Arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparks student protests in Istanbul and other Turkish cities
Hundreds of students took to the streets of Istanbul on Thursday, defying a four-day protest ban to condemn the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
The opposition leader and key rival to President Erdogan was detained in a dawn raid on Wednesday, accused of corruption and terror links.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/20/arrest-of-istanbul-mayor-ekrem-imamoglu-sparks-student-protests-in-istanbul-and-other-turk
Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment
No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.
In a dramatic escalation of Turkeyās political crackdown, three more opposition mayors ā Abdurrahman Tutdere of Adiyaman, Zeydan Karalar of Adana, and Muhittin Bocek of Antalya ā have been arrested in sweeping early-morning raids. All are members of the main opposition party, CHP, which has faced a wave of detentions following Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamogluās imprisonment in March. The mayors are accused of bribery, bid-rigging, and organized crime, though exact charges remain undisclosed. The arrests come amid mounting criticism of President Erdoganās government, with critics claiming the detentions are politically motivated attempts to weaken the CHP ahead of future elections. Imamoglu, now jailed, has since been nominated as the CHPās presidential candidate, and his arrest sparked Turkeyās largest protests in a decade. Observers warn of further instability if the crackdown continues.
#Turkey #Erdogan #CHP #Imamoglu #OppositionArrests #TurkeyPolitics #CHPMayors #Adana #Antalya #Adiyaman #EkremImamoglu #ProtestsInTurkey #DemocracyUnderThreat #TurkishElections #Authoritarianism #CorruptionCharges #PoliticalCrackdown #Turkey2028Elections #HumanRights #FreeImamoglu
~HT.410~ED.103~
Iran has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to continuing uranium enrichment as talks with European powers loom in Istanbul on JulyāÆ25. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that despite the recent US and Israeli strikes on Iranās nuclear facilities, the nationās atomic program remains a symbol of "national pride" and nonānegotiable sovereignty.
Simultaneously, Iranās Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed acceptance of a technical delegation from the IAEA in the coming weeks to discuss future cooperation modalitiesābut clarified they will not inspect nuclear sites or facilities.
European leaders from the UK, France, and Germany are set to press for an extension or activation of the JCPOAās "snapback" sanctions mechanism unless Iran makes verifiable concessions, including limiting enriched uranium stockpiles and resuming full cooperation with inspectors. Tehran insists that any renewed US engagement must begin with rebuilding trust and rejecting military covert agendas
#IranNuclear #UraniumEnrichment #IAEA #EuropeTalks #IstanbulSummit #EuropeIran #Sanctions #Snapback #Diplomacy #MiddleEast #NuclearRights #IranDefiance #Araghchi #Gharibabadi #NationalPride #NPT #WesternPressure #PeacefulNuclear #RegionalSecurity #InFocus
~HT.410~GR.124~ED.102~
In a dramatic escalation, Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on southern Russia, targeting Sochi ā the famed Black Sea resort city ā and its nearby Sirius technological and athletic hub. At least one woman was killed and another seriously injured when drone debris fell in Sochiās central streets.
Meanwhile, another UAV slammed into an oil terminal in Sirius, triggering emergency evacuations of students and tourists. Local sources described scenes of chaos, with air raid sirens blaring and as many as 20 explosions echoing across the city. This latest strike comes on the heels of Russia and Ukraine's third round of peace talks in Istanbul, which failed to secure a ceasefire. Moscowās proposal for brief humanitarian truces and a major POW exchange involving 1,200 prisoners each was met with skepticism from Kyiv. Tensions remain sky-high as drone warfare escalates far from the battlefield, threatening Russian civilians and infrastructure.
#UkraineRussiaWar #SochiAttack #UkraineDrones #BlackSeaStrike #DroneWarfare #SochiExplosion #RussiaUnderAttack #SiriusHub #CiviliansTargeted #RussiaUkraineConflict #PeaceTalksFail #PutinZelensky #IstanbulTalks #UkraineStrikesBack #OilTerminalHit #EvacuationsInSochi #AirRaidSirens #RussiaWarNews #ExplosionsInSochi #GeopoliticalTensions
~HT.318~ED.102~GR.122~
Ukrainian peace delegation proposes 'summit of leaders' between Zelenskyy and Putin by end of August
During the third round of peace talks in Istanbul, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators discussed draft proposals for a ceasefire and potential peace. Talks also addressed a potential summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/24/ukrainian-peace-delegation-proposes-summit-of-leaders-between-zelenskyy-and-putin-by-end-o
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published
Turkey has unveiled the Tayfun Block-4, its first hypersonic ballistic missile, at the IDEF 2025 Defence Fair in Istanbul. Developed by Roketsan, the 800-km range missile boasts extreme speed, maneuverability, and strategic strike capabilitiesātargeting command centers, air defenses, and infrastructure. The reveal comes amid growing tensions in Syria, where Turkey backs Al-Sharaa against Israeli airstrikes. With this missile, Ankara signals a major leap in regional military power, escalating fears of a broader confrontation involving Israel, Turkey, and the U.S.
#TurkeyMissile #TayfunBlock4 #HypersonicMissile #IDEF2025 #Roketsan #TurkeyMilitaryPower #IsraelTurkeyTensions #MiddleEastConflict #SyrianCivilWar #Erdogan #DefenseTech #BallisticMissile #AnkaraUnveils #TurkeyDefense #MilitaryEscalation #StrategicStrike #HypersonicWeapons #AlSharaaSupport #Tayfun4 #GazaConflict #BreakingNews #TurkeyVsIsrael #RegionalTensions #MissileLaunch #DefenseInnovation #GlobalSecurity
Also Read
Turkey Arrests LeMan Magazine Editor-in-Chief Over Prophet Mohammed Cartoon :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/turkey-arrests-leman-magazine-editor-in-chief-over-prophet-mohammed-cartoon-7799895.html?ref=DMDesc
Turkey Junks Claims Of Its Involvement In Maintenance Of Crashed Ahmedabad-London Air India Dreamliner :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/turkey-junks-claims-of-its-involvement-in-maintenance-of-crashed-ahmedabad-london-air-india-dreamlin-4182063.html?ref=DMDesc
Erdogan Reaffirms Support For Islamabad Amid India Tensions: 'Long live Pakistan-Turkiye Friendship' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/erdogan-reaffirms-support-for-islamabad-amid-india-tensions-long-live-pakistan-turkiye-friendship-4163705.html?ref=DMDesc
~HT.318~ED.102~GR.122~
As global tensions rise, Iran hosts trilateral nuclear talks with Russia and Chinaājust days before a critical summit with European powers in Istanbul. The U.S., once central to negotiations, now watches from the sidelines as Tehran rejects direct dialogue. With the 2015 nuclear deal hanging by a thread and āsnapbackā sanctions looming, the geopolitical stakes have never been higher.
Will this new IranāRussiaāChina axis reshape the global balance of power? And can Europe force Iran back into complianceāor will diplomacy collapse once again?
#Iran #NuclearTalks #ChinaRussiaIran #USIran #SnapbackSanctions #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #IstanbulSummit #IranDeal #RussiaChinaAlliance #JCPOA #BreakingNews #GlobalDiplomacy #IranNuclearDeal #TehranTalks
~PR.274~HT.408~ED.420~
Israel and Kurdish fighters should stop destabilising Syria, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan says
Since Islamist-led insurgents ousted former President Bashar al-Assad in a rebel offensive in December, the interim government in Damascus has struggled to maintain stability and heal the wounds of the nearly 14-year civil war.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/13/israel-and-kurdish-fighters-should-stop-destabilising-syria-turkish-fm-hakan-fidan-says
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published
Strong earthquake strikes Turkeyās Balıkesir province, killing one
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the town of Sındırgı in Turkeyās Balıkesir province on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring at least 29 others.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/11/strong-earthquake-strikes-turkeys-balikesir-province-killing-one
Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment
No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published
Turkey's leader says PKK disarmament opens 'new page in history' after group lays down arms
Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed the disarmament of the Kurdish PKK militant group as a victory for his country after its members began laying down their weapons in a symbolic ceremony on Friday.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/12/turkeys-leader-says-pkk-disarmament-opens-new-page-in-history-after-group-lays-down-arms
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published
Sir Keir Starmer shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a bilateral meeting on the sideline of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in The Hague, Netherlands. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Turkish President Erdogan warns against 'new Sykes-Picot order' in the Middle East
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called for stronger solidarity among Islamic nations to counter Israeli actions in the Middle East, accusing Israel of causing regional and global insecurity and likening Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/21/turkish-president-erdogan-warns-against-new-sykes-picot-order-in-the-middle-east
Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:06Published
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has openly backed Iranās military response to Israeli airstrikes, calling Tehran's actions "legitimate and lawful." In an explosive speech, Erdogan accused Israel of "banditry and state terrorism," and likened Prime Minister Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler. He also condemned global silence over Israeli aggression, particularly in Gaza. Erdogan warned of further instability if Israelās āinhuman attacksā continue and pledged to protect TĆ¼rkiyeās interests. Meanwhile, Russia also denounced Israelās campaign, while the U.S. maintained its full support for West Jerusalem and demanded Iran's āunconditional surrender.ā
#Erdogan #IranIsraelConflict #TurkeyIran #Netanyahu #IranRetaliates #IsraelStrikes #MiddleEastCrisis #GazaUnderAttack #TrumpIran #Khamenei #RecepTayyipErdogan #IsraelUnderFire #AyatollahKhamenei #NuclearTensions #RussiaCondemnsIsrael #TĆ¼rkiyeStance #USIsraelAlliance #WorldWar3Fears #HitlerComparison #GlobalCrisis
Also Read
'Operation Sindhu': India Starts Evacuating Its Nationals Stranded In Iran :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/operation-sindhu-india-starts-evacuating-its-nationals-stranded-in-iran-4185423.html?ref=DMDesc
Iran Wonāt Surrender, Khamenei Tells Trump ā Says Tehran Doesnāt Respond To 'Language of Threat' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/iran-won-t-surrender-khamenei-tells-trump-says-tehran-doesn-t-respond-to-language-of-threat-4185093.html?ref=DMDesc
Israel's Air Defence 'Overwhelmed' As Interceptor Stockpile Dwindles Amid Ongoing Iran Barrage :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israels-air-defence-overwhelmed-as-interceptor-stockpile-dwindles-amid-ongoing-iran-barrage-4184991.html?ref=DMDesc
~ED.420~HT.408~
Thousands attend CHP rally in Istanbul against mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu's arrest
Ä°mamoÄlu, widely seen as the main political challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 22-year rule, was jailed..
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published
Agence France-Presse calls for the "rapid release" of its photojournalist Yasin Akgul, who was arrested at his home before dawn on March 24 and remanded in custody on March 25 after covering protests..
ErdoÄan accuses Turkey's opposition of wrecking economy as protests continue
Many consider the case against Istanbul mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu, seen as the biggest challenger to ErdoÄanās 22-year..
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published
![Erodganās Dirty Politics RESURFACES As More CHP Leaders Arrested After Imamogluās Imprisonment [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250705/1415604996-Erodgan-Dirty-Politics-RESURFACES-As-More-CHP.jpg)
![āEnrichment Will Continueā Iranās Big THREAT To West | Iran BANS IAEA From Entering Nuclear Sites [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250725/1417563680-āEnrichment-Will-Continueā-Iran-Big-THREAT-To.jpg)
![Ukraineās Most DEADLY Response After Failed Peace Talks | Strikes Sochi Killing 1 Civilian & Hitsā¦ [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250724/1417456374-Ukraine-Most-DEADLY-Response-After-Failed-Peace.jpg)
![Ukrainian peace delegation proposes 'summit of leaders' between Zelenskyy and Putin by end of August [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250724/1417448146-Ukrainian-peace-delegation-proposes-summit-of-leaders-between.jpg)
![Turkey UNLEASHES Tayfun Block-4 Ballistic Missile| Ankara to supply Missile to Syria against Israel? [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250724/1417434290-Turkey-UNLEASHES-Tayfun-Block-Ballistic-Missile|-Ankara.jpg)
![Iran, Russia, China Unite in Nuclear TalksāUS Sidelined, EU Threatens Sanctions Showdown in Istanbul [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250722/1417286192-Iran-Russia-China-Unite-in-Nuclear-TalksāUS-Sidelined.jpg)
![Israel and Kurdish fighters should stop destabilising Syria, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan says [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250813/1419508342-Israel-and-Kurdish-fighters-should-stop-destabilising-Syria.jpg)
![Strong earthquake strikes Turkeyās Balıkesir province, killing one [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250811/1419238616-Strong-earthquake-strikes-Turkey-Balıkesir-province-killing.jpg)
![Turkey's leader says PKK disarmament opens 'new page in history' after group lays down arms [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250712/1416280910-Turkey-leader-says-PKK-disarmament-opens-new.jpg)
![PM attends bilateral meeting with Erdogan [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250625/1414773512-PM-attends-bilateral-meeting-with-Erdogan.jpg)
![Turkish President Erdogan warns against 'new Sykes-Picot order' in the Middle East [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250621/1414455354-Turkish-President-Erdogan-warns-against-new-Sykes-Picot.jpg)
![Turkey SLAMS Israelās āTerrorismā, Backs Iranās Retaliation | Turkey Compares Netanyahu To Hitler [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250618/1414240588-Turkey-SLAMS-Israel-Terrorism-Backs-Iran.jpg)
![Thousands attend CHP rally in Istanbul against mayor Ekrem Ä°mamoÄlu's arrest [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250330/1406601224-Thousands-attend-CHP-rally-in-Istanbul-against-mayor.jpg)
![AFP calls on Turkey to release arrested photojournalist Yasin Akgul [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250326/1406292896-AFP-calls-on-Turkey-to-release-arrested-photojournalist.jpg)
![ErdoÄan accuses Turkey's opposition of wrecking economy as protests continue [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250326/1406287984-ErdoÄan-accuses-Turkey-opposition-of-wrecking-economy.jpg)
