Ekrem Imamoglu shockingly won the city’s mayoralty in part by wooing the lower and middle-income voters who had powered President Erdogan’s rise.
Author: CARLOTTA GALL
Turkey Trials Seen in New Light After Erdogan’s Istanbul Defeat
The cases will be closely watched by foreign governments troubled by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s efforts to crack down on the opposition.
Erdogan Faces Fallout After His Party’s Loss in Istanbul Mayor’s Race
The scale of the defeat for his party’s candidate was much larger than in a March election, which had been canceled. The do-over showed voters were angry.
Turkey’s President Suffers Stinging Defeat in Istanbul Election Redo
Voters were outraged that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered a redo of the same election two months ago after his party lost control of Turkey’s largest city.
Erdogan’s Purges Leave Turkey’s Justice System Reeling
Around 4,000 judges have been purged since a failed 2016 coup and replaced with inexperienced judges operating in a climate of fear.
Turkey Jails 151 for Life for Roles in Failed 2016 Coup
Those sentenced include a former commander of the Turkish Air Force and 17 men who were found guilty of attempting to kill the president.
Erdogan Says He Will Meet With Trump to Resolve Weapons Disagreement
The Turkish president, holding a rare meeting with international journalists, also said that he would accept the results of Istanbul’s mayoral election.
Candidates for Istanbul Mayor Hold Rare Debate on Live TV
The head-to-head, the first such event in Turkey in 17 years, pitted Ekrem Imamoglu of the opposition against Binali Yildirim, a government-backed former prime minister.
Turkey Frees American NASA Scientist Imprisoned for 2 Years
The scientist, Serkan Golge, 39, a Turkish-American citizen, was arrested while visiting his family in southern Turkey in 2016. His wife confirmed that he had been released.
Turkey Frees American NASA Scientist Imprisoned for 2 Years
The scientist, Serkan Golge, 39, a Turkish-American citizen, was arrested while visiting his family in southern Turkey in 2016. His wife confirmed that he had been released.