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A group demonstrators chant slogans together as they hold posters during the protest. The ongoing protests were sparked by the arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
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How Imamoglu’s arrest is deepening Turkey’s economic woes

Last week’s arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparked the largest anti-government rallies in a decade and resulted in widespread arrests throughout Turkey. Nearly 1,900 people have been detained since the protests erupted eight days ago.

Illustration of Turkey's president teaching Erdonomics
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Hard Numbers: Turkish lira crashes, French kids stabbed, Senegal closes consulates, German subs made in India, Costa Rican croc gets (self) pregnant

Turkey's currency plummeted 7% to a record low of 23.16 per US dollar.

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You vs. the News: A Weekly News Quiz - August 28, 2026

Think you know what's going on around the world? Here's your chance to prove it.

Line chart comparing Turkey's inflation to interest rates and value of the lira over the past year.
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The Graphic Truth: Erdonomics vs. Turkish economy

We compare Turkey's inflation to interest rates and value of the lira over the past year.