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İstanbul mayor signals re-run in upcoming local elections

İstanbul mayor signals re-run in upcoming local elections

Following the defeat in the general elections, Ekrem İmamoğlu, a leading figure "change" movement in the main opposition party, indicated that he is embarking on a mission to "defend İstanbul" ahead of the local elections.

İstanbul mayor insists on 'change' in CHP leadership

İstanbul mayor insists on 'change' in CHP leadership

İmamoğlu has announced the results of a campaign to collect feed back and suggestions from the party base in the wake of the election defeat in May.

CHP cancels deal with Halk TV

CHP cancels deal with Halk TV

The leadership battle between Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and Ekrem İmamoğlu in CHP resulted in the party terminating its deal with Halk TV. While Kılıçdaroğlu said in a meeting that 'he knew the amounts of salaries some journalists are receiving,' calls were made for him to disclose the names of those he is referring to.

YouTube leak sheds light on internal power struggle in CHP after election defeat

YouTube leak sheds light on internal power struggle in CHP after election defeat

In the leaked video, the İstanbul mayor, who has been calling for a change in the party leadership, is seen discussing the party issues with other senior figures of the CHP.

İstanbul mayor launches website for 'change' to challenge party leader

İstanbul mayor launches website for 'change' to challenge party leader

After a crushing election defeat to Erdoğan in May, Mayor İmamoğlu has been pressing a "change" in the party leadership.

İstanbul mayor faces up to seven years in prison on 'corruption' charges

İstanbul mayor faces up to seven years in prison on 'corruption' charges

Previously sentenced to prison and political ban for insulting members of the country's high election board, İmamoğlu now faces accusations of involvement in corrupt tender practices.

16 June 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Pro-government columnist claims appeals court upheld İstanbul mayor's political ban

Pro-government columnist claims appeals court upheld İstanbul mayor's political ban

Mayor İmamoğlu's lawyer has denied the claim, saying that the appeals court has yet to give a judgment regarding the mayor's appeal.

İstanbul mayor says Turkey's democracy marred by polarization, unfair elections

İstanbul mayor says Turkey's democracy marred by polarization, unfair elections

While admitting that he was saddened by the election results, İmamoğlu said "we must acknowledge the existence of unfair circumstances."

İstanbul mayor calls on opposition supporters not to lose hope, remember local election win

İstanbul mayor calls on opposition supporters not to lose hope, remember local election win

Turkey is set to hold local elections in under a year, and İmamoğlu reminded the public of the opposition's triumph in the 2019 local elections, which came on the heels of Erdoğan's sweeping victory in the 2018 dual polls.

AKP official implies İstanbul mayor may be dismissed after presidential runoff

AKP official implies İstanbul mayor may be dismissed after presidential runoff

İmamoğlu, who was nominated as a vide presidential candidate by Kılıçdaroğlu, was given a prison sentence in December. He will be banned from politics for five years if the verdict is upheld.

İstanbul, Ankara mayors remain confident Kılıçdaroğlu will win, accuse state agency of 'manipulation'

İstanbul, Ankara mayors remain confident Kılıçdaroğlu will win, accuse state agency of 'manipulation'

The two mayors who will become vice presidents if Kılıçdaroğlu is elected have reassured the voters that he will win.

Detainees for Sunday's attack on election rally in Erzurum released

Detainees for Sunday's attack on election rally in Erzurum released

Fifteen people taken into custody over violence against Ekrem İmamoğlu's public meeting in Erzurum were released.

İmamoğlu in Konya: 'The stone was not thrown at me, but at our nation and democracy'

İmamoğlu in Konya: 'The stone was not thrown at me, but at our nation and democracy'

Ekrem İmamoğlu, İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor and the future Vice-President if the Nation Alliance wins the presidential elections, came to Konya despite threats made and addressed the meeting in the Anıt square.

Minister: Thirteen detained over mob attack on opposition rally

Minister: Thirteen detained over mob attack on opposition rally

The justice minister criticized İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu for his tone when speaking with the Erzurum governor.

AKP, MHP deputies praise stone-throwing attack on opposition rally

AKP, MHP deputies praise stone-throwing attack on opposition rally

A crowd of a few hundred people targeted İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu's rally in Erzurum. The interior minister implied that the attack was "staged" by the opposition.

Attack on İmamoğlu election rally leaves attendees injured

Attack on İmamoğlu election rally leaves attendees injured

The İstanbul mayor said the police did nothing to stop the attackers, even though they were only a few meters away from them.

İYİ Party's İstanbul office targeted by gunfire, party leader blames Erdoğan

İYİ Party's İstanbul office targeted by gunfire, party leader blames Erdoğan

Police are investigating the attack on the party's office in Merter, İstanbul. İYİ party's chair Meral Akşener reacted with a stern message to President Erdoğan. ''The man who would scare Meral Akşener has not yet been born, I am not afraid Mr. Recep.''

Mayors of İstanbul, Ankara visit Akşener to persuade her to return to alliance

Mayors of İstanbul, Ankara visit Akşener to persuade her to return to alliance

İmamoğlu and Yavaş have visited the İYİ Party headquarters as the five other opposition leaders are meeting to announce their presidential candidate.

Polemic continues between Ministry of Interior and Mayor of İstanbul

Polemic continues between Ministry of Interior and Mayor of İstanbul

After claims of Minister Soylu that Ekrem İmamoğlu called and asked favors of him, Mayor of İstanbul invited the Minister to either prove or resign.

30 December 2022

US, EU denounce conviction of İstanbul mayor

US, EU denounce conviction of İstanbul mayor

The US State Department and the EU Delegation to Türkiye have expressed disappointment and concern over the mayor's sentencing, which could see him losing his seat.

16 December 2022

Addressing thousands in İstanbul, opposition leaders, mayor vow to fight injustice

İSTANBUL MAYOR'S CONVICTION

Addressing thousands in İstanbul, opposition leaders, mayor vow to fight injustice

Mayor İmamoğlu was yesterday given a prison sentence and a political ban for "insulting public officials." The verdict is subject to appeal.

15 December 2022 Hikmet Adal,Tuğçe Yılmaz

'A coup against people's will': Reactions from Türkiye, world to İstanbul mayor's sentence

'A coup against people's will': Reactions from Türkiye, world to İstanbul mayor's sentence

Convicted of "insulting public officials," İmamoğlu will be banned from politics and lose his seat if the verdict is upheld.

15 December 2022

İstanbul mayor sentenced to prison, to be banned from politics if verdict upheld

İstanbul mayor sentenced to prison, to be banned from politics if verdict upheld

İmamoğlu has been sentenced to 2 years and 7 months in prison for insulting the country's top election officials.

14 December 2022 Hikmet Adal

Prosecutor seeks prison sentence, ban from politics for İstanbul mayor

Prosecutor seeks prison sentence, ban from politics for İstanbul mayor

The court has adjourned the hearing to the next month, when it is expected to deliver a judgment.

11 November 2022

İstanbul mayor calls for freedom for Gezi prisoners

İstanbul mayor calls for freedom for Gezi prisoners

Mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem İmamoğlu shared a video in a tweet with hashtag #GeziyeBinSelam and wrote "Justice will prevail, unlawfulness will end. We want freedom for my colleague Tayfun Kahraman and all Gezi prisoners."

24 October 2022

Higher inflation for the poor, controversy in politics

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Higher inflation for the poor, controversy in politics

Inflation rate at two-decade high • Police officer threatened to shoot HDP deputy • İmamoğlu draws ire after photo with formerly pro-Erdoğan journalists • Far-right leader takes on interior minister

7 May 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

İmamoğlu on possible candidacy in Presidential elections: ‘We all need change’

İmamoğlu on possible candidacy in Presidential elections: ‘We all need change’

İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu’s visit to the Black Sea is regarded by some as “preparations for the Presidential election”. He has said that candidacy “is not on his agenda”, adding: “Change in the upcoming elections is on my agenda.”

Poll: Erdoğan loses to the right candidate; Kurds, HDP are key to the election

Poll: Erdoğan loses to the right candidate; Kurds, HDP are key to the election

The MetroPOLL research company has released its April survey results. According to MetroPOLL’s Prof. Sencar, when all blocs enter the first round of elections with their own candidates for Presidency, only Ankara Mayor Yavaş may defeat Erdoğan.

İstanbul mayor faces four years in prison for insulting Supreme Electoral Council members

İstanbul mayor faces four years in prison for insulting Supreme Electoral Council members

Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is accused of calling the YSK members "fools." He says his words did not target them.

Minister of transport sues İstanbul mayor for 'attack on personal rights'

Minister of transport sues İstanbul mayor for 'attack on personal rights'

Minister Karaismailoğlu claims İmamoğlu, a member of the main opposition party, slandered him.

Prosecutor’s office urges ‘measures for İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu’s life safety’

ASSASSINATION ALLEGATIONS

Prosecutor’s office urges ‘measures for İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu’s life safety’

The İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation following a notice letter about İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, demanding that the Governor’s Office “consider and do the necessary for his life safety”.

İstanbul mayor says government trying to 'bankrupt' city's public transport company

ASSASSINATION CLAIMS

İstanbul mayor says government trying to 'bankrupt' city's public transport company

Mayor İmamoğlu has slammed the government for blocking the municipality's proposal for an increase in public transport fares. He has played down the claims of an "assassination plot" against him.

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