Turkish police have detained the opposition CHP mayor of İzmir along with 14 others as part of a corruption investigation.

Turkish police have arrested a former television actor who became the mayor of Etimesgut municipality, as part of a new wave of arrests targeting the opposition.

Turkish police have launched a legal investigation against two foreign nationals accused of reading the Bible aloud in the visitor section of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul.

Czech and Turkish police have arrested 51 individuals involved in operating a fraudulent call center in Istanbul, linked to 1,173 cases of fraud against Czech citizens totaling over 553 million Czech Koruna in damages.

Young Afghan migrants heading to Europe claim they were beaten with iron rods by Turkish police, stripped, and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures, resulting in severe frostbite and limb loss.

Turkish police announced the seizure of over 10,000 historical artifacts from a house in Istanbul and the arrest of two individuals in an operation against smuggling.

Turkish police shot and killed a suspected ISIS member during raids near Ankara, an operation linked to the upcoming NATO summit in the city.

Turkish police detained 15 suspects in Istanbul during an operation targeting the Daesh terrorist group. The counterterrorism operation was carried out by authorities on Thursday.

Turkish police detained the mayor of Istanbul's Silivri district, Bora Balcıoğlu of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), along with 16 others as part of a corruption investigation targeting the district municipality.

The Turkish entertainment and acting scene has been shaken by a new, widespread wave of arrests as part of an extensive investigation into drug abuse and trafficking, with police targeting prominent figures.

Turkish police detained 24 people in Ankara during a demonstration marking the 13th anniversary of the Gezi Park protests and commemorating Ethem Sarısülük, who was killed by police in 2013.

Turkish police have detained 13 individuals as part of an investigation into the Republican People's Party (CHP) congress that led to the ousting of its former leader. The detentions are linked to the internal party election process.

Turkish police detained 32 people in three separate investigations targeting municipalities run by the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) in İstanbul and Denizli, marking the latest in a series of such probes.

Turkish police detained six students following a scuffle that occurred during a concert at Middle East Technical University (ODTÜ) in Ankara.

During the arrest of robbery suspects in Bolgatanga, one individual collapsed and subsequently died. Police were apprehending the suspects when the incident occurred.

Turkish police detained 25 individuals in coordinated operations across six provinces, as part of an ongoing crackdown on the faith-based Gülen movement.

Turkish police arrested more than 500 people during May Day rallies, an annual event that sees significant police deployments in the country.

Turkish police detained over 30 people, including union leaders, in Istanbul's Taksim Square after blocking a May Day commemoration event.

Turkish police detained 21 suspects in raids across four provinces, primarily in Istanbul, as part of an investigation into the outlawed Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party-Front (DHKP-C).

The Turkish Police Organization, founded in 1845, continues its mission against crime and criminals, marking 181 years of service.

Turkish police have detained 42 people, mostly women, on accusations of providing financial assistance during Ramadan to families of individuals jailed or dismissed due to alleged links to the Gülen movement.

Turkish police have detained 170 individuals in raids linked to Nevruz celebrations over the past week, continuing a crackdown on Kurdish political expression despite ongoing peace talks with the PKK.

A Turkish police chief died by suicide in Ankara after being rejected for an overseas assignment despite achieving the top score in a written exam, sparking criticism of recruitment practices.

Turkish police briefly detained mothers of jailed military cadets and lieutenants during a demonstration in Istanbul where they gathered to demand justice for their children serving life sentences.

Police in Türkiye's Izmir province have discovered that illegal betting networks have changed their operating model. They are now using houses rented under false pretenses instead of luxury villas and gated communities.

Multiple mayors in Turkey, including the first female mayor of a former AKP stronghold and the mayor of Istanbul's Üsküdar district, have been detained as part of ongoing corruption investigations. These arrests are linked to alleged business irregularities and have also led to the detention of 15 other individuals.

Turkish police have arrested rock star Haluk Levent, a prominent civil society activist whose NGO gained recognition for its aid efforts after the 2023 earthquake. The reasons for his arrest were not immediately clear.

Young Afghan migrants heading to Europe claim Turkish police beat them with iron rods and tied their hands in freezing temperatures, resulting in frostbite and limb loss.

Turkish police conducted coordinated raids across Istanbul, detaining 39 suspected members of a Daesh terrorist group cell. Investigators allege the group collected money under false pretenses.

Turkish police detained at least 50 people, including a journalist, during a banned LGBTQ+ Pride event in Istanbul on Sunday, as organizers reported the city's main gathering point was locked down.

Turkish police have detained two district mayors from the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) in İzmir province as part of a bribery investigation, further deepening turmoil within the opposition.

Turkish police fatally shot a man suspected of ties to the Islamic State group during a shootout south of Ankara, with his partner subsequently arrested in connection to the incident.

Turkish police have detained 15 individuals, including the deputy mayor of the CHP-run Seferihisar Municipality in İzmir, as part of an ongoing bribery investigation.

The wife of a Turkish police officer dismissed in the post-2016 coup purge described years of poverty, social isolation, and family estrangement while raising three children alone.

Turkish police have detained 110 suspects and seized more than 1.28 tons of narcotics in a series of anti-drug operations conducted across four provinces, with Istanbul as the central hub.

Turkish police violently entered the headquarters of the main opposition party, an action that some speculate could be part of an attempt to limit democracy in the country.

Turkish police have launched operations across Istanbul, Bursa, and other cities, resulting in the arrest of 110 suspects believed to be involved in recruiting for the terrorist group Daesh.

Turkish police have detained 12 suspects as part of an expanding corruption investigation targeting alleged irregularities in municipal tenders linked to Istanbul’s opposition and Denizli.

A delegation from North Macedonia's Ministry of Internal Affairs is participating in the "SAHA expo 2026" in Istanbul, where they are discussing with Turkish police the mutual recognition and exchange of driving licenses.

Turkish police have detained two suspects, including the daughter-in-law of a suspended Antalya Mayor, as part of a widening corruption investigation into Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and other CHP-led municipalities.

Turkish police detained three academics and a doctor in Tekirdağ province as part of an ongoing crackdown on the faith-based Gülen movement.

Turkish police have detained eight individuals in two separate operations targeting municipalities run by the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) in western Turkey, as part of ongoing investigations into opposition-led local governments.

Turkish police have detained 162 people for online posts related to school shootings, following incidents where 16 were injured in one high school shooting and nine killed in another.

Mustafa Tarımcı, a former Turkish police officer dismissed by emergency decree over alleged links to the Gülen movement after the 2016 coup attempt, has died in Adana province after months in intensive care.

Police in southeastern Turkey briefly detained and allegedly beat a 15-year-old boy for wearing a T-shirt bearing the word 'Kurdistan' on Tuesday, according to reports.

Turkish police have raided the city hall of the opposition-run Mersin Metropolitan Municipality as part of a corruption investigation, detaining multiple suspects and signaling increased government pressure on opposition-controlled municipalities.

A report alleges that a Turkish police chief, who authorized torture sessions against government critics, was allowed to retire with a full pension despite credible complaints of abuse.

Turkish police have once again detained mayors from the opposition CHP party, including the mayor of Etimesgut district in Ankara, Erdal Besikcioglu, along with 37 municipal officials following a raid.

Bülent Kemik, a 51-year-old former police officer who was dismissed and imprisoned over alleged links to the Gülen movement, died of colon cancer in Nevşehir, Turkey.

Afghan migrants claim they were beaten with iron rods by Turkish police, an ordeal they say led to severe frostbite and subsequent limb amputations. The allegations detail a harrowing experience of violence and neglect at the hands of Turkish authorities.

Turkish police detained 225 people, including academics and activists, on suspicion of links to militant groups, ahead of the NATO summit, a move seen as stifling critics.

Turkish police have detained 16 suspects in the third phase of an investigation into alleged bribery, procurement fraud, and zoning irregularities at Istanbul's Şile Municipality. This follows previous arrests in the ongoing corruption probe.

The family of Muhammed Kavi claims he was unarmed and shot at close range by Turkish police during a raid targeting ISIS in Ankara, contradicting official reports that he opened fire.

A suspected member of the Daesh terrorist group was killed, and his wife wounded, during a clash with Turkish special operations police conducting a raid near Ankara.

Turkish police have detained 37 suspects in operations across Istanbul and Antalya, targeting alleged corruption within municipalities run by the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). The arrests are part of a broader investigation into municipal malfeasance.

Turkish police arrested 22 individuals, including a well-known actress, as part of an investigation into an alleged drug and prostitution ring.

A confidential Turkish police document revealed that Turkish authorities monitored activities linked to the Gülen movement in the Netherlands, raising concerns about lawful conduct.

Turkish police have detained 57 individuals in a new operation targeting a subsidiary of the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, continuing a series of investigations into opposition-run municipalities.

Turkish police allegedly broke a minor's arm and assaulted family members during a pre-dawn raid on the wrong location in Bingöl province, Turkey.

Turkish authorities conducted operations against alleged Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) hideouts, resulting in the detention of 9 suspects.

Police in Türkiye have detained 21 suspects in simultaneous operations across Istanbul, Sivas, and Muğla, following an investigation into the alleged misuse of charity funds.

Ahead of May Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkish police detained nearly 40 individuals, including journalists and trade unionists.

Former police chief Hayati Başdağ, who was wanted in connection with multiple cases related to the outlawed Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ), has been detained in Istanbul. He was subsequently jailed pending trial, marking a significant development in Turkey's ongoing crackdown on the organization.

Turkish police have arrested 162 individuals accused of posting videos of two school shootings that occurred in the country on social media, citing charges of spreading fear.

A suspect in a murder case from a parking garage in Denmark has been brought before a judge for a preliminary hearing. Danish and Turkish police collaborated on the arrest and extradition of the suspect from Turkey.

Turkish security forces conducted coordinated operations across 12 provinces, centered in Izmir, detaining 29 suspects as part of an investigation into the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ).

Turkish police arrested 55 individuals, including the opposition Mayor of Bursa, on corruption charges, prompting condemnation from the opposition who view it as a targeted use of the justice system to silence critics.

The 'woman in red,' a symbol of the 2013 Gezi Park protests in Turkey, is back in the spotlight as a police officer who sprayed her with chemicals was punished with tree planting. The European Court of Human Rights has intervened in the case, which saw the officer convicted in 2015 for 'excessive use of force.'

Turkish police in Ankara have arrested a woman accused of posing as a NATO official and senior government representative to defraud victims.