The presidential elections that have changed Turkey
The elections are introducing new alignments into Turkish society but also reaffirming worrying political trends.
Last updated: 07 Aug 2014 15:21
Diba Nigar Goksel
On August 10, the citizens of Turkey will vote for their country's president for the first time in history. While previously it was parliament that voted for the head of state, the system now in place is a two-round popular election. The election has changed Turkey even before it has taken place.
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