Erdogan claims victory in Turkey's elections

Turkey's President and leader of ruling Justice and Development Party Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters from his Tarabya Palace in Istanbul, late Sunday, June 24, 2018.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed his supporters after claiming victory in critical elections. Source: AAP

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been proclaimed the winner of a presidential election that ushers in a government system granting the president new powers. Mr Erdogan received the 53,6% of the votes. The presidential vote and a parliamentary election completes Turkey's transition from a parliamentary to a presidential system. Dina Gerolymou and Themis Kallos discuss the story.



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