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"The large-scale arrests of protesters and journalists in recent months have sent a chilling message: No one is safe," writes Imamoglu.

Medin was detained in Istanbul while covering protests against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

The table question refers to “Turkish capital” cloaked behind companies shown as being based in Greece or other European countries

The U.S. says it raised concerns over recent protests in Turkey with the country's foreign minister—claims Turkey denies.

Recent political turmoil in the country has sent inflation projection for 2025 1% higher than previous estimates.

Nuri Aslan, from the the Republican People's Party (CHP) will temporarily lead the city and will serve as interim mayor until the conclusion of imprisoned Imamoglu's trial

Speculation suggests potential solutions such as partially dismantling the system or relocating it to a U.S. military base within Turkey.

As mass arrests continue in Turkey, the main opposition party will launch a signature campaign, framed as a referendum, to safeguard Imamoglou's candidacy.

“We will all dismantle this coup together, this dark stain on our democracy,” İmamoğlu declared, calling for protests on Sunday following his arrest on charges of corruption.

After throwing key opposition leader in prison, Turkey is now jailing journalists who covered the related protests.

A key political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ekrem Imamoglu was detained on Wednesday, days before he was due to be selected as a 2028 presidential candidate, over allegations of corruption and terrorism ties

The arrest of Istanbul’s elected mayor just days before he was expected to declare his candidacy against Erdogan has raised concerns about democracy and political interference in Turkey.

For the third consecutive day, protesters have gathered outside Istanbul’s City Hall, responding to a call from the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). The leader of Turkey’s main opposition party, Ozgur Ozel announced that 300,000 people assembled in Istanbul on Friday night to support Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was arrested on Wednesday on charges of “corruption” […]

In addition to commenting on defense spending and migration at the end of the EU Summit, the Greek PM voiced concerns over Turkey's democratic backsliding.

Thousands continue to defy bans and protest across Turkey over the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, a move the opposition says is aimed at silencing political rivals.

Through an audio message played over loudspeakers, İmamoğlu challenged Erdoğan directly, saying: “I challenge you.”

In light of the geostrategic upheavals, particularly the prospect of deepening European ties with Turkey, the discussion has gained new urgency

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides also welcomed the development, calling it an important first step toward resuming negotiations.

The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor has sparked outrage beyond Turkey’s borders, with international observers expressing concerns over the country’s democratic backsliding.

Will the detention of opposition figures impact Turkey's relations with the EU and Greece? Turkey expert Dr. Ioannis N Grigoriadis answers key questions in an exclusive interview with To Vima International edition.