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.
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Athens Mayor Haris Doukas will travel to Ankara on April 5 to meet with Turkey’s Republican Party leadership, advocating for the release of imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. As the sole Greek representative in a European socialist delegation, Doukas will also attend the party’s congress on April 6, underscoring the vital role of democracy and the rule of law in this high-profile case.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio voices concerns over the ongoing protests and mass detentions in Turkey, sparked by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, highlighting tensions as nearly 1,900 people have been detained amid nationwide demonstrations.
Özgür Özel, leader of Turkey’s Republican People’s Party, has accused the finance minister and the Financial Crimes Investigation Board of fabricating evidence to justify the arrest of Istanbul’s Mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu. The arrest, criticized as politically motivated, has triggered major protests and raised concerns over the government’s use of legal tools to target political opponents. Critics warn this jeopardizes the rule of law and democratic integrity in Turkey.
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.
On Saturday, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu will face a prosecutor and judge, igniting outrage and protests across Turkey. The opposition’s “night of democracy” rally drew thousands to denounce his arrest, defying President Erdogan’s warnings against “street terrorism.” A decision on Imamoglu’s detention looms as political tensions escalate
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.
On Tuesday, Istanbul University ruled that Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu’s 1995 degree was falsely obtained, revoking it amid a forgery probe. The decision could derail his presidential hopes, though he vows to fight it in court while leading the CHP against Erdoğan’s AK Party.
Ekrem İmamoğlu was called “Ekremyannis” by Turkish pro-government newspaper Takvim, accusing him of frequently visiting…
Athens mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and his counterparts from Florence, Hanover and Paris will attend a…
A Turkish court has sentenced main opposition CHP’s Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu to two years…
A pro-Erdoğan media commentator has alluded to the fact that Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is…