Gaza Ceasefire Reached: Turkey's Crucial Role and Future Challenges
Following months of intense negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza was reached. Turkey, while not directly participating at the negotiating table, played a crucial behind-the-scenes role, despite Israeli objections to their involveme...
Gaza Ceasefire Reached: Turkey's Crucial Role and Future Challenges
Following months of intense negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza was reached. Turkey, while not directly participating at the negotiating table, played a crucial behind-the-scenes role, despite Israeli objections to their involveme...
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64% Bias Score
Turkey's Ambitious Plan for Nuclear Energy Expansion by 2050
Turkey plans to build new nuclear power plants in Sinop and Thrace by 2050, aiming for 20 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity, driven by climate change concerns and supported by a UN declaration advocating for increased global nuclear energy use, while also emphasizing the need for domestic technolo...
Turkey's Ambitious Plan for Nuclear Energy Expansion by 2050
Turkey plans to build new nuclear power plants in Sinop and Thrace by 2050, aiming for 20 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity, driven by climate change concerns and supported by a UN declaration advocating for increased global nuclear energy use, while also emphasizing the need for domestic technolo...
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Minister Vows Legal Action After Girl's Death in Stray Dog Attack
In Hakkari, Turkey, 12-year-old Eslem Teker died from injuries sustained in a stray dog attack, prompting the Agriculture and Forestry Minister to announce legal action against those responsible for failing to implement a new law on stray animal control (Law 5199).
Turkish Minister Vows Legal Action After Girl's Death in Stray Dog Attack
In Hakkari, Turkey, 12-year-old Eslem Teker died from injuries sustained in a stray dog attack, prompting the Agriculture and Forestry Minister to announce legal action against those responsible for failing to implement a new law on stray animal control (Law 5199).
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36% Bias Score
Altaylı Criticizes Kılıçdaroğlu for "Presidential Aide" Role in CHP Internal Conflict
Journalist Fatih Altaylı criticized Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu for criticizing CHP leader Özgür Özel, calling Kılıçdaroğlu a "presidential aide" for his swift response to President Erdoğan's criticism of the CHP, highlighting a past incident where a similar situation was handled differently under Kılıçdaroğ...
Altaylı Criticizes Kılıçdaroğlu for "Presidential Aide" Role in CHP Internal Conflict
Journalist Fatih Altaylı criticized Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu for criticizing CHP leader Özgür Özel, calling Kılıçdaroğlu a "presidential aide" for his swift response to President Erdoğan's criticism of the CHP, highlighting a past incident where a similar situation was handled differently under Kılıçdaroğ...
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52% Bias Score
29 Years of Impunity: Turkey Fails to Prosecute Killers of Abdullah Canan
For 1034 weeks, the Saturday Mothers/People have protested in Galatasaray Square, demanding justice for Abdullah Canan, a businessman extrajudicially killed in 1996 by Turkish soldiers. Despite evidence of torture and multiple legal rulings, those responsible remain unpunished.
29 Years of Impunity: Turkey Fails to Prosecute Killers of Abdullah Canan
For 1034 weeks, the Saturday Mothers/People have protested in Galatasaray Square, demanding justice for Abdullah Canan, a businessman extrajudicially killed in 1996 by Turkish soldiers. Despite evidence of torture and multiple legal rulings, those responsible remain unpunished.
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48% Bias Score
37 Deaths in Istanbul from Counterfeit Alcohol
In Istanbul, 37 people died and 27 were intubated after consuming counterfeit alcohol over four days; authorities seized 33 tons of the substance.
37 Deaths in Istanbul from Counterfeit Alcohol
In Istanbul, 37 people died and 27 were intubated after consuming counterfeit alcohol over four days; authorities seized 33 tons of the substance.
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60% Bias Score
Urgent Warning: High Earthquake Probability on Turkey's Yedisu Fault
Turkish seismologist Professor Naci Görür warns of a high probability of a major earthquake on the Yedisu Fault between Erzincan and Karlıova, citing its overdue seismic recurrence period and energy transfer from the February 6th earthquakes, emphasizing the urgent need for preparedness after previo...
Urgent Warning: High Earthquake Probability on Turkey's Yedisu Fault
Turkish seismologist Professor Naci Görür warns of a high probability of a major earthquake on the Yedisu Fault between Erzincan and Karlıova, citing its overdue seismic recurrence period and energy transfer from the February 6th earthquakes, emphasizing the urgent need for preparedness after previo...
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Extradited Crime Syndicate Leaders from Armenia
Turkish police extradited Ercan Yılmaz, leader of the Barış Boyun crime syndicate, and İbrahim Kaymak, a member, from Armenia after years of international pursuit via Interpol red notices; this follows the extradition of 242 others since June 2023.
Turkey Extradited Crime Syndicate Leaders from Armenia
Turkish police extradited Ercan Yılmaz, leader of the Barış Boyun crime syndicate, and İbrahim Kaymak, a member, from Armenia after years of international pursuit via Interpol red notices; this follows the extradition of 242 others since June 2023.
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48% Bias Score
AKP Deputy Chairman Claims Consistent Voter Rejection of Opposition Parties Since 1950
AKP Deputy Chairman Efkan Ala asserted that Turkish voters have consistently rejected opposition parties since 1950, framing the AK Party's agenda as essential for Turkey's future amid regional challenges and highlighting the party's youth outreach and international collaborations.
AKP Deputy Chairman Claims Consistent Voter Rejection of Opposition Parties Since 1950
AKP Deputy Chairman Efkan Ala asserted that Turkish voters have consistently rejected opposition parties since 1950, framing the AK Party's agenda as essential for Turkey's future amid regional challenges and highlighting the party's youth outreach and international collaborations.
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68% Bias Score
TİHEK Dismisses Police Brutality Complaint, Ignoring Constitutional Court Ruling
Turkey's Human Rights and Equality Institution (TİHEK) dismissed Besna Tosun's complaint alleging police brutality during a December 12th, 2024, Cumartesi Anneleri protest, disregarding a Constitutional Court ruling upholding their right to assemble and evidence of excessive force.
TİHEK Dismisses Police Brutality Complaint, Ignoring Constitutional Court Ruling
Turkey's Human Rights and Equality Institution (TİHEK) dismissed Besna Tosun's complaint alleging police brutality during a December 12th, 2024, Cumartesi Anneleri protest, disregarding a Constitutional Court ruling upholding their right to assemble and evidence of excessive force.
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76% Bias Score
Erdoğan-Özel Clash Highlights Turkish Political Tensions
Turkish President Erdoğan's comment about a larger corruption scheme involving Beşiktaş municipality prompted a strong reaction from CHP leader Özel, who challenged Erdoğan to a political showdown at the ballot box, highlighting the intensifying political climate.
Erdoğan-Özel Clash Highlights Turkish Political Tensions
Turkish President Erdoğan's comment about a larger corruption scheme involving Beşiktaş municipality prompted a strong reaction from CHP leader Özel, who challenged Erdoğan to a political showdown at the ballot box, highlighting the intensifying political climate.
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56% Bias Score
Acquittal in Turkish Father's Sexual Abuse Case Highlights Systemic Issues
A Turkish father, E.E., was initially convicted of sexually assaulting his 25-year-old daughter, N.E., but later acquitted twice due to insufficient evidence, despite allegations of abuse starting at age 7-8 and a change in the daughter's statement due to alleged pressure.
Acquittal in Turkish Father's Sexual Abuse Case Highlights Systemic Issues
A Turkish father, E.E., was initially convicted of sexually assaulting his 25-year-old daughter, N.E., but later acquitted twice due to insufficient evidence, despite allegations of abuse starting at age 7-8 and a change in the daughter's statement due to alleged pressure.
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60% Bias Score