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Turkey: a favourable international climate is spurring Erdoğan’s crackdown on democracy

The Turkish judiciary has finally succeeded in sidelining Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, at the fourth attempt. On the morning of March 19, the 53-year-old posted a video on social media announcing that police had arrived at his home to arrest him on charges of corruption, aiding a terrorist organisation and…

The Conversation

Dozens arrested over online posts in Turkey after key Erdoğan rival detained

Istanbul mayor and opposition politician Ekrem İmamoğlu was detained on Wednesday on charges of corruption and bribery.

Euronews

North London’s gang wars go global: Drug feud blood now spilling over into Spain, Moldova and beyond

Police warn sophisticated criminal groups with international networks are behind a wave of violence on London’s streets, writes Will Holt

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The PKK says it will lay down its arms. What are the chances of lasting peace between Turkey and the Kurds? Podcast

For over 40 years, the Kurdistan Workers Party, the PKK, has waged an armed insurgency against Turkey, fighting for Kurdish rights and autonomy.

The Conversation

Istanbul's Mayor Still Held As New Rally Called

Istanbul's powerful mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, remained in police custody Thursday over graft and terror allegations after being held the day before, as his party called for more protests in Turkey's largest city.

International Business Times

Fact check: Can Canada apply to join the EU?

Questions have been raised over whether Canada could hypothetically apply to join the European Union amid its crumbling relations with the US, but experts say its geographical and cultural distance to the continent poses a problem.

Euronews

Thousands protest against arrest of Istanbul mayor seen as key Erdoğan rival

Authorities closed off roads and implemented a four-day demonstration ban in an effort to prevent protests following Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest.

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Arrested and stripped of degree: Twin moves to bar Istanbul mayor from ballot suggests Turkey’s Erdogan is really worried this time

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu had expected to become Turkey’s opposition presidential nominee on March 23, 2025; instead, he lost his freedom and college degree.

The Conversation

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

The Independent UK

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

Istanbul mayor and Erdogan presidential rival arrested amid crackdown in Turkey

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

Evening Standard

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

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.

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UN chief hosts informal talks aimed to help revive stalled talks over Cyprus' future

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hosted informal talks in Geneva between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders, hoping to breathe new life into the Cyprus peace process that has been on hiatus for nearly eight years

Radio France Internationale

Syria in crossfire as Turkish-Israeli rivalry heats up over Assad’s successors

The overthrow of Bachar al-Assad's regime in Syria and its replacement by new rulers with close ties to Turkey are ringing alarm bells in Israel. RFI's correspondent reports on how Ankara and Jerusalem’s deepening rivalry could impact Syria's future.

Euronews

Geneva hosts UN-backed Cyprus peace talks with little hope for breakthrough

The Geneva talks aim for reunification, though expectations are low.

The Independent UK

Turkey says it will closely monitor a Syrian government deal with a Kurdish armed group

Turkey’s foreign minister says Ankara is closely monitoring an agreement between the Syrian government and a U

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Turkish Cypriot group fears that local leader is Ankara's man who wants to partition Cyprus

An activist group says that the Turkish Cypriot leader in the breakaway north of the ethnically divided island of Cyprus is toeing Ankara’s line and doesn’t really speak for the local community there

Evening Standard

Crime kingpin linked to drive-by shooting in Dalston which left girl, nine, seriously hurt arrested in Turkey

Kemal Armagan, of the ‘Hackney Bombers’ gang, detained in the port city of Izmir

The Independent UK

Turkish top officials make sudden trip to Damascus after Syria's deal with Kurdish-led group

Turkey’s top diplomat, defense minister and intelligence chief paid a sudden visit to Damascus

International Business Times

Turkey Insists Foreign Fighters Be Expelled From Syria: Source

Turkey's top diplomat travelled to Damascus on Thursday as Ankara said foreign fighters must be expelled from Syria, after an agreement spearheaded by the war-torn country's new authorities to disband armed groups.

Cycling Weekly

Why hasn't GB sent a full squad to this year's only Track Nations Cup?

Eight riders will represent GB in Turkey this weekend, with the women's endurance squad left at home

The Independent UK

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)

Radio France Internationale

Turkey eyes opportunities in Africa as France withdraws its military presence

France's recent military withdrawals from the Sahel and West Africa are leaving a void that Turkey is keen to exploit, experts told RFI. But while Turkey is profiting from its position as a NATO member and experienced arms exporter, it needs to be careful not to overstretch itself in terms…

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