Istanbul
Police detain opposition mayor in Turkish Ankara district in dawn raid over corruption claims
The opposition has rejected a wave of accusations since 2024 and says the investigations are politically motivated. The government says the judiciary is independent.
'Murderer NATO': Over 100 anti-NATO protesters detained in Turkey ahead of Ankara summit
Turkey's LGBT crackdown rooted in Erdogan's conservative religious push, experts tell 'Post'
Turkish comedian jailed pending trial over alleged insults to Erdogan, religious values
Prominent Turkish journalist gets 4-year sentence for Erdogan comments
Fatih Altayli was sentenced after referencing a historic Ottoman Turkish practice of killing or drowning rulers they no longer wanted in power.
Ukraine seeking exchange of 1,200 prisoners with Russia
Ukraine says it is pushing to restart prisoner exchanges with Russia, aiming to bring home 1,200 Ukrainians.
Newborn African lion cub rescued from Istanbul smugglers
The cub was discovered after a tip-off on a veterinary clinic holding the cub in the Tuzla district.
Turkey court orders arrest of Istanbul's jailed mayor for 'political espionage'
Turkey intensifies its crackdown on dissent as a court orders the new arrest of jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu over alleged ‘political espionage.’
Pakistan reports border clashes during talks with Afghanistan
The Taliban denies accusations of sheltering insurgents and says Pakistan's military operations violate Afghan sovereignty.
Istanbul cancels Robbie Williams concert over safety fears following anti-Israel activist pressure
Istanbul authorities canceled Robbie Williams’s show after online backlash labeling him a “Zionist” over his ties to Israel and Jewish family.
Turkey orders detention of Istanbul district mayor, others in corruption probe, state media says
The police carried out early morning raids at 72 locations to seize documents and detain suspects on charges including embezzlement, bribery, and tender rigging, according to TRT Haber.
Turkey’s ruling party hopes to ‘decapitate’ opposition - analysis
Police clashed with CHP supporters in Istanbul as Erdogan’s government banned protests and moved to tighten control over Turkey’s opposition.
Turkey detains defense firm Assan Group executives in military espionage probe
Turkish authorities detained the two on suspicion of military espionage and membership in the network of the US-based cleric accused of orchestrating a 2016 coup.
Istanbul mayor's jailed lawyer denounces 'criminalization of the right to a legal defence'
The lawyer from Turkey's main opposition figure, who is also jailed like the mayor, denounced that he faces "entirely fabricated" charges.
