Turkish police have stormed the opposition CHP headquarters in Ankara, using tear gas and rubber bullets on supporters gathered outside. Erdogan appears to have concluded that he cannot accept allowing the opposition to form, says political scientist Paul Levin.
WorldExports of military equipment to Turkey have increased sharply since Sweden joined NATO, Sveriges Radio Ekot reports.
SwedenTurkey has suddenly released journalist Joakim Medin. Both the stick and the carrot may have been used to achieve the release, assesses Turkey expert Paul Levin.
SwedenThe Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been sentenced to conditional imprisonment for eleven months and seven days for insulting Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It's a rather peculiar situation, says Turkey expert Paul Levin.
SwedenThe trial against the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin begins in Ankara this afternoon. Swedish embassy staff are present. An important marker, says Turkey expert Paul Levin.
CrimeThe stakes are high, but the roles are locked. The tensions in Turkey have become a power struggle where no one can afford to back down, fears the political scientist Paul Levin. The problems in the USA-Europe relationship contribute to Sweden and the EU not being able to do much. To also alienate Nato's second-largest military power, it becomes difficult for the EU.
WorldThe decision to imprison the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoğlu, is no surprise. But the Turkish regime's action also appears to be an attempt to divide the opposition, says analyst Aras Lindh.
WorldThe Mayor of Istanbul, opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu, is being shut out. The message comes after Imamoglu was imprisoned. It shows how great a threat Imamoglu is to President Erdogan, says Turkey expert Jenny White.
WorldIstanbul's mayor, opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu, is being shut out. The message comes after Imamoglu was imprisoned pending a trial. It shows how great a threat Imamoglu is to President Erdogan, says Turkey expert Jenny White.
WorldPresident Erdogan's tightening grip on Turkey has so far mainly targeted the Kurds. That he is now taking on the old state-bearing party CHP is "new and very disturbing", says Turkey expert Jenny White. If you in practice take over the opposition - then the elections you hold no longer have any significance.
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