Murat Kurum challenges Ekrem İmamoğlu in Istanbul election
Financial Times — March 30, 2024, 09:00 AM UTC
Summary: In Turkey, Murat Kurum challenges Istanbul's opposition mayor in a crucial election. The race, a rematch between Kurum and Ekrem İmamoğlu, is seen as a test for Erdoğan's power. İmamoğlu, pivotal to the opposition, faces pressure to maintain support. Istanbul's election outcome will impact Turkey's political landscape. The city holds significant economic power, with a budget of about TL516bn and over 40,000 employees.
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