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Added on the 16/04/2017 21:33:44 - Copyright : Euronews EN
Major victory for Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the snap elections held Sunday in the country to strengthen his position as president. Some international monitors raised questions about the fairness of the vote.
People gather in Istanbul's Sarachane area after partial results show the main Turkish opposition party claimed victory in the mayoral race in the capital Ankara. The country has been dominated for more than two decades by the AKP of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. IMAGES
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lands in Athens leading a delegation of diplomats on a keenly watched visit to Greece billed as an attempted "new chapter" between the NATO allies and historic rivals after years of tension. In meetings with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the fiery Turkish leader is expected to discuss trade, regional issues and the perennially thorny issue of migration. IMAGES
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for talks at the Chancellery in Berlin. IMAGES
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Riyadh, after a summit meeting to underscore demands that fighting in Gaza end. IMAGES
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives in Tashkent, Uzbekistan for a two-day visit to attend the 16th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation. IMAGES