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Erdogan files legal complaint against opposition leader over alleged insult

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has initiated legal action against Ozgur Ozel, the head of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), accusing him of insulting the presidency. Erdogan's attorney, Huseyin Aydin, confirmed that a formal complaint was submitted to the Ankara Chief......

Swedish journalist arrested in Turkey on terrorism charges

Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been arrested and detained in Istanbul on charges of "terrorism" and "insulting the president" Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to Turkish authorities. Medin was taken into custody upon his arrival at Istanbul airport on March 27, 2025, and officially......

Turkish court releases journalist as police suppress student protest

A Turkish court has freed AFP journalist Yasin Akgul, 35, along with six other reporters after their pre-trial detention was challenged. The journalists were arrested earlier this week for covering protests that erupted on March 19 following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key political......

Protests persist in Turkey despite mass arrests

Protests erupted in Turkey on March 19 following the arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, amid a corruption and "terror" investigation. His supporters denounced the arrest as a political maneuver and a "coup." Large crowds have gathered daily, defying protest......

Istanbul mayor jailed ahead of corruption trial amid political tensions

A Turkish court has ordered the imprisonment of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, a key opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, pending his trial on corruption charges. The decision, announced on Sunday, has intensified political unrest in Turkey and raised concerns about democratic principles......

Turkey's political crisis: Istanbul mayor detained in corruption probe

Turkish authorities have detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in a corruption probe, sparking widespread controversy. The arrest, carried out during a police raid on his residence, was swiftly condemned by the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), which labeled it a "coup." Imamoglu,......

Two years after Turkey's earthquake: A legacy of loss, anger, and ongoing struggles

Two years have passed since the devastating earthquake that struck southern Turkey and parts of Syria, leaving deep scars in its wake. At 4:17 AM on the anniversary, thousands of survivors gathered in torchlit vigils across the region, marking the exact moment the earthquake hit. The 7.8 magnitude quake,......

Hotel owner detained as ski resort fire in Turkiye claims 76 lives, sparks safety outrage

A tragic fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel, a renowned ski resort in Kartalkaya, Turkiye, has resulted in the deaths of 76 people and left numerous others injured. Authorities have arrested nine individuals, including the hotel owner, as investigations into the cause of the blaze intensify. The fire erupted......

Investigation underway in Turkey's deadly ski resort hotel fire

Turkey has detained nine individuals, including the hotel owner, in relation to a devastating fire that claimed 76 lives and left many others injured at a ski resort in western Turkey. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed the detentions on Wednesday. Authorities have identified 45 victims, with......