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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.

Turkish lira tumbles as İmamoğlu's detention shakes markets

Turkish lira tumbles as İmamoğlu's detention shakes markets

Dollar, euro and gold saw historic highs against the lira.

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.

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

İstanbul mayor faces 7 years in prison, ban from politics in terrorism-related case

İstanbul mayor faces 7 years in prison, ban from politics in terrorism-related case

İmamoğlu is accused of threatening İstanbul's chief public prosecutor and his family among other charges.

12 February 2025

İstanbul mayor testifies in 'terror,' 'obstruction of justice' investigations

İstanbul mayor testifies in 'terror,' 'obstruction of justice' investigations

İmamoğlu addressed the crowd outside the courthouse following his testimony, vowing to "continue our struggle against injustice and lawlessness."

31 January 2025 Ali Dinç

İstanbul mayor faces fresh investigation after claiming bias by court-appointed expert

İstanbul mayor faces fresh investigation after claiming bias by court-appointed expert

The same expert was involved in various investigations targeting opposition-run municipalities in İstanbul, İmamoğlu has revealed.

27 January 2025

Erdoğan sues İstanbul’s İmamoğlu for 1 million liras over criticism of district mayor’s arrest

Erdoğan sues İstanbul’s İmamoğlu for 1 million liras over criticism of district mayor’s arrest

The İstanbul mayor describing the president as “wielding a stick" crossed the line of respectful political discourse, according to Erdoğan’s legal team.

2 November 2024

Election advertisements: CHP spends 14 million and AKP 8 million lira so far on social media

Election advertisements: CHP spends 14 million and AKP 8 million lira so far on social media

Unlike the presidential and parliamentary elections of May 14-28, this time CHP is leading in social media advertising spending. The total advertising budgets of parties exceed 35 million lira in 30 days.

'The race turns in favor of İmamoğlu in İstanbul'

PUBLIC OPINION RESEARCHER BEKİR AĞIRDIR:

'The race turns in favor of İmamoğlu in İstanbul'

In the ongoing İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality mayoral race between İmamoğlu and Kurum, KONDA founder Bekir Ağırdır, who stated that İmamoğlu has "on average" a 2.5-point lead, said, "The outcome in İstanbul will be determined by whether the opposition or the government will be more successful in getting their voters to the polls."

İstanbul Mayor reacts to the government on Gaza: 'Begin by stopping trade first'

İstanbul Mayor reacts to the government on Gaza: 'Begin by stopping trade first'

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu criticized Murat Kurum, the AKP candidate for İstanbul Mayor, who said "the oppressed in Gaza will rejoice on March 31," stating, "Those who have failed to halt trade while the oppressed in Palestine have been suffering for months, shamelessly and without remorse, are trying to exploit the İstanbul election by making Gaza rhetoric."

İstanbul mayor signals re-run in upcoming local elections

İstanbul mayor signals re-run in upcoming local elections

Following the defeat in the general elections, Ekrem İmamoğlu, a leading figure "change" movement in the main opposition party, indicated that he is embarking on a mission to "defend İstanbul" ahead of the local elections.

İstanbul mayor insists on 'change' in CHP leadership

İstanbul mayor insists on 'change' in CHP leadership

İmamoğlu has announced the results of a campaign to collect feed back and suggestions from the party base in the wake of the election defeat in May.

CHP cancels deal with Halk TV

CHP cancels deal with Halk TV

The leadership battle between Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and Ekrem İmamoğlu in CHP resulted in the party terminating its deal with Halk TV. While Kılıçdaroğlu said in a meeting that 'he knew the amounts of salaries some journalists are receiving,' calls were made for him to disclose the names of those he is referring to.

YouTube leak sheds light on internal power struggle in CHP after election defeat

YouTube leak sheds light on internal power struggle in CHP after election defeat

In the leaked video, the İstanbul mayor, who has been calling for a change in the party leadership, is seen discussing the party issues with other senior figures of the CHP.

İstanbul mayor launches website for 'change' to challenge party leader

İstanbul mayor launches website for 'change' to challenge party leader

After a crushing election defeat to Erdoğan in May, Mayor İmamoğlu has been pressing a "change" in the party leadership.

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