Akin Gurlek
North MacedoniapoliticianMale5.1Global Dominance: 0.00%Akin Gurlek is an Istanbul chief prosecutor who has been a central figure in the ongoing legal battles surrounding Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, facing accusations of intimidation by Imamoglu. Previously serving as a deputy justice minister under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Gurlek is viewed by the opposition as an instrument of political repression, dubbed a 'mobile guillotine' targeting Erdogan's opponents in Istanbul. His involvement in these high-profile cases has sparked significant controversy and protests against the Turkish government.
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Akin Gurlek is the Minister of Justice who reported on the condition of the injured individuals.
Pucnjava u srednjoj školi u Turskoj, najmanje 11 ranjenih, uhapšen osumnjičeni
Montenegro· 2026-09-22Akin Gurlek, the Turkish Minister of Justice, stated that 11 students were injured in the armed incident that occurred this morning in front of a high school in Manisa.
По пукањето во Маниса приведени малолетникот, неговите родители и дедо муNorth Macedonia· 2026-09-22Akin Gürlek is the Turkish Justice Minister who spoke about measures against suspects in the LGBTQ crackdown.
Razzien gegen LGBTQ-Szene – Wahlkampf oder Schutz der Familie?
Switzerland· 2026-09-17
Akin Gürlek announced the nationwide operation 'Safe Streets' aimed at combating criminal organizations threatening children's future.
Jutarnji list - Nova školska godina u Turskoj započela uz dronove, helikoptere i detektore metala
Croatia· 2026-09-14
Akin Gurlek is the justice minister who coordinated the investigation involving the arrests.
16 fengslet etter aksjon mot LHBTQ-grupper i Tyrkia
Norway· 2026-09-14
According to Turkish Minister of Justice Akin Gürlek, the proceedings involve 162 suspects, nine associations, and 13 companies.
Турција спроведе масовни рации против ЛГБТК+ организации, постапка против 162 лицаNorth Macedonia· 2026-09-13
Akin Gürlek, the new Turkish Minister of Justice, has been involved in controversial actions against the opposition.
Der neue türkische Justizminister sorgte für TumulteSwitzerland· 2026-02-27
Akin Gürlek was appointed as the new Minister of Justice by President Erdoğan.
තුර්කි පාර්ලිමේන්තුවේ ගුටි බැට හුවමාරුවක්
Sri Lanka· 2026-02-12Akin Gürlek was appointed as the new Minister of Justice.
Μίνι ανασχηματισμός στην τουρκική κυβέρνηση
Greece· 2026-02-10
Akin Gürlek is the chief prosecutor who announced the charges against İmamoğlu and others.
თურქეთი სტამბოლის ყოფილი მერისთვის 2352 წლამდე თავისუფლების აღკვეთას ითხოვს
Georgia· 2025-11-17
Akin Gurlek is the Istanbul Chief Prosecutor who announced the indictment against Ekrem Imamoglu.
Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul
Guyana· 2025-11-13
Akin Gurlek is the chief prosecutor in Istanbul who announced the charges against Imamoglu.
Acuzarea cere o pedeapsă de 2 000 de ani de închisoare pentru primarul Istanbulului, Imamoglu, într-un caz de corupție – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-11-11Akin Gürlek is the newly appointed head of the Istanbul Prosecutor's Office, allegedly involved in the crackdown on the CHP.
Τουρκία: Σπαρμένος με δικαστικά εμπόδια ο δρόμος έως τις επόμενες κάλπες για την αντιπολίτευσηGreece· 2025-10-25
Akin Gürlek was threatened by Ekrem İmamoğlu, leading to a court sentence for İmamoğlu.
Суд оправдал бывшего мэра Стамбула по делу о коррупции: Вчера, 23:02
Kazakhstan· 2025-10-24
Akin Gurlek is the Istanbul chief prosecutor mentioned in relation to Ekrem Imamoglu's statements.
Ekrem Imamog‘lu Istanbul bosh prokuroriga qaratilgan so‘zlari uchun 1 yilu 8 oyga qamaldi – Gazeta
Uzbekistan· 2025-07-16Akin Gurlek played a significant role in major trials involving prosecutions against opposition figures.
Ιμάμογλου: Αθώος για στοχοποίηση του εισαγγελέα Γκιουρλέκ – Δεν του απαγορεύτηκε η πολιτική δράσηGreece· 2025-07-16Akin Gürlek is the chief Istanbul prosecutor whom Imamoglu allegedly insulted.
Pojednávanie s istanbulským starostom obvineným z urážky prokurátora odročili na júl
Slovakia· 2025-06-17Akin Gürlek is the chief prosecutor involved in the case against Ekrem İmamoğlu.
Суд над экс-мэром Стамбула перенесли на лето: 12 апреля 2025, 15:48Kazakhstan· 2025-04-12Akin Gurlek, the Istanbul chief prosecutor, is described by the opposition as a 'mobile guillotine' for political targets.
Rival de Erdogan é ouvido em tribunal pela primeira vez desde que foi detido | Turquia
Portugal· 2025-04-11
Akin Gurlek has been accused by the opposition of acting as a 'mobile guillotine' for the president in targeting his opponents in Istanbul.
Turkey's main Erdogan rival Imamoglu in first court appearance since arrest
United Kingdom· 2025-04-11