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Turkey issues arrest warrant for opposition-linked TV station owner

Turkish authorities issued an arrest warrant for Cafer Mahiroğlu, the UK-based businessman and owner of Halk TV, a prominent opposition-leaning news...

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Two detained over death of Manisa mayor following electrical injury

Authorities in Turkey have detained two people as part of an investigation into the death of Ferdi Zeyrek, the mayor of Manisa, who died after...

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Mayor of Turkey’s Manisa dead following electrical accident

Ferdi Zeyrek, mayor of Turkey’s western city of Manisa, passed away Monday (June 9) after being severely electrocuted in his home on June 5th....

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CHP leader Özel targeted in new investigation as 5th wave of arrests hits Istanbul municipality

On Wednesday (June 4), a fifth wave of arrests hit the Istanbul municipality as part of an ongoing investigation targeting the opposition-controlled...

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Turkey: Indictment alleges fraud in opposition party leadership selection

The Chief Prosecutor of Ankara has approved an indictment that alleges irregularities in the selection of a new chairman for the main opposition...

03.06.2025 9

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SDF open to meeting with Erdoğan amidst rumors of a meeting with senior Turkish officials

Last Friday (May 30), Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazlum Abdi said in an interview that he would be open to meeting with Turkish...

02.06.2025 9

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Turkey: 4th and 5th waves of arrests hit opposition-held Istanbul

Over the past week, the opposition-held Istanbul municipality has been hit by new waves of arrests targeting public officials employed by the city....

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Russia-Ukraine Summit planned in Istanbul for Thursday

Preparations are underway for a planned meeting between Ukrainian and Russian officials in Istanbul on Thursday (May 15).  Although Ukrainian...

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PKK announces dissolution

The Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) has announced its dissolution and the end of its armed struggle against the Turkish state. The announcement followed a...

12.05.2025 6

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Istanbul Mayor’s X account blocked in Turkey

Access to Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu’s X(formerly known as Twitter) account was blocked early Thursday (May 8). The mayor has been...

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Trump and Erdoğan exchange invitations in phone call

In a Monday (May 5) telephone call between the two leaders, US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan exchanged...

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Turkey’s opposition leader attacked while exiting commemoration event

Özgür Özel, leader of Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), was struck by a bystander while exiting an event on Sunday (May...

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Leader in Kurdish peace process and veteran politician, Sırrı Süreyya Önder dead at 62

Sırrı Süreyya Önder, a member of the Turkish parliament representing Istanbul for the opposition DEM Party, passed away on Saturday (May 3) after...

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Turkish authorities arrest 92 in pre-May 1st crackdown

Authorities in Istanbul have arrested 92 individuals accused of calling for May 1st demonstrations at the city’s central Taksim Square. Although...

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53 arrested in second investigation targeting Istanbul municipality

53 municipal employees have been arrested in a new investigation targeting the opposition-held city. These developments come following the March 19th...

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Turkey: Far-right party presents draft bill aiming to criminalize same-sex relationships

Turkey’s far-right Islamist HÜDA-PAR party has presented a draft bill to the Turkish Parliament aimed at criminalizing homosexuality and same-sex...

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Turkish opposition organizes major rally in heartland of regime support

Over the weekend, Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) organized a major rally in the central Anatolian city of Yozgat,...

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High school students across Turkey protest removal of teachers

Protests by high school students have spread across Turkey following an April 8th decision to dismiss and reappoint teachers at over 30 schools. The...

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Istanbul Mayor Imamoğlu faces first trial

Ekrem İmamoğlu, the opposition’s Presidential candidate and recently jailed mayor of Istanbul, has appeared in court today (11 April) in a...

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Turkey: Journalists from opposition-leaning newspapers arrested 

Journalists Timur Soykan and Murat Ağırel were arrested this morning (April 10) at their homes. Following their arrests, the homes of both...

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Turkey: Universities to launch disciplinary action against students involved in boycotts

Turkey’s Higher Education Council (YÖK) sent a directive Monday (April 7) to universities instructing them to launch disciplinary proceedings...

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Turkey’s CHP reelects Özel as party leader amidst threats of takeover from ruling government

On Sunday (April 6), Özgür Özel was reelected as chairman of Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) at the party’s...

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Turkish government attempts crackdown as opposition-led boycott expands

Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has initiated a boycott since the March 19th arrest of İstanbul Mayor and presidential...

03.04.2025 10

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German Pianist deported from Turkey

German Pianist Davide Martello, known for his public performances in regions experiencing conflict and protest, has been deported from Turkey...

03.04.2025 8

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Big-name musicians urged to cancel Turkey concerts as boycott expands 

Several prominent musicians and bands have been urged to cancel upcoming tour dates in Turkey following online posts made by Abdülkadir Özkan, owner...

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Swedish journalist Joakim Medin arrested in Turkey amid protests

A Swedish journalist, Joakim Medin, was arrested in Turkey on March 27 while covering ongoing protests following the detention and subsequent arrest...

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BBC reporter Mark Lowen expelled amidst anti-government protests in Turkey

The BBC has confirmed that its reporter Mark Lowen has been expelled from Turkey. Lowen was detained by police from his hotel earlier this week, where...

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Turkey: Media blackout over İmamoglu protests

Turkey’s media regulator, the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK), has issued severe penalties against several opposition aligned...

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Turkish opposition leader announces companies to be boycotted as protests continue

In a speech last night at the Istanbul city hall amidst ongoing protests, Turkey’s main opposition leader Özgür Özel announced a list of...

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Turkish opposition leader announces companies to be boycotted as protests continue

In a speech last night at the Istanbul city hall amidst ongoing protests, Turkey’s main opposition leader Özgür Özel announced a list of...

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Istanbul Stock Exchange introduces temporary measures following jailing of Istanbul mayor

Turkey’s Capital Market Board has introduced temporary month-long measures at the Istanbul Stock Market following the detention and conviction of...

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Istanbul Stock Exchange introduces temporary measures following jailing of Istanbul mayor

Turkey’s Capital Market Board has introduced temporary month-long measures at the Istanbul Stock Market following the detention and conviction of...

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Jailed Istanbul Mayor faces new investigation over daycare centers

Ekrem Imamoğlu, the currently detained Mayor of Istanbul and President Erdoğan’s chief political rival, is facing yet another criminal...

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İmamoğlu investigation: What we know so far

In the early hours of Wednesday morning (March 19), Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was taken into police custody at his home. The mayor, seen by...

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BREAKING: Turkey’s opposition presidential candidate detained

In the early hours of the morning, approximately 20 police officers raided the residence of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Mayor Ekrem...

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Vice reporters acquitted following 9-year trial in Turkey

Two Vice News journalists from the United Kingdom who were detained in 2015 in southeastern Turkey have been acquitted of terrorism charges by a court...

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Turkey: Major alcohol brand websites blocked

A decision by a Turkish court announced Monday (March 17) has blocked access to websites belonging to several major alcohol brands, including Chivas...

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Polish PM: Turkey should play major role in Ukraine peace process

In a press conference yesterday (March 12) in Ankara, Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk announced that Turkey should play a major role in the peace...

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Turkish Government-linked newspaper publishes interview with PYD leader following Nevşin Mengü’s prison sentence

Türkiye online newspaper, known for its close ties to the Turkish government, has published an interview with Salih Müslim, co-leader of the...

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Kurdish leaders in Cizre express hope for peace process following Öcalan’s call

On Feburary 27th, imprisoned Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Öcalan issued a historic call for the group to lay down its arms and...

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32 more arrests in investigation targeting opposition-controlled municipalities

Judicial pressure on Istanbul municipalities run by the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) continued Tuesday (March 11), with 32...

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Turkish opposition faces continued pressure with new arrest, investigation

Mounting legal pressure against Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) continued Monday (March 3), with news emerging of the...

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Turkey shifts course as PKK leader urges disarmament

Last week, imprisoned leader of the banned Kurdish Workers Party (PKK), Abdullah Öcalan, made a historic call for the organization’s dissolution...

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Istanbul’s Beykoz district mayor detained

Alaattin Köseler, mayor of Istanbul’s Beykoz district and member of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), was detained at his home...

27.02.2025 10

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Journalist Nevşin Mengü sentenced to 1 year, 3 months in prison

Turkish independent journalist Nevşin Mengü has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison for an interview she conducted with YPG/PYD...

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Turkey bans political satire film

Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has banned the release of OY’una Geldik, a political comedy. The film, starring veteran actor İlyas...

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Turkish and Russian Foreign Ministers convene in Ankara as Turkey seeks mediator role

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan hosted his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Ankara on Monday (February 24). Lavrov’s visit came only a week...

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Mayor removed, replaced in Kars’ Kağızman district, Turkey

Kağızman district mayor Mehmet Alkan, who represents the pro-Kurdish DEM Party, has been removed and replaced in Turkey’s eastern province of...

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Istanbul Mayor faces new investigation into allegedly faked university diploma

A new investigation into Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was announced Saturday (February 22) by Istanbul’s Chief Prosecutor. The investigation...

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Turkey’s business leaders detained, investigated following government criticism

A feud between one of Turkey’s leading business associations (TÜSİAD) and the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) continues to escalate...

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