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Who is Ekrem Imamoglu, Erdogan's main rival, and why was he arrested?

Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a popular figure, had boasted jokingly that he was the only person to have beaten Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party in three local elections

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Turkish police arrest Istanbul mayor, a key Erdogan rival, as government crackdown escalates

Turkish police have arrested Istanbul’s mayor — a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan — as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and terror links

The Independent UK

'Living In Dictatorship': Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Anger

"We're living in a dictatorship," said Kuzey, an Istanbul shopkeeper after police detained the city's popular opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption allegations.

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Istanbul mayor and Erdogan presidential rival arrested amid crackdown in Turkey

Ekrem Imamoğlu said “the will of the people cannot be silenced”

Evening Standard

Police arrest Istanbul mayor and key Erdoğan rival amid crackdown

The government's move to detain Ekrem İmamoğlu comes 24 hours after his university diploma was revoked.

Euronews

Turkey Police Detain Istanbul Mayor, Erdogan's Main Rival

Turkish police raided the home of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Wednesday, detaining him over a corruption probe in a move denounced by the main opposition CHP party as a "coup".

International Business Times

Istanbul mayor arrested days before likely presidential nomination

Ekrem İmamoğlu of CHP opposition party detained alongside 100 others accused of corruption and links to terror groups

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Turkiye’s Istanbul University annuls Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s diploma

Opposition leader slams the university’s move as ‘unlawful’, saying it does not have the power to make the decision.

Al Jazeera

Imamoglu: Istanbul's Powerful Mayor And Erdogan's Biggest Rival

Istanbul's powerful mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's biggest political rival who has had hurdle after hurdle thrown at him to stop him making a bid for Turkey's top job.

International Business Times

Turkey University Cancels Erdogan Rival's University Degree

A Turkish university said Tuesday that Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu -- a rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and already the target of a clutch of court cases -- falsely obtained his university degree.

International Business Times

UK set to be hotter than Corfu this week as temperatures soar for start of spring

Temperatures will soar to 19C in the UK, as warm air from the continent comes in

The Independent UK

Europe's earthquake hotspots as Naples hit by tremors – which holiday destinations are at risk?

Discover Europe's most earthquake-prone holiday destinations, as Naples experiences seismic activity

Evening Standard

Delve deeper into Izmir’s surprising and growing fine-dining scene

Istanbul has long dominated Turkey’s culinary scene – Aisling O’Leary heads to the Aegean coast to find out how one region’s farm-to-table dining and fresh produce philosophy has won Michelin stars (as well as the hearts of foodies)

The Independent UK

Four Rangers heroes: The players who humiliated Fenerbahce in Istanbul

Four Rangers’ heroes: The players who humiliated Fenerbahce in Istanbul.

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Vaclav Cerny’s smart Rangers double at Fenerbahce gives Mourinho work to do

Rangers ended the 18-match unbeaten run of José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce with a 3-1 win in Istanbul in the first leg of their last-16 tie

The National (Scotland)

Fundraising page launched to support family of Rangers fan who passed away

Over £40,000 has already been raised for the family of a Rangers supporter who tragically passed away in Istanbul.

The National (Scotland)

Rangers & Fenerbahce to wear black armbands in tribute during Europa League match

Rangers & Fenerbahce to wear black armbands in tribute to tragic supporter during Europa League match.

The National (Scotland)

Rangers shirt & scarves placed in Istanbul in touching tribute to tragic supporter

Rangers shirt & scarves placed in Istanbul in touching tribute to supporter who tragically died in traffic accident before Europa League match.

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Fenerbahce send 'deepest condolences' after Rangers supporter dies in Istanbul

Fenerbahce send condolences after Rangers supporter dies in traffic accident

Evening Standard

Rangers fan dies in Istanbul ahead of match

A club statement said it is ‘devastated’ at the news.

The National (Scotland)

Rangers fan dies following road accident in Istanbul

Rangers fan tragically dies after a road traffic accident in Istanbul.

The National (Scotland)

Rangers release ‘updated’ supporters information for Fenerbahce away clash

Rangers have issued an updated statement with advice for supporters traveling to Istanbul.

The National (Scotland)

‘They’ve got a chance’ - Kris Boyd rates the likelihood of Rangers beating Fenerbahce

Kris Boyd reckons Rangers “have a chance” of overcoming Fenerbahce, but they must bring their A-game to Istanbul.

The National (Scotland)

He just vanished: Mystery still surrounds Ryan Kent's Fenerbahce exit in Istanbul

Why did former Rangers winger Ryan Kent have his contract at Turkish giants Fenerbahce terminated by mutual consent back in October?

The National (Scotland)

Season on the line: Rangers banking on defensive duo to deliver in Istanbul

Season on the line: Rangers banking on defensive duo to deliver in Istanbul.

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