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Students, journalists on trial in Turkey over Istanbul protests • Apr. 19, 2025, 2:37 AM ET (Le Monde)
Dozens on trial in Turkey after protests over Istanbul Mayor’s arrest • Apr. 18, 2025, 6:26 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Turkey: TV stars in the crosshairs of politics • Apr. 13, 2025, 5:47 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)
Turkey's main Erdogan rival Imamoglu in first court appearance since arrest • Apr. 11, 2025, 6:04 AM ET (BBC)
Fallout from arrest of Istanbul mayor forces cancellation of city event for Olympic sports leaders • Apr. 9, 2025, 11:07 PM ET (ABC News (U.S.))

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Born June 4, 1970 (age 54) • Turkey
Title / Office mayor (2019-2025), Istanbul
Political Affiliation Republican People’s Party

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