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PoliticsIzmir Mayor Cemil Tugay Defects to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Party in Landmark Shift
Izmir Mayor Cemil Tugay has defected to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AKP party, sparking local protests and renewing criticism over the state of Turkish democracy.
The National|October 8, 2026
PoliticsTurkish Officials Confirm President Erdogan Plans to Run in 2028 Elections
Senior Turkish officials have confirmed that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to run in an early presidential election scheduled for April 2028, potentially extending his rule to three decades.
The National|September 18, 2026|1