Turkish Government Appoints Trustee to Akdeniz Municipality After Arrests
Following accusations of "organization propaganda" and other charges, the co-mayors and several council members of Akdeniz Municipality in Mersin, Turkey, were arrested on January 10th, 2024, leading to their removal and the appointment of a government-appointed trustee, sparking condemnation from t...
Turkish Government Appoints Trustee to Akdeniz Municipality After Arrests
Following accusations of "organization propaganda" and other charges, the co-mayors and several council members of Akdeniz Municipality in Mersin, Turkey, were arrested on January 10th, 2024, leading to their removal and the appointment of a government-appointed trustee, sparking condemnation from t...
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56% Bias Score
Reyhanlı Bombing Trial Concludes with Multiple Life Sentences
A May 11, 2013, bombing in Reyhanlı, Hatay, Turkey, killed 53 and injured 155; the trial, initially in Adana, was transferred to Ankara due to security concerns and concluded with nine defendants receiving multiple life sentences, while others remain at large.
Reyhanlı Bombing Trial Concludes with Multiple Life Sentences
A May 11, 2013, bombing in Reyhanlı, Hatay, Turkey, killed 53 and injured 155; the trial, initially in Adana, was transferred to Ankara due to security concerns and concluded with nine defendants receiving multiple life sentences, while others remain at large.
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36% Bias Score
28 Arrested in India Following Report of Girl's Extensive Sexual Abuse
An 18-year-old girl in Kerala, India, reported being sexually abused by 64 individuals since age 13, leading to the arrest of 28 suspects and highlighting the ongoing issue of sexual violence in the country.
28 Arrested in India Following Report of Girl's Extensive Sexual Abuse
An 18-year-old girl in Kerala, India, reported being sexually abused by 64 individuals since age 13, leading to the arrest of 28 suspects and highlighting the ongoing issue of sexual violence in the country.
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36% Bias Score
Istanbul Mayor Detained in Corruption Crackdown
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was detained on 27 December in Balıkesir on charges of involvement in a bribery and bid-rigging scheme alongside 46 others, including Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, who is already imprisoned on similar charges; CHP alleges political motivations behind these arrests...
Istanbul Mayor Detained in Corruption Crackdown
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was detained on 27 December in Balıkesir on charges of involvement in a bribery and bid-rigging scheme alongside 46 others, including Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, who is already imprisoned on similar charges; CHP alleges political motivations behind these arrests...
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44% Bias Score
SGK Rejects Ankara Municipality's Property Offer Due to Legal Restrictions
The Social Security Institution (SGK) rejected Ankara Metropolitan Municipality's (ABB) offer of 572 properties, including the Anafartalar Market, as collateral for debt repayment due to existing liens totaling approximately 3 million Turkish lira on properties valued at 1.193 billion Turkish lira, ...
SGK Rejects Ankara Municipality's Property Offer Due to Legal Restrictions
The Social Security Institution (SGK) rejected Ankara Metropolitan Municipality's (ABB) offer of 572 properties, including the Anafartalar Market, as collateral for debt repayment due to existing liens totaling approximately 3 million Turkish lira on properties valued at 1.193 billion Turkish lira, ...
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52% Bias Score
Turkey's Peace Initiative: Immediate Focus on Disarmament and Reconciliation
Following MHP leader Bahçeli's call and DEM Party visits, President Erdoğan stated the process aims to disarm a terrorist organization, remove its political influence, and enable a previously restricted political structure to develop; former HDP leader Demirtaş supports peace-building as a first ste...
Turkey's Peace Initiative: Immediate Focus on Disarmament and Reconciliation
Following MHP leader Bahçeli's call and DEM Party visits, President Erdoğan stated the process aims to disarm a terrorist organization, remove its political influence, and enable a previously restricted political structure to develop; former HDP leader Demirtaş supports peace-building as a first ste...
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36% Bias Score
39 Arrested in Turkey on Charges of Bribery and Bid-Rigging
On January 13, 2025, Turkish authorities arrested 39 individuals, including Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, on charges of involvement in a criminal organization led by Aziz İhsan Aktaş, accused of bribing officials to win municipal contracts.
39 Arrested in Turkey on Charges of Bribery and Bid-Rigging
On January 13, 2025, Turkish authorities arrested 39 individuals, including Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, on charges of involvement in a criminal organization led by Aziz İhsan Aktaş, accused of bribing officials to win municipal contracts.
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48% Bias Score
Belgian Workers Protest Austerity Measures, Causing Widespread Disruption
Belgian workers protested austerity measures, including pension cuts, planned by the forming government, causing widespread transport disruption and flight cancellations.
Belgian Workers Protest Austerity Measures, Causing Widespread Disruption
Belgian workers protested austerity measures, including pension cuts, planned by the forming government, causing widespread transport disruption and flight cancellations.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Records Hottest Year in 53 Years
Turkey experienced its warmest year on record in 2024, with an average temperature of 15.6 degrees Celsius, exceeding the 1991-2020 average by 1.7 degrees. Rainfall decreased by 6.3 percent nationwide, with the most significant drop in the Aegean region (22.4 percent) and the highest rainfall in Riz...
Turkey Records Hottest Year in 53 Years
Turkey experienced its warmest year on record in 2024, with an average temperature of 15.6 degrees Celsius, exceeding the 1991-2020 average by 1.7 degrees. Rainfall decreased by 6.3 percent nationwide, with the most significant drop in the Aegean region (22.4 percent) and the highest rainfall in Riz...
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24% Bias Score
Turkish Public Workers Protest Insufficient Salary Increases
81 KESK union members protested in Ankara against insufficient civil servant salary increases, demanding a minimum wage of 79,000 TL, tax justice, and inclusion of additional payments in retirement benefits, highlighting widespread economic hardship.
Turkish Public Workers Protest Insufficient Salary Increases
81 KESK union members protested in Ankara against insufficient civil servant salary increases, demanding a minimum wage of 79,000 TL, tax justice, and inclusion of additional payments in retirement benefits, highlighting widespread economic hardship.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey to Boycott 2025 Davos Summit Over Gaza Conflict
Turkey will boycott the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, extending last year's boycott and preventing key economic officials, including Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek and Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan, from attending.
Turkey to Boycott 2025 Davos Summit Over Gaza Conflict
Turkey will boycott the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, extending last year's boycott and preventing key economic officials, including Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek and Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan, from attending.
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36% Bias Score
Özel Threatens Erdoğan Amidst Escalating Political Tensions
CHP leader Özel issued a strong threat against President Erdoğan, vowing to "devastate" him if he continues remarks about Kılıçdaroğlu's purported support for Assad. This follows Erdoğan's assertions regarding Kılıçdaroğlu's motives, escalating political tensions in Turkey.
Özel Threatens Erdoğan Amidst Escalating Political Tensions
CHP leader Özel issued a strong threat against President Erdoğan, vowing to "devastate" him if he continues remarks about Kılıçdaroğlu's purported support for Assad. This follows Erdoğan's assertions regarding Kılıçdaroğlu's motives, escalating political tensions in Turkey.
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56% Bias Score