Leader of Turkey’s ultranationalist Victory party Umit Ozdag extended his support to opposition presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, a step which he took against the party’s former presidential hopeful Sinan Ogan, who was endorsing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkey: Ultranationalist leader supports Kemal Kilicdaroglu in race for the presidency

There's a whole new dimension to the high stakes through elections that has now moved into the runoff round that is after neither Turkish President Erdogan nor the Opposition candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, could secure the 50% threshold.

Turkey Elections: The final twist in the tale is yet to come - Who will Sinan Ogan support? | WION

Turkish citizens will vote on Sunday (May 14) in a crucial election that, according to several experts, could unseat President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after 20 years in power and halt his government's increasingly authoritarian path.

Turkey to vote in crucial election today. Will it unseat Erdogan after 20 years?

Ahead of Sunday's vote that decides if he will stay in power, Turkish incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will lead the Saturday prayers at Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia mosque.

On poll eve, Erdogan to emulate historical ritual of Ottoman Sultans: lead prayers at Hagia Sophia

Kemal Kilicdaroglu is the leader of the Republican People's Party and has emerged as the main rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the landmark elections.

Turkey election 2023: Who is Kemal Kilicdaroglu - the ‘main rival’ of Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who has the support of a six-party opposition alliance, said that if he comes into power, he will bring democracy and freedom to the country.

Erdogan's opponent Kilicdaroglu promises democracy and peace in Turkey

Former civil servant Kemal Kilicdaroglu has been picked as the Presidential candidate by Turkey's opposition parties. Kilicdaroglu, known as 'Gandhi Kemal' will be going up against Erdogan on May 14. Molly Gambhir has the details.

Gravitas | Turkey: Kemal Kilicdaroglu picked as the opposition's Presidential candidate

The fractious and divided opposition parties of Turkey finally came together on Monday and selected Kemal Kilicdaroglu as their candidate for fighting the upcoming presidential election in May against incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Opposition chooses 'Turkey's Gandhi' Kemal Kilicdaroglu to fight Erdogan in election

A veteran Turkish political leader who has struggled for years to have President Tayyip Erdogan voted out of office says it is "very clear" that his dream is drawing nearer, even as doubts remain about whether he will be the main opposition candidate at presidential elections set for 2023.

Turkey's opposition leader looks to emerge from Tayyip Erdogan's shadow

Turkish police on Monday arrested nine people, including a member of the ruling AKP party, after a mob attack on opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu that sparked widespread criticism.

Turkish police arrest  ruling AKP party member, eight others after opposition chief attack

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that he had ordered his ministers to stop receiving consulting services from US firm McKinsey, after the deal came under fire from the main opposition.

Turkey's Erdogan tells ministers to stop using US firm McKinsey