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“It will be difficult for us to get the F-35 without conditions for the Aegean,”…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has not issued a personal public statement regarding the capture…
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu faces a 2,352-year prison sentence in a 3,900-page indictment accusing him of leading a criminal organization involving bribery, fraud, and bid-rigging—charges he and the CHP denounce as a political attack by the Erdoğan government.
Turkey has restricted access to major social media platforms like X, YouTube, and Instagram amid escalating protests led by the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). The internet clampdown followed CHP claims of a police “siege” on its Istanbul headquarters, with leader Özgür Özel calling for demonstrations against the government’s actions and a recent court ruling ousting the party’s local leadership.
The leader of Turkey’s main opposition talks about Greece’s superiority in aviation. Özgür Özel, chairman…
Jailed İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has sued İstanbul University over its recent revocation of his 31‑year‑old diploma, alleging the move was politically motivated and legally baseless—a decision that now bars him from the upcoming presidential race.
Massive Security Deployment in Istanbul for May Day: Over 50,000 Police Mobilised, Hundreds Arrested
Over 52,000 police officers were deployed across Istanbul on May Day, leading to the arrest of hundreds of protesters as authorities blocked access to Taksim Square. Opposition leaders and labour unions condemned the crackdown, calling it a sign of growing authoritarianism in Turkey.
A dispute has erupted between the Turkish government and opposition over Greece’s map for Maritime Spatial Planning, with the opposition labeling Greece’s submission to the EU as an “act of war.” CHP MP Oğuz Kaan Salıcı warned that such plans would bring tension to the Aegean, while pro-government media accuses the opposition of forming an anti-Turkey alliance with Greece, Israel, and Cyprus.
Paris has granted honorary citizenship to Ekrem İmamoğlu, the jailed Mayor of Istanbul, in a move signaling solidarity amid his detention on “terrorism” and “corruption” charges. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo condemned the obstruction of İmamoğlu’s political role, calling for his release as European leaders amplify pressure on Turkey to uphold democratic standards.
On March 23, 2025, Turkey arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, on corruption charges widely viewed as a political tactic to sideline him before the 2028 presidential race. The move, following a raid on his home, sparked massive protests and drew condemnation from the Council of Europe, amplifying fears over Turkey’s democratic decline. Despite legal challenges and a revoked diploma, Imamoglu’s CHP party rallies behind him as Erdogan’s grip tightens.
Social media platform X has suspended several accounts of Turkish opposition figures amid protests over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, with Politico reporting that X complied with 86 percent of government takedown requests in Turkey during the second half of 2024.
Thousands of supporters of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) have gathered for the second consecutive day outside the Istanbul Municipality to show their support for Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, who was arrested on charges of corruption and terrorism. The rallies are expected to continue until at least Sunday.
On March 19, 2025, Istanbul erupted in chaos as authorities seized the construction company of jailed Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure, following his arrest on charges of bribery and terrorism ties. The move, branded a “coup attempt” by CHP leader Ozgur Ozel, ignited massive protests despite a ban, with police clashing with crowds near Taksim Square. As Turkey braces for further unrest, Imamoglu’s wife vowed to resist what she called a plot to erase the nation’s “future president.”
The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has triggered strong reactions from foreign governments, with Germany calling it a “serious setback” for Turkish democracy and France expressing deep concern over its potential consequences. Amid allegations of fraud and bribery, the detention of the prominent opposition figure, seen as a key rival to President Erdogan, has intensified political tensions in Turkey.
Turkish authorities have detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu days before his expected presidential nomination, citing corruption and terror-related charges. The move, denounced by the opposition CHP as a “coup,” has sparked political tensions and caused the Turkish lira to hit an all-time low.
Tensions in Istanbul’s City Council exploded into a brawl between councillors from President Erdoğan’s AKP and Mayor İmamoğlu’s CHP. The clash follows the government’s removal of opposition mayors accused of PKK links, sparking fears of a broader crackdown on political rivals.
“We will not take a single step back in protecting our ‘Blue Homeland’. Everyone should know this. We will continue to defend the rights of Turkey and Turkish Cypriots to the end.”
Turkey’s main opposition party has claimed big election victories in the main cities of Istanbul…
Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan responded to the criticism he received from the main opposition party,…
Cemal Enginyurt, recently elected deputy under the main Kemalist opposition CHP, has used the expression…
The resignation of Alexis Tsipras from the leadership of SYRIZA is one of the main…
Turkish media reported on Sunday that Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won Turkey’s 2023 presidential election,…
Opinion polls in Turkey show a steady lead for the head of the opposition, Kemal…
Presidential elections will be held in Turkey on May 14, 2023. Elections are near and…
With the central front page headline: “I am Kemal and I’m coming”, the Turkish opposition…
Despite mounting political pressure, the Turkish opposition appears confident of defeating President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan…
By Uzay Bulut Turkey’s main opposition, the Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) mayoral candidate Ekrem Imamoglu…
Despite the war cries against Greece, the opinion polls show that the ruling coalition in…
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is now the opposition to the…
