Turkey to Collaborate on Stable, Secure Syria; Reiterates EU Membership Goal
Turkey's Presidential Advisor Akif Çağatay Kılıç, in Berlin, announced collaborative efforts with international partners to create a stable, non-threatening Syria, contributing to regional progress, and reiterated Turkey's commitment to EU membership despite challenges.
Turkey to Collaborate on Stable, Secure Syria; Reiterates EU Membership Goal
Turkey's Presidential Advisor Akif Çağatay Kılıç, in Berlin, announced collaborative efforts with international partners to create a stable, non-threatening Syria, contributing to regional progress, and reiterated Turkey's commitment to EU membership despite challenges.
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44% Bias Score
CHP to Sue Gökçek Over False Accusation Against Party Leader
CHP will file a lawsuit against former Ankara Mayor Melih Gökçek for falsely claiming that CHP leader Özgür Özel missed a NOW TV interview due to excessive drinking; Gökçek's statement was deemed defamatory and politically motivated.
CHP to Sue Gökçek Over False Accusation Against Party Leader
CHP will file a lawsuit against former Ankara Mayor Melih Gökçek for falsely claiming that CHP leader Özgür Özel missed a NOW TV interview due to excessive drinking; Gökçek's statement was deemed defamatory and politically motivated.
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56% Bias Score
Ankara Reduces Greenhouse Subsidies, Increases Rent Support
Ankara Metropolitan Municipality's assembly approved a 43.93 percent increase in rent subsidies for urban renewal projects and changed the greenhouse production support program from 75 percent to 50 percent municipal subsidy, effective February 1st, 2024.
Ankara Reduces Greenhouse Subsidies, Increases Rent Support
Ankara Metropolitan Municipality's assembly approved a 43.93 percent increase in rent subsidies for urban renewal projects and changed the greenhouse production support program from 75 percent to 50 percent municipal subsidy, effective February 1st, 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz Condemns Musk's Interference in European Politics
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned Elon Musk's support for far-right parties in Europe, deeming it a threat to democratic development, echoing concerns from other European leaders who see Musk's influence as dangerous to their nations' political processes; Musk openly backs Germany's AfD party ...
Scholz Condemns Musk's Interference in European Politics
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned Elon Musk's support for far-right parties in Europe, deeming it a threat to democratic development, echoing concerns from other European leaders who see Musk's influence as dangerous to their nations' political processes; Musk openly backs Germany's AfD party ...
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Opposition Leader Alleges Secret Deal with PKK, Plans Anti-Amnesty Rally
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ alleges a secret deal between the Turkish government and the PKK involving constitutional amendments (Articles 10, 42, and 66) and a general amnesty for PKK terrorists; he is organizing a rally against this on January 19th in Antalya.
Turkish Opposition Leader Alleges Secret Deal with PKK, Plans Anti-Amnesty Rally
Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ alleges a secret deal between the Turkish government and the PKK involving constitutional amendments (Articles 10, 42, and 66) and a general amnesty for PKK terrorists; he is organizing a rally against this on January 19th in Antalya.
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60% Bias Score
NATO Allies Debate Defense Spending Target Amidst Disagreements
NATO allies are debating the feasibility of increasing defense spending, with a target of 5% proposed by some, while others consider 3% more realistic due to economic and political constraints. This debate follows comments from Trump suggesting that he would incentivize Russia to attack allies who f...
NATO Allies Debate Defense Spending Target Amidst Disagreements
NATO allies are debating the feasibility of increasing defense spending, with a target of 5% proposed by some, while others consider 3% more realistic due to economic and political constraints. This debate follows comments from Trump suggesting that he would incentivize Russia to attack allies who f...
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48% Bias Score
Syria Slaps Steep Tariffs on Imports, Angering Turkey
Syria's new government implemented a 300 percent tariff increase on all imports, with Turkish cement facing a 385.7 percent hike, causing strong reactions from Turkish businesses and prompting a meeting between Turkish and Syrian officials next week.
Syria Slaps Steep Tariffs on Imports, Angering Turkey
Syria's new government implemented a 300 percent tariff increase on all imports, with Turkish cement facing a 385.7 percent hike, causing strong reactions from Turkish businesses and prompting a meeting between Turkish and Syrian officials next week.
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48% Bias Score
5-Year-Old Girl Dies in Şanlıurfa; Autopsy Reveals No Sexual Abuse
A 5-year-old girl, M.N.B., died in Harran, Şanlıurfa on January 15, 2025, after being admitted to the hospital; initial reports suggested sexual assault, but an autopsy found no evidence of sexual abuse; a full forensic report is pending to determine the cause of death.
5-Year-Old Girl Dies in Şanlıurfa; Autopsy Reveals No Sexual Abuse
A 5-year-old girl, M.N.B., died in Harran, Şanlıurfa on January 15, 2025, after being admitted to the hospital; initial reports suggested sexual assault, but an autopsy found no evidence of sexual abuse; a full forensic report is pending to determine the cause of death.
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52% Bias Score
Istanbul Barbershop Prices Surge in 2025, Reflecting Wide Variations
Istanbul's barbershops have updated their price lists for 2025, resulting in a 35-40% increase, with prices ranging from 300 TL to 2000 TL for a complete shave depending on location and services offered, reflecting varying rent costs and service levels.
Istanbul Barbershop Prices Surge in 2025, Reflecting Wide Variations
Istanbul's barbershops have updated their price lists for 2025, resulting in a 35-40% increase, with prices ranging from 300 TL to 2000 TL for a complete shave depending on location and services offered, reflecting varying rent costs and service levels.
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Unless Sold
The US Supreme Court upheld a ban on TikTok unless it is sold to a US entity by January 19, citing national security concerns over its data practices and ties to China, despite the app's wide usage and denials of sharing data with Beijing.
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Unless Sold
The US Supreme Court upheld a ban on TikTok unless it is sold to a US entity by January 19, citing national security concerns over its data practices and ties to China, despite the app's wide usage and denials of sharing data with Beijing.
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44% Bias Score
Yunus Emre Vakfı Fraud: 400 Million Lira in Alleged Irregularities
An investigation into the Yunus Emre Vakfı revealed over 400 million Turkish lira in alleged fraud involving fake invoices and direct procurement of services, leading to the arrest of the institute director's son and the resignation of two high-ranking officials.
Yunus Emre Vakfı Fraud: 400 Million Lira in Alleged Irregularities
An investigation into the Yunus Emre Vakfı revealed over 400 million Turkish lira in alleged fraud involving fake invoices and direct procurement of services, leading to the arrest of the institute director's son and the resignation of two high-ranking officials.
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60% Bias Score
DEM Party Reports Positive Progress in Turkish Peace Talks
Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan on December 28th, 2024, Turkey's DEM Party met with various political parties and representatives, reporting largely positive progress towards a peaceful resolution of the Kurdish conflict and planning another meeting with Öcalan soon.
DEM Party Reports Positive Progress in Turkish Peace Talks
Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan on December 28th, 2024, Turkey's DEM Party met with various political parties and representatives, reporting largely positive progress towards a peaceful resolution of the Kurdish conflict and planning another meeting with Öcalan soon.
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40% Bias Score