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Istanbul Mayor sentenced to prison time for remarks made towards Chief Prosecutor

Yesterday (July 16), imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was sentenced to one year-eight months in prison in the third hearing of a case...

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Major speech by Erdoğan follows PKK disarmament ceremony

On Friday (July 11), 30 PKK fighters set fire to their weapons in a disarmament ceremony in northern Iraq, following the group's announcement in...

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Another Istanbul district mayor arrested in dawn operation

Another district mayor belonging to Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) was arrested early Thursday (July 10) in Istanbul's Şile...

10.07.2025 10

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Access to Grok AI ChatBot blocked in Turkey

The ban stems from content generated by Grok deemed allegedly insulting to Turkish founding father Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, current President Recep...

10.07.2025 10

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Turkey’s opposition-linked news channels faced with broadcast bans as court order pauses blackout

Two opposition-linked TV stations are currently facing broadcast bans from Turkey’s TV and radio watchdog (RTÜK). Sözcü TV will be blacked out...

08.07.2025 10

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Turkish journalist Timur Soykan released following detention over social media posts

BirGün newspaper journalist Timur Soykan was briefly taken into custody Saturday (July 5) before being released on bail a day later. The detention...

07.07.2025 10

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Turkey: New wave of arrests targets more opposition controlled municipalities

Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) was hit with a new wave of arrests over the weekend. The arrests follow several months...

07.07.2025 10

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Muharrem Ince rejoins Turkey’s main opposition CHP

Muharrem Ince, a former opposition presidential candidate and chairman of the Memleket Party, has rejoined Turkey’s main opposition Republican...

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X account of leading Turkish LBGT association blocked

The X account belonging to Kaos GL, a leading Turkish LGBT rights organization, was blocked early Tuesday (June 24) in Turkey. A statement from...

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Turkey: Mayor’s lawyer, prominent journalist among latest arrests

Prominent Turkish journalist Fatih Altaylı was arrested Sunday (June 22nd) over comments made in a video posted on his YouTube channel in which he...

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Turkish ultranationalist leader released after conviction

Ümit Özdağ, the leader of Turkey’s anti-immigration Victory Party (Zafer Partisi), was released from prison on Monday after being sentenced to 2...

18.06.2025 10

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19 youth charged following demonstration commemorating anniversary of Gezi protests

19 youth have been charged following a demonstration at Istanbul’s Taksim Square last month commemorating the 12th anniversary of 2013’s Gezi Park...

16.06.2025 10

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Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor faces trial over alleged threats towards Istanbul Chief Prosecutor

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, imprisoned since March 19th, attended the second hearing today in a trial that threatens to ban him permanently from...

16.06.2025 10

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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...

11.06.2025 10

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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...

11.06.2025 8

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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....

10.06.2025 10

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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...

05.06.2025 9

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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...

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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....

02.06.2025 10

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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...

13.05.2025 10

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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 10

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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...

08.05.2025 10

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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...

06.05.2025 10

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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...

05.05.2025 10

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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...

05.05.2025 10

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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...

29.04.2025 10

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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...

28.04.2025 10

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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...

11.04.2025 10

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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...

10.04.2025 10

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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...

08.04.2025 10

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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...

07.04.2025 10

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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 10

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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...

01.04.2025 10

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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...

24.03.2025 10

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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...

21.03.2025 6

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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...

20.03.2025 8

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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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