Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu appeared before authorities for questioning on terror and corruption related charges on Saturday. View on euronews
Ekrem Imamoglu, the Mayor of Istanbul, has rejected all charges against him during the second day of interrogations following his detention on Wednesday. The charges stem from a 2019 tender process for the recruitment of municipal staff, where he is accused of rigging the tender. Imamoglu, who is also a prominent figure in the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), has labeled the accusations as politically motivated, aimed at undermining his political career. His detention and the subsequent legal proceedings have sparked significant public and political debate, with many viewing it as an attempt by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) to suppress opposition voices ahead of upcoming elections.