Students, journalists on trial in Turkey over Istanbul protests

Past corruption allegations trouble arrested Istanbul mayor

Testimony of a businessperson claiming he bribed Ekrem Imamoğlu to receive a building permit has added to the legal woes of the arrested mayor of Istanbul...

The formation of the imprisoned mayor, the Republican People's Party (CHP), continues to denounce a "putsch" against his candidate for the next presidential election, and organizes rallies in particular in strongholds of power.

Students, journalists on trial in Turkey over Istanbul protests

Ninety-nine defendants in one case appeared in court on Friday in Istanbul's Çaglayan neighborhood to face charges of participating in unauthorized demonstrations organized to protest the arrest of the city's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu.

Criticizing the arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor and CHP presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu, former Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arınç said, “Political detention should never happen. I said that for Demirtaş as well. Starting with Esenyurt, for all of them, first an indictment is written in the trials and the court decides on the crime. After that, arrests and similar issues are evaluated. It should be a principle for a metr…

Pikachu Makes a Run for It Amid Protests in Turkey

In a bizarre turn of events during a pro-Imamoglu protest in Turkey, a Pikachu mascot made a surprising escape as police moved in to disperse the crowd. The incident, which has since gone viral on social media, highlights the often unpredictable nature of public demonstrations in the country. Key Takeaways A Pikachu mascot was seen escaping during a police operation to disperse protestors. The protest was in support of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor…