Istanbul citizens called on to save water amid drought
Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imamoglu called on residents to save water amid the current drought and subsequent water shortage. Warning in a statement …
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Probe launched over terror links of some Istanbul Municipality staff
The Turkish Interior Ministry has launched a probe over allegations that some of the personnel employed at the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality have links with terrorist organizations. A special investigation was initiated following …
Istanbul mayor tests positive for Covid-19
Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, tested positive for coronavirus and has started treatment in hospital, municipality spokesman Murat Ongun said on Twitter, Bloomberg Quint informs. Imamoglu’s general health is good, Ongun said. The …
Erdogan reveals number of injure after Istanbul earthquake
Eight people were lightly injured after a massive 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, speaking at Istanbul's Atatürk Airport. Istanbul mayor Ekrem …
Istanbul refuses to fund some pro-government groups
Istanbul's new opposition municipality cancelled the transfer of more than 350 million lira to some pro-government foundations linked to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said. …
Structural changes underway in Turkey’s ruling party?
The structural changes may occur in the management of Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party. These structural changes are associated with candidate of the ruling party Binali Yildirim’s defeat in …
Istanbul loss marks tectonic shift for Turkey
Decisive victory for Imamoglu in mayoral poll proves Erdogan can be defeated
Istanbul celebrates Ekrem Imamoglu's election victory
After the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) candidate Ekrem Imamoglu's victory in the Istanbul elections, many citizens took to the street to celebrate the new mayor. Turkish President …
Erdogan: I wish results of Istanbul election to be beneficial for Istanbul
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan tweeted his congratulations to opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu after the latter’s victory in the Istanbul mayoral elections. "I wish that the …
Imamoglu and Yildirim to vie for Istanbul mayor's office again?
Ousted Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu will again run as the main opposition Republican People’s Party’s candidate in next month’s repeat of the city’s election, the CHP leader Kemal …
What difference will re-run of Istanbul election make?
Turkish top election body's decision for a do-over election in Istanbul is an "important step in strengthening Turkey's democracy, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. …
Turkey to re-run Istanbul election on June 23
Turkey’s Supreme Election Council (YSK) announced that a do-over election in Istanbul will be held on June 23. The council members accepted the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party's objection to the local election …
Erdogan: appeals on election results is requirement of democracy
Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his ruling party would continue to contest irregularities in last month's local elections "to the last", adding that the country’s top election body …
Ekrem Imamoglu becomes new Istanbul mayor
Following a number of recounts from Turkey’s local elections last month, the Istanbul mayoral candidate from the main opposition party on Wednesday received his certificate of election from electoral authorities. Ekrem …
Aydin Sezer: Erdogan says if AKP fails in Istanbul, it will stumble
Istanbul is the key Turkish municipality, which election results have the greatest influence on Turkey's domestic policy, that is why the ruling Justice and Development party (AKP) cannot accept its defeat in the Istanbul mayoral race, …
Turkey's ruling party ready to prove election irregularities in Istanbul
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) is ready to prove serious irregularities that may change the election results in Istanbul, the party's Provincial Chairman Bayram Şenocak said. According to …
Opposition claims election win in Ankara
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in municipal elections but the opposition’s success in key cities dealt a significant blow to his party’s dominance. The ruling party lost the capital, …
