Istanbul prosecutor investigates opposition boycott calls in wake of mayor’s arrest
Istanbul’s public prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into recent opposition calls for a boycott of ...
Turkey launches probe into calls for economic boycott after Istanbul mayor's arrest
Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into individuals promoting economic boycotts on social and traditional ...
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Turkey is falling into authoritarianism
The arrest and recent imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sent shock waves through Turkey, marking a decisive shift toward full autocracy. On March 19, police officers — acting on ...
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Swedish journalist jailed in Turkey kept 'isolated': employer
A Swedish journalist arrested on arrival in Turkey and detained on terrorism charges is being kept away from other prisoners ...
‘They’ve crossed a threshold of fear’: Turkey’s youth rise up
For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org In 2019, Imamoglu’s victory in Istanbul’s mayoral race delivered ...
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Meta faces ‘substantial’ fine for not complying with Turkey’s gag orders
Facebook parent company Meta has been fined a "substantial" amount for not complying with orders from Turkish authorities to ...
Young Turks drive protests against Erdogan as new generation seeks change
A new generation of young Turks is at the forefront of mass protests against President Tayyip Erdogan’s government, demanding change in a country they see as increasingly authoritarian. Demonstrations ...
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CPJ calls for immediate release of foreign journalists detained in Turkey
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Monday urged Turkish authorities to release detained foreign reporters, warning that recent arrests reflect a deteriorating press freedom climate in the ...