Mersin Customs Bribery: 114 Arrests in Wide-Ranging Investigation
A large-scale bribery investigation in Mersin, Turkey's customs office resulted in the arrest of 114 people, including 34 customs officials; hidden cameras revealed a systematic bribery scheme where businesses paid customs officers for every transaction, with higher payments for irregular procedures...
Mersin Customs Bribery: 114 Arrests in Wide-Ranging Investigation
A large-scale bribery investigation in Mersin, Turkey's customs office resulted in the arrest of 114 people, including 34 customs officials; hidden cameras revealed a systematic bribery scheme where businesses paid customs officers for every transaction, with higher payments for irregular procedures...
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40% Bias Score
Kurtulmuş Advocates for Balkan Unity, Recalling Ottoman Era Peace
Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, speaking at a commemoration for Prof. Dr. Sabahattin Zaim in Skopje, North Macedonia, highlighted Zaim's inclusive approach and advocated for peaceful coexistence among Balkan peoples, drawing parallels to the Ottoman era's 'Pax Ottomana' and criticizing i...
Kurtulmuş Advocates for Balkan Unity, Recalling Ottoman Era Peace
Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, speaking at a commemoration for Prof. Dr. Sabahattin Zaim in Skopje, North Macedonia, highlighted Zaim's inclusive approach and advocated for peaceful coexistence among Balkan peoples, drawing parallels to the Ottoman era's 'Pax Ottomana' and criticizing i...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Conducts Over 4,500 Ship Inspections in 2024
Turkey conducted 4,579 ship inspections in 2024, including 2,977 foreign-flagged vessels and 1,191 Turkish vessels on international voyages, to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection, aligning with IMO procedures and preventing ship detentions abroad.
Turkey Conducts Over 4,500 Ship Inspections in 2024
Turkey conducted 4,579 ship inspections in 2024, including 2,977 foreign-flagged vessels and 1,191 Turkish vessels on international voyages, to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection, aligning with IMO procedures and preventing ship detentions abroad.
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16% Bias Score
Turkey's Delinquent Consumer Debt Surges 135.1%
Delinquent consumer loans and credit cards debt in Turkey increased by 135.1% year-over-year to 105.48 billion Turkish lira by December 13, 2023, driven by high inflation impacting fixed-income households, according to economist Şenol Babuşcu who predicts further increases by 2025.
Turkey's Delinquent Consumer Debt Surges 135.1%
Delinquent consumer loans and credit cards debt in Turkey increased by 135.1% year-over-year to 105.48 billion Turkish lira by December 13, 2023, driven by high inflation impacting fixed-income households, according to economist Şenol Babuşcu who predicts further increases by 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Erdoğan Criticizes Opposition Inaction, Renews Call for New Constitution
During a meeting with NGO representatives at the Grand Yazıcı Club Turban Hotel, President Erdoğan criticized the opposition's inaction on national issues, citing their lack of proposals and accusing them of political maneuvering. He highlighted his government's role in resolving historical conflict...
Erdoğan Criticizes Opposition Inaction, Renews Call for New Constitution
During a meeting with NGO representatives at the Grand Yazıcı Club Turban Hotel, President Erdoğan criticized the opposition's inaction on national issues, citing their lack of proposals and accusing them of political maneuvering. He highlighted his government's role in resolving historical conflict...
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Arrested, Then Released on Probation
Turkish journalist Özlem Gürses was arrested in Ankara on December 20, 2023, for statements made on her YouTube channel, then released on probation with house arrest and a ban on international travel after being accused of "publicly insulting the military or security forces.
Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Arrested, Then Released on Probation
Turkish journalist Özlem Gürses was arrested in Ankara on December 20, 2023, for statements made on her YouTube channel, then released on probation with house arrest and a ban on international travel after being accused of "publicly insulting the military or security forces.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Election Report Reveals Systemic Bias Against Women Candidates
A report by Hacettepe University, supported by UN Women Turkey, shows that despite 24-25% female candidacies in two recent Turkish elections, only 17-19% of women were elected as MPs, compared to 80-82% of men. Many provinces consistently failed to elect any female MPs in both elections.
Turkish Election Report Reveals Systemic Bias Against Women Candidates
A report by Hacettepe University, supported by UN Women Turkey, shows that despite 24-25% female candidacies in two recent Turkish elections, only 17-19% of women were elected as MPs, compared to 80-82% of men. Many provinces consistently failed to elect any female MPs in both elections.
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52% Bias Score
MÜSİAD Predicts Turkish Central Bank Interest Rate Cut in December
MÜSİAD President Mahmut Asmalı anticipates a Turkish Central Bank interest rate cut in December, due to the current policy's failure to curb demand from higher-income groups while suppressing lower-income groups' spending, thus worsening income inequality and fueling inflation.
MÜSİAD Predicts Turkish Central Bank Interest Rate Cut in December
MÜSİAD President Mahmut Asmalı anticipates a Turkish Central Bank interest rate cut in December, due to the current policy's failure to curb demand from higher-income groups while suppressing lower-income groups' spending, thus worsening income inequality and fueling inflation.
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40% Bias Score
Beşiktaş's Crisis: On-Field Struggles and Loss of Fan Support
Beşiktaş is suffering from a combination of poor on-field performance, questionable coaching decisions, and a loss of fan support, leading to a critical situation for the club.
Beşiktaş's Crisis: On-Field Struggles and Loss of Fan Support
Beşiktaş is suffering from a combination of poor on-field performance, questionable coaching decisions, and a loss of fan support, leading to a critical situation for the club.
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Faces House Arrest for TSK Criticism
Journalist Özlem Gürses faces house arrest and a foreign travel ban in Turkey after her YouTube comments on the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) led to charges of 'openly degrading' the military and 'misleading the public,' triggering strong condemnation from the opposition.
Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Faces House Arrest for TSK Criticism
Journalist Özlem Gürses faces house arrest and a foreign travel ban in Turkey after her YouTube comments on the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) led to charges of 'openly degrading' the military and 'misleading the public,' triggering strong condemnation from the opposition.
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56% Bias Score
CHP Leader Announces Path to Power, Advocates for Democratic Syria, and Secures Next Socialist International Meeting for Istanbul
During a Socialist International Council meeting in Rabat, Morocco, CHP leader Özgür Özel highlighted his party's progress towards power in Turkey, advocated for a democratic Syria, and secured the next council meeting for Istanbul. He also addressed the global rise of right-wing populism and the mi...
CHP Leader Announces Path to Power, Advocates for Democratic Syria, and Secures Next Socialist International Meeting for Istanbul
During a Socialist International Council meeting in Rabat, Morocco, CHP leader Özgür Özel highlighted his party's progress towards power in Turkey, advocated for a democratic Syria, and secured the next council meeting for Istanbul. He also addressed the global rise of right-wing populism and the mi...
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36% Bias Score
Greek Royal Family Citizenship Applications Spark Political Debate
Ten members of former King Constantine II's family, holding Danish passports, applied for Greek citizenship, choosing the surname "De Grece," sparking controversy and opposition criticism due to its royal connotations and the application's processing under Law 2215/1994.
Greek Royal Family Citizenship Applications Spark Political Debate
Ten members of former King Constantine II's family, holding Danish passports, applied for Greek citizenship, choosing the surname "De Grece," sparking controversy and opposition criticism due to its royal connotations and the application's processing under Law 2215/1994.
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36% Bias Score