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Young Turks drive protests against Erdogan as new generation seeks change
A new generation of young Turks is at the forefront of mass protests against President Tayyip Erdogan’s government, demanding change in a country they see as increasingly authoritarian.Demonstrations erupted after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu,
Turks vow to protest on even as Erdogan says 'show' will end
Many Turkish anti-government protesters said they were bracing for a long-term standoff after six nights of action and scattered clashes with police over the jailing of Istanbul's mayor, rejecting President Tayyip Erdogan's claim their "show" will fizzle out.
BBC OS Conversations: Protests in Turkey
Presenter Mark Lowen was in Turkey earlier this week and meets two university students, who say they are protesting to protect democracy. He also brings together three Turkish journalists who share their experiences of being targeted by government security forces.
Muse cancel Turkish gig after pressure from anti-government protesters
Anti-government protests have erupted in Turkey after the arrest of the popular mayor of Istanbul British band Muse have scrapped a concert in Istanbul after the concert promoter insulted anti-government protesters,
Rock band Muse postpones Turkey show after promoter criticises protests
British rock bank Muse said on Wednesday it postponed a planned show in Istanbul later this year so that it would no longer involve a Turkish concert promoter whose head criticised recent anti-government protests.
Istanbul prosecutor investigates opposition boycott calls in wake of mayor's arrest
Istanbul's public prosecutor’s office Tuesday launched an investigation into recent opposition calls for a boycott of pro-government businesses following the arrest of the city's mayor. The prosecutor’s office determined that “divisive rhetoric" on traditional and social media aimed at hindering the economic activity of a segment of society constituted “hatred and discrimination” and “incitement to hatred and hostility,
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Gezi protests in 2013 are Erdogan's nightmare, protesters' inspiration
With protesters calling to march on Istanbul's Taksim Square, coffins symbolising the death of justice, and calls for resistance, the recent protests roiling Turkey have reawakened the Turkish president's worst nightmare: the Gezi Park movement a little more than a decade ago.
Protests against Turkey's President Erdogan, arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, see hundreds arrested
More than 1,100 people, including some journalists, were detained in protests against Turkish President Erdogan after the arrest of his rival, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Erdogan blames opposition for 'provoking' protests as crowds gather in Istanbul for sixth day
The president condemns the "evil" demonstrations, which began last week when his political opponent Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested.
Turkiye uses technology to suppress protests; arrests nearly 2,000 people
Turkish authorities use technology to suppress anti-government protests, leading to arrests and restrictions on internet access.
Germany's cultural institutions' role in a changing world
Germany's Goethe-Institut has an office at the heart of Istanbul's political action, but also around the world. How is the cultural institution reacting to geopolitical shifts?
Turkish journalist placed under house arrest on accusation of trying to overthrow government
An Istanbul court on Friday ordered prominent Turkish journalist Ismail Saymaz to be placed under house arrest in an investigation connected to nationwide protests in 2013, opposition television channel Halk TV reported.
Why Turkey’s Pro-Democracy Protests Probably Won’t Succeed
President Erdogan is calculating he can ride out the upheaval caused by the arrest of his top rival, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
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Since Gezi Park, repression in Turkey has really started to get going
Nerves in Turkey are once again under high tension. Yesterday, police detained Ekrem Imamoglu, the popular mayor and opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Earlier this week, Belgian pro-Kurdish activist and journalist Chris Den Hond was sent back without pardon on arrival at Istanbul airport.
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