How Istanbul’s Mayor Emerged as Erdogan’s Top Rival
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu had emerged as Turkey’s strongest political challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. But ...
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Istanbul mayor, Erdoğan’s chief political rival, arrested along with 105 others
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested at his home on corruption and terrorism charges. He was growing in popularity and ...
Arrested and stripped of degree: Twin moves to bar Istanbul mayor from ballot suggests Turkey’s Erdogan is really worried this time
Long-serving, autocratic-leaning Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking to extend his tenure beyond ...
Why the Head of One of Europe's Largest Cities Faces Terrorism Charges
"It is utterly dangerous and wrong to mischaracterise the investigations," Turkish Justice Minister Yilzam Tunc said.