İmamoğlu

TV authority RTÜK delivers a major blow to media freedom in TürkiyeTV authority RTÜK delivers a major blow to media freedom in Türkiye

TV authority RTÜK delivers a major blow to media freedom in Türkiye

At its March 27 meeting, the Turkish Radio and Television Supreme Board (RTÜK) imposed the heaviest fines ever on TV…

3 weeks ago
Court arrested and imprisoned İmamoğlu: A new stain on Turkish democracyCourt arrested and imprisoned İmamoğlu: A new stain on Turkish democracy

Court arrested and imprisoned İmamoğlu: A new stain on Turkish democracy

İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested on March 23rd by an İstanbul Court on duty on charges…

3 weeks ago
“No bread for İmamoğlu”: An unprecedented political siege to Erdoğan’s top contender“No bread for İmamoğlu”: An unprecedented political siege to Erdoğan’s top contender

“No bread for İmamoğlu”: An unprecedented political siege to Erdoğan’s top contender

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is seeking to run for office once again by securing a parliamentary majority and exploiting a…

2 months ago
New criminal case against Istanbul Mayor: Could lead to political banNew criminal case against Istanbul Mayor: Could lead to political ban

New criminal case against Istanbul Mayor: Could lead to political ban

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu faces another criminal case, this time for allegedly threatening Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akın Gürlek. The…

2 months ago
Identity politics or economic realities: Turkish local elections and beyondIdentity politics or economic realities: Turkish local elections and beyond

Identity politics or economic realities: Turkish local elections and beyond

On March 31, Türkiye will once again exercise its democratic right to vote in local government elections. Yet, this election…

1 year ago
Far-reaching consequences: two scenarios of Istanbul’s Mayoral raceFar-reaching consequences: two scenarios of Istanbul’s Mayoral race

Far-reaching consequences: two scenarios of Istanbul’s Mayoral race

Ever since Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan launched the election campaign with the motto “reconquering Istanbul,” it has been clear…

1 year ago
Turkish opposition unite against unusual foe: CHP as a central targetTurkish opposition unite against unusual foe: CHP as a central target

Turkish opposition unite against unusual foe: CHP as a central target

Since the May 2023 election defeat, Türkiye's main opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), has grappled with internal conflicts that…

1 year ago
Erdoğan’s strategic nod for Istanbul mayoral race: Murat KurumErdoğan’s strategic nod for Istanbul mayoral race: Murat Kurum

Erdoğan’s strategic nod for Istanbul mayoral race: Murat Kurum

President and ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) leader Tayyip Erdoğan took a strategic step and entrusted the local election…

1 year ago
Turkish main opposition elects new leader: What “change” can he bring?Turkish main opposition elects new leader: What “change” can he bring?

Turkish main opposition elects new leader: What “change” can he bring?

The main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) changed its leader at a highly contested November 4 congress, and delegates elected…

1 year ago
Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu re-runs for 2024 local electionsIstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu re-runs for 2024 local elections

Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu re-runs for 2024 local elections

The main opposition Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu announced that he will re-run for the…

2 years ago