In the wake of ongoing political turbulence within Turkey’s Republican People’s Party (CHP), speculation regarding the future of the nation’s opposition has intensified. Recent reports suggesting that ousted party leader Özgür Özel and Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu are planning to launch a new political movement by August have circulated in various media circles. However, these … Read more
In a significant escalation of political tensions within Turkey, recent reports of law enforcement operations targeting the headquarters of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) have drawn international scrutiny. The events, which unfolded against a backdrop of intensifying friction between the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the primary opposition, underscore the fragile state of … Read more
Authorities in Turkey have launched a significant legal operation targeting the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), resulting in the detention of at least 29 individuals. The probe centers on allegations of irregularities surrounding public tenders within one of the city’s key municipal subsidiaries, signaling another escalation in the scrutiny of the administration governing Turkey’s largest metropolis. … Read more