The loss is especially hard for Erdogan who launched his political career in Constantinople as mayor in the 1990s
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How democratic Turkey really is?
The Turkish President has pressed for recounts of the voting tally in the Constantinople municipal elections
The airport drew criticism as it is projected to cost taxpayers nearly €7bln
He ran a unifying and conciliatory campaign against his opponent backed by Erdogan
Erdogan: "He grants the Golan Heights to the conqueror. You will get the answer from Turkey"
The Turkish President continued his pre-election inflammatory rhetoric
At least one military serviceman injured
People are reportedly trapped under rubble
The group calls for protests outside the site on February 1