just closed and the result is expected to become clear in just a few hours. around 64 million turks were eligible to vote turn out in the first round was closing in on 90% and they had a choice between two veteran candidates: the two times president recep tayyip erdogan and the opposition leader, kemal kilicdaroglu. the election takes place amid a faltering economy, with inflation in double figures and a cost of living crisis. both of the candidates have been out to cast their vote. this was the incumbent president, recep tayip erdogan, in istanbul. he arrived by limousine, with the crowds kept back behind barriers, and more or less had the polling station to himself, when, along with his wife, he cast his ballot. and at exactly the same time as that was happening in istanbul mr erdogan s opponent, kemal kilicdaroglu cast his vote in ankara. the polling station was a little more crowded, and the supporters were able to get up a little bit closer, but everything seemed
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