Thousands rally outside Istanbul city hall for 2nd night over mayor’s arrest
Thousands of people have gathered outside Istanbul’s city hall for a second consecutive night to rally against the arrest of ...
Police in Turkey arrest Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of President Erdogan
Critics say the arrest of Istanbul's mayor is part of a mounting crackdown by Turkey's president to silence all dissent.
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Türkiye: Istanbul Mayor Detained
The detention of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoglu on March 19, 2025 along with approximately 106 other municipal officials and ...
Turkish Police Arrest Istanbul Mayor and Popular Opposition Leader Ekrem Imamoglu
The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, a popular opposition leader, marks a dramatic escalation in a government crackdown.
Dozens arrested in Turkey over online posts supporting detained opposition leader
The Turkish government is cracking down on social media users amid protests against the arrest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's most prominent rival.
Imamoglu, the detained Istanbul mayor seen as Erdogan’s key rival
French citizen Olivier Grondeau was released from detention in Iran, French President Macron announced on Thursday in a post ...
How Istanbul’s Mayor Emerged as Erdogan’s Top Rival
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu had emerged as Turkey’s strongest political challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. But that threat may have dissipated after Imamoglu was detained by Turkish ...