Zafer Party Calls for Unified Rally Against Turkish Government
The Zafer Party announced an İzmir rally on January 26, 2025, to protest Ümit Özdağ's arrest and the government's actions following Bahçeli's call for Öcalan, inviting participation from across party lines to unite against the current administration.
Zafer Party Calls for Unified Rally Against Turkish Government
The Zafer Party announced an İzmir rally on January 26, 2025, to protest Ümit Özdağ's arrest and the government's actions following Bahçeli's call for Öcalan, inviting participation from across party lines to unite against the current administration.
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56% Bias Score
79 Dead in Turkey Hotel Fire Exposes Systemic Safety Failures
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Turkey resulted in 79 deaths, highlighting failures in fire safety regulations and enforcement, with investigations underway to determine responsibility and causes.
79 Dead in Turkey Hotel Fire Exposes Systemic Safety Failures
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Turkey resulted in 79 deaths, highlighting failures in fire safety regulations and enforcement, with investigations underway to determine responsibility and causes.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Threatens to Double Taxes on Foreign Entities
On January 22nd, 2025, President Trump threatened to double taxes on foreign entities in the US, retaliating against what he deems discriminatory taxes on American multinationals; this follows the US withdrawing support for a global tax agreement, potentially escalating international tax disputes an...
Trump Threatens to Double Taxes on Foreign Entities
On January 22nd, 2025, President Trump threatened to double taxes on foreign entities in the US, retaliating against what he deems discriminatory taxes on American multinationals; this follows the US withdrawing support for a global tax agreement, potentially escalating international tax disputes an...
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40% Bias Score
Syria Plans Privatization and Foreign Investment to Boost Economy
Syria's interim government, attending the Davos World Economic Forum, announced plans to privatize state assets, attract foreign investment, and ease sanctions by addressing the HTS issue; this marks a shift from the previous regime's focus on security.
Syria Plans Privatization and Foreign Investment to Boost Economy
Syria's interim government, attending the Davos World Economic Forum, announced plans to privatize state assets, attract foreign investment, and ease sanctions by addressing the HTS issue; this marks a shift from the previous regime's focus on security.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Court Overturns FETÖ Conviction, Citing Lack of Evidence
The Turkish Constitutional Court overturned a teacher's conviction for FETÖ membership, citing insufficient evidence of knowledge of the group's terrorist nature before its official designation; the court ordered a retrial, emphasizing the need for proof of intent and awareness of the organization's...
Turkish Court Overturns FETÖ Conviction, Citing Lack of Evidence
The Turkish Constitutional Court overturned a teacher's conviction for FETÖ membership, citing insufficient evidence of knowledge of the group's terrorist nature before its official designation; the court ordered a retrial, emphasizing the need for proof of intent and awareness of the organization's...
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48% Bias Score
Fatal Parking Lot Shooting in Kağıthane
On January 20th, in Kağıthane, Turkey, Edijan V. fatally shot Ahmet Celal Portakalcı eight times during a parking lot altercation, also assaulting Portakalcı's wife before fleeing; police later apprehended the suspect.
Fatal Parking Lot Shooting in Kağıthane
On January 20th, in Kağıthane, Turkey, Edijan V. fatally shot Ahmet Celal Portakalcı eight times during a parking lot altercation, also assaulting Portakalcı's wife before fleeing; police later apprehended the suspect.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey Imposes Publication Bans on Multiple Incidents, Sparking Transparency Concerns
A Turkish prosecutor reported suspicious activities at the Anadolu Courthouse, triggering multiple publication bans on various incidents, including deadly family feuds, traffic accidents, murders, and building collapses, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
Turkey Imposes Publication Bans on Multiple Incidents, Sparking Transparency Concerns
A Turkish prosecutor reported suspicious activities at the Anadolu Courthouse, triggering multiple publication bans on various incidents, including deadly family feuds, traffic accidents, murders, and building collapses, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Economic Warfare vs. Putin's Geopolitical Ambitions in Ukraine
Trump's threat of economic sanctions against Russia, if the war in Ukraine isn't ended, contrasts with Putin's desire for a deal akin to the Yalta Conference to redraw global power spheres, highlighting the deep divisions hindering conflict resolution.
Trump's Economic Warfare vs. Putin's Geopolitical Ambitions in Ukraine
Trump's threat of economic sanctions against Russia, if the war in Ukraine isn't ended, contrasts with Putin's desire for a deal akin to the Yalta Conference to redraw global power spheres, highlighting the deep divisions hindering conflict resolution.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey: Growing Government-Religious Group Collaboration Undermines Secularism
The Secularism Assembly's December report details the Turkish government's increasing cooperation with religious groups linked to President Erdoğan's son, resulting in the allocation of public funds and official activities that undermine Turkey's secular principles, impacting various sectors includi...
Turkey: Growing Government-Religious Group Collaboration Undermines Secularism
The Secularism Assembly's December report details the Turkish government's increasing cooperation with religious groups linked to President Erdoğan's son, resulting in the allocation of public funds and official activities that undermine Turkey's secular principles, impacting various sectors includi...
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64% Bias Score
Turkey Acts to Prevent Ramadan Price Hikes
Turkey's government is tackling potential Ramadan price hikes by directly addressing industry representatives, promising stricter enforcement, and emphasizing the unacceptability of using cost increases as justification for price hikes. Meetings included the Treasury and Finance Minister, the Trade ...
Turkey Acts to Prevent Ramadan Price Hikes
Turkey's government is tackling potential Ramadan price hikes by directly addressing industry representatives, promising stricter enforcement, and emphasizing the unacceptability of using cost increases as justification for price hikes. Meetings included the Treasury and Finance Minister, the Trade ...
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40% Bias Score
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Ayvacık, Çanakkale: Swarm Risk Highlighted
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Ayvacık, Çanakkale, on October 26, 2023, at the intersection of the Edremit, Behramkale, and Tuzla faults; Professor Hasan Sözbilir indicated a low likelihood of a major earthquake but warned of potential smaller earthquake swarms in the region.
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Ayvacık, Çanakkale: Swarm Risk Highlighted
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Ayvacık, Çanakkale, on October 26, 2023, at the intersection of the Edremit, Behramkale, and Tuzla faults; Professor Hasan Sözbilir indicated a low likelihood of a major earthquake but warned of potential smaller earthquake swarms in the region.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Inaugurated for Second Term Amidst Cold Weather and Strong Stance on Immigration
Following a contentious election, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President on January 20th, 2025, in a ceremony marked by unusually cold weather and a speech emphasizing national prosperity and addressing perceived threats of illegal immigration.
Trump Inaugurated for Second Term Amidst Cold Weather and Strong Stance on Immigration
Following a contentious election, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US President on January 20th, 2025, in a ceremony marked by unusually cold weather and a speech emphasizing national prosperity and addressing perceived threats of illegal immigration.
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72% Bias Score