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Turkish expats pour into cities across Europe to celebrate Erdoğan's runoff win

Turkish expatriates joyously gathered in cities across Europe to celebrate the victory of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the historic runoff election held on Sunday. The outpouring of support from the Turkish diaspora highlights their deep connection to their homeland and their enthusiasm for the outcome of the election. The enthusiastic participation of Turkish expats showcases their solidarity with Erdoğan and their shared hope for the future of Türkiye.

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Turkish expats pour into cities across Europe to celebrate Erdoğans runoff win

In the UK, Erdoğan supporters gathered at London's famous Hyde Park, waving flags and even performing the traditional Turkish halay dance.

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Turkish expats pour into cities across Europe to celebrate Erdoğans runoff win

Several French cities also saw massive celebrations, including Strasbourg, where some 1,500 people gathered outside the Turkish Consulate.

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Turkish expats pour into cities across Europe to celebrate Erdoğans runoff win

In the Netherlands, celebrations were held at Rotterdam's Hofplein square, while revelers also came out in the Swiss city of Zurich.

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Turkish expats pour into cities across Europe to celebrate Erdoğans runoff win

Turkish nationals were also out in Balkan countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia.

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Turkish expats pour into cities across Europe to celebrate Erdoğans runoff win

Erdoğan's reelection was confirmed by the chairman of the Türkiye's Supreme Election Council (YSK) on Sunday evening.

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Turkish expats pour into cities across Europe to celebrate Erdoğans runoff win

According to unofficial results, with 99.43% of ballots counted, Erdoğan won the runoff vote with 52.14%, while opposition challenger Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu got 47.86%, YSK head Ahmet Yener told reporters in the capital Ankara.

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Turkish expats pour into cities across Europe to celebrate Erdoğans runoff win