Ex-Istanbul mayor faces up to 2,000 years in prison
Turkish prosecutors have completed an indictment against former Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and submitted it to the court, seeking up to more than 2,000 years in prison for the ex-mayor.
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Istanbul court sentences Ekrem Imamoglu to prison
Former Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu was sentenced to a total of one year and eight months in prison on charges of “insulting a public official” and “making threats” over remarks he made about Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akın Gürlek during a public panel.
İmamoğlu faces prison term for fake diploma
The former mayor of Istanbul may spend the next 8 years behind bars. The Prosecutor General's Office recognized his diploma as fake.
Turkish court rejects appeal for release of Istanbul mayor
An Istanbul court rejected a plea for the release of former Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, who was arrested on charges of corruption. On Monday, the Istanbul Criminal Court of First Instance ruled to reject the appeals made by …
İmamoğlu's trial to take place in summer
The trial of former Istanbul mayor İmamoğlu has been postponed until summer. The politician is facing corruption charges.
About 130 protesters released on bail in Istanbul
About 130 people detained after protests in support of Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu have been released on bail in Türkiye.
İmamoğlu's lawyers appeal his arrest
An appeal has been filed in Türkiye against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. The mayor's lawyers are demanding his release.
Turkish opposition disturbed by Türkiye’s distancing from EU
The head of the Republican People's Party, Ozgur Ozel, has made a new political accusation against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Turkish opposition begins mass rally in Istanbul
Protesters joined a mass rally in Istanbul Saturday at the call of Turkiye’s main opposition CHP over the jailing of the city’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. A mass rally organised by the Republican …
İmamoğlu complains about lack of reaction from West to his arrest
Istanbul's mayor says Western leaders have not supported him since his arrest. He has been in custody since last week.
Acting mayor elected in Istanbul
Istanbul is once again headed by a representative of the Republican People’s Party
Turkish opposition reduces number of rallies in Istanbul
The main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) concluded its rallies outside the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality building in the …
Over 1,400 people detained in Turkey during protests
More than 1,400 people were detained during protests in Turkey on March 19-25, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. "A total of 1,418 people were detained during illegal demonstrations on March 19-25. As many as 979 …
Probe opened into concert fees of Ankara council
Ankara Metropolitan Municipality announced that Turkish authorities greenlit an investigation into the alleged loss of public funds through concerts organized by the municipality. The municipality, run by the opposition Republican …
EU appeals to Ankara over mass protests
The European Commission urged Turkey to “uphold democratic values” amid mass protests over the arrest of Istanbul' mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. “The arrest of the mayor İmamoğlu and the protesters give …
Erdoğan blames opposition for wave of violence in Türkiye
The opposition Republican People's Party is solely responsible for the mass protests that left more than 120 police officers injured and caused significant damage to many buildings, the Turkish president said.
Turkey limits travel in and out of Istanbul province
The Istanbul governor's office restricted entry into the Istanbul province, Turkey’s largest metropolis and financial hub. “Individuals, groups, and vehicles from districts within our province or …
Ekrem Imamoglu suspended from Istanbul office
The Turkish Interior Ministry has suspended arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and two heads of Istanbul municipalities from their positions, the ministry said. "Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on …
Istanbul Mayor addresses supporters after arrest
Ekrem İmamoğlu addressed his supporters on Sunday, urging them not to lose hope or give up.
Istanbul Mayor arrested in Türkiye
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has been placed under arrest. The mayor, who was detained several days ago, denied all charges and stated that he does not intend to give in to pressure from the authorities.
