Cyprus Talks: TRNC Demands Equal Sovereignty
The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ersin Tatar, met with the UN's Special Representative for Cyprus, Colin Stewart, to discuss the upcoming expanded meeting in February or March, focusing on the TRNC's demand for equal sovereignty and a two-state solution. Guarantor countries ...
Cyprus Talks: TRNC Demands Equal Sovereignty
The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ersin Tatar, met with the UN's Special Representative for Cyprus, Colin Stewart, to discuss the upcoming expanded meeting in February or March, focusing on the TRNC's demand for equal sovereignty and a two-state solution. Guarantor countries ...
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Minimum Wage Erodes Amidst High Inflation
A DISK-AR report reveals that 8.5 million Turkish workers earn at or below the minimum wage; if inflation hits 44% in 2024, the minimum wage will lose 7,481 TL in purchasing power, falling below the poverty line by December.
Turkish Minimum Wage Erodes Amidst High Inflation
A DISK-AR report reveals that 8.5 million Turkish workers earn at or below the minimum wage; if inflation hits 44% in 2024, the minimum wage will lose 7,481 TL in purchasing power, falling below the poverty line by December.
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40% Bias Score
Erdoğan to Meet Sisi in Cairo, Focusing on Syria
Turkish President Erdoğan will visit Egypt for the D-8 Summit on October 27, 2023, holding talks with President Sisi to discuss Syria, Palestine, and Lebanon. The visit marks a significant step in the improving relationship between Turkey and Egypt following Sisi's visit to Turkey in September.
Erdoğan to Meet Sisi in Cairo, Focusing on Syria
Turkish President Erdoğan will visit Egypt for the D-8 Summit on October 27, 2023, holding talks with President Sisi to discuss Syria, Palestine, and Lebanon. The visit marks a significant step in the improving relationship between Turkey and Egypt following Sisi's visit to Turkey in September.
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20% Bias Score
Turkish Municipalities' 10.5 Billion TL Debt Sparks Political Row
Journalist Fatih Altaylı revealed that 28 Turkish municipalities owe 10.5 billion TL to the Treasury, with AKP municipalities holding the majority of the debt, while six CHP municipalities face seizures for unpaid social security contributions, sparking political controversy.
Turkish Municipalities' 10.5 Billion TL Debt Sparks Political Row
Journalist Fatih Altaylı revealed that 28 Turkish municipalities owe 10.5 billion TL to the Treasury, with AKP municipalities holding the majority of the debt, while six CHP municipalities face seizures for unpaid social security contributions, sparking political controversy.
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56% Bias Score
HTS's Syria Rule: A Bleak Human Rights Outlook
Analyzing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's potential to govern Syria humanely, the article contrasts their leader's claims with Turkey's experience under Islamist rule, highlighting human rights abuses and the limited impact of human rights institutions in oppressive regimes.
HTS's Syria Rule: A Bleak Human Rights Outlook
Analyzing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's potential to govern Syria humanely, the article contrasts their leader's claims with Turkey's experience under Islamist rule, highlighting human rights abuses and the limited impact of human rights institutions in oppressive regimes.
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Deputies Clash Over COVID-19 Vaccine Tax Evasion Accusations
During Turkey's budget debates, CHP deputy Ali Mahir Başarır accused AKP deputy Cantürk Alagöz of tax evasion on COVID-19 vaccine imports, citing discrepancies between Keymen İlaç Sanayi's reported revenue (billions) and tax payments (700 million TL), leading to a heated exchange where Alagöz denied...
Turkish Deputies Clash Over COVID-19 Vaccine Tax Evasion Accusations
During Turkey's budget debates, CHP deputy Ali Mahir Başarır accused AKP deputy Cantürk Alagöz of tax evasion on COVID-19 vaccine imports, citing discrepancies between Keymen İlaç Sanayi's reported revenue (billions) and tax payments (700 million TL), leading to a heated exchange where Alagöz denied...
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48% Bias Score
Asset Seizures Target Six Turkish CHP Municipalities
Six CHP-affiliated major Turkish municipalities face asset seizures due to unpaid social security contributions, following President Erdoğan's order, with Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş stating that offered payment plans were rejected, suggesting political motivations.
Asset Seizures Target Six Turkish CHP Municipalities
Six CHP-affiliated major Turkish municipalities face asset seizures due to unpaid social security contributions, following President Erdoğan's order, with Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş stating that offered payment plans were rejected, suggesting political motivations.
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56% Bias Score
Otokar Wins 31 Billion TL Romanian Military Vehicle Contract
Otokar, a Koç Holding subsidiary, won a Romanian Ministry of National Defense contract to supply 1059 4x4 tactical wheeled light armored vehicles for approximately 31 billion TL, with initial production in Turkey and subsequent vehicles manufactured in Romania, finalized on November 27, 2024.
Otokar Wins 31 Billion TL Romanian Military Vehicle Contract
Otokar, a Koç Holding subsidiary, won a Romanian Ministry of National Defense contract to supply 1059 4x4 tactical wheeled light armored vehicles for approximately 31 billion TL, with initial production in Turkey and subsequent vehicles manufactured in Romania, finalized on November 27, 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Erdoğan Connects Scientific Awards to Turkey's Expanding Geopolitical Ambitions
President Erdoğan awarded 57 scientists with TÜBA and TÜBİTAK awards at a ceremony in Ankara, emphasizing Turkey's national mission extends beyond its geographical borders, highlighting 947 scientists awarded since 2001.
Erdoğan Connects Scientific Awards to Turkey's Expanding Geopolitical Ambitions
President Erdoğan awarded 57 scientists with TÜBA and TÜBİTAK awards at a ceremony in Ankara, emphasizing Turkey's national mission extends beyond its geographical borders, highlighting 947 scientists awarded since 2001.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey's \$512 Billion Debt: Mismanagement and Waste Criticized
CHP Kocaeli MP Mühip Kanko stated that Turkey's \$512 billion gross external debt in the first half of 2024, placing it among the top five most indebted countries globally, resulted from the AKP government's mismanagement of public funds and wasteful spending.
Turkey's \$512 Billion Debt: Mismanagement and Waste Criticized
CHP Kocaeli MP Mühip Kanko stated that Turkey's \$512 billion gross external debt in the first half of 2024, placing it among the top five most indebted countries globally, resulted from the AKP government's mismanagement of public funds and wasteful spending.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's 2025 Budget: $56 Billion in Interest Payments Spark Opposition Criticism
Turkey's 2025 budget includes 1.95 trillion lira (approximately $56 billion) in interest payments, a 50% increase from 2024, prompting criticism from the opposition regarding economic priorities and debt management.
Turkey's 2025 Budget: $56 Billion in Interest Payments Spark Opposition Criticism
Turkey's 2025 budget includes 1.95 trillion lira (approximately $56 billion) in interest payments, a 50% increase from 2024, prompting criticism from the opposition regarding economic priorities and debt management.
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56% Bias Score
Esenyurt Mayor Imprisoned: 50 Days Without Indictment
Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, arrested 50 days ago without an indictment, claims his imprisonment prevents him from serving his constituents and constitutes their punishment. CHP Deputy Utku Çakırözer visited Özer in jail, highlighting the situation as an injustice.
Esenyurt Mayor Imprisoned: 50 Days Without Indictment
Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, arrested 50 days ago without an indictment, claims his imprisonment prevents him from serving his constituents and constitutes their punishment. CHP Deputy Utku Çakırözer visited Özer in jail, highlighting the situation as an injustice.
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48% Bias Score