Detained Istanbul mayor faces 2nd day of questioning as protests intensify
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was questioned by police for terror-related charges and corruption allegations, sparking protests across Turkey. Interior Minister ...
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Protests over Istanbul mayor’s arrest intensify
Hundreds of supporters gathered at an Istanbul courthouse for questioning of detained Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption and terror allegations, ...
In Turkey, Critics of Erdogan See Democracy Eroding After Istanbul Mayor’s Detention
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faced political challenges in Turkey, including high inflation, sinking party popularity, and opposition from Istanbul mayor ...
Turkey's opposition urges peaceful protests over Istanbul mayor's arrest despite bans
The leader of Turkey’s main opposition calls for peaceful demonstrations in response to the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, seen as ...
Turkish lira, stock market drop after Istanbul mayor and Erdogan rival arrested
The Turkish lira hit a record low against the dollar and the BIST 100 stock index dropped 7% after Istanbul ...
Turkey police detain Istanbul mayor, Erdogan’s main rival
Turkish police raided the home of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, detaining him over a corruption probe, which the main opposition ...
Rangers fan dies in Istanbul ahead of Europa League fixture vs Fenerbahce
Rangers played Fenerbahce away in the Europa League last 16, with a tragic announcement of a supporter's passing in a ...
Bootleg alcohol claims lives of at least 30 in Istanbul while dozens are hospitalized
At least 30 people have died in Istanbul in the past three days from drinking bootleg alcohol, with 80 others ...
Young gorilla rescued from aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo
A young gorilla named Zeytin was rescued from a plane's cargo hold and is now recovering at an Istanbul zoo ...
Turkey’s Fidan meets Hamas political leaders in Istanbul after Sinwar’s killing
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hamas leaders in Istanbul to discuss a cease-fire following the killing of Hamas ...
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