Turkish Education Ministry Partners With Politically Linked Organization, Sparking Outrage
Turkey's Ministry of National Education partnered with the Ulku Ocakları Foundation, a youth organization linked to a ruling coalition party, to offer courses; this has prompted condemnation from Eğitim-Sen, a teachers' union, who claim it violates laws prohibiting political propaganda in schools.
Turkish Education Ministry Partners With Politically Linked Organization, Sparking Outrage
Turkey's Ministry of National Education partnered with the Ulku Ocakları Foundation, a youth organization linked to a ruling coalition party, to offer courses; this has prompted condemnation from Eğitim-Sen, a teachers' union, who claim it violates laws prohibiting political propaganda in schools.
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60% Bias Score
TÜSİAD Critiques Turkey's Inflation Target, Urges Structural Reforms
TÜSİAD head Orhan Turan voiced concerns about Turkey's 21% inflation target for 2024, citing the need for structural reforms alongside monetary and fiscal policies to counter high inflation and economic challenges faced in 2024, with further risks projected for 2025 due to global uncertainty and the...
TÜSİAD Critiques Turkey's Inflation Target, Urges Structural Reforms
TÜSİAD head Orhan Turan voiced concerns about Turkey's 21% inflation target for 2024, citing the need for structural reforms alongside monetary and fiscal policies to counter high inflation and economic challenges faced in 2024, with further risks projected for 2025 due to global uncertainty and the...
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40% Bias Score
AI Software Predicts Cascading Disasters in Turkey
ITU researchers developed DANGER, an AI-powered software predicting cascading hazards after disasters, using machine learning to analyze events like the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes and 2021 Manavgat wildfires, aiming to integrate with AFAD's system for improved disaster response.
AI Software Predicts Cascading Disasters in Turkey
ITU researchers developed DANGER, an AI-powered software predicting cascading hazards after disasters, using machine learning to analyze events like the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes and 2021 Manavgat wildfires, aiming to integrate with AFAD's system for improved disaster response.
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20% Bias Score
Turkey Charges 17 in Expanded Newborn Trafficking Ring Investigation
A Turkish investigation into a newborn baby trafficking ring has expanded, charging 17 additional individuals with crimes ranging from medical negligence resulting in infant deaths to threatening a prosecutor. The investigation alleges that the prosecutor was threatened to secure the release of a de...
Turkey Charges 17 in Expanded Newborn Trafficking Ring Investigation
A Turkish investigation into a newborn baby trafficking ring has expanded, charging 17 additional individuals with crimes ranging from medical negligence resulting in infant deaths to threatening a prosecutor. The investigation alleges that the prosecutor was threatened to secure the release of a de...
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Lawyer Receives Death Threats in Family Dispute Case
Lawyer Necip Kumandan in Istanbul, Turkey, reported death threats and harassment from two clients' relatives, Ö. F. İ. and H. İ., after representing them in a family dispute; he filed a complaint, seeking legal protection and prosecution for threats, blackmail, and harassment.
Turkish Lawyer Receives Death Threats in Family Dispute Case
Lawyer Necip Kumandan in Istanbul, Turkey, reported death threats and harassment from two clients' relatives, Ö. F. İ. and H. İ., after representing them in a family dispute; he filed a complaint, seeking legal protection and prosecution for threats, blackmail, and harassment.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Lawmakers to Investigate Syrian Refugee Repatriation in Gaziantep and Kilis
A Turkish parliamentary subcommittee will visit Gaziantep and Kilis next week to assess the voluntary and safe return of approximately 740,000 Syrian refugees, gathering information from officials and refugees at the Oncupınar border crossing to evaluate the ongoing repatriation process.
Turkish Lawmakers to Investigate Syrian Refugee Repatriation in Gaziantep and Kilis
A Turkish parliamentary subcommittee will visit Gaziantep and Kilis next week to assess the voluntary and safe return of approximately 740,000 Syrian refugees, gathering information from officials and refugees at the Oncupınar border crossing to evaluate the ongoing repatriation process.
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64% Bias Score
Demokrat Parti Criticizes Turkish Government's Political Maneuvering
On the 79th anniversary of the Demokrat Party, leader Gültekin Uysal criticized the new political process initiated by Bahçeli, asserting that Turkey's solution lies in establishing equal citizenship rights and condemning the government's actions as self-serving.
Demokrat Parti Criticizes Turkish Government's Political Maneuvering
On the 79th anniversary of the Demokrat Party, leader Gültekin Uysal criticized the new political process initiated by Bahçeli, asserting that Turkey's solution lies in establishing equal citizenship rights and condemning the government's actions as self-serving.
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68% Bias Score
Turkish Dental Malpractice Leads to Child's Death
In Bursa, Turkey, five-year-old Deniz Sönmez died after dental treatment under sedation, which a report found to be against regulations; three medical professionals are implicated in medical malpractice, each responsible for 4/8 of the error.
Turkish Dental Malpractice Leads to Child's Death
In Bursa, Turkey, five-year-old Deniz Sönmez died after dental treatment under sedation, which a report found to be against regulations; three medical professionals are implicated in medical malpractice, each responsible for 4/8 of the error.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's Inflation Data Discrepancy Raises Concerns
Turkey's TÜİK reported December inflation at 44.38%, while ENAG calculated it at 83.40%, impacting millions of public servants and retirees whose 2025 salary increases are based on the lower figure; this discrepancy raises concerns about data manipulation and transparency.
Turkey's Inflation Data Discrepancy Raises Concerns
Turkey's TÜİK reported December inflation at 44.38%, while ENAG calculated it at 83.40%, impacting millions of public servants and retirees whose 2025 salary increases are based on the lower figure; this discrepancy raises concerns about data manipulation and transparency.
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56% Bias Score
DEM Party Demands Öcalan's Full Involvement in Middle East Peace Efforts
Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan in Imrali prison, DEM Party co-chair Tülay Hatimoğulları called for the prison's full opening and Öcalan's involvement in Middle East peace efforts, emphasizing the ongoing violence in Syria and the need for continued democratic action.
DEM Party Demands Öcalan's Full Involvement in Middle East Peace Efforts
Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan in Imrali prison, DEM Party co-chair Tülay Hatimoğulları called for the prison's full opening and Öcalan's involvement in Middle East peace efforts, emphasizing the ongoing violence in Syria and the need for continued democratic action.
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52% Bias Score
Erdoğan Emphasizes 'Terror-Free' Turkey, Party Reform, and 50% Election Goal
President Erdoğan, in a speech at his party's congress, stressed Turkey's 'terror-free' mission, the importance of a united ruling coalition, and the need for internal party reform, aiming for a 50% vote share in upcoming elections while criticizing ineffective politicians.
Erdoğan Emphasizes 'Terror-Free' Turkey, Party Reform, and 50% Election Goal
President Erdoğan, in a speech at his party's congress, stressed Turkey's 'terror-free' mission, the importance of a united ruling coalition, and the need for internal party reform, aiming for a 50% vote share in upcoming elections while criticizing ineffective politicians.
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60% Bias Score
Bahçeli's Disarmament Call: A New Chapter in Turkey's Kurdish Conflict
Following a visit by an HDP delegation to İmralı, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli called for unconditional disarmament, surprising even some in the AKP and potentially marking a significant shift in Turkey's approach to the Kurdish issue.
Bahçeli's Disarmament Call: A New Chapter in Turkey's Kurdish Conflict
Following a visit by an HDP delegation to İmralı, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli called for unconditional disarmament, surprising even some in the AKP and potentially marking a significant shift in Turkey's approach to the Kurdish issue.
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40% Bias Score