Elections 'turning point in history', says Erdogan
Monday marks the 570th anniversary of the Ottoman Empire capturing Istanbul, then Constantinople.
Referring to this event, Erdogan says: "That was a turning point in history, closed a century and opened a new one."
"I hope these elections will be such a turning point in history.”
His victory speech finishes with a poem.
Million more Syrian refugees will return - Erdogan
Erdogan's address to supporters has moved onto Syrian refugees, a hot topic in the run-up to the election.
"We have so far ensured the voluntary return of nearly 600 thousand migrants to the safe zones in Syrian territory," he sai
"With a new project, we will ensure the return of one million more people in a few years. we need to fulfil the demand of our citizens on this issue
Turkey, which borders Syria in the southeast, hosts 3.4 million Syrians who have fled the war
Erdogan's rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu promised to deport all the refugees back to Syria, if he was elected
Erdogan: Tackling inflation a 'priority'
"Now that the elections are over, we will allocate all our time and energy to work," said the Turkish president during a speech to supporters.
"Overcoming the problems arising from inflation is one of our priorities," he continued. "As the interest rate has come down, inflation will also come down."
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Inflation surged to above 85% last year, hitting Erdogan's popularity hard.
Turkey won', says Erdogan
The newly-elected Turkish president has said his win is a victory for the country, while urging supporters "to unite and get together".
Speaking at his palace in Ankara, he told the crowd: “You gave this duty to us again, we will build the century of Turkey together."
“In one of the most important elections in Turkish history, our nation chose the century of Turkey."
Turkey will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the modern Turkish Republic this year.
Turkey won," he added.
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