Erdogan claims victory in Turkey's elections

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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