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İmamoğlu’s detention protested in parliament

İmamoğlu’s detention protested in parliament

Members of the İstanbul mayor's CHP protested his detention in the parliament.

Turkey's justice minister dismisses calls for protests amid İmamoğlu investigation

Turkey's justice minister dismisses calls for protests amid İmamoğlu investigation

"The judiciary does not take orders or instructions from anyone. Judicial rulings are binding for all, and there are no privileges before the law," Tunç asserted, criticizing public calls for protests and references to a "coup" targeting the oppositon.

Pro-Kurdish group at center of İmamoğlu investigation slams ‘coup amid peace talks’

Pro-Kurdish group at center of İmamoğlu investigation slams ‘coup amid peace talks’

"Peace and a coup cannot coexist," says Meral Danış-Beştaş, spokesperson of the Peoples' Democratic Congress.

19 March 2025 Ruken Tuncel

MHP's Bahçeli calls for patience amid İmamoğlu crackdown

MHP's Bahçeli calls for patience amid İmamoğlu crackdown

Bahçeli strongly criticized those characterizing İmamoğlu’s detention as a "coup attempt."

Profile: Ekrem İmamoğlu, İstanbul mayor and Erdoğan’s key rival sent behind bars

Since he was elected the mayor of Turkey's largest city in 2019, İmamoğlu has been a central figure in Turkey's political landscape.

İstanbul mayor detained on multiple charges as he prepared to challenge Erdoğan for presidency

İstanbul mayor detained on multiple charges as he prepared to challenge Erdoğan for presidency

Ekrem İmamoğlu and more than 100 others including municipal officials and CHP members have been taken into custody on corruption and terrorism-related allegations. The mayor was poised to run in his party's presidential primary.

İstanbul mayor's university diploma revoked, blocking potential presidential bid

İstanbul mayor's university diploma revoked, blocking potential presidential bid

İmamoğlu, Erdoğan's anticipated rival in Turkey's next presidential election, already faces multiple charges carrying potential years-long prison sentences and has now also lost his diploma.

PKK executive says Öcalan must oversee disarmament process

PKK executive says Öcalan must oversee disarmament process

Bahçeli insists that the PKK move forward with disarmament

Turkish police raid TV channel, bank in illegal betting operation

Turkish police raid TV channel, bank in illegal betting operation

Erkan Kork, the owner of the companies was allegedly using them to launder billions of liras.

İstanbul municipalities face terrorism investigation over alleged financing of DHKP-C

İstanbul municipalities face terrorism investigation over alleged financing of DHKP-C

Prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for 38 individuals including officials from CHP-run municipalities, with 32 people taken into custody.

Worker killed in rockfall at Kayseri high-speed train construction site

Worker killed in rockfall at Kayseri high-speed train construction site

The incident left another worker injured but his condition isn't life threatening, said the governor.

Bahçeli changes tune on PKK ceasefire announcement

Bahçeli changes tune on PKK ceasefire announcement

The MHP leader labeled the PKK's announcement "not appropriate," departing his previous idea that it would "benefit everyone."

Woman rescued after four days in İstanbul forest dies in hospital

Woman rescued after four days in İstanbul forest dies in hospital

Ece Gürel was found in Belgrad Forest after she went missing on Mar 2.

President issues directive to combat workplace harassment

President issues directive to combat workplace harassment

Employers, managers, and employees are expected to avoid any actions or behaviors that could be considered violations of fundamental rights and freedoms or constitute psychological harassment according to the directive.

Survey: Nearly 60% of public views Öcalan’s call for PKK disbandment positively

Survey: Nearly 60% of public views Öcalan’s call for PKK disbandment positively

Despite having a positive opinion about Öcalan's call, the respondents remain skeptical about whether the PKK will disarm.

Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Despite health issues, Bahçeli seems at steering wheel of Turkey’s new Kurdish initiative

Despite health issues, Bahçeli seems at steering wheel of Turkey’s new Kurdish initiative

Recovering from major surgery, Bahçeli remains actively engaged in the ongoing initiative.

6 March 2025 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Mehmet Türkmen: A union leader behind bars after years of struggle

Mehmet Türkmen: A union leader behind bars after years of struggle

Türkmen, who has led textile workers' resistance in Antep, was arrested last month.

Beykoz mayor, 12 others arrested in corruption probe

Beykoz mayor, 12 others arrested in corruption probe

The suspects are accused of bid-rigging.

Opposition leader calls for transparency in Kurdish peace process

Opposition leader calls for transparency in Kurdish peace process

Özel has claimed that negotiations between the government and the PKK had been going on for a year before Öcalan's call for the group's dissolving.

28 February 2025

KONGRA-GEL leader backs Öcalan's statement

KONGRA-GEL leader backs Öcalan's statement

The PKK "has fulfilled its mission," says Remzi Kartal, co-chair of the Kurdistan People's Congress (KONGRA-GEL)

28 February 2025 Ruken Tuncel

Syrian Kurdish leaders respond to Öcalan's call

Syrian Kurdish leaders respond to Öcalan's call

Mazloum Abdi and Salih Muslim said Öcalan's call doesn't wasn't directed at Syrian Kurdish groups.

28 February 2025

Tuğçe Yılmaz

Öcalan's message sparks both hope and skepticism

Öcalan's message sparks both hope and skepticism

Many interpreted Öcalan's additional message, which was not included in his letter, as an indication that the legal and political dimensions of the process remained unclear.

28 February 2025 Tuğçe Yılmaz

PKK leader Öcalan calls on group to lay down arms in historic statement

PKK leader Öcalan calls on group to lay down arms in historic statement

In a message read out by DEM Party members in İstanbul, the imprisoned PKK leader has called on the group to end its four-decade armed insurgency against Turkey and dissolve itself.

27 February 2025 Tuğçe Yılmaz

İstanbul's Beykoz district mayor detained in corruption investigation

İstanbul's Beykoz district mayor detained in corruption investigation

The mayor's detention could lead to his replacement by a government-appointed trustee.

27 February 2025

İstanbul Bar executives face up to 12 years in prison over statement on journalists killed in Syria

İstanbul Bar executives face up to 12 years in prison over statement on journalists killed in Syria

Prosecutors accused the bar association of "legitimizing the use of force, violence, or threats by a terrorist organization."

25 February 2025

Former Beykoz municipal official detained in investigation into concert spending

Former Beykoz municipal official detained in investigation into concert spending

Beykoz Mayor Alaattin Köseler, a member of the main opposition CHP, defended the municipality’s concert expenditures.

25 February 2025

Report reveals poor conditions in municipal animal shelters

Report reveals poor conditions in municipal animal shelters

Findings indicate that only 273 municipalities have shelters, while at least 26 operate without a license. Meanwhile, 838 municipalities either confirmed they lack shelters or refused to provide information on the subject.

24 February 2025

Government appoints trustee to DEM-led Kağızman municipality

Government appoints trustee to DEM-led Kağızman municipality

The pro-Kurdish party has now lost 12 municipalities.

24 February 2025

Turkish intelligence declassifies reports on Soviet surveillance of Trotsky during exile in İstanbul

Turkish intelligence declassifies reports on Soviet surveillance of Trotsky during exile in İstanbul

The reports reveal how Soviet agents closely monitored Leon Trotsky during his exile on the Büyükada island between 1929 and 1933.

24 February 2025

İstanbul mayor İmamoğlu announces candidacy in CHP’s presidential primary

İstanbul mayor İmamoğlu announces candidacy in CHP’s presidential primary

Facing lenghty prison sentences and a ban from politics, the mayor declared his candidacy, promising "justice and freedom" for the country.

21 February 2025

Kars district mayor given prison sentence on 'terrorism' charges

Kars district mayor given prison sentence on 'terrorism' charges

The mayor is expected to be removed from office and replaced with a government-appointed trustee.

21 February 2025

Leaders of Turkey's largest business group detained after sharp criticism of government

Leaders of Turkey's largest business group detained after sharp criticism of government

After being questioned by prosecutors, two top executives of TÜSİAD were released with an international travel ban and a requirement to regularly check in at a police station.

20 February 2025

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