5 days agoA Swedish journalist who was detained on his arrival in Turkey to cover protests over the jailing of Istanbul’s mayor has been arrested on terror-related charges and insulting the president, the Turkish presidency confirms
6 days agoTens of thousands of people are still trying to reach the protest location in Maltepe, Istanbul, where hundreds of thousands of people gathered.The most crowded protests of Turkish history against Erdogan's government held in Maltepe district of İstanbul
8 days agoBBC correspondent Mark Lowen deported from Turkey after reporting on protests over arrest of Istanbul mayor
8 days ago Turkish authorities deported a BBC News correspondent on Thursday after detaining him for 17 hours and branding him a "threat to public order"
8 days ago Turkish authorities announce the arrest of more than 250 people during protests against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
9 days agoThe arrested Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), Ekrem İmamoğlu, has been replaced by CHP's candidate, Nuri Aslan, as Acting Mayor. Nuri Aslan received 177 votes, while AKP's candidate, Zeynel Abidin Okul, received 125 votes
9 days agoX sues the Turkish government at the Constitutional Court for ordering the blocking of more than 100 accounts, including those of journalists and activists
10 days ago The leader of Turkey’s primary opposition party visited jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Tuesday, as sustained protests calling for his release entered their seventh night
10 days ago Turkey arrests AFP photographer Yasin Akgul for allegedly “violating the law on meetings and demonstrations” while covering pro-Imamoglu protests as a journalist
10 days ago Protests in Istanbul - the head of the opposition CHP said in his speech last night - this evening would be the last rally at city hall but protests would continue (not clear where.) students will again hold their own demonstration later tonight in a park
10 days agoTurkish prosecutors issue arrest warrants for 41 people accused of insulting the president during Istanbul protests.
11 days agoPro-Imamoglu protestors have blocked Galata Bridge tonight and then eventually left the area after negotiating with the police
11 days ago German Foreign Ministry: Türkiye’s commitment to pursuing EU membership sounds increasingly hollow in light of the actions taken against İmamoğlu and others. Political competitors do not belong in prison or before the courts. A country that envisions its future in must uphold the rule of law. In turbulent geopolitical times, our cooperation requires a democratic and law-based Türkiye with a strong civil society—one that the Turkish people have built over the past 100 years.
11 days agoErdogan: I discussed developments in Syria in a phone call with Trump.
11 days ago Turkish Interior Minister: 1,133 arrested since protests began on March 19
12 days ago The Turkish Workers' Party entered Saraçhane with a cortege of thousands of people.
12 days ago Those who marched from Kugulu Park to Kizilay in Ankara are at Kolej Square. "Erdoğan without diploma" "Don't stay silent, the longer you stay silent, the more your turn will come"
12 days ago Police attacked the crowd that wanted to march to the statue in Bursa
12 days ago A fifth day of protests in Kadıköy, Istanbul.The crowd entering Bahariye Street has grown exponentially compared to earlier this week. With each passing moment, more people in Turkey are participating in protests
12 days ago The Erdoğan regime has now detained the mayor of Şişli, an opposition stronghold on the European side of Istanbul. On Day 5 of the nationwide protests, protesters are gathering in front of the Municipality
12 days agoA security source said: Fears are growing of a confrontation between Türkiye and Israel in Syria.
12 days ago Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu has been formally removed from office, Interior Ministry says
12 days ago Şişli District Governor Cevdet Ertürkmen was appointed instead of Istanbul Şişli District Mayor Resul Emrah Şahan.
12 days ago Ekrem İmamoğlu is being sent to Silivri Prison
12 days ago Detained Istanbul mayor calls for mass protests across Türkiye
12 days ago Istanbul Mayor: Türkiye was betrayed today and the trial was unfair.
12 days ago Turkish central bank officials will meet with executives from the country's commercial lenders on Sunday amid market volatility triggered by the arrest of a key opposition politician, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter
12 days ago Ekrem İmamoğlu, President of the Union of Turkish Municipalities and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, was arrested on corruption charges
12 days ago Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality President Ekrem İmamoğlu was referred to court by the prosecutor's office with a request for arrest
12 days ago Ministry of Interior: 323 suspects were detained tonight in actions related to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality investigation
