May 14, 2023.
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Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big meeting of the Nation Alliance, represented by 6 opposition political parties. Their common candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, is considered to be the main rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections on May 14, 2023.
Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big...READ ON
Thousands of people gathered in Maltepe, on the Asian side of Istanbul, to attend a big meeting of the Nation Alliance, represented by 6 opposition political parties. Their common candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, is considered to be the main rival of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections on May 14, 2023.
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The vote of young people who have only known Erdogan's regime will be decisive in this presidential election. More than 5 million young people are between 18 and 23 years old and they will vote for the first time this Sunday.
The vote of young people who have only known Erdogan's regime will be decisive in...READ ON
The vote of young people who have only known Erdogan's regime will be decisive in this presidential election. More than 5 million young people are between 18 and 23 years old and they will vote for the first time this Sunday.
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The vote of young people who have only known Erdogan's regime will be decisive in this presidential election. More than 5 million young people are between 18 and 23 years old and they will vote for the first time this Sunday.
The vote of young people who have only known Erdogan's regime will be decisive in...READ ON
The vote of young people who have only known Erdogan's regime will be decisive in this presidential election. More than 5 million young people are between 18 and 23 years old and they will vote for the first time this Sunday.
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The vote of young people who have only known Erdogan's regime will be decisive in this presidential election. More than 5 million young people are between 18 and 23 years old and they will vote for the first time this Sunday.
The vote of young people who have only known Erdogan's regime will be decisive in...READ ON
The vote of young people who have only known Erdogan's regime will be decisive in this presidential election. More than 5 million young people are between 18 and 23 years old and they will vote for the first time this Sunday.
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Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-24. Iklim, Fatma, Nursena and Sevay are walking along the Bosphorus on the Asian side of Istanbul. They come from the region of Hatay, the one most severely affected by the earthquake that hit Turkey on February 6. They have found refuge at their sister's home in Istanbul. They deplore the slow arrival of the rescue teams and the state during the first days after the earthquake. But they do not see themselves voting for another candidate than Erdogan. "I don't trust enough Kemal Kiliçdaroğlu, the candidate of the opposition Alliance. I fear that he will try to reinstate a law that would once again ban women who wear headscarves from attending university.", says Fatma.
Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-24. Iklim, Fatma, Nursena and Sevay are walking along the...READ ON
Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-24. Iklim, Fatma, Nursena and Sevay are walking along the Bosphorus on the Asian side of Istanbul. They come from the region of Hatay, the one most severely affected by the earthquake that hit Turkey on February 6. They have found refuge at their sister's home in Istanbul. They deplore the slow arrival of the rescue teams and the state during the first days after the earthquake. But they do not see themselves voting for another candidate than Erdogan. "I don't trust enough Kemal Kiliçdaroğlu, the candidate of the opposition Alliance. I fear that he will try to reinstate a law that would once again ban women who wear headscarves from attending university.", says Fatma.
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Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-24. Iklim, Fatma, Nursena and Sevay are walking along the Bosphorus on the Asian side of Istanbul. They come from the region of Hatay, the one most severely affected by the earthquake that hit Turkey on February 6. They have found refuge at their sister's home in Istanbul. They deplore the slow arrival of the rescue teams and the state during the first days after the earthquake. But they do not see themselves voting for another candidate than Erdogan. "I don't trust enough Kemal Kiliçdaroğlu, the candidate of the opposition Alliance. I fear that he will try to reinstate a law that would once again ban women who wear headscarves from attending university.", says Fatma.
Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-24. Iklim, Fatma, Nursena and Sevay are walking along the...READ ON
Turkey, Istanbul, 2023-04-24. Iklim, Fatma, Nursena and Sevay are walking along the Bosphorus on the Asian side of Istanbul. They come from the region of Hatay, the one most severely affected by the earthquake that hit Turkey on February 6. They have found refuge at their sister's home in Istanbul. They deplore the slow arrival of the rescue teams and the state during the first days after the earthquake. But they do not see themselves voting for another candidate than Erdogan. "I don't trust enough Kemal Kiliçdaroğlu, the candidate of the opposition Alliance. I fear that he will try to reinstate a law that would once again ban women who wear headscarves from attending university.", says Fatma.
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Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gathered in front of the AKP Party headquarters in Istanbul to celebrate his victory. Erdogan is re-elected for a new 5-year term with over 52% of the vote on May 28th 2023.
Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gathered in front of the AKP Party...READ ON
Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gathered in front of the AKP Party headquarters in Istanbul to celebrate his victory. Erdogan is re-elected for a new 5-year term with over 52% of the vote on May 28th 2023.
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Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gathered in front of the AKP Party headquarters in Istanbul to celebrate his victory. Erdogan is re-elected for a new 5-year term with over 52% of the vote on May 28th 2023.
Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gathered in front of the AKP Party...READ ON
Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gathered in front of the AKP Party headquarters in Istanbul to celebrate his victory. Erdogan is re-elected for a new 5-year term with over 52% of the vote on May 28th 2023.
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Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gathered in front of the AKP Party headquarters in Istanbul to celebrate his victory. Erdogan is re-elected for a new 5-year term with over 52% of the vote on May 28th 2023.
Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gathered in front of the AKP Party...READ ON
Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gathered in front of the AKP Party headquarters in Istanbul to celebrate his victory. Erdogan is re-elected for a new 5-year term with over 52% of the vote on May 28th 2023.
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Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gathered in front of the AKP Party headquarters in Istanbul to celebrate his victory. Erdogan is re-elected for a new 5-year term with over 52% of the vote on May 28th 2023.
Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gathered in front of the AKP Party...READ ON
Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gathered in front of the AKP Party headquarters in Istanbul to celebrate his victory. Erdogan is re-elected for a new 5-year term with over 52% of the vote on May 28th 2023.
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Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gathered in front of the AKP Party headquarters in Istanbul to celebrate his victory. Erdogan is re-elected for a new 5-year term with over 52% of the vote on May 28th 2023.
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Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gathered in front of the AKP Party headquarters in Istanbul to celebrate his victory. Erdogan is re-elected for a new 5-year term with over 52% of the vote on May 28th 2023.
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Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gathered in front of the AKP Party headquarters in Istanbul to celebrate his victory. Erdogan is re-elected for a new 5-year term with over 52% of the vote on May 28th 2023.
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Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gathered in front of the AKP Party headquarters in Istanbul to celebrate his victory. Erdogan is re-elected for a new 5-year term with over 52% of the vote on May 28th 2023.
Report made on assignment for L'Obs Magazine and Libération before the general elections in Turkey.
Marie Tihon
Belgian photojournalist based in Turkey, photographer, photo-reporter, journalist, Istanbul, Belgium