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Turkey detains 37 over ‘provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor

  • Turkey has detained 37 individuals for sharing 'provocative' social media posts about Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who is in custody on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group.
  • Protests erupted nationwide despite a four-day ban on gatherings, with demonstrators labeling Imamoglu's detention a 'coup attempt.'
  • Eighteen million posts were shared on X about Imamoglu within 24 hours of his detention, and a police operation is ongoing to detain other suspects.
  • The detention has led to criticism from European leaders and sparked fears of further crackdowns on opposition figures.
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Kathimerini English Edition broke the news in Athens, Greece on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
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