Turkey Caps 2024 Fuel Excise Tax Increase at 6 Percent
Turkey capped its 2024 fuel excise tax (ÖTV) increase at 6 percent, despite a 7.12 percent Yİ-ÜFE increase over five months, to support disinflation and consumers; this will cost the government roughly 12 billion lira in revenue and is expected to increase fuel prices by about 1 percent.
Turkey Caps 2024 Fuel Excise Tax Increase at 6 Percent
Turkey capped its 2024 fuel excise tax (ÖTV) increase at 6 percent, despite a 7.12 percent Yİ-ÜFE increase over five months, to support disinflation and consumers; this will cost the government roughly 12 billion lira in revenue and is expected to increase fuel prices by about 1 percent.
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40% Bias Score
Kurdish Leaders Urge Peace, Conditional PKK Disarmament in 2012
In late 2012, Kurdish leaders Mesud Barzani and Celal Talabani publicly advocated for a peaceful resolution to the Kurdish conflict in Turkey, emphasizing the need for Ankara's political will, a PKK ceasefire, and disarmament; this coincided with reported PKK willingness to disarm, conditional upon ...
Kurdish Leaders Urge Peace, Conditional PKK Disarmament in 2012
In late 2012, Kurdish leaders Mesud Barzani and Celal Talabani publicly advocated for a peaceful resolution to the Kurdish conflict in Turkey, emphasizing the need for Ankara's political will, a PKK ceasefire, and disarmament; this coincided with reported PKK willingness to disarm, conditional upon ...
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Poverty Rate Rises to 13.6% in 2024
Turkey's 2024 poverty rate increased to 13.6 percent, based on 50 percent of equivalent household disposable per capita median income, with Kırıkkale, Aksaray, Niğde, Nevşehir, and Kırşehir provinces reporting the highest rates at 14.6 percent.
Turkey's Poverty Rate Rises to 13.6% in 2024
Turkey's 2024 poverty rate increased to 13.6 percent, based on 50 percent of equivalent household disposable per capita median income, with Kırıkkale, Aksaray, Niğde, Nevşehir, and Kırşehir provinces reporting the highest rates at 14.6 percent.
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24% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Accuses Russia of Shooting Down Passenger Plane
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia of shooting down an Azerbaijani passenger plane in Russian airspace near Grozny, resulting in the deaths of three crew members; he demands compensation and an apology.
Azerbaijan Accuses Russia of Shooting Down Passenger Plane
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia of shooting down an Azerbaijani passenger plane in Russian airspace near Grozny, resulting in the deaths of three crew members; he demands compensation and an apology.
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56% Bias Score
Global Anticipation of Trump's 2024 Presidential Bid
Global anticipation of a potential Donald Trump 2024 victory is high, except in some countries; Trump's win is attributed to his ability to tap into cultural anxieties, highlighting a disconnect between mainstream politics and societal concerns.
Global Anticipation of Trump's 2024 Presidential Bid
Global anticipation of a potential Donald Trump 2024 victory is high, except in some countries; Trump's win is attributed to his ability to tap into cultural anxieties, highlighting a disconnect between mainstream politics and societal concerns.
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52% Bias Score
61-Day Protest in Esenyurt After Mayor's Arrest
Following the arrest of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer and the appointment of a trustee, CHP members initiated a 61-day-long 'Democracy Watch' protest in Cumhuriyet Square, emphasizing concerns about democratic principles and the disruption of vital social services, including childcare centers.
61-Day Protest in Esenyurt After Mayor's Arrest
Following the arrest of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer and the appointment of a trustee, CHP members initiated a 61-day-long 'Democracy Watch' protest in Cumhuriyet Square, emphasizing concerns about democratic principles and the disruption of vital social services, including childcare centers.
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Disability Law Change Sparks Protests
The Van Association for the Disabled protests a new Turkish law extending the timeframe for tax exemptions on vehicle purchases for disabled individuals from 5 to 10 years, claiming it violates disability rights and the Turkish Constitution.
Turkish Disability Law Change Sparks Protests
The Van Association for the Disabled protests a new Turkish law extending the timeframe for tax exemptions on vehicle purchases for disabled individuals from 5 to 10 years, claiming it violates disability rights and the Turkish Constitution.
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56% Bias Score
Global Reactions to Deadliest Plane Crash in 5 Years
A plane crash in South Korea killed 179 people, marking the deadliest incident in five years; Elon Musk criticized the UK's economic climate; and former US President Jimmy Carter passed away at 100.
Global Reactions to Deadliest Plane Crash in 5 Years
A plane crash in South Korea killed 179 people, marking the deadliest incident in five years; Elon Musk criticized the UK's economic climate; and former US President Jimmy Carter passed away at 100.
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16% Bias Score
Cardiologist Warns of Heart Risks from Excessive New Year's Festivities
Prof. Dr. Cüneyt Koçaş cautions against heart risks from excessive New Year's consumption of rich foods, sweets, nuts, sugary drinks, and alcohol, noting increased atrial fibrillation cases and highlighting LAAC as a new treatment.
Cardiologist Warns of Heart Risks from Excessive New Year's Festivities
Prof. Dr. Cüneyt Koçaş cautions against heart risks from excessive New Year's consumption of rich foods, sweets, nuts, sugary drinks, and alcohol, noting increased atrial fibrillation cases and highlighting LAAC as a new treatment.
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48% Bias Score
Imrali Meeting Sparks Hope for Turkish Peace, But Challenges Remain
A meeting between a DEM party delegation and Abdullah Öcalan on December 28th in Imrali prison has raised hopes for peace in Turkey's Kurdish conflict, but significant challenges remain, requiring comprehensive political and societal reforms.
Imrali Meeting Sparks Hope for Turkish Peace, But Challenges Remain
A meeting between a DEM party delegation and Abdullah Öcalan on December 28th in Imrali prison has raised hopes for peace in Turkey's Kurdish conflict, but significant challenges remain, requiring comprehensive political and societal reforms.
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40% Bias Score
Post-Assad Syria: Violence Against Minorities Escalates Amidst Power Vacuum
Following Bashar al-Assad's fall, violence against Syrian Alevis and Christians escalated, with abductions and killings reported. Armed groups like HTS exploit the power vacuum, and the international community's inaction exacerbates the crisis, impacting long-term stability.
Post-Assad Syria: Violence Against Minorities Escalates Amidst Power Vacuum
Following Bashar al-Assad's fall, violence against Syrian Alevis and Christians escalated, with abductions and killings reported. Armed groups like HTS exploit the power vacuum, and the international community's inaction exacerbates the crisis, impacting long-term stability.
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36% Bias Score
Narin Güran Murder: Leaks Hamper Motive Determination
In Diyarbakır, Turkey, the murder of 8-year-old Narin Güran is shrouded in uncertainty regarding the motive, as leaks during the investigation hampered the uncovering of the truth; a second investigation is underway, and Professor Adem Sözüer emphasizes the need for improved investigative practices ...
Narin Güran Murder: Leaks Hamper Motive Determination
In Diyarbakır, Turkey, the murder of 8-year-old Narin Güran is shrouded in uncertainty regarding the motive, as leaks during the investigation hampered the uncovering of the truth; a second investigation is underway, and Professor Adem Sözüer emphasizes the need for improved investigative practices ...
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24% Bias Score