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 opposition
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 …
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.
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 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 …
Istanbul Mayor addresses supporters after arrest
Ekrem İmamoğlu addressed his supporters on Sunday, urging them not to lose hope or give up.
Opposition once again calls for protests in Istanbul
Türkiye’s most powerful opposition party has once again called on its supporters
Turkish opposition announces new protests in support of Ekrem Imamoglu
Leader of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party Ozgur Ozel has called on fellow citizens to take to the streets to support detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. "I call on millions of citizens …
