Esenyurt Mayor Arrested, Trustee Appointed Amidst Allegations of PKK/KCK Ties
Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, a CHP member elected in March 2019, was arrested on October 30th, 2023, for alleged ties to the PKK/KCK, prompting the immediate appointment of a trustee. A 10-year investigation into his contacts, including a 2015 meeting with a KCK member, formed the basis of the accusat...
Esenyurt Mayor Arrested, Trustee Appointed Amidst Allegations of PKK/KCK Ties
Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, a CHP member elected in March 2019, was arrested on October 30th, 2023, for alleged ties to the PKK/KCK, prompting the immediate appointment of a trustee. A 10-year investigation into his contacts, including a 2015 meeting with a KCK member, formed the basis of the accusat...
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56% Bias Score
Government's Self-Critique Ignores Systemic Failures
The ruling party in power for 23 years attributes the opposition's electoral success to their own failures, but avoids acknowledging responsibility for widespread social and economic issues such as high mortality rates, poverty, environmental problems, and the brain drain.
Government's Self-Critique Ignores Systemic Failures
The ruling party in power for 23 years attributes the opposition's electoral success to their own failures, but avoids acknowledging responsibility for widespread social and economic issues such as high mortality rates, poverty, environmental problems, and the brain drain.
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88% Bias Score
Turkey's High Cryptocurrency Adoption Rate: Global Ranking and Market Trends
Turkey ranks third globally in cryptocurrency ownership per capita (19.3%), with 70% of Bitcoin users engaging in short-term trading, according to Triple-A and Paribu reports revealing a 33% global increase in crypto investors from 420 million in 2023 to 562 million in 2024.
Turkey's High Cryptocurrency Adoption Rate: Global Ranking and Market Trends
Turkey ranks third globally in cryptocurrency ownership per capita (19.3%), with 70% of Bitcoin users engaging in short-term trading, according to Triple-A and Paribu reports revealing a 33% global increase in crypto investors from 420 million in 2023 to 562 million in 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Police Officer Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting During Traffic Stop
In Gebze, Turkey, police officer İbrahim Sert shot and killed Kerem Uzun, 21, on September 12, 2023, during a traffic stop; Sert is charged with "causing death with probable intent", facing up to 25 years in prison.
Turkish Police Officer Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting During Traffic Stop
In Gebze, Turkey, police officer İbrahim Sert shot and killed Kerem Uzun, 21, on September 12, 2023, during a traffic stop; Sert is charged with "causing death with probable intent", facing up to 25 years in prison.
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56% Bias Score
Türkiye's Economic Challenges: TÜRKONFED Summit Highlights Instability and Need for Reform
TÜRKONFED's 20th-anniversary summit in Diyarbakır on October 27th, 2023, addressed Türkiye's macroeconomic instability, focusing on SMEs' financial constraints, the need for predictable governance, and the importance of boosting production to curb inflation.
Türkiye's Economic Challenges: TÜRKONFED Summit Highlights Instability and Need for Reform
TÜRKONFED's 20th-anniversary summit in Diyarbakır on October 27th, 2023, addressed Türkiye's macroeconomic instability, focusing on SMEs' financial constraints, the need for predictable governance, and the importance of boosting production to curb inflation.
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32% Bias Score
Turkish Migrant Smuggling Suspect Escapes Custody
In Didim, Turkey, a suspect (M.A.U.), one of three organizers in a migrant smuggling operation involving 18 migrants, escaped police custody due to a security lapse in the detention facility; he was recaptured hours later, and six personnel face investigation.
Turkish Migrant Smuggling Suspect Escapes Custody
In Didim, Turkey, a suspect (M.A.U.), one of three organizers in a migrant smuggling operation involving 18 migrants, escaped police custody due to a security lapse in the detention facility; he was recaptured hours later, and six personnel face investigation.
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36% Bias Score
Widespread Poverty in Turkey: Ağbaba Highlights Low Wages and Economic Hardship
CHP Malatya Deputy Veli Ağbaba criticized Turkey's economic conditions, citing low wages for retirees (7,000-8,000 lira vs. 12,500 lira benchmark), disabled individuals (3,600 lira), and a significant portion (60%) of the workforce earning minimum wage, leading to widespread poverty.
Widespread Poverty in Turkey: Ağbaba Highlights Low Wages and Economic Hardship
CHP Malatya Deputy Veli Ağbaba criticized Turkey's economic conditions, citing low wages for retirees (7,000-8,000 lira vs. 12,500 lira benchmark), disabled individuals (3,600 lira), and a significant portion (60%) of the workforce earning minimum wage, leading to widespread poverty.
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60% Bias Score
İmamoğlu'nun Açıklamaları CHP'de Kriz Yaratıyor
CHP içinde Ekrem İmamoğlu'nun kurultay tartışmalarıyla ilgili açıklamaları rahatsızlığa yol açtı. Bazı milletvekilleri, Genel Başkan Özgür Özel'e durumu ileterek İmamoğlu'na tepki gösterdi ve Ankara Büyükşehir Belediye Başkanı Mansur Yavaş'ı ziyaret etti.
İmamoğlu'nun Açıklamaları CHP'de Kriz Yaratıyor
CHP içinde Ekrem İmamoğlu'nun kurultay tartışmalarıyla ilgili açıklamaları rahatsızlığa yol açtı. Bazı milletvekilleri, Genel Başkan Özgür Özel'e durumu ileterek İmamoğlu'na tepki gösterdi ve Ankara Büyükşehir Belediye Başkanı Mansur Yavaş'ı ziyaret etti.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Launches National Vehicle Identification System to Curb Fuel Tax Evasion
Turkey's new National Vehicle Identification System (UTTS), developed by Turkish engineers using domestically programmed chips, combats billions of liras in annual fuel sales tax evasion by eliminating manual license plate entry and ensuring accurate sales recording; 1.1 million vehicle tags have be...
Turkey Launches National Vehicle Identification System to Curb Fuel Tax Evasion
Turkey's new National Vehicle Identification System (UTTS), developed by Turkish engineers using domestically programmed chips, combats billions of liras in annual fuel sales tax evasion by eliminating manual license plate entry and ensuring accurate sales recording; 1.1 million vehicle tags have be...
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56% Bias Score
Unregulated Traffic Insurance Prices Burden Turkish Vehicle Owners
TESK reports that mandatory traffic insurance prices in Turkey vary by almost 100%, causing financial hardship for vehicle owners due to the lack of price regulation.
Unregulated Traffic Insurance Prices Burden Turkish Vehicle Owners
TESK reports that mandatory traffic insurance prices in Turkey vary by almost 100%, causing financial hardship for vehicle owners due to the lack of price regulation.
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52% Bias Score
"Controversial Penalty Decision Exposes Deep-Seated Issues in Turkish Football"
"A controversial penalty decision in a Turkish Süper Lig match between Trabzonspor and Kasımpaşa sparked outrage and calls for resignations, highlighting concerns about officiating and integrity in Turkish football."
"Controversial Penalty Decision Exposes Deep-Seated Issues in Turkish Football"
"A controversial penalty decision in a Turkish Süper Lig match between Trabzonspor and Kasımpaşa sparked outrage and calls for resignations, highlighting concerns about officiating and integrity in Turkish football."
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's Leading Role in Regional Burn Treatment
Turkey's advanced burn treatment capabilities and resources have established it as a regional leader, influencing other countries' practices, as confirmed by Nadia Depetris, Vice President of the European Burn Society, during the recent international burn congresses in Antalya.
Turkey's Leading Role in Regional Burn Treatment
Turkey's advanced burn treatment capabilities and resources have established it as a regional leader, influencing other countries' practices, as confirmed by Nadia Depetris, Vice President of the European Burn Society, during the recent international burn congresses in Antalya.
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44% Bias Score