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Turkish voters rushed to the ballots on Sunday to elect their mayors and councilmembers. According to the preliminary results, CHP emerged victorious for the first time in 47 years—while AKP has lost its lead for the first time since it was founded 22 years ago.

Turkey headed to the ballot boxes on Sunday to elect its local representatives. As the effective participation of women, constituting nearly half of the population, in decision-making processes and their equal representation in politics remain integral to the democratic discourse, the electorate, choosing their local leaders, leaned more towards endorsing female candidates. Here is the breakdown of Turkey’s newly elected female mayors.

To live in a world where disputes between states are resolved without force, all countries must recognize that Russia’s challenge to the post-1945 international order affects them, regardless of their political system or alliance. With core principles of sovereignty and independence at stake, neutrality is not an option.

Access to clean water and hygiene supplies remains a problem in the areas affected by earthquakes.

2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquakes

Turkey's Greatest Natural Disaster

–Unconventional Economic Wisdom

By Joschka Fischer