Turkey’s president will eye Istanbul battle

The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) wants to reclaim major cities in the upcoming March 31 local elections

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  • Eyes on Istanbul
  • The economy looms
  • The Kurdish factor
  • A Kurum victory
  • Controversial projects
  • A new constitution

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