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Graphic Truth: As the Turkey Flies

Erdogan became president of Turkey in 2014, after serving for over a decade as prime minister. The Turkish lira has felt the impact (positive and negative) of several big political events over the past four years. Here’s a look at a few that stand out.

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Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, speaks during a press conference a day after the parliamentary election, in which Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat, Budapest, Hungary, April 13, 2026.
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