Open chests: first comments from foreign media
As the counting of votes continues in the presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14, the results of which are awaited with great curiosity and enthusiasm in the international community and in Turkey, the world-renowned media continues to broadcast the progress.
CNN, one of the major news outlets in the US, said: “The hot election results in Turkey that could oust Erdogan from his seat keep coming. The first results started coming in after YSK lifted the broadcast ban.” While it was claimed that President Erdoğan was ahead in the vote count, it was noted that the CHP viewed the results as positive.
Fierce presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday could spell the end of Erdogan’s 20-year rule. The election race may be the biggest challenge Türkiye’s leader has ever faced. It was also claimed in the news that Erdogan was at the center of criticism due to the earthquake and economic crisis on February 6.
NEW YORK TIMES: SEEKING CHANGE IN SEISMIC REGION
The New York Times, one of the most reputable newspapers in the US, follows the news “live” on its website moment by moment…
The New York Times reporter used the headline: “Voters in Turkey’s Earthquake Zone Reject President, Say They Want Change.” While it was noted that many earthquake victims voted in Antakya, it was stated that more than half of the voters who spoke to the newspaper said they would vote for Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. He specified that behind this decision of the voters, in addition to the ineffective actions of the government after the earthquake, the economic crisis is also evident.
THE GREEK MEDIA IN THE HEADLINES
Kathimerini, one of the best-selling newspapers in Greece, brought the elections to the headline of its website.
The Greek media brought the elections to their headlines and reported moment by moment events.
On the news in Kathimerini, while the live narration was being made, it was said: “The most critical election of recent years continues.”
LE MONDE: THE BATTLE OF NUMBERS
Le Monde, one of France’s leading newspapers, also brought the May 14 elections to the headlines on its website.
Le Monde called itself the “numbers battle between the candidates.”
In the news, it was said: “The first poll results in Turkey’s presidential election show a war of numbers,” while drawing attention to the differences between news agencies.