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.
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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 …
People wounded in gunfire at Istanbul restaurant
Three people were wounded in a shooting at a restaurant in central Istanbul yesterday, local media reported. A gunman opened fire on a customer …
More than a thousand people detained in Türkiye since beginning of protests
The Turkish Interior Ministry has reported the detention of more than 1,100 demonstrators at mass rallies that began in the country's major cities last Wednesday. The protesters are expressing their discontent over the detention and arrest of the current Istanbul mayor.
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 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 …
Group of high-ranking opposition officials detained in Türkiye
Law enforcement officers detained a number of high-ranking officials. All of them belong to the Republican People's Party (CHP).
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 …
Millions of counterfeit euros found in Türkiye
Law enforcement officers in Istanbul has carried out a large-scale operation, as a result of which they managed to find and confiscate millions of counterfeit euros. At the same time, Türkiye is grappling with a surge in counterfeit dollars.
Terrorist organization members detained in Istanbul
Turkish police have conducted an operation to detain two people suspected of planning a terrorist attack in Istanbul.
Unknown people throw explosives at police officers in Istanbul
Several people threw homemade explosives at Istanbul police officers. The incident happened the night before.
Teenager stabs 5 people at cafe in Turkey
A teenager wearing a helmet and bulletproof vest randomly stabbed five people at an open-air cafe in Turkey, officials said Tuesday. The 18-year-old, identified as Arda K., broadcast Monday’s knife attack on social media …
Two policemen killed in southeast Türkiye
In Adıyaman, a police officer opened fire at a police station. Two police officers were killed and eight others were injured.
Starbucks coffee shop attacked in Kahramanmaraş
This evening in Turkish Kahramanmaras, unknown people attacked a Starbucks coffee shop, located in one of the city's shopping centers
Elections in Türkiye: opposition receives mandate after protests in Van
The protests that occurred in the Turkish province of Van over the past two days have culminated in the decision to accept the initial election results, which showed a victory for a pro-Kurdish party.
Nine detained due to deadly Istanbul fire
The number of suspects detained in Turkey has risen to nine in the wake of a major fire in Istanbul that claimed the lives of 29 …
People accused of planning terrorist attacks before elections in Türkiye detained
More than 30 people suspected of preparing terrorist attacks before the elections have been detained in Türkiye. All of them are connected to ISIS, which is banned in Russia. During the search, weapons and ammunition have been found.
Türkiye detains foreigners en masse at Interpol requests
56 foreigners wanted in other countries for serious crimes were detained today by Turkish police as part of a joint raid with Interpol
Iranian robbers caught in Istanbul
Three robbers from Iran were caught in Istanbul, posing as police officers. They were engaged in robberies, and foreigners became victims.
