Mayor of Turkish opposition stronghold defects to Erdoğan’s party amid political crackdown
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the City mayors category. Published on October 7, 2026 • Originally reported by Agence France-Presse in Izmir. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the City mayors category. Published on October 7, 2026 • Originally reported by Agence France-Presse in Izmir. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Izmir mayor Cemil Tugay joins ruling AKP after vowing he would never switch sides in boost for Turkish president
The mayor of Izmir, Turkey’s third city and an opposition stronghold, has defected to the ruling AKP in a move hailed by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Turkish president.
Turkey’s opposition is battling an increasingly intense crackdown, with a barrage of what observers say are politically motivated arrests and lawsuits targeting its mayors and elected officials.
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