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Turkey's Crackdown on Dissent: Hundreds Detained After Mayor's Arrest
Following Istanbul's mayor's arrest, hundreds of protesters were detained and charged with various offenses, including "making a constitutional rights appeal", illustrating a pattern of suppressing dissent through legal processes and numerous allegations of torture during arrest.
Turkey's Crackdown on Dissent: Hundreds Detained After Mayor's Arrest
Following Istanbul's mayor's arrest, hundreds of protesters were detained and charged with various offenses, including "making a constitutional rights appeal", illustrating a pattern of suppressing dissent through legal processes and numerous allegations of torture during arrest.
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56% Bias Score
Global Democracy Decline: Autocracies Outnumber Democracies
The V-Dem Institute's 2025 report shows autocracies surpassing democracies globally for the first time this century; 72% of the world's population lives in non-full democracies, including Turkey, which is classified as an 'elective autocracy' due to increasingly controlled elections and suppression ...
Global Democracy Decline: Autocracies Outnumber Democracies
The V-Dem Institute's 2025 report shows autocracies surpassing democracies globally for the first time this century; 72% of the world's population lives in non-full democracies, including Turkey, which is classified as an 'elective autocracy' due to increasingly controlled elections and suppression ...
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48% Bias Score
Imamoglu's Removal Sparks Widespread Protests and Boycotts in Turkey
Following the revocation of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's university degree on March 18th, leading to his arrest and removal from office, Turkey witnessed widespread protests, boycotts of pro-government media and businesses, and a crackdown on dissent, resulting in numerous arrests.
Imamoglu's Removal Sparks Widespread Protests and Boycotts in Turkey
Following the revocation of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's university degree on March 18th, leading to his arrest and removal from office, Turkey witnessed widespread protests, boycotts of pro-government media and businesses, and a crackdown on dissent, resulting in numerous arrests.
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44% Bias Score
US Imposes Tariffs: Turkey Faces 10%, Others Higher
On April 2, 2025, the US implemented a new reciprocal trade policy with additional tariffs ranging from 10% (Turkey) to 49% (Cambodia), aiming to reduce its trade deficit and boost domestic industries. The policy, announced by President Trump, sparked discussions about global supply chain adjustment...
US Imposes Tariffs: Turkey Faces 10%, Others Higher
On April 2, 2025, the US implemented a new reciprocal trade policy with additional tariffs ranging from 10% (Turkey) to 49% (Cambodia), aiming to reduce its trade deficit and boost domestic industries. The policy, announced by President Trump, sparked discussions about global supply chain adjustment...
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36% Bias Score
İmamoğlu Declares Support for Özel Amidst Imprisonment
İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, imprisoned as part of ongoing operations against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, declared full support for CHP leader Özgür Özel in the upcoming extraordinary congress on April 6th, highlighting a united front against the ruling party.
İmamoğlu Declares Support for Özel Amidst Imprisonment
İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, imprisoned as part of ongoing operations against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, declared full support for CHP leader Özgür Özel in the upcoming extraordinary congress on April 6th, highlighting a united front against the ruling party.
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48% Bias Score
South Korean President Impeached, Snap Election Ordered
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office following his December 3, 2024 declaration of martial law, which was later deemed illegal by the Constitutional Court; a snap election will be held within 60 days.
South Korean President Impeached, Snap Election Ordered
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office following his December 3, 2024 declaration of martial law, which was later deemed illegal by the Constitutional Court; a snap election will be held within 60 days.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey Boycott Calls Spark Debate Over Freedom and Government Control
Turkey's president and religious leader issued boycott calls against specific products and media outlets, prompting public debate over freedom of choice and highlighting government influence over institutions and potential human rights violations.
Turkey Boycott Calls Spark Debate Over Freedom and Government Control
Turkey's president and religious leader issued boycott calls against specific products and media outlets, prompting public debate over freedom of choice and highlighting government influence over institutions and potential human rights violations.
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80% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Trigger Global Market Crash, Sparking Recession Fears
President Trump's sweeping tariffs, announced on April 4th, 2025, caused a global market crash wiping out trillions, impacting US stocks, the dollar, and sparking recession fears while also creating political tensions within the US and internationally with concerns rising in Greece and potential col...
Trump's Tariffs Trigger Global Market Crash, Sparking Recession Fears
President Trump's sweeping tariffs, announced on April 4th, 2025, caused a global market crash wiping out trillions, impacting US stocks, the dollar, and sparking recession fears while also creating political tensions within the US and internationally with concerns rising in Greece and potential col...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Opposition Accuses Minister of Manipulating MASAK Report
CHP leader Özgür Özel accused Minister Mehmet Şimşek of manipulating a MASAK report to harm Turkey's economy and international image following İBB President Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest, resulting in cancelled international events; the Ministry of Treasury and Finance denied any involvement.
Turkey's Opposition Accuses Minister of Manipulating MASAK Report
CHP leader Özgür Özel accused Minister Mehmet Şimşek of manipulating a MASAK report to harm Turkey's economy and international image following İBB President Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest, resulting in cancelled international events; the Ministry of Treasury and Finance denied any involvement.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Mandates Local Subsidiaries for Major Social Media Companies
Turkey's new regulation mandates that global social media companies with over 1 million Turkish users establish local subsidiaries by January 1, 2026, and grants the BTK power to block access to platforms for national security reasons.
Turkey Mandates Local Subsidiaries for Major Social Media Companies
Turkey's new regulation mandates that global social media companies with over 1 million Turkish users establish local subsidiaries by January 1, 2026, and grants the BTK power to block access to platforms for national security reasons.
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36% Bias Score
Imamoglu Accuses Turkish Government of Conspiracy from Prison
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, CHP's presidential candidate, was arrested and, from Marmara Prison, accused the ruling parties of a conspiracy, alleging coercion of false witnesses; he called for unity against injustice despite his arrest.
Imamoglu Accuses Turkish Government of Conspiracy from Prison
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, CHP's presidential candidate, was arrested and, from Marmara Prison, accused the ruling parties of a conspiracy, alleging coercion of false witnesses; he called for unity against injustice despite his arrest.
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60% Bias Score
Poland Considers Mandatory Military Service Amidst Rising European Tensions
Poland is considering reinstating mandatory military service for men, aiming to increase its military personnel to 500,000, following Russia's large-scale military mobilization and Latvia's recent reintroduction of conscription, driven by concerns about potential threats from Russia.
Poland Considers Mandatory Military Service Amidst Rising European Tensions
Poland is considering reinstating mandatory military service for men, aiming to increase its military personnel to 500,000, following Russia's large-scale military mobilization and Latvia's recent reintroduction of conscription, driven by concerns about potential threats from Russia.
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48% Bias Score
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