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Turkey's ruling alliance and the pro-Kurdish DEM Party held talks to advance a peace process following a PKK ceasefire. However, the government provided vague commitments on Kurdish rights, raising concerns about the sincerity of the negotiations. Meanwhile, tensions escalated in northern Syria after a Turkish airstrike killed nine civilians from a Kurdish family.
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Following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, Turkey has witnessed widespread protests, marking the largest anti-government demonstrations in over a decade. The opposition claims the arrest is politically motivated, aimed at undermining Imamoglu's potential presidential candidacy for 2028. Demonstrations have spread across the country despite government crackdowns.
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Following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, Turkey has witnessed widespread protests, marking the worst unrest in over a decade. The opposition CHP party has nominated Imamoglu as its presidential candidate for 2028, intensifying the political crisis as authorities crack down on dissent and press freedoms.
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Istanbul's municipal council elected Nuri Aslan as interim mayor following the jailing of Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges. Imamoglu's detention has sparked widespread protests and criticism from opposition parties and international leaders, who view the actions as politically motivated. The interim mayor will serve until Imamoglu's trial concludes.
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Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's mayor and opposition presidential candidate, was jailed on corruption charges, sparking widespread protests across Turkey. His party, the CHP, claims the charges are politically motivated. Concurrently, Turkish police detained journalists covering the protests, raising concerns over press freedom and democracy in the country.
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Following the arrest of Istanbul's opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, Turkey has witnessed unprecedented protests. Hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets, demanding his release and expressing concerns over democracy. Imamoglu, nominated as the CHP's presidential candidate for 2028, faces serious corruption charges amid claims of political motivation behind his detention.
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Mass protests have erupted across Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, on corruption charges. Demonstrators claim the arrest is politically motivated, targeting Erdogan's main rival ahead of the 2028 presidential election. The unrest has led to nearly 1,900 arrests, including journalists covering the events, prompting international concern over press freedom and police violence.
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Following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, Turkey has seen unprecedented protests, marking the largest civil unrest in over a decade. Demonstrators, led by the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), claim the charges are politically motivated, resulting in nearly 1,900 arrests and widespread calls for change.
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Moldova expelled three Russian diplomats on March 31, 2025, citing evidence of activities contrary to their diplomatic status. This follows accusations that the Russian Embassy facilitated the escape of a pro-Kremlin lawmaker, Alexander Nesterovschii, to Transnistria. Russia has vowed to respond to Moldova's actions, escalating diplomatic tensions.
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Joakim Medin, a Swedish journalist for Dagens ETC, was arrested in Turkey on charges of terrorism and insulting the president. His detention follows protests against the jailing of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. The Turkish presidency claims the arrest is unrelated to journalism, while his employer decries the charges as absurd.
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Following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, massive protests have erupted across Turkey. The opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) organized a rally in Istanbul, drawing millions to defend democracy and challenge President Erdogan's government. The protests have faced a severe crackdown, with thousands arrested and media coverage restricted.
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On April 3, 2025, Turkish authorities detained at least 11 individuals for allegedly inciting a boycott against businesses in response to the jailing of Istanbul's opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. The protests, which have seen nearly 2,000 arrests, reflect growing dissent against President Erdogan's government.
