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"The large-scale arrests of protesters and journalists in recent months have sent a chilling message: No one is safe," writes Imamoglu.

Nuri Aslan, from the the Republican People's Party (CHP) will temporarily lead the city and will serve as interim mayor until the conclusion of imprisoned Imamoglu's trial

A key political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ekrem Imamoglu was detained on Wednesday, days before he was due to be selected as a 2028 presidential candidate, over allegations of corruption and terrorism ties

The arrest of Istanbul’s elected mayor just days before he was expected to declare his candidacy against Erdogan has raised concerns about democracy and political interference in Turkey.

For the third consecutive day, protesters have gathered outside Istanbul’s City Hall, responding to a call from the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). The leader of Turkey’s main opposition party, Ozgur Ozel announced that 300,000 people assembled in Istanbul on Friday night to support Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was arrested on Wednesday on charges of “corruption” […]

Thousands continue to defy bans and protest across Turkey over the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, a move the opposition says is aimed at silencing political rivals.

The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor has sparked outrage beyond Turkey’s borders, with international observers expressing concerns over the country’s democratic backsliding.

Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested on Wednesday morning as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and links to terrorism, according to media reports.

Athens mayor Haris Doukas voiced his concern with a post on X, in Greek, about the situation in Istanbul and stood in solidarity with Imamoglu, labeling the actions against him as an “attack on democracy.” 

Ekrem Imamoglu, a two-term mayor and a popular opposition figure, was widely expected to be named the CHP’s challenger to Erdogan in the next presidential election

Since January 1, 29 tons of adulterated or illegal alcoholic beverages have been confiscated in Istanbul.

According to Turkish media Anadolu, the rally, organized by the National Will Platform—a coalition of 308 NGOs—drew elders, women, and children who carried Turkish and Palestinian flags, prayed for peace, and called for an end to the ongoing atrocities in Gaza.

The cargo ship was not loaded properly, which led to it rolling on its side and cargo being submerged in water.

The Instabul riots marked the beginning of the end for the Greek community in Istanbul. Of the 100,000 Greeks living there at the time, barely more than 2,000 remain today.

At least 27 people have died after a fire broke out in the basement of central Istanbul building on Tuesday. Eight injuries have so far been reported, seven of whom are in critical condition.

This is the second terror-related attack in 2024 in the Bosporus metropolis after two masked perpetrators shot at congregants in an Italian-language Catholic Church in Istanbul during a Sunday mass last month

According to Turkish media, the shooting occurred around 11:40 am during a service, and the perpetrators are believed to be two individuals. The incident took place at an Italian church in the Sariyer district.