Presidential, parliamentary elections: Turkish nationals in Ireland to start casting votes on Friday
Expats can vote at polling booths set up at Turkish Embassy in Dublin
By Burak Bir
LONDON (AA) - Turkish nationals in Ireland will start casting their ballots on Friday for Türkiye's presidential and parliamentary elections.
Polling booths have been set up at the Turkish Embassy in the capital Dublin, and voting will continue until May 7, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time.
According to data released by Türkiye's Supreme Election Council, over 6,770 Turkish nationals in Ireland are eligible to vote in the elections.
In Türkiye, the polls will take place on Sunday, May 14.
On the presidential ballot, voters will choose between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is seeking reelection, main opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, Muharrem Ince, and Sinan Ogan.
Meanwhile, 24 political parties and 151 independent candidates are vying for seats in the 600-member Turkish parliament.
About 3.41 million Turkish citizens are eligible to vote abroad, and polling has already begun in some countries.
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