At the March 16 hearing of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality case, the court imposed restrictions on entry to the courtroom. In the case involving 407 defendants, including Ekrem İmamoğlu, the court requested that only defendants, lawyers, and plaintiffs be admitted to ensure the trial proceeded in an orderly manner. The hearing ended early after an 8-minute recess following a dispute over the seating arrangement. The court also requested that measures be implemented to stop vehicles at the prison entrance and restrict media access.
March 16, 2026
BBC Turkish