Özgür Özel re-elected as CHP chairman
The opposition politician received over 1,300 votes
Turkish opposition
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.
Istanbul district mayor detained in Turkey
Turkish authorities detained the mayor of an Istanbul district, along with 47 other officials, over allegations of corruption.
Erdogan says Ankara not to allow street protests to escalate
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan warned that Ankara will deal with the escalation of opposition street protests.
Probe launched against opposition leader in Turkey
Ankara’s chief public prosecutor launched an investigation into Republican People’s Party (CHP) Chair Özgür Özel over alleged insults against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Adana mayor arrested in Turkey
Adana Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Zeydan Karalar was arrested along with six others as part of a wide-ranging corruption investigation launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, Turkish authorities said.
Dozens arrested in Istanbul
Police in Istanbul detained 47 people Saturday in dawn raids linked to a corruption investigation that saw former Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu imprisoned …
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
Citizens calling for economic boycott released in Istanbul
A group of citizens calling for an economic boycott has been released in Türkiye following the court's decision in Istanbul today.
Istanbul prosecutor investigates opposition boycott calls
Istanbul’s public prosecutor’s office launched an investigation into recent opposition calls for a boycott of pro-government businesses following the arrest of the city’s mayor. The prosecutor’s office determined …
Media: Over 2 million people take part in opposition rally in Türkiye
Several million people took to the streets to rally in support of the Istanbul mayor, the leader of the Turkish opposition reported. During the rally, a collection of signatures in support of holding early presidential elections was announced.
Opposition in Türkiye organizes early presidential elections
The confrontation between Erdoğan and the opposition is growing in Turkiye
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.
Almost 1,900 people detained during protests in Türkiye
The Turkish Interior Ministry has reported the detention of almost 1,900 people in connection with the latest protests in the country. About 14% of those detained have been formally arrested.
Acting mayor elected in Istanbul
Istanbul is once again headed by a representative of the Republican People’s Party
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 …
