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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is throttling Turkey’s democracy

Some have thought Mr Erdogan an aspiring dictator ever since the 1990s, when as an Islamist he campaigned against Turkey’s secularism

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.(Reuters)
Published on Mar 26, 2025 10:46 AM IST
The Economist

Istanbul mayor's arrest over corruption charges sparks nationwide protests

Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained following a raid on his residence, sparking the largest wave of street demonstrations in Turkey in more than a decade. 

Protesters hold placards flags as they attend a rally in support of Istanbul's arrested mayor, in central London on March 22, 2025.(AFP)
Published on Mar 23, 2025 01:51 PM IST
AP |

Turkey braces for fourth night of protests as police quiz mayor

Turkey braces for fourth night of protests as police quiz mayor

Turkey braces for fourth night of protests as police quiz mayor
Published on Mar 22, 2025 09:24 PM IST
AFP |

Protests in Turkey enter Day 3 over Istanbul mayor's arrest

Imamoglu, Erdogan's top rival, was arrested at dawn on Wednesday, days before being named the CHP's 2028 presidential candidate.

People shout slogans as they march to protest against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey,
(AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)(AP)
Published on Mar 21, 2025 07:00 PM IST
AFP |

One of the world’s longest conflicts may be ending

For Turkey, a settlement with the PKK is a chance to dismantle or weaken Kurdish autonomy in Syria.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is seen. (Reuters)
Published on Feb 28, 2025 01:27 PM IST
The Economist
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