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Added on the 30/04/2021 10:42:33 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Polls close in Istanbul as officials help the last voters cast their votes for the presidential elections. Poll watchers open the ballot boxes and begin counting the ballots that'll decide the next president of Turkey. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan entered as the firm favourite to extend two decades of his rule to 2028. IMAGES
Staff at a polling station in Istanbul begin counting votes in the second round runoff of Turkey's presidential election. Polls on Sunday showed a close vote, with incumbent president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, favourite to extend his 20-year rule until 2028. Turkey's longest-serving leader defied critics by emerging from the election's first round on May 14 with a comfortable lead against secular challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu. IMAGES
The streets of the capital Lisbon are deserted as Portugal enters a fresh national lockdown. IMAGES
Checks are in place on roads in Madrid as the Spanish capital enters a partial virus lockdown. The restrictions in Madrid will last for two weeks, affecting people living mainly in densely populated, low-income neighbourhoods who will be allowed only to travel for essential reasons such as work, medical care or taking children to school. IMAGES
Scenes of a quiet residential area in Melbourne after a six-week lockdown begins due to a surge in coronavirus cases. Residents are restricted to their homes except for work, exercise, medical care or to buy essentials. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.