Montenegro to Toughen Gun Laws After Deadly Shooting
In Cetinje, Montenegro, Aco Martinovic killed 12 people and wounded 4 others in a shooting rampage on August 12, 2024, prompting the government to announce stricter penalties for illegal weapons and new psychological tests for licensed gun owners by January 1, 2026.
Montenegro to Toughen Gun Laws After Deadly Shooting
In Cetinje, Montenegro, Aco Martinovic killed 12 people and wounded 4 others in a shooting rampage on August 12, 2024, prompting the government to announce stricter penalties for illegal weapons and new psychological tests for licensed gun owners by January 1, 2026.
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36% Bias Score
CHP Official Visits Jailed Figures, Raising Concerns About Turkish Justice
CHP deputy Murat Emir visited Silivri prison, meeting with Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer and Gezi defendants Tayfun Kahraman, Can Atalay, and Osman Kavala, highlighting concerns over their detentions and the Turkish justice system.
CHP Official Visits Jailed Figures, Raising Concerns About Turkish Justice
CHP deputy Murat Emir visited Silivri prison, meeting with Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer and Gezi defendants Tayfun Kahraman, Can Atalay, and Osman Kavala, highlighting concerns over their detentions and the Turkish justice system.
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60% Bias Score
Israel Delays Lebanon Withdrawal Amidst Unexploded Ordnance Concerns
Following a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon on November 27, Israel plans to extend its 60-day withdrawal from southern Lebanon to 90 days due to the Lebanese army's slow clearance of unexploded ordnance, hindering Israel's operations against Hezbollah, according to reports from El-Ahbar newspap...
Israel Delays Lebanon Withdrawal Amidst Unexploded Ordnance Concerns
Following a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon on November 27, Israel plans to extend its 60-day withdrawal from southern Lebanon to 90 days due to the Lebanese army's slow clearance of unexploded ordnance, hindering Israel's operations against Hezbollah, according to reports from El-Ahbar newspap...
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Student's Death Sparks Foul Play Allegations
The body of 21-year-old Rojin Kabaiş, a Van Yüzüncü Yıl University student missing since September 27th, was found October 15th, 24 kilometers from the university; her death is officially ruled as drowning, but her father alleges murder and a flawed investigation.
Turkish Student's Death Sparks Foul Play Allegations
The body of 21-year-old Rojin Kabaiş, a Van Yüzüncü Yıl University student missing since September 27th, was found October 15th, 24 kilometers from the university; her death is officially ruled as drowning, but her father alleges murder and a flawed investigation.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Anticipates Economic and Security Gains from Syria's Reconstruction
Turkey's Deputy President, Cevdet Yılmaz, predicted significant economic and security gains for Turkey following Syria's reconstruction, stating that the country would "reach a new level." He made these remarks at an AKP party congress in Aksaray.
Turkey Anticipates Economic and Security Gains from Syria's Reconstruction
Turkey's Deputy President, Cevdet Yılmaz, predicted significant economic and security gains for Turkey following Syria's reconstruction, stating that the country would "reach a new level." He made these remarks at an AKP party congress in Aksaray.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Announces Record 2024 Export Figures Amidst Global Uncertainty
Turkey announced record-high export figures for December 2024, reaching $23.5 billion (a 2.2% increase) and $262.5 billion for the year (a 2.5% increase), despite global economic uncertainties and geopolitical instability; the government projects 4% growth for 2025.
Turkey Announces Record 2024 Export Figures Amidst Global Uncertainty
Turkey announced record-high export figures for December 2024, reaching $23.5 billion (a 2.2% increase) and $262.5 billion for the year (a 2.5% increase), despite global economic uncertainties and geopolitical instability; the government projects 4% growth for 2025.
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52% Bias Score
Renewed Turkey-Kurd Peace Talks
Following MHP leader Bahçeli's call, a DEM party delegation met with Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı prison, sparking a renewed peace process. Subsequent visits to various political parties indicate a coordinated effort to address the Kurdish conflict, with a potential ceasefire on the horizon.
Renewed Turkey-Kurd Peace Talks
Following MHP leader Bahçeli's call, a DEM party delegation met with Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı prison, sparking a renewed peace process. Subsequent visits to various political parties indicate a coordinated effort to address the Kurdish conflict, with a potential ceasefire on the horizon.
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48% Bias Score
1032 Weeks of Protest: Cumartesi Anneleri Demand Justice for Disappeared Brothers
In Istanbul's Galatasaray Square, Cumartesi Anneleri held their 1032nd weekly protest, demanding answers regarding the disappearance of Ayhan and Ali Efeoğlu, brothers detained in 1992 and 1994, respectively, and criticizing the Turkish legal system's failure to bring perpetrators to justice.
1032 Weeks of Protest: Cumartesi Anneleri Demand Justice for Disappeared Brothers
In Istanbul's Galatasaray Square, Cumartesi Anneleri held their 1032nd weekly protest, demanding answers regarding the disappearance of Ayhan and Ali Efeoğlu, brothers detained in 1992 and 1994, respectively, and criticizing the Turkish legal system's failure to bring perpetrators to justice.
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40% Bias Score
Erdoğan Accuses CHP of Financial Mismanagement and Criticizes Syria Policy
President Erdoğan accused CHP-run municipalities of having a significant debt to the SGK, with İzmir owing 10 billion lira, and criticized their foreign policy, particularly their stance on Syria, during a speech at the AKP Ordu provincial congress.
Erdoğan Accuses CHP of Financial Mismanagement and Criticizes Syria Policy
President Erdoğan accused CHP-run municipalities of having a significant debt to the SGK, with İzmir owing 10 billion lira, and criticized their foreign policy, particularly their stance on Syria, during a speech at the AKP Ordu provincial congress.
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68% Bias Score
Erdoğan Declares End to Terrorism, Accuses Opposition of Obstruction
President Erdoğan, speaking at the AKP Samsun provincial congress, declared an end to the era of terrorism in Turkey, urging separatists to disarm, while accusing the opposition CHP of obstructing national development projects like the high-speed rail line and engaging in corruption.
Erdoğan Declares End to Terrorism, Accuses Opposition of Obstruction
President Erdoğan, speaking at the AKP Samsun provincial congress, declared an end to the era of terrorism in Turkey, urging separatists to disarm, while accusing the opposition CHP of obstructing national development projects like the high-speed rail line and engaging in corruption.
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60% Bias Score
Kacır Highlights Turkey's Economic Growth and Global Role
At the AKP Beykoz 8th Ordinary District Congress, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır detailed Turkey's economic growth (national income from $230 billion to $1.28 trillion, exports from $36 billion to $262 billion), its role in supporting refugees, and its military and technologi...
Kacır Highlights Turkey's Economic Growth and Global Role
At the AKP Beykoz 8th Ordinary District Congress, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır detailed Turkey's economic growth (national income from $230 billion to $1.28 trillion, exports from $36 billion to $262 billion), its role in supporting refugees, and its military and technologi...
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80% Bias Score
Ukraine Claims 430,000 Russian Casualties in 2024
Ukraine's defense ministry reported 430,000 Russian military casualties in 2024, significantly impacting Russia's war effort despite its territorial gains in eastern Ukraine, while the upcoming US presidential transition raises questions about the war's future.
Ukraine Claims 430,000 Russian Casualties in 2024
Ukraine's defense ministry reported 430,000 Russian military casualties in 2024, significantly impacting Russia's war effort despite its territorial gains in eastern Ukraine, while the upcoming US presidential transition raises questions about the war's future.
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52% Bias Score