Ekrem İmamoğlu (Turkish: [ecˈɾæm iˈmamoːɫu]; born 4 June 1970) [1] is a Turkish businessman, real estate developer, and social democratic [3] politician serving as the 32nd Mayor of Istanbul.

2 days ago · Turkey is seeking more than seven years in prison for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu over allegedly criminal comments he made about the city’s chief prosecutor, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported.

Jan 31, 2025 · Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu in court as Turkish opposition fears crackdown Ekrem Imamoglu denies charges that he tried to influence Turkiye’s judiciary in remarks he made about officials.

1 day ago · Entangled in lawsuits related to his tenure as Istanbul mayor, Ekrem Imamoğlu proceeds with his crusade to be the country’s next president, skillfully dodging charges against him by branding them as 'political' Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu is known for his quick temper, from his confrontations ...

Mar 31, 2024 · Newly re-elected Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has emerged as the main challenger to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's reign.

Apr 6, 2024 · The 52-year-old İmamoğlu first clinched control of Turkey’s biggest city in 2019 and has now cemented his status as the strongman’s arch-rival and a likely contender for future president.

Apr 1, 2024 · "My dear Istanbulites, you opened the door to a new future today," incumbent CHP Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu told jubilant supporters during his victory speech following …

Dec 15, 2022 · The United States is deeply troubled and disappointed by a Turkish court’s verdict against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, sentencing him to two years and seven months in prison and banning him from political activity.

Jan 27, 2025 · Ekrem İmamoğlu hakkında 20 Ocak'ta katıldığı bir panelde İstanbul Cumhuriyet Başsavcısı Akın Gürlek'e yönelik sözleri yüzünden de soruşturma açıldı.

Dec 14, 2022 · Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Istanbul from Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), makes a speech in Istanbul days after his election victory in the re-run of the Istanbul mayoral...