- 3d ago
Turkish police raid Halk TV headquarters, halt broadcast and detain 11 people
Police took control of the Istanbul headquarters of Halk TV, one of the few Turkish broadcasters not aligned with the government, early on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. Prosecutors say the probe centers on the channel's chairman, who lives abroad and denies the allegations.
- Oct 7
Izmir Mayor Cemil Tugay defects to Erdogan's AKP, ending 27 years of opposition rule
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pinned the ruling party badge on Cemil Tugay in Ankara on Wednesday, expanding government control to Turkey's third-largest city.
- Oct 1
Turkish police arrest Mersin mayor Vahap Seçer and 58 others in municipal corruption probe
Police in southern Turkey have detained Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Vahap Seçer alongside 58 other individuals, including two district mayors, over alleged irregularities in public tenders.
- Oct 1
Turkey's BIST 100 enters bear market after 131 investment funds face liquidation
Turkey's BIST 100 index fell into a bear market following a 16.65% drop in September, as regulators placed 131 investment funds under liquidation amid an expanding manipulation probe.
- Sep 30
Turkish court bans independent news outlet T24 over 118 LGBTQ+ articles
Istanbul's 1st Criminal Court of Peace ordered an access ban on independent news outlet T24 on 30 September 2026, citing 118 articles deemed LGBTQ+ propaganda under a wider state investigation.
- Jul 21
Deposed Turkish opposition leader Özgür Özel announces new party, could become largest opposition force
The deposed leader of Turkey's main opposition CHP, Özgür Özel, announced the creation of a new social democratic party on Tuesday, with around 80 of 135 CHP lawmakers expected to defect, instantly making it the largest opposition force in parliament.
- May 26
Turkish Police Fire Tear Gas and Water Cannons at Protesters After Court Ousts Opposition Leader Özgür Özel
Riot police in Turkey used tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of protesters in Izmir on Tuesday, days after a court ruling removed the elected leader of the main opposition party and reinstated his predecessor.