Turkish prosecutors have introduced fresh corruption charges against former Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu, extending the legal proceedings that carry a potential sentence of hundreds of years.

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has left the Republican People's Party, which nominated him for president last year, to join a new political party.

Social media platform X has blocked access in Turkey to another campaign account operated by jailed İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's presidential campaign office, according to the Freedom of Expression Association.

The trial of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has sparked concerns.

Jailed İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, appeared in three separate court proceedings on the same day NATO leaders arrived in Ankara.

Calls from within the Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu camp to expel ousted leader Özgür Özel and former Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu have intensified internal conflicts within Türkiye’s main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP).

A Turkish court has rejected Ekrem İmamoğlu's appeal against the cancellation of his university degree, a decision with direct political ramifications that maintains the block on his candidacy.

Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor of Istanbul, has rejected espionage accusations during a court hearing.

Reports are examining the details and potential implications of the next significant trial facing Ekrem İmamoğlu, a prominent political figure.

Ekrem İmamoğlu, the jailed Istanbul mayor and opposition presidential candidate, has accused President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of failing to take concrete steps in the ongoing peace process aimed at resolving the decades-long conflict with the PKK.

A coalition of Turkish opposition parties has called for the release of jailed Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtaş and demanded that Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu be tried without pretrial detention. The demand followed a visit to prisons holding prominent figures.

A fresh standoff has erupted between Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and the Turkish government following the transfer of control of the historic Basilica Cistern from the opposition-run Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality to a state body.

Turkish prosecutors have issued a new indictment alleging that irregular municipal contracts were awarded by an Istanbul district mayor under direct orders from Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu.

The third week of hearings has begun in the corruption case against Ekrem Imamoğlu, the former mayor of Istanbul and a prominent opposition figure, along with dozens of other defendants.

Thousands of Turks gathered in central Istanbul to support the imprisoned mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in an opposition rally, one year after his arrest.

The fifth day of the corruption trial against Istanbul's suspended mayor, Ekrem Imamoğlu, was abruptly halted due to a dispute over courtroom seating arrangements.

Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into a social media account that shares statements from İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a prominent opposition figure.

Ekrem İmamoğlu has announced his intention to remain a candidate for the presidency of Turkey.

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is facing 140 charges that could lead to up to 2430 years in prison. He accuses Turkish President Erdoğan and his allies of initiating the prosecution due to the president's declining popularity.

Almost one year after his arrest, Istanbul’s former mayor, Ekrem Imamoğlu, will make his first appearance at the hearing of a sprawling corruption case. The popular figure of the m...

One year after İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest, Turkey's main opposition faces uncertainty as the politician, seen as a strong challenger to President Erdoğan, goes on trial in a mass corruption case.

Turkish prosecutors have filed a new indictment against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, seeking up to two years in prison for alleged misuse of municipal funds during his tenure as a district mayor from 2014 to 2019.

An indictment against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu and three others on charges of 'political espionage' has been accepted by a court, with the trial set for May.

The Turkish Journalists Association (TGC) has condemned restrictions placed on reporters covering the trial of jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and criticized the Health Ministry for excluding critical news outlets from a meeting.

A Turkish court has blocked access to a website reporting defense arguments and courtroom developments in the trial of jailed İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, citing national security and public order concerns.

The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed serious concerns regarding the prosecution of jailed İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, citing restrictions on the defense and judicial independence issues.

Today's important events include the imprisoned former Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu participating in three court hearings on corruption charges, and the Prime Minister's activities.

A Turkish court has annulled the election of opposition leader Özgür Özel, further clearing President Erdoğan's path to elections. This follows the imprisonment of opposition presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu last year.

A defendant in the trial involving İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu claimed in court that previous testimony given under a leniency law was false and directed by prosecutors.

Jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and his wife, Dilek İmamoğlu, have been honored with Germany's Immanuel Kant Foundation's World Citizen Award for their commitment to democracy and the rule of law.

Ekrem İmamoğlu, a prominent political opponent of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has criticized Ursula von der Leyen regarding her recent statements about Turkey.

Two years after Turkey's March 31, 2024, local elections, twenty elected mayors from the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) remain in prison, with 25 others, including İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, suspended from office.

Turkish politician Ekrem İmamoğlu is facing accusations of ordering a statue for Makarios, leading to political tension in Turkey. İmamoğlu claims it's a smear campaign to exclude him from presidential elections.

The European Commission has expressed concern over the independence of the judiciary in Turkey, marking one year since the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and raising increasing questions about Turkey's commitment to democratic values.

Today marks one year since the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, an event that continues to profoundly impact the Turkish political landscape.

Jailed İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, called on supporters to gather in central İstanbul on Wednesday night to mark the first anniversary…

A Turkish court has issued a suspended fine to Özlem Ünal, a senior official in the CHP youth wing, for allegedly insulting a police officer during protests related to İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.

A large-scale trial has begun against former Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a major political opponent of President Erdoğan, on highly questionable charges that could lead to up to 2430 years in prison.

The ongoing trial of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is being viewed as a critical test for the state of democracy in Turkey.

Am Montag beginnt der Prozess gegen den Istanbuler Oberbürgermeister. Die Frauen der Angeklagten kämpfen für sie.

Ekrem İmamoğlu, İstanbul’s jailed mayor and a leading opposition figure in Turkey, was granted the 2026 Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award at a ceremony in Brussels on Thursday, with the prize accepted on his behalf by acting İstanbul mayor Nuri Aslan, Turkish Minute reported. The award, presented at the European Parliament building, recognizes public figures and […] The post Jailed İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu receives 2026 Paweł Adamowicz Award appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into Deniz Turan, a youth leader from the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), concerning a banner featuring jailed İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.

An Istanbul court has resumed the trial of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu after a 40-day recess.

Turkish authorities have ordered the blocking of the official YouTube channel of jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and an X account used by his presidential campaign office, though both remained accessible in Turkey at the time of reporting.

Turkish prosecutors have launched a new investigation into jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key political rival to President Erdoğan, accusing him of threatening a public official during his corruption trial.

Dilek İmamoğlu, wife of the imprisoned Istanbul mayor and presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu, commented on Turkey's political and social situation, stating that 'the people demand change.'

A Turkish court has issued suspended sentences to three Boğaziçi University students for spray-painting slogans on public and private property in support of jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.

An İstanbul court rejected requests for the release of jailed Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and three co-defendants in a 'political espionage' trial, where they face up to 20 years in prison.

Ekrem İmamoğlu, the imprisoned Mayor of Istanbul and CHP presidential candidate, reportedly broke into tears during the 34th session of his trial on May 7, 2026, in a highly emotional moment.

The corruption trial of former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu has been delayed after he allegedly attempted to disrupt court proceedings on its 31st day.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has requested the Turkish government to respond to an application filed by jailed İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. This marks a new stage in the legal case concerning his pretrial detention.

An interim ruling in the organized crime case involving former Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu has kept the majority of defendants in custody as the court continues its proceedings.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Turkish authorities to remove restrictions on lawyers, journalists, and the public seeking to follow the trial of jailed İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.

The trial of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and 406 co-defendants was adjourned after a courtroom dispute over seating arrangements, while journalists protested new access restrictions.

A European higher education accreditation agency has launched a review of İstanbul University's business administration faculty following the controversial annulment of diplomas belonging to 28 graduates, including jailed İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.

The trial of imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is a 'purely political case' aimed at preventing him from challenging President Tayyip Erdoğan in the next elections, according to Ozel.

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, currently imprisoned, faces corruption charges which he claims are a politically motivated maneuver by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his allies, aimed at him due to the president's declining popularity.

The first day of Ekrem İmamoğlu's trial for allegedly leading a 'criminal organization for profit' was marked by tension, arguments in the courtroom, and clashes between the defense and the bench over procedure and rights.

Turkish prosecutors have indicted 11 university students from Middle East Technical University (METU) for participating in protests that followed the detention of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in March 2025.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) alleges that Turkish authorities are using criminal prosecutions and pretrial detention to remove İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu from politics, as he prepares for trial.

A Turkish court has denied a request to temporarily lift an international travel ban on the son of jailed İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, preventing him from attending a scientific conference in Germany.