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Turkish court sentences opposition politician for inciting hatred, but orders his release
A Turkish court has sentenced a far-right politician to more than two years in prison for incident public hatred and ...
Jailed Istanbul mayor in court over prosecutor 'threat'
Ekrem Imamoglu— the leading political rival to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan— faces several investigations. Ekrem ...
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Istanbul mayor on trial for 'threatening' prosecutor
Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the leading opponent of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, appeared in court ...
Istanbul mayor boycotts court hearing in one of many cases that could see him banned from politics
Istanbul's imprisoned opposition Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and his lawyers boycotted a court hearing Thursday, claiming a late change of venue was ''unlawful.'' ...
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X blocks access to jailed Istanbul mayor’s account per Turkey’s request
The social media platform X said Thursday it has blocked access to jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu ’s account in Turkey, complying with a Turkish court order—the latest measure ...
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How much support is there for Imamoglu, Istanbul’s jailed mayor?
CHP leader Ozgur Ozel speaks during a mass protest rally in support of arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on March 29, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkiye [Chris McGrath/Getty Images] Published On 6 Apr ...
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Trouble in Turkey: Erdogan’s arrest of Imamoglu is the first move in a power grab - opinion
A person carries a Turkish flag as people take part in a protest against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as part of a corruption investigation, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 24 ...
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Hundreds of thousands demonstrate in Istanbul to defend democracy
Thousands rally to protest against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as part of a corruption investigation, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 29, 2025. LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / REUTERS Hundreds of ...
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Turkey: Dilek Imamoglu, the woman standing up to Erdogan
Since the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, his wife Dilek has been center stage at nightly protests, fighting for her husband and the survival of the Turkish ...
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Police use force to break up protests at a university in Turkey's capital
The demonstrations began last week following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Imamoglu was jailed pending trial on corruption charges ...
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Ekrem Imamoglu’s wife on how his arrest has turned a mayor into a movement
WHEN MY HUSBAND, Ekrem Imamoglu, was arrested in the early hours of March 19th, millions across Turkey felt exactly as I did: not only sorrow but a strong sense of injustice and rising anger.
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Huge pro-democracy protests grip Turkey after Erdogan rival is imprisoned
The detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is widely viewed as politically motivated. Turkey has been rocked by six nights of protests over the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem ...