Turkey’s Opposition Draws Hope from Hungarian Election
Hungary’s Viktor Orban sat at the centre of a network of illiberal states. With his loss in weekend elections, liberal opposition parties in Turkey are reflecting on political parallels and…
Turkish Opposition Leader Arrested for Alleged Corruption Amid Govt Crackdown
The arrest of opposition politician Umit Erkol on corruption allegations has intensified claims that President Erdogan’s government is using the judiciary to target political rivals in a sweeping crackdown. KAYNAK:…
Turkish President’s Party Takes Major Mayoralty After Opposition Mayor’s Arrest
President Erdogan’s ruling party has taken control of the important municipality of Bursa following the arrest of its opposition mayor on April 4, along with 30 others. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Turkey Detains 55, Including Fourth Largest City’s Mayor, in Fresh Crackdown
Police arrest opposition Mayor of Bursa and 54 others on corruption charges, as opposition condemns what it calls the targeted use of justice system to silence critics. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
TIMELINE: Turkish President Erdogan’s Long Campaign Against Main Rival Imamoglu
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu faced mounting legal pressure as he rose to become the strongest challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – culminating in his arrest one year ago. KAYNAK:…
Turkish Cabinet Reshuffle Portends Tougher Times for Erdogan’s Opponents
Experts fear an even tougher crackdown on opponents of Turkey’s President Erdogan after a change of guard at the justice and interior ministries. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Released Turkish Mayor Urges Freedom for Other Jailed Opposition Mayors
After Zeydan Karalar was released from prison, he called for the release of other opposition mayors and politicians, including Istanbul's mayor and presidential candidate, Ekrem Imamoglu. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Turkey in 2026: Turbulence at Home, Uncertainty Abroad
An intensifying crackdown on the opposition and progress in the thorny Kurdish peace process may define Turkey’s political year - but outside developments may overshadow domestic initiatives. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Turkish Leader‘s Deal with Kurdish Militants is About ‘Keeping Him in Power‘: Expert
Political expert Salim Cevik argues that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s peaceable outreach to Kurdish militants and his deepening crackdown on the opposition have the same goal – perpetuating his…
Crackdowns Continue as Turkey Endures Another Turbulent Year
From mass protests and fragile peace talks to pressure on opposition parties and the jailing of journalists, Turkey had another politically troubled year. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight