Turmoil in Turkey

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#BREAKING #Turkey JUST IN: Police intervened in Batman to suppress pro-Kurdish protests.

Protests erupted as Turkish authorities blocked the pro-Kurdish mayor-elect from taking office and called for a re-run vote in Van, where Erdogan’s AK Party lost. The election board named the AK Party candidate who came second as the new mayor.

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📝🇹🇷#Turkey #Hakkari #Adana: Mass riots began in the Turkish cities of Hakkari and Adana, shots were heard in the streets, and security forces made arrests.

Local media write that protests broke out in the country after the authorities in Van banned an opposition candidate from participating in the mayoral elections and did not recognize his victory.

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LIVE Erdogan Confirms 4 Dead | Putin Offers Condolences To Erdogan Over Terror Attack At BRICS |N18G

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we report on the recent attack on the headquarters of Turkey's state aviation company, which has resulted in four fatalities and 14 injuries. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan provides updates on the situation, shedding light on the ongoing investigations and the impact of this tragic event on national security. Watch for the latest developments and responses from government officials regarding this incident.

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Turkish lenders sell $8bln to stabilize lira after Imamoglu’s arrest

Turkish financial institutions sold approximately $8 billion by midday on Wednesday in a bid to support the lira, after the currency plummeted by as much as 11% following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, according to sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

The intervention in the lira market was carried out through multiple lenders, the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

The detention of Imamoglu—widely seen as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival—sent shockwaves through Turkish markets, triggering a sharp selloff. As of 12:45 p.m. in Istanbul, the lira was trading 5.5% lower at 38.8565 per dollar.

The currency crisis underscores investor fears over political instability and economic uncertainty, with analysts warning that further turmoil could exacerbate pressure on Turkiye’s already fragile economy.

Turkish police detain Istanbul mayor over corruption probe

Turkish police have detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on charges of leading a criminal organization, bribery, tender rigging, and aiding a terrorist group, broadcaster CNN Turk reported on Wednesday.

Following Imamoglu’s detention, Turkiye restricted access to multiple social media platforms, including X, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, according to the NetBlocks internet observatory.

In a separate development, a Turkish university on Tuesday revoked Imamoglu’s degree, alleging it was fraudulently obtained.

Under the Turkish constitution, a presidential candidate must hold a higher education degree.

Imamoglu denounced the ruling as "unlawful" and vowed to challenge it in court.

"We will fight this illegitimate decision in court," said the 53-year-old, who has faced mounting legal challenges that critics describe as politically motivated.

"We will build a system that will erase injustice from this country's memory," he added, warning that those responsible for the decision would one day be held accountable.

Erdogan has long denied allegations that he himself never completed university and was therefore constitutionally ineligible for the presidency.

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Protests erupt in Turkiye over Istanbul mayor arrest

Thousands of Turks took to the streets on Wednesday night in multiple cities to protest the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges.

Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Istanbul, Ankara, Trabzon, and Izmir, calling for the resignation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government.

Opposition party calls for nationwide protests

Following Imamoglu's arrest, the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP)—of which he is a leading member—called for nationwide demonstrations and urged its supporters to gather outside party offices across Turkey.

According to Turkish media, riot police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters, as tensions escalated in major cities.

Imamoglu was set to challenge Erdohan

Reuters reported that the CHP was on the verge of officially nominating Imamoglu as its candidate to challenge Erdogan in upcoming elections. The agency described him as a strong contender in any future presidential race.

Meanwhile, AFP noted that the arrest could derail Imamoglu's plans to run against Erdogan in the 2028 elections, as it comes just days before his expected formal nomination as the CHP’s presidential candidate.

Following Imamoglu’s detention, Turkiye restricted access to multiple social media platforms, including X, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, according to the NetBlocks internet observatory.

Tightening the noose on Imamoglu

In a separate development, a Turkish university on Tuesday revoked Imamoglu’s degree, alleging it was fraudulently obtained.

Under the Turkish constitution, a presidential candidate must hold a higher education degree.

Imamoglu denounced the ruling as "unlawful" and vowed to challenge it in court. "We will fight this illegitimate decision in court," said the 53-year-old, who has faced mounting legal challenges that critics describe as politically motivated. "

We will build a system that will erase injustice from this country's memory," he added, warning that those responsible for the decision would one day be held accountable.

Opposition CHP leader Ozgur Ozel condemned the move as a "black mark" on Turkiye’s legal and academic institutions, insisting it would not deter the party from nominating Imamoglu as its presidential candidate. He is expected to be formally named at a party congress on Sunday.

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‼️🇹🇷 Uprising in Turkey Continues!

Massive protests show no signs of stopping:
▪️ Police are using water cannons and tear gas to disperse demonstrators—several officers have been injured.
▪️ Russians in Istanbul have been advised to stay in their hotels and avoid the streets due to planned protests.
▪️ The arrested mayor of Istanbul has called on citizens to join mass rallies via his account on X.
▪️ Unrest has now entered its 6th day following the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, Erdogan’s main political opponent.
▪️ He has been accused of leading an organized crime group involved in extortion, fraud, and corruption.
▪️ The court has ordered İmamoğlu to remain in custody during the investigation.

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🇷🇺✖️🇹🇷 Rosaviatsia threatens Turkish Airlines with sanctions

The Turkish carrier is threatened with a reduction in flights to Russia due to gross violations of passenger rights. Rosaviatsia is preparing an official notification for the management of Turkish Airlines.

▪️The reason was the incident at Vnukovo: flight TK2137 to Bodrum was delayed for almost a day. The carrier's representatives did not come out to the passengers, did not provide water, food or a hotel, and refused to return the passengers' luggage. People were literally locked in the airport without the opportunity to cancel the flight.

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