New Mayors Inaugurated
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New mayors have been inaugurated in Daegu and Incheon, South Korea, with immediate focus on economic recovery and development. Meanwhile, former Callao Mayor Juan Sotomayor has died at 72, and the mayor of Seferihisar, Turkey, was removed from office following corruption charges.
Istanbul Mayor ฤฐmamoฤlu responds to Justice Minister's 'live broadcast' challenge
Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem ฤฐmamoฤlu has issued a defiant response to Justice Minister Akฤฑn Gรผrlek's remarks questioning his commitment to transparency in his ongoing trial. Gรผrlek had publicly asked if ฤฐmamoฤlu would still insist on having his court proceedings broadcast live, a demand the mayor had made early in the case. "I want to ask if Ekrem Bey would be in the same stance now," Gรผrlek sโฆ
Yokohama Mayor Resigns After 'Seppuku' Remark to Staff
Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamashika has announced his intention to resign, capping a controversy fueled by allegations of abusive language and power harassment towards his staff. The scandal came to ligโฆ
Mayor fined for disorderly conduct demands media apology
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Yokohama Mayor Faces Resignation Pressure After Power Harassment Finding
Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamashita is facing intense pressure to resign following a finding that he engaged in significant power harassment against a city official. The mayor is expected to address hisโฆ