Sweden Living World Business Sports Entertainment FAQ

Cover image for Ekrem Imamoglu

Ekrem Imamoglu

Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Poised to Challenge Erdogan

When the Turkish opposition party CHP held internal elections for its upcoming presidential candidate, ten times as many people voted as the party has members. The vast majority cast their supporting votes for Istanbul's currently imprisoned mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Poised to Challenge Erdogan

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Dismissed After Arrest

Istanbul's mayor, opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu, is being shut out. The message comes after Imamoglu was imprisoned pending a trial.

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Dismissed After Arrest

Platform X Closes Accounts in Politically Unstable Turkey

The platform X, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, has shut down several people's accounts in politically turbulent Turkey. This is reported by the news site Politico.

Platform X Closes Accounts in Politically Unstable Turkey

Protests Erupt in Istanbul as Mayor Faces Terror Allegations

Immoral and groundless. That's how Istanbul's arrested mayor Ekrem Imamoglu describes the allegations directed against him.

Protests Erupt in Istanbul as Mayor Faces Terror Allegations

Erdogan's Crackdown on CHP Sparks Concerns Over Turkey's Democracy

President 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.

Erdogan's Crackdown on CHP Sparks Concerns Over Turkey's Democracy

Istanbul Protests Escalate as Police Use Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets

The protests continue in Turkey after Istanbul's popular mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on suspicion of bribery and terrorism offenses. On Thursday evening, the police used tear gas and rubber bullets against demonstrators in Istanbul.

Istanbul Protests Escalate as Police Use Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets

Istanbul Erupts in Protest After Mayor's Arrest Despite Ban

Thousands of people are protesting in Istanbul after the city's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been arrested. This despite Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan having banned demonstrations.

Istanbul Erupts in Protest After Mayor's Arrest Despite Ban

Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Political Tensions Across Europe

Istanbul's popular mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been arrested, suspected of supporting a terrorist group. Imamoglu is seen as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's foremost challenger.

Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Political Tensions Across Europe

Erdogan's Challenger in Court - Chaos Outside

Turkish police have clashed with demonstrators outside a court in Istanbul. Inside, the city's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu – a likely challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – is standing in the dock.

Erdogan's Challenger in Court - Chaos Outside