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For Some Autocrats, Even Rigged Elections Can Be Too Much of a Threat
Protests are raging in Turkey after the arrest of the country’s most prominent opposition politician.The New York Times - 15h -
Protests on International Women's Day in Turkey demand protection from domestic violence
Thousands of women have taken to the streets of Turkish cities to mark International Women’s Day, protesting inequality and violence against womenABC News - Mar. 8 -
Hamm’s Continental Resources expands into Turkey to develop oil reserves
Shale pioneer and US-based TransAtlantic Petroleum in joint venture with Ankara’s national energy companyFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
EU to exclude US, UK and Turkey from €150bn rearmament fund
Victory for France-backed ‘Buy European’ approach to defence spendingFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Erdoğan’s move against main rival plunges Turkey into crisis
Politicians and investors say arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu marks dangerous turning point in authoritarian slideFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Turkey arrests dozens over online posts after Erdogan rival detained
Some 37 people have been arrested for "provocative" social media posts, the interior ministry says.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
Turkey Arrests Istanbul Mayor, Key Rival to President Erdogan
The mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was detained after prosecutors accused him of corruption and terrorism. The opposition said the arrest was politically motivated.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Turkey spends record $12bn defending lira after Erdoğan rival’s arrest
Central bank’s currency intervention came as officials ‘lost control’ of market following Ekrem İmamoğlu’s detentionFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
Tens of thousands protest in Turkey against arrest of Erdoğan rival
Detention of Istanbul’s popular mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu galvanises opposition and leads to stock market plungeFinancial Times - 6d -
In Turkey, Critics of Erdogan See Democracy Eroding After Istanbul Mayor’s Detention
Opponents say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan manipulates the courts and the media to tighten his grip on power, and now is trying to prevent a top contender from running for president.The New York Times - 6d -
Turkey detains hundreds of protesters as demonstrations over mayor’s arrest intensify
Detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu has set off economic and political turmoilFinancial Times - 5d -
Chomps Recalls Beef and Turkey Sticks Over ‘Pieces of Metal’ Complaints
The snack sticks included in the recall were packaged at a single facility in Idaho from Jan. 16 through Jan. 23, the company said.The New York Times - 5d -
Turkey’s protests over Istanbul mayor grow into ‘fight about democracy’
Anger over detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu becomes a touchstone for opposing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. When demonstrators gathered at Istanbul’s city hall last week in outrage at the arrest of ...The Guardian - 5d -
Turkey prosecutors request arrest of Istanbul mayor, Erdogan's top challenger
A court will decide whether the popular opposition figure will be jailed.ABC News - 5d -
Turkey formally arrests Erdoğan rival in escalation of political crackdown
More than 600 people detained as country sees largest opposition protests in more than a decadeFinancial Times - 5d -
Turkey Ousts and Jails Istanbul Mayor, Who Was Expected to Run for President
Supporters of the mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, said that corruption charges against him were a ploy to hobble the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.The New York Times - 5d -
Turkey detains journalists as protests over Erdogan rival’s jailing intensify
A media workers union says Turkish authorities detained several journalists from their homes amid escalating protests triggered by the imprisonment of a top rival to President Recep Tayyip ErdoganABC News - 4d -
Turkey protests are about far more than fate of Istanbul's mayor
Freedom and democracy have been steadily eroded in the Erdogan era, writes Orla Guerin.BBC News - 4d -
Journalists among more than 1,100 arrested in Turkey crackdown
Authorities ask X to block accounts as tens of thousands take to streets in largest anti-government protests in years. Turkish authorities have arrested more than 1,100 people including ...The Guardian - 4d -
Protests in Turkey Over Istanbul Mayor’s Detention: What to Know About the Turmoil
The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor on corruption charges has stoked worries that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is becoming more authoritarian in seeking to sideline a top rival.The New York Times - 4d -
Sixth night of protests in Turkey as Erdogan hits out at unrest
Thousands rally against the arrest of opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu, but his party says their planned protests are coming to an end.BBC News - 3d -
Eight journalists covering anti-government protests held in Turkey
Arrests condemned as ‘unlawful’ by press freedom groups, highlighting growing repression amid demonstrations against President Erdoğan. A prosecutor in Istanbul has remanded eight journalists in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Thousands turn out for Turkey protests after more than 1,400 arrests
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says protesters want to turn the country into a "place of chaos".BBC News - 2d -
Turkey's opposition leader vows protests will continue 'in every city'
Ozgur Ozel tells the BBC's Orla Guerin protests will continue until the jailed Istanbul mayor is freed.BBC News - 2d -
Turkey’s Opposition Calls for Boycott and Mass Protests After Arrest of Istanbul Mayor
To pressure President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the jailing of his top rival, the opposition wants Turks to boycott companies that back Mr. Erdogan and plans to organize a protest this weekend.The New York Times - 2d -
BBC's Mark Lowen deported from Turkey after covering protests
Mark Lowen was covering the protests in Istanbul when he was arrested and later deported back to the UK, the BBC has said.BBC News - 1d -
BBC reporter arrested and deported from Turkey after covering protests
Mark Lowen considered ‘threat to public order’ after reports on nationwide anti-government demonstrations . Europe live – latest updates The BBC correspondent Mark Lowen has been arrested and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Turkey Deports BBC Reporter Who Covered Mass Protests
Rights groups said the detention and deportation of the reporter, Mark Lowen, was part of an escalation in government pressure against independent journalism.The New York Times - 1d -
BBC journalist forced to leave Turkey over Erdoğan protest coverage
British broadcaster says its veteran correspondent Mark Lowen was held by police for 17 hours before being deportedFinancial Times - 1d -
Turkey deports BBC journalist over Erdoğan protest coverage
British broadcaster says veteran correspondent Mark Lowen was held by police for 17 hours before being forced to leaveFinancial Times - 1d -
BBC reporter arrested and deported from Turkey after covering protests
Mark Lowen considered ‘threat to public order’ after reports on nationwide anti-government demonstrations . Europe live – latest updates The BBC correspondent Mark Lowen has been arrested and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Turkey Deports BBC Reporter Who Covered Mass Protests
Rights groups said the detention and deportation of the reporter, Mark Lowen, was part of an escalation in government pressure against independent journalism.The New York Times - 23h -
Foreign investors wary of Turkey despite $25bn of lira intervention
Traders fear Erdoğan could fire central bank governor and finance minister who have helped stabilise country’s marketsFinancial Times - 15h -
Foreign investors wary of Turkey despite $25bn of lira intervention
Traders fear Erdoğan could fire central bank governor and finance minister who have helped stabilise country’s marketsFinancial Times - 15h -
Turkish top officials make sudden trip to Damascus after Syria's deal with Kurdish-led group
Turkey’s top diplomat, defense minister and intelligence chief paid a sudden visit to DamascusABC News - Mar. 13 -
FirstFT: Investors pour money into safe havens
Also in today’s newsletter, Turkey’s opposition leader arrested, and Nvidia unveils new AI chipFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
The Houston Rodeo Is the Super Bowl of Country Culture
Spending a few days eating turkey legs, watching piglet races and ‘mutton bustin’ at the world’s largest rodeo and livestock show.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Filiz Akin, a celebrated Turkish screen actress, dies at 82
Turkey's Health Ministry says Filiz Akin, a screen actress and iconic figure of Turkish cinema of the 1960s and 1970s, has diedABC News - 6d -
Filiz Akin, a celebrated Turkish screen actress, dies at 82
Turkey's Health Ministry says Filiz Akin, a screen actress and iconic figure of Turkish cinema of the 1960s and 1970s, has diedABC News - 6d -
Filiz Akin, a celebrated Turkish screen actress, dies at 82
Turkey's Health Ministry says Filiz Akin, a screen actress and iconic figure of Turkish cinema of the 1960s and 1970s, has diedABC News - 6d