Turkish police arrested at least 343 people during the overnight hours Friday and Saturday for participating in mass protests in several cities in Turkey.
Hundreds Arrested in Turkey, Erdogan Accused of Opposition Clampdown
Turkish authorities said 343 people were arrested during a third day of protests against the detention of Istanbul’s mayor.
‘Free Speech’ Platfrom X Suspends Opposition Party Accounts in Turkey
In some cases, it seems those accounts have been suspended in Turkey—where their information is most relevant—and not in the rest of the world. One activist, Ömer Faruk Aslan, created a second account to dodge the local censorship, and claimed that his primary account got suspended after one of his posts exceeded six million views on the platform.
Turkey wants gas supply deal extension with Turkmenistan, minister tells Hurriyet
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Protests in Turkey surge over detainment of Istanbul mayor
Protests in Turkey are ramping up after the detention of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Imamoglu was detained facing charges including graft and aiding a terrorist group. NBC News’ Matt Bradley has more on the demonstrations.
Violent clashes as Turkey protests continue over detention of Erdogan’s main political rival
Violent clashes erupted across several cities in Turkey between opposition supporters and state security forces for a second day, as demonstrators demand the release of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu,
Trump eyes lifting sanctions, potential sale of prized fighter jet to Turkey
President Donald Trump is considering lifting sanctions on Turkey and resuming the sale of fighter jets to Turkey after a call with President Recep Erdogan.
US to import millions of eggs from Turkey and South Korea to ease prices
A bird flu epidemic has caused egg prices to soar, and projections show they could rise by 41 percent this year.
Istanbul mayor’s arrest throws Turkey’s Kurdish peace bid into doubt
The detention of Istanbul’s popular mayor risks undermining Turkey’s move to end the PKK militant group’s 40-year-old insurgency – a plan relying heavily on the government’s nascent, delicate cooperation with the pro-Kurdish DEM Party.
Second night of protest breaks out in Turkey despite ban
Police in Istanbul have used tear gas and rubber bullets against demonstrators in a second night of disorder after the arrest of the Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imamoglu – despite a four-day protest ban being in place.