elections

Averov counterattacks on pre-election expenses: He calls on the Audit Service not to hide behind ambiguities and footnotes

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Averov counterattacks on pre-election expenses: He calls on the Audit Service not to hide behind ambiguities and footnotes

Based on the report of the Audit Office, AKEL, DIKO, EDEK, DIKO had no relation or participation in the presidential elections. They did not support any candidate, did not make any pre-election expenses, and had zero expenses. The report also states that Nikos Christodoulides and Andreas Mavraganis exceeded the limit of 1 million euros for pre-election expenses.

Mayor says Istanbul vote to send Erdogan a message of democracy

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Mayor says Istanbul vote to send Erdogan a message of democracy

Opposition Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu stated in an interview that the upcoming local elections in March will send a message to President Tayyip Erdogan’s government about the Turkish people’s desire for democracy, justice, and the rule of law. Imamoglu acknowledged that his re-election bid will be more difficult this time because opposition parties are no longer in alliance against candidates from Erdogan’s ruling AK Party. However, he expressed confidence in defeating a newly-named AKP challenger. Imamoglu’s election five years ago ended the AKP’s 25-year rule in Istanbul. The opposition faces a challenge in the upcoming municipal elections as the CHP and other opposition parties have not agreed to field shared candidates in big cities.

FACTBOX-The latest results in Congo’s disputed election

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FACTBOX-The latest results in Congo’s disputed election

The Democratic Republic of Congo is gradually releasing preliminary results from the Dec. 20 presidential election. President Tshisekedi is currently leading with over 76% of the votes counted so far. The results are being released by the CENI, which has set up a results center in Kinshasa. The CENI is counting votes based on tallies of paper votes and figures from voting machines. Critics are disputing the results due to election day irregularities and the unscheduled extension of voting. The CENI is scheduled to release full provisional results by Dec. 31.

Russian court sentences Navalny ally in Siberia to 9.5 years in prison

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Russian court sentences Navalny ally in Siberia to 9.5 years in prison

A Russian court has sentenced Ksenia Fadeyeva, an ally of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, to nine and a half years in prison for running an “extremist organization.” Fadeyeva, who served as a local lawmaker and former head of Navalny’s anti-corruption organization, will appeal the sentence. Navalny’s organization was designated “extremist” in 2021, leading to a ban and harsh penalties for its members. Navalny himself is serving multiple prison sentences and has been transferred to a penal colony. The Russian authorities view Navalny and his supporters as extremists seeking to destabilize Russia.

The Republican Turkish Party (CTP) celebrated its 53rd anniversary

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The Republican Turkish Party (CTP) celebrated its 53rd anniversary

The Republican Turkish Party (CTP) celebrated its 53rd anniversary with the slogan "We will walk this path together". The current leader of CTP, Tufan Erhurman, stated that their struggle will continue until the land and Cyprus become the face of love. He also mentioned that CTP will govern the country together and that they were the first party in the recent "intermediate elections".