Turkish residents vote in municipal elections

In Turkey, a vote began in the elections of the heads of municipalities, which are elected for a period of five years.

at 206 845 polling stations in Turkey, 61,441,882 voters will vote.

34 political parties in the country, including the ruling party of justice and development.

take part in the elections.

Polling stations in the provinces of Adyyaman, Agra, Artvin, Bingyol, Bitlis, Diyarbakyr, Elyazyg, Erzinjan, Erzurum, Gaziantep, Hyrerun, Humushkhan, Khakkari, Kars, Malaya, Ceramarash, Murdin, Mush, Hord TRABZON, tundu, Shanlyurf, Van, Bayburt, Batman, Shyrnak, Ardakhan, Yigdyr and Kilis opened at 07:00 and close at 16:00 local time.

In the remaining provinces of Turkey, polling stations opened at 08:00 and close at 17:00 local time, after which the counting will begin.

On the day of voting in Turkey from 06:00 to 24:00, alcoholic beverages will not be sold. In addition, entertainment centers will be closed.

In Turkey, media before the closing of polling stations will not transmit news about elections, forecasts and comment on the voting course.