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Mass Protests Erupt in Istanbul Over Jailed Mayor Imamoglu
Hundreds of thousands protested in Istanbul on Saturday against the imprisonment of popular Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, arrested on corruption charges; nearly 1900 people have been detained since March 19th, with the government rejecting accusations of political motivatio...
Mass Protests Erupt in Istanbul Over Jailed Mayor Imamoglu
Hundreds of thousands protested in Istanbul on Saturday against the imprisonment of popular Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, arrested on corruption charges; nearly 1900 people have been detained since March 19th, with the government rejecting accusations of political motivatio...
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44% Bias Score
59 Turkish Activists Indicted After March 23rd Demonstration
Following the March 23rd arrest of 99 activists participating in a demonstration, 59 now face charges of unlawful assembly and defiance of dispersal orders, with potential sentences of six months to three years imprisonment and political rights disqualification, alongside the ongoing corruption case...
59 Turkish Activists Indicted After March 23rd Demonstration
Following the March 23rd arrest of 99 activists participating in a demonstration, 59 now face charges of unlawful assembly and defiance of dispersal orders, with potential sentences of six months to three years imprisonment and political rights disqualification, alongside the ongoing corruption case...
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48% Bias Score
178 Arrested After İmamoğlu's Detention Amidst Corruption and Terrorism Allegations
Following an investigation into the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), 178 of 575 people detained during protests against Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest for alleged corruption were arrested; authorities linked some detainees to terrorist groups.
178 Arrested After İmamoğlu's Detention Amidst Corruption and Terrorism Allegations
Following an investigation into the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), 178 of 575 people detained during protests against Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest for alleged corruption were arrested; authorities linked some detainees to terrorist groups.
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56% Bias Score
Istanbul Student Protests Continue After İmamoğlu Arrest
Thousands of university students protested in Istanbul on March 26th, following the March 23rd arrest of imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who is the CHP's presidential candidate; the protests involved marches from Maçka Park to Şişli, with public support shown through noise demonstrations.
Istanbul Student Protests Continue After İmamoğlu Arrest
Thousands of university students protested in Istanbul on March 26th, following the March 23rd arrest of imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who is the CHP's presidential candidate; the protests involved marches from Maçka Park to Şişli, with public support shown through noise demonstrations.
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40% Bias Score
Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Sparks Mass Protests in Turkey
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, known for his inclusive approach, was arrested on March 19, 2025, on corruption and terrorism charges, sparking widespread protests across Turkey.
Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Sparks Mass Protests in Turkey
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, known for his inclusive approach, was arrested on March 19, 2025, on corruption and terrorism charges, sparking widespread protests across Turkey.
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52% Bias Score
Istanbul Mayor's Detention Triggers Market Crash in Turkey
On March 19th, a large-scale detention operation in Turkey targeting Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and 106 others caused the Turkish stock market to plummet over 8 percent, the Euro and US dollar to reach record highs against the Turkish Lira exceeding 44 TL and 41 TL respectively, and gold prices t...
Istanbul Mayor's Detention Triggers Market Crash in Turkey
On March 19th, a large-scale detention operation in Turkey targeting Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and 106 others caused the Turkish stock market to plummet over 8 percent, the Euro and US dollar to reach record highs against the Turkish Lira exceeding 44 TL and 41 TL respectively, and gold prices t...
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44% Bias Score
Istanbul Protests: Over 1800 Detained Amidst Allegations of Police Brutality
At least 1879 people were detained and 260 arrested in Istanbul between March 19-26 during protests supporting CHP's presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu; police used excessive force, including tear gas, paintball guns, and physical violence; seven journalists covering the events were briefly arres...
Istanbul Protests: Over 1800 Detained Amidst Allegations of Police Brutality
At least 1879 people were detained and 260 arrested in Istanbul between March 19-26 during protests supporting CHP's presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu; police used excessive force, including tear gas, paintball guns, and physical violence; seven journalists covering the events were briefly arres...
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56% Bias Score
Aslan Elected Istanbul's Interim Mayor Amidst Mass Protests
Following the imprisonment of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, Nuri Aslan from the same party won the interim mayoral election in a third round of voting (177-125), preventing the ruling party from appointing a trustee. This decision has led to mass protests across Turkey, resulting in over 1400 arr...
Aslan Elected Istanbul's Interim Mayor Amidst Mass Protests
Following the imprisonment of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, Nuri Aslan from the same party won the interim mayoral election in a third round of voting (177-125), preventing the ruling party from appointing a trustee. This decision has led to mass protests across Turkey, resulting in over 1400 arr...
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48% Bias Score
Istanbul Students March for Freedom, Justice, Rejecting Party Politics
On March 25th, 2025, thousands of Istanbul university students marched from Maçka Park to Şişli, protesting for freedom and justice and against the closure of community kitchens following the appointment of a trustee to Şişli municipality, explicitly rejecting any political party affiliation.
Istanbul Students March for Freedom, Justice, Rejecting Party Politics
On March 25th, 2025, thousands of Istanbul university students marched from Maçka Park to Şişli, protesting for freedom and justice and against the closure of community kitchens following the appointment of a trustee to Şişli municipality, explicitly rejecting any political party affiliation.
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36% Bias Score
X Defies Turkey's Request to Block 700+ Accounts Amid Protests
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, refused a Turkish government request to block over 700 accounts amid protests over Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest and imprisonment, despite a reported 85.66% compliance rate with removal requests in the latter half of 2024.
X Defies Turkey's Request to Block 700+ Accounts Amid Protests
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, refused a Turkish government request to block over 700 accounts amid protests over Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest and imprisonment, despite a reported 85.66% compliance rate with removal requests in the latter half of 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Istanbul Protests Erupt After Mayor's Arrest
Following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, thousands protested in Sarayburnu square, clashing with police who used tear gas and plastic bullets; the protests, mainly organized by CHP, involved young people and others concerned about democratic backsliding.
Istanbul Protests Erupt After Mayor's Arrest
Following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, thousands protested in Sarayburnu square, clashing with police who used tear gas and plastic bullets; the protests, mainly organized by CHP, involved young people and others concerned about democratic backsliding.
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40% Bias Score
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Detained Amidst Multiple Investigations
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and over 100 others were detained on March 17, 2024, facing charges of "criminal organization leadership," corruption, and aiding the PKK/KCK terrorist organization, linked to the 2019 local election 'urban reconciliation' efforts. A four-day ban on public gatherings wa...
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Detained Amidst Multiple Investigations
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and over 100 others were detained on March 17, 2024, facing charges of "criminal organization leadership," corruption, and aiding the PKK/KCK terrorist organization, linked to the 2019 local election 'urban reconciliation' efforts. A four-day ban on public gatherings wa...
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64% Bias Score
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