More than 50 people detained in Türkiye for political posts on social media
The Turkish police have begun to identify and arrest the authors of provocative posts on political topics related to the arrest of İmamoğlu.
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Turkey detains nearly 40 people over provocations
Turkey detained 37 people accused of "provocative" social media posts over the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the government said on Thursday, seeking to quell protests. Turkish authorities identified 261 social …
Police dispersed rally in Istanbul amid Imamoglu’s arrest
Students of Istanbul University tried to hold a protest against the detention of Mayor Imamoglu
Istanbul mayor to remain in custody for four days - report
Detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu will remain in police custody for four days, Turkish media reported. "Ekrem Imamoglu and …
Turkish lira plummets amid political turmoil
The Turkish lira weakened sharply to a record low against the U.S. dollar after Ekrem Imamoglu, the main opposition challenger to Turkish President Recep …
Istanbul mayor detained over corruption links
A sweeping investigation into Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality led to the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and 100 others in a synchronized operation. Turkish police arrested Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu …
Supporters of Istanbul mayor clash with police
Police in Turkey fired tear gas to disperse a group of protesters who clashed with officers outside an Istanbul courthouse while rallying in support of the city’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was called to give testimony in two new legal …
Istanbul prosecutor launches new probe into opposition mayor
The chief public prosecutor's office in Istanbul has opened another investigation into Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu after he criticized legal …
Turkish President files lawsuit against opposition leader and Istanbul mayor
The Turkish leader is outraged by the statements made by the opposition leader and the Istanbul mayor
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 …
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. …
