Türkiye Tightens Crypto Rules To Fight Money Laundering

Türkiye is facing serious problems with money laundering, especially through crypto transactions. Criminals have been using cryptocurrencies to move money earned from illegal betting, online scams, and fraud. These crimes often happen without anyone checking where the money comes from or who sends it. To fight this, Türkiye’s government announced new rules in June 2025. [...]

Türkiye Cracks Down On Drug Trafficking

Türkiye has stepped up its fight against drug trafficking with two major operations. In April 2025, Türkish authorities detained 525 suspected drug dealers of drugs in Ankara in the largest anti-narcotics operation in the history of the country. The operation, titled "Narkokapan-Ankara," focused on street-level dealers utilizing online-based platforms for selling narcotics. It was carried [...]

Türkiye’s Controversial Judicial Reform Passes Amid Criticism

Türkiye’s parliament passed the 10th Judicial Reform Package, expanding house arrest eligibility for women, minors, the elderly, and ill prisoners, and increasing penalties for assault, threats, and traffic offenses. It also allows repeat non-terror offenders early release, but has drawn criticism for excluding political prisoners. The pro-Kurdish DEM Party condemned the law as deepening judicial [...]

Türkiye’s Crackdown On Protests Raises Rights Concerns

Türkiye is facing widespread human rights violations related to its crackdown on peaceful protests following the detention of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Hundreds, mostly students, are being prosecuted in rushed, mass trials for participating in demonstrations, often without evidence of criminal wrongdoing. Charges include attending unauthorized protests, incitement based on social media posts, and carrying [...]

Türkiye’s Corruption Crisis Threatens Economic Stability And Growth

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) 2025 Economic Survey of Türkiye points to a deepening crisis of corruption and poor governance under President Erdogan, putting the economic stability of the country and confidence in investors at risk. It denounces the absence of an independent anti-corruption agency, secret public procurement procedures, and political influence [...]

Opposition Leader Calls For Early Elections Amid Imamoglu Arrest Unrest

Türkiye's main opposition leader, Ozgur Ozel, called for elections to be held by November 2025, following widespread unrest sparked by the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul’s popular opposition mayor and a major challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ozel urged Erdogan to face their candidate in the elections and emphasized the will of the people. [...]

Türkiye’s Crackdown On Opposition And Journalists

Türkish photojournalist Yasin Akgul was arrested at home by police on 23 March’2025 as part of mass anti-government demonstrations that followed opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's detention. Akgul, a veteran photographer, was photographing the unrest. He has been accused of attending unauthorized rallies and is sure that the target is journalists covering the demonstrations. Several freelance [...]

Türkiye’s Growing Anti-Government Protests

The protests in Türkiye, sparked by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in March 2025, have turned into a major movement demanding democracy and justice. İmamoğlu was arrested on charges of corruption, which most people think were politically driven because he was perceived as President Erdoğan's possible rival. Despite a severe crackdown by the [...]

Protests Erupt In Türkiye Amid Political Unrest

Protests across Türkiye continue in response to the imprisonment of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, with authorities extending a ban on gatherings and arresting nearly 1,500 people, including journalists. President Erdogan has condemned the protests as “street terrorism” and accused Imamoglu of inciting violence. Despite heavy repression, opposition leaders vow to persist, with massive demonstrations planned, [...]

Arrest Of Opponent Of President Erdogan Triggers Public Outcry And Market Turmoil In Türkiye

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a strong opponent of President Erdogan, was detained during an investigation into corruption and alleged ties to terrorist organizations. Warrants were issued for about 100 others, and restrictions were placed on protests and social media sites. The arrest came after the cancellation of Imamoglu's university degree, which disqualified him from the presidential election. Imamoglu's opposition [...]

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