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Journalist Joakim Medin Declares from Turkish Prison: Journalism Is Not a Crime

The journalist Joakim Medin, who works for the newspaper Dagens ETC, was arrested on Thursday at Istanbul's airport. Now he has written a greeting from prison.

Journalist Joakim Medin Declares from Turkish Prison: Journalism Is Not a Crime

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After Arrest in Turkey

The Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are working on different levels to bring home the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin, who has been arrested in Turkey, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M). Getting Joakim to come home is the highest priority for the Government.

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After Arrest in Turkey

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Arrested in Turkey, Press Freedom at Risk

Swedish journalist organizations are demanding that the imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin be released. It is incredibly serious that he is sitting in a solitary cell instead of being out and reporting on what is actually happening in Turkey, says Erik Larsson from Reporters Without Borders Sweden.

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Arrested in Turkey, Press Freedom at Risk

Erdogan Urges PKK to Disarm Without Delay

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is impatient and demands that the terrorist-stamped Kurdish movement PKK immediately lays down its arms. We do not have infinite time and patience.

Erdogan Urges PKK to Disarm Without Delay

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After Arrest in Turkey

The case of the Swedish journalist who was arrested in Turkey has the highest priority for the government. Our goal is for Joakim Medin to be able to come home, says Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) to TT.

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After Arrest in Turkey

Turkey Accuses Swedish Journalist of Terrorism and Anti-Turkish Reporting

Turkey accuses the imprisoned Swedish journalist Joakim Medin of terrorist crimes – and for reporting "anti-Turkish" news. .

Turkey Accuses Swedish Journalist of Terrorism and Anti-Turkish Reporting

Massive Istanbul Protests Demand Release of Mayor Imamoglu

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators gather again on Istanbul's streets on Saturday in protest against the imprisonment of the city's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. .

Massive Istanbul Protests Demand Release of Mayor Imamoglu

Swedish Journalist's Arrest in Turkey Sparks Global Outcry

Many organizations strongly condemn the fact that the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been arrested in Turkey. .

Swedish Journalist's Arrest in Turkey Sparks Global Outcry

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Detained in Turkey

The Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been taken to a Turkish prison after being arrested. This is what Dagens ETC's editor-in-chief Andreas Gustavsson tells TV4.

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Detained in Turkey

Putin and Erdogan Talk Black Sea Deal and Sanctions Relief

Russia's and Turkey's presidents are said to have discussed a possible agreement regarding the Black Sea. .

Putin and Erdogan Talk Black Sea Deal and Sanctions Relief

Istanbul Mayor's Lawyer Arrested in Turkey, Sparking Outcry

Mehmet Pehlivan, imprisoned Ekrem Imamoglu's lawyer, is reported to have been arrested by Turkish authorities. .

Istanbul Mayor's Lawyer Arrested in Turkey, Sparking Outcry

Protests Surge in Istanbul Over Mayor Imamoglu's Imprisonment

Turkey's opposition leader has visited Istanbul's imprisoned mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, after six nights of extensive protests demanding his release. Thousands of demonstrators went out onto Istanbul's streets again on Tuesday evening.

Protests Surge in Istanbul Over Mayor Imamoglu's Imprisonment

EU Faces Limited Options as Tensions Rise in Turkey

The 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.

EU Faces Limited Options as Tensions Rise in Turkey

Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Named Opposition Presidential Candidate

Istanbul's imprisoned mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been formally appointed as the opposition's presidential candidate, the CHP party's spokesperson announced according to AFP. More than 1,100 people have been detained since he was arrested last week.

Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Named Opposition Presidential Candidate

Turkish Regime Jails Istanbul Mayor, Sparking Opposition Tensions

The 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.

Turkish Regime Jails Istanbul Mayor, Sparking Opposition Tensions

Protests Surge in Istanbul as Mayor Imamoglu Faces Imprisonment

The Mayor of Istanbul, opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu, is being shut out. The message comes after Imamoglu was imprisoned.

Protests Surge in Istanbul as Mayor Imamoglu Faces Imprisonment

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

Massive Protests Erupt in Istanbul Over Mayor's Arrest

Demonstrators and police clash in central Istanbul as protests against the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu grow. Over 300,000 gathered in protests directed against President Recep Tayyip's regime, according to the opposition.

Massive Protests Erupt in Istanbul Over Mayor's Arrest

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