Robert Ellis
(An analyst and commentator on Turkish affairs. He is also an International Advisor at the Research Institute for European and Studies in Athens)
Copyright: @ 2025 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 24 March 2025
Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies
In the early hours of Wednesday morning 106 suspects, including the mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoǧlu, were detained in two investigations launched by the Istanbul public prosecutor’s office. Imamoǧlu was accused of corruption and support for terrorism. The reaction was not long in coming.... Read more