In the heart of the battle in Bakhmut with #Ukraine's 93rd Battalion.... who are determined to fight on as the Russians close in on the outskirts. Our latest with thanks to and Olga Papash
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Senior International Correspondent . Dubliner making detours for decades. Never far from a cup of tea. Own views. Retweets not endorsements.
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In #Turkey it's a new day of uncertainty. With 98.88% of votes counted, no clear winner after yesterday's first round in presidential elections. Second round - on May 28th - all but guaranteed. What is clear from the first round is that the nation remains deeply divided.
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The most momentous - and uncertain - election in recent Turkish history. Recep Tayyip Erdogan facing his toughest challenge yet. Counting now underway. Long night ahead. With
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Keeping the sun off his face as he waits to see the leader of the opposition to place his vote in Ankara. “It’s very hot, but it’s a good day” he says. Turkey elections
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A big day for little Mira. Her first outing ever and she’s being cradled in the arms of the man who could be the next leader of Turkey. Elections, Ankara’s
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“ The sun is shining!” These ladies arrived just after polls open to cast their vote in Turkey’s Presidential and Parliamentary elections.
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President Erdogan cast his vote in Istanbul, thanked all the officials monitoring the elections today and said voters casting their votes w/out any concerns is important to show the strength of Turkish democracy. 3,5 hours left until the polls close
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At the same time, both Russian and Ukrainian channels are reporting intensifying Ukrainian actions in multiple directions. Russian defence ministry says that the "general situation" is under control, which means that local situations might not be under control at all. 2/
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Ukraine has begun a series of local counterattacks in the Bakhmut area. First they pushed Russians to the canal in the south, and now they're attacking Russian positions near Bohdanivka and Khromove road. 1/
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Big congrats to for this recognition for his outstanding work in #Ukraine and to and team for their fantastic work in #Afghanistan. Good luck all.
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"This shortlist proves that excellent print and broadcast journalism lives on and continues to be a vital force in our democracy." - @y_alibhai
Congratulations to all the finalists for The Orwell Prize for Journalism 2023!
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I only met Arman a few times but he was always such a generous and complimentary colleague. Ya haram. A good man, and such a kind presence in the usually lousy world of war zones.
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Arman was the kind of guy who saved hurt hedgehogs in war zones. He was an incredible and vibrant personality and a great journalist. We miss him. We are mourning him. Rest in peace twitter.com/ArmanSoldin/st…
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We are devastated to learn of the death of AFP video journalist Arman Soldin in eastern Ukraine today.
All of our thoughts go out to his family and loved ones.
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Kılıçdaroğlu: "Muharrem İnce'ye kırgın değilim. Adaylıktan çekil çağrısında bulunmadım, onun iradesine müdahale etmeye hakkım olmadığını düşünüyorum."
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Tá #AnCailínCiúin ar a 52ú seachtain sna pictiúrlanna in Éirinn! 🎊
Today, the film begins its 52nd week in Irish cinemas! One whole year!
Not sure if that's a record, but it certainly fills us with a deep sense of gratitude. What a run! Go raibh maith agaibh, a chairde 💛
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Turkish citizens globally are voting in huge numbers at local embassies: from New York and London, where people wait hours in line, to here in Dublin, where a line wraps around the building. Unprecedented voting. This a sign that May 14th will be a massive turnout in Turkey.
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Weekend reads!
Freedom House's and warn: “One danger is that the opp will pull ahead on election night—but narrowly—and that Erdoğan will lean on the YSK and other institutions to make up the polling difference.” [1/4]
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Our interview with Kemal Kilicdaroglu who could be the Turkey's next President. He promises democracy + freedom - including freedom to criticise him. And if he wins, what will happen to President Erdogan ? With
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"The youth want democracy - they don't want the police coming ... early in the morning because they tweeted".
We meet Kemal Kilicdaroglu who could be next leader of Turkey. He has narrow lead in tight race.
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“The difference between us & Erdoğan is black & white”, Turkish Presidential hopeful Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu tells “Erdoğan & his supporters … can’t scare me. I made a promise to this nation. I will bring democracy and freedom”.
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Meet the man who could be the next President of #Turkey. Kemal Kilicdaroglu tells the BBC he will bring democracy and freedom. He has a narrow lead over longtime leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan but its a tight race. Election on a knifeedge. With @Goktay @wburema@Zeynep_erdim
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Friends and colleagues from ‘s Turkey office have gone on strike starting today.
Their requests are very simple, a fair raise of their salary losing to the crushing inflation of the country they work in.
They love their jobs but not so much their salary.
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#AFP's local contract staff in Turkey launch strike on World Press Freedom Day after failure of collective bargaining negotiations with the management #AFPTurkeyStrike
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What would happen if Turkey’s opposition wins on May 14 and Erdoğan refuses to transfer power? Neither opposition leaders nor opposition voters would accept a continuation of the political status quo without a fight. Things could rapidly turn very ugly (4/4).
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Two images that illustrate what a tight race it is. Competing rallies today in two major cities here. #Turkey #Elections
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Does size really matter? On the left, the opposition holds a rally in Izmir; on the right, Erdogan's rally in Ankara. Each side can bring out huge masses. In two weeks, what will matter is getting those not joining these rallies to get out and vote for them. That will be crucial.
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Kilicdaroglu is about to address large crowds in opposition stronghold Izmir
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This video posted by local media. Crowd stretches a long way. Looks bigger than yesterdays rally here in Izmir by President Erdogan ( but this is an opposition stronghold).
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Waiting under a hot sun for Kemal Kilicdaroglu - the man who could unseat Turkey’s long time leader. When he arrived here by ferry some chanted that Kilicdaroglu ‘ means hope’.
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Opposition rally today in Izmir, Turkey’s 3rd largest city. Throngs waiting for Kemal Kilicdaroglu - who could be the next leader of the country. He has narrow lead in the polls in v tight race.
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Turkish pollster Konda’s survey leaked on social media. Poll was conducted on April 15-16. Neck and neck:
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Erdoğan 43%
Kılıçdaroğlu 42
M. İnce 8
Sinan Oğan 2
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Kılıçdaroğlu 51%
Erdoğan 49
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#Erdogan rally in Izmir - Turkish President due in half an hour. Rally is segregated - women in one area, men in the other. His bedrock support is among religious conservatives. Will it be enough this time ? Polls say he is heading for a very narrow defeat. Could be photo finish.
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Waiting for Erdogan in the city of Izmir - supporters gathering to see the Turkish leader who was absent from the campaign trail for a few days this week due to illness. Election is on a knife edge. Polling day May 14.
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