December 2024
January 2025
Turkish Government Criticized for Closing Daycare Centers in CHP-Run Municipalities
CHP MP Okan Konuralp criticized the Turkish government for closing daycare centers in CHP-run municipalities, arguing it punishes women and children and is part of a broader effort to suppress the opposition.
Turkish Government Criticized for Closing Daycare Centers in CHP-Run Municipalities
CHP MP Okan Konuralp criticized the Turkish government for closing daycare centers in CHP-run municipalities, arguing it punishes women and children and is part of a broader effort to suppress the opposition.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Turkish Parliament Bill Expands State Oversight of NGOs
The Turkish Parliament's Planning and Budget Committee concluded its review of a bill expanding the State Inspection Board's authority over NGOs, prompting concerns from opposition parties regarding constitutionality and potential overreach.
Turkish Parliament Bill Expands State Oversight of NGOs
The Turkish Parliament's Planning and Budget Committee concluded its review of a bill expanding the State Inspection Board's authority over NGOs, prompting concerns from opposition parties regarding constitutionality and potential overreach.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Court Rules Turkcell's Credit Card Fees Illegal
Turkey's Supreme Court of Appeals ruled Turkcell's credit card payment service fees illegal, impacting millions of subscribers who paid up to 5 TL monthly, generating an estimated 200 million TL monthly revenue for Turkcell.
Turkish Court Rules Turkcell's Credit Card Fees Illegal
Turkey's Supreme Court of Appeals ruled Turkcell's credit card payment service fees illegal, impacting millions of subscribers who paid up to 5 TL monthly, generating an estimated 200 million TL monthly revenue for Turkcell.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Economic Legacy: High Debt, Higher Prices
The Trump administration's economic policies, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and significant tariffs, resulted in an $8.4 trillion increase in national debt and negatively impacted American consumers and businesses, according to multiple studies.
Trump's Economic Legacy: High Debt, Higher Prices
The Trump administration's economic policies, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and significant tariffs, resulted in an $8.4 trillion increase in national debt and negatively impacted American consumers and businesses, according to multiple studies.
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32% Bias Score
Zandvoort to End Formula 1 Contract After 2026 Due to Rising Costs
The Zandvoort Grand Prix, a privately funded Formula 1 race attracting over 300,000 spectators annually, will not renew its contract beyond 2026 due to escalating hosting fees and the risks associated with long-term commitments in a privately financed model.
Zandvoort to End Formula 1 Contract After 2026 Due to Rising Costs
The Zandvoort Grand Prix, a privately funded Formula 1 race attracting over 300,000 spectators annually, will not renew its contract beyond 2026 due to escalating hosting fees and the risks associated with long-term commitments in a privately financed model.
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36% Bias Score
Mother Sentenced for Child Abuse and Death in Novosibirsk
A Uzbekistan citizen in Novosibirsk, Russia, was sentenced to four years imprisonment for the abuse and death of her 1.5-year-old daughter; the child's body was found buried in the garden two and a half years after her death, hindering the murder charge; the mother claims her husband was responsible...
Mother Sentenced for Child Abuse and Death in Novosibirsk
A Uzbekistan citizen in Novosibirsk, Russia, was sentenced to four years imprisonment for the abuse and death of her 1.5-year-old daughter; the child's body was found buried in the garden two and a half years after her death, hindering the murder charge; the mother claims her husband was responsible...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Turkey's 2025 Minimum Wage to Balance Worker Welfare and Employer Capacity
Turkish Labor Minister Vedat Işıkhan announced that the Minimum Wage Determination Commission will meet on December 10th, 2024, to decide on the 2025 minimum wage, aiming to balance worker welfare and employer production capacity; the decision will take into account social justice and economic growt...
Turkey's 2025 Minimum Wage to Balance Worker Welfare and Employer Capacity
Turkish Labor Minister Vedat Işıkhan announced that the Minimum Wage Determination Commission will meet on December 10th, 2024, to decide on the 2025 minimum wage, aiming to balance worker welfare and employer production capacity; the decision will take into account social justice and economic growt...
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40% Bias Score
Italian Judge Resigns After Government Criticism
Judge Iolanda Apostolico resigned from the Italian judiciary on December 15th, 2024, following thirteen months of intense criticism and attacks from government officials after she ruled against a government decree on migrant detention, deeming it illegal under European law.
Italian Judge Resigns After Government Criticism
Judge Iolanda Apostolico resigned from the Italian judiciary on December 15th, 2024, following thirteen months of intense criticism and attacks from government officials after she ruled against a government decree on migrant detention, deeming it illegal under European law.
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48% Bias Score
Life Imprisonment for Murder, but Lack of Stalking Recognition Stirs Controversy
A court sentenced Filippo Turetta to life in prison for murdering Giulia; however, the victim's sister criticizes the court for not recognizing stalking, arguing it reflects a lack of institutional concern for women and sets a dangerous precedent.
Life Imprisonment for Murder, but Lack of Stalking Recognition Stirs Controversy
A court sentenced Filippo Turetta to life in prison for murdering Giulia; however, the victim's sister criticizes the court for not recognizing stalking, arguing it reflects a lack of institutional concern for women and sets a dangerous precedent.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Greek Volunteer Doctors Bridge Healthcare Gaps on Remote Islands
The volunteer medical group "Digenis Akritas" has been providing crucial healthcare services to underserved island populations in Greece for 12 years, addressing healthcare disparities and improving access to specialists in remote areas.
Greek Volunteer Doctors Bridge Healthcare Gaps on Remote Islands
The volunteer medical group "Digenis Akritas" has been providing crucial healthcare services to underserved island populations in Greece for 12 years, addressing healthcare disparities and improving access to specialists in remote areas.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Prison Overcrowding Leads to Early Release of Inmates
Due to severe overcrowding in Dutch prisons, State Secretary Coenradie is implementing a policy of releasing inmates three days early, potentially escalating to full sentence reductions for all but those with TBS sentences or sentences under one week, to address the immediate crisis.
Dutch Prison Overcrowding Leads to Early Release of Inmates
Due to severe overcrowding in Dutch prisons, State Secretary Coenradie is implementing a policy of releasing inmates three days early, potentially escalating to full sentence reductions for all but those with TBS sentences or sentences under one week, to address the immediate crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Reports Strong Economic Growth in 2023 Despite Sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the Russian economy grew by 4.1% in the first ten months of 2023, unemployment is at a record low of 2.3%, and the government budget shows a surplus; he also highlighted plans for increased investment and the introduction of the digital ruble.
Russia Reports Strong Economic Growth in 2023 Despite Sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the Russian economy grew by 4.1% in the first ten months of 2023, unemployment is at a record low of 2.3%, and the government budget shows a surplus; he also highlighted plans for increased investment and the introduction of the digital ruble.
Progress
56% Bias Score