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ECtHR notifies Turkey regarding İmamoğlu application

ECtHR notifies Turkey regarding İmamoğlu application

The opposition leader has been behind bars for over a year.

Court accepts indictment in corruption case against İmamoğlu

Court accepts indictment in corruption case against İmamoğlu

The suspended mayot is facing up to 2,352 years in prison on charges related to 142 separate acts.

25 November 2025

Several well-known journalists briefly detained in İstanbul municipality investigation

Several well-known journalists briefly detained in İstanbul municipality investigation

The journalists' statements in support of İmamoğlu following his detention was cited as evidence in their involvement in the alleged criminal network run by the suspended İstanbul mayor.

7 November 2025

İmamoğlu congratulates Mamdani on New York mayoral win

İmamoğlu congratulates Mamdani on New York mayoral win

Mamdani's win showed showed the power of "social municipalism, inclusivity, solidarity, and people-oriented leadership" according to the jailed opposition politician.

5 November 2025

Court orders arrest of İmamoğlu, journalist Yanardağ in espionage probe

Court orders arrest of İmamoğlu, journalist Yanardağ in espionage probe

The arrest orders come after a cybersecurity consultant already in custody on espionage charges agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. The CHP rejects the allegations.

27 October 2025

İmamoğlu faces espionage probe, journalist detained

İmamoğlu faces espionage probe, journalist detained

İmamoğlu is accused of cooperating in his political campaigns with an espionage suspect arrested in July. Journalist Merdan Yanardağ is also linked to the same suspect.

24 October 2025

Opposition leader Özgür Özel addressed İstanbul crowds at the ‘200th Black Night’ event

Opposition leader Özgür Özel addressed İstanbul crowds at the ‘200th Black Night’ event

The 60th “Rallies for Protecting the People’s Will” took place at Şişli Square in İstanbul. At the rally organized by CHP in front of Halaskargazi Street/Cevahir Mall in Şişli to mark the 200th day since the March 19 coup, Özgür Özel stated that they plan to take the rallies abroad as well.

Ayşegül Başar

İmamoğlu to be defended by jailed lawyer in 'university diploma' case

İmamoğlu to be defended by jailed lawyer in 'university diploma' case

İmamoğlu appeared before a judge for the first time in the so-called 'diploma trial,' where he faces a political ban and up to eight years in prison. The hearing was adjourned to Oct 20.

12 September 2025 Ayşegül Başar

İmamoğlu sentenced to 1 year, 7 months in prison over remarks targeting chief prosecutor

İmamoğlu sentenced to 1 year, 7 months in prison over remarks targeting chief prosecutor

One of several legal cases against the suspended mayor of İstanbul concluded today. İmamoğlu delivered a politically charged defense, concluding, “I’ve beaten them four times at the ballot box, and I’m a threat because I’ll beat them a fifth time.”

İmamoğlu faces prison, political ban over revoked diploma

İmamoğlu faces prison, political ban over revoked diploma

Prosecutors accuse the suspended İstanbul mayor of “aggravated forgery in a continuous manner.”

İstanbul mayor's lawyer arrested in same corruption investigation

İstanbul mayor's lawyer arrested in same corruption investigation

Lawyer Mehmet Pehlivan refused to testify, citing the lack of required permission from the Justice Ministry.

Ekrem İmamoğlu on trial in Akın Gürlek case: “We are not being tried, we are being punished”

Ekrem İmamoğlu on trial in Akın Gürlek case: “We are not being tried, we are being punished”

Istanbul Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu appeared in court today in the case where he is charged with “threatening,” “insulting a public official,” and “targeting a person involved in counterterrorism” for his criticism of Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akın Gürlek.

Criminal cases and investigations against Ekrem İmamoğlu

Criminal cases and investigations against Ekrem İmamoğlu

İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is currently facing four criminal cases, one of which has resulted in conviction.

İmamoğlu’s ‘expert witness’ trial postponed

İmamoğlu’s ‘expert witness’ trial postponed

The trial of İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who is charged with “attempting to influence a judicial expert or witness” and “attempting to influence a fair trial,” was held at Marmara Prison in Silivri but has been postponed to a later, unspecified date.

İmamoğlu: Colleagues subjected to systematic torture

İmamoğlu: Colleagues subjected to systematic torture

İmamoğlu has stated that municipal workers held in prison are being systematically subjected to torture and ill-treatment.

How many people have been arrested in the Istanbul Municipality operations?

How many people have been arrested in the Istanbul Municipality operations?

Ekrem İmamoğlu was formally imprisoned on March 23, 2025, four days after being taken into custody. A total of 31 people were imprisoned alongside him. This operation marked one of the most critical turning points, where both the political and legal dimensions of the process were intensely debated.

23 May 2025 Evrim Kepenek

Hotel managers detained over camera masking during İmamoğlu's meetings

Hotel managers detained over camera masking during İmamoğlu's meetings

CHP leader claims that covering security cameras and carrying jammers are routine protection measures, which the interior minister has denied.

İmamoğlu investigation: 14 detainees transferred to other prisons

İmamoğlu investigation: 14 detainees transferred to other prisons

The move comes after a CHP deputy explained how the now-suspended mayor gave instructions to other detainees through attorney communications.

Lawyer of jailed İstanbul mayor taken into custody

Lawyer of jailed İstanbul mayor taken into custody

Mayor İmamoğlu immediately reacted the detention on social media, describing it as a "judicial coup."

CHP formally names İmamoğlu as presidential candidate

CHP formally names İmamoğlu as presidential candidate

The party claimed that 15.5 million people participated in the presidential primary, a figure that, if accurate, would represent roughly one in four eligible voters in Turkey.

David R. Mellor

Boiling point

Boiling point

Quickly, it became clear that İmamoğlu's arrest had merely been the spark, with deep seated grievances bubbling under the surface.

23 March 2025 David R. Mellor

İmamoğlu suspended from office, acting mayor to be elected

İmamoğlu suspended from office, acting mayor to be elected

The Interior Ministry has appointed a trustee to replace the Şişli district mayor. Mayors of İstanbul and the Beylikdüzü district will be replaced through internal elections within municipal councils, where İmamoğlu's CHP holds a majority.

Fresh investigation into İmamoğlu over municipal daycare centers

Fresh investigation into İmamoğlu over municipal daycare centers

"We will continue to commit the crime of opening daycare centers. I entrust these centers, built for our children, to our people," the İstanbul mayor said through his lawyers.

İmamoğlu’s detention: CHP leader vows to 'bring politics to streets' as demonstrations grow

İmamoğlu’s detention: CHP leader vows to 'bring politics to streets' as demonstrations grow

Over 50 protesters were taken into custody in protests across Turkey, which have largely been led by university students.

Explained: The broader context behind Turkey’s crackdown on İstanbul mayor

Explained: The broader context behind Turkey’s crackdown on İstanbul mayor

İmamoğlu, who is seen as a strong challenger to President Erdoğan, faces the risk of losing both his chance to run for president and his position as mayor of İstanbul.

20 March 2025 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Thousands protest İstanbul mayor’s detention outside city hall

Thousands protest İstanbul mayor’s detention outside city hall

“They know thousands of us are here, but they don’t care," said one citizen.

20 March 2025 Ali Dinç

İstanbul mayor’s construction company seized amid investigation

İstanbul mayor’s construction company seized amid investigation

İmamoğlu was taken into custody in connection with two separate investigations involving allegations of terrorism and corruption. The confiscation of the company concerns the latter investigation, where prosecutors accuse him of “forming a criminal organization for personal gain.”

Tuğçe Yılmaz

İmamoğlu detention: 'Election alliance with Kurds is not a terror crime,' says MP

İmamoğlu detention: 'Election alliance with Kurds is not a terror crime,' says MP

"This is a coup against politics and democracy. Now, they will try to seize the municipalities as well. The government’s actions show that we are facing an outright coup and a system of political confiscation," says Tanrıkulu.

19 March 2025 Tuğçe Yılmaz

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

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.

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