Pro-Hamas Demonstrations in Istanbul, Turkey

Thousands of demonstrators in Istanbul, Turkey, marched in support of Hamas and denounced the killing of their leader, Ismail Haniyeh, by waving photos of him, burning an Israeli flag, and making anti-Israel chants. The protests were coordinated through social media and included calls to ban American and Israeli forces from using a NATO radar station and Incirlik Air Base in Turkey. Some violence occurred in Batman province, with assaults on shops linked to the US and Israel.

Fire at Masquerade Nightclub in Istanbul

A fire at the Masquerade nightclub in Istanbul killed at least 29 people during renovations. Several individuals have been detained for questioning.

Nightclub Fire in Istanbul

A fire at a nightclub in Istanbul killed at least 29 people. Several individuals, including club managers, were detained for questioning. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Emergence of Ekrem Imamoglu as a Challenger to Tayyip Erdogan

Newly re-elected Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu emerges as the main challenger to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's reign, celebrating victory with a message to Erdogan and officials. Both have strong voter appeal and family roots in the Black Sea region, but Imamoglu is from the secular CHP party, while Erdogan reshaped Turkey with an Islamist vision. Erdogan's critics cite eroding civil rights and press freedoms, while Imamoglu faces judicial challenges. Imamoglu's success lies in winning over conservative voters.

Turkey's Municipal Elections

Turkey's municipal elections resulted in a significant defeat for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party, with the opposition winning key cities including Istanbul. Erdogan acknowledged the message from voters and promised to address their concerns

Local Elections in Turkey 2024

Turkey is holding local elections in 2024 to decide who controls key cities like Istanbul and Ankara. The outcome will reflect President Erdogan's popularity and could impact the future political landscape of the country.

Turkish Local Elections

The race for the mayor of Istanbul in Turkey's March 31 local elections is a significant event.