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
Turkish Mine Landslide: 43 Face Charges After Nine Deaths
A landslide at a Turkish gold mine on February 13th killed nine miners and injured two, prompting a 69-page indictment against 43 individuals for negligence, citing design flaws, insufficient monitoring, and inadequate warning systems as contributing factors.
Turkish Mine Landslide: 43 Face Charges After Nine Deaths
A landslide at a Turkish gold mine on February 13th killed nine miners and injured two, prompting a 69-page indictment against 43 individuals for negligence, citing design flaws, insufficient monitoring, and inadequate warning systems as contributing factors.
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36% 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
EU Ministers Visit Damascus Amidst Syria's Political Transition
French and German foreign ministers visited Damascus, meeting with Syria's interim government leader Muhammed Colani, approximately one month after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime; this visit marks the first by EU foreign ministers since the regime change and aims to foster a new political begi...
EU Ministers Visit Damascus Amidst Syria's Political Transition
French and German foreign ministers visited Damascus, meeting with Syria's interim government leader Muhammed Colani, approximately one month after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime; this visit marks the first by EU foreign ministers since the regime change and aims to foster a new political begi...
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44% Bias Score
CHP Criticizes Erdoğan's Detachment from Public Amidst Economic Hardship
During visits to Ardahan, CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized President Erdoğan's detachment from public concerns amid economic hardship, emphasizing CHP's neutral approach to conflict resolution while highlighting insufficient wages and pensions as "poverty wages.
CHP Criticizes Erdoğan's Detachment from Public Amidst Economic Hardship
During visits to Ardahan, CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized President Erdoğan's detachment from public concerns amid economic hardship, emphasizing CHP's neutral approach to conflict resolution while highlighting insufficient wages and pensions as "poverty wages.
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52% Bias Score
Father Arrested for Murdering 15-Year-Old Son in Adana
In Adana, Turkey, a 15-year-old boy, R.D., was found shot dead on December 31st. His father, M.D., has been arrested for murder, and his mother, S.D., for helping cover it up. The murder weapon was found in their home, and R.D.'s blood was found in their car.
Father Arrested for Murdering 15-Year-Old Son in Adana
In Adana, Turkey, a 15-year-old boy, R.D., was found shot dead on December 31st. His father, M.D., has been arrested for murder, and his mother, S.D., for helping cover it up. The murder weapon was found in their home, and R.D.'s blood was found in their car.
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48% Bias Score
Tanrıkulu Warns of Repeating Past Mistakes in Turkey's Kurdish Issue Talks
CHP Diyarbakır MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu expressed deep concern over new talks between the DEM Party and Imralı, warning of repeating past mistakes like the failed 2015 peace process, and highlighted the need for a democratic environment for meaningful discussion on the Kurdish issue.
Tanrıkulu Warns of Repeating Past Mistakes in Turkey's Kurdish Issue Talks
CHP Diyarbakır MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu expressed deep concern over new talks between the DEM Party and Imralı, warning of repeating past mistakes like the failed 2015 peace process, and highlighted the need for a democratic environment for meaningful discussion on the Kurdish issue.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Pension Shortfall and Widening Income Inequality
An Istanbul Planning Agency study reveals a 2.7% decrease in retirement pensions' share of total income (18.3% to 15.6%) between 2009-2024, despite an 85.3% increase in retirees; income inequality worsened, impacting the elderly disproportionately, with housing costs a major factor.
Turkey's Pension Shortfall and Widening Income Inequality
An Istanbul Planning Agency study reveals a 2.7% decrease in retirement pensions' share of total income (18.3% to 15.6%) between 2009-2024, despite an 85.3% increase in retirees; income inequality worsened, impacting the elderly disproportionately, with housing costs a major factor.
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28% 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
CHP Leader Criticizes Erdoğan's Economic Policies, Highlights Retiree Hardship
CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized Turkey's President Erdoğan in Ardahan for failing to protect retirees and minimum wage earners from inflation, citing insufficient pension increases (14,000 lira) compared to the high cost of living, particularly housing (average 12,200 lira rent in Ardahan), and cri...
CHP Leader Criticizes Erdoğan's Economic Policies, Highlights Retiree Hardship
CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized Turkey's President Erdoğan in Ardahan for failing to protect retirees and minimum wage earners from inflation, citing insufficient pension increases (14,000 lira) compared to the high cost of living, particularly housing (average 12,200 lira rent in Ardahan), and cri...
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56% Bias Score
Ousted Turkish Mayor Meets Nationalist Leader After Öcalan Visit
Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan, a delegation from the DEM Party, including Mardin's ousted mayor Ahmet Türk, met with MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli on January 2nd, 2025, sparking debate about Turkey's approach to the Kurdish issue.
Ousted Turkish Mayor Meets Nationalist Leader After Öcalan Visit
Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan, a delegation from the DEM Party, including Mardin's ousted mayor Ahmet Türk, met with MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli on January 2nd, 2025, sparking debate about Turkey's approach to the Kurdish issue.
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56% Bias Score
İmamoğlu Condemns Government's Meeting with Dismissed Mayor Türk
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized the Turkish government for meeting with dismissed mayor Ahmet Türk, accused of terrorism, under state protocol, drawing parallels to the replacement of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer with a trustee, highlighting inconsistencies in governmental actions.
İmamoğlu Condemns Government's Meeting with Dismissed Mayor Türk
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized the Turkish government for meeting with dismissed mayor Ahmet Türk, accused of terrorism, under state protocol, drawing parallels to the replacement of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer with a trustee, highlighting inconsistencies in governmental actions.
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56% Bias Score