The Latest Breaking News from Istanbul

Learn about Ekrem Imamoglu's rise in Turkish politics, drawing comparisons to President Erdogan, with a focus on progressive policies and inclusive leadership.

Opposition supporters on Sunday filled an Istanbul square to celebrate the re-election of Ekrem Imamoglu as mayor, who dealt a second blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party by repeating his landmark 2019 win.

CHP has control of local government in Istanbul and Ankara, but may find it hard to keep hold of them in March 31 vote.

Vote will decide who gets to control Istanbul and capital Ankara, both of which the Turkish president lost in 2019.

Turkish voters went to the polls on Sunday in municipal elections, with all eyes on Istanbul, the national "jewel" that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to pry away from the opposition.

Turkey holds municipal elections across the country on Sunday, with all eyes on Istanbul, the national "jewel" that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to pry away from the opposition.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is not on the ballot, but he looms large over Sunday’s local elections in Turkey. If Erdogan's ruling party wins, many expect him to change the constitution to allow him to rule beyond his current term limit. Meanwhile, the fractured opposition is trying to retain…

Turkish politicians have denounced the use of what they say are manipulated images and videos for electoral advantage.

Volunteer election monitors in Turkey trained to prevent fraud in upcoming local elections. Key role in safeguarding integrity.