Erdogan hosts NATO summit while rival Imamoglu defends himself in court

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President Erdogan hosted NATO leaders while his rival, Mayor Imamoglu, defended himself in court against corruption charges. Imamoglu faces 142 charges alleging he led a criminal organization for profit and bid rigging. He denies all allegations, stating no evidence has been presented. The trials occur as Imamoglu is seen as a key challenger to Erdogan, with critics suggesting the legal actions aim to weaken the opposition ahead of future elections.


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