
Istanbul Mayor Faces 142 Criminal Charges
In Turkey’s biggest corruption case in years, Erdoğan’s main rival has been accused of leading a vast criminal network.

In Turkey’s biggest corruption case in years, Erdoğan’s main rival has been accused of leading a vast criminal network.

Authorities have detained the mayor of Bayrampasa and dozens of opposition party members in another major crackdown.

Tense scenes unfolded on Sunday night in the Turkish capital ahead of the scheduled hearing as Erdoğan seeks to defend his rule.

According to opposition party CHP’s vice pesident, Murat Bakn, several senior officials were among those detained.

Critics say the case is a politically-motivated attempt to undermine the party of Erdoğan

A generation of Turks, craving modernization and disappointed in the current government, associate their dreams and desires for a democratic Turkey with the name of Atatürk.