As mayor of the economic and cultural capital of Turkey with a population of 16 million, Imamoglu is probably Turkey’s second-highest profile politician after Erdogan. However, analysts say a ...

Mayor Imamoglu jailed pending trial on graft charge Protesters, opposition decry moves as political Mayor's 2019 victory set collission course with Erdogan ISTANBUL, March 24 (Reuters ...

After winning a second term, Erdogan was bent on taking back the city in March 2024 municipal elections, which saw Imamoglu again emerge victorious by 51.14% of the vote, beating Erdogan’s ...