Turkish Election Report Reveals Systemic Bias Against Women Candidates
A report by Hacettepe University, supported by UN Women Turkey, shows that despite 24-25% female candidacies in two recent Turkish elections, only 17-19% of women were elected as MPs, compared to 80-82% of men. Many provinces consistently failed to elect any female MPs in both elections.
Turkish Election Report Reveals Systemic Bias Against Women Candidates
A report by Hacettepe University, supported by UN Women Turkey, shows that despite 24-25% female candidacies in two recent Turkish elections, only 17-19% of women were elected as MPs, compared to 80-82% of men. Many provinces consistently failed to elect any female MPs in both elections.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey's Delinquent Consumer Debt Surges 135.1%
Delinquent consumer loans and credit cards debt in Turkey increased by 135.1% year-over-year to 105.48 billion Turkish lira by December 13, 2023, driven by high inflation impacting fixed-income households, according to economist Şenol Babuşcu who predicts further increases by 2025.
Turkey's Delinquent Consumer Debt Surges 135.1%
Delinquent consumer loans and credit cards debt in Turkey increased by 135.1% year-over-year to 105.48 billion Turkish lira by December 13, 2023, driven by high inflation impacting fixed-income households, according to economist Şenol Babuşcu who predicts further increases by 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Erdoğan Criticizes Opposition Inaction, Renews Call for New Constitution
During a meeting with NGO representatives at the Grand Yazıcı Club Turban Hotel, President Erdoğan criticized the opposition's inaction on national issues, citing their lack of proposals and accusing them of political maneuvering. He highlighted his government's role in resolving historical conflict...
Erdoğan Criticizes Opposition Inaction, Renews Call for New Constitution
During a meeting with NGO representatives at the Grand Yazıcı Club Turban Hotel, President Erdoğan criticized the opposition's inaction on national issues, citing their lack of proposals and accusing them of political maneuvering. He highlighted his government's role in resolving historical conflict...
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60% Bias Score
CHP Leader Announces Path to Power, Advocates for Democratic Syria, and Secures Next Socialist International Meeting for Istanbul
During a Socialist International Council meeting in Rabat, Morocco, CHP leader Özgür Özel highlighted his party's progress towards power in Turkey, advocated for a democratic Syria, and secured the next council meeting for Istanbul. He also addressed the global rise of right-wing populism and the mi...
CHP Leader Announces Path to Power, Advocates for Democratic Syria, and Secures Next Socialist International Meeting for Istanbul
During a Socialist International Council meeting in Rabat, Morocco, CHP leader Özgür Özel highlighted his party's progress towards power in Turkey, advocated for a democratic Syria, and secured the next council meeting for Istanbul. He also addressed the global rise of right-wing populism and the mi...
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36% Bias Score
Germany Advocates Inclusive Dialogue for Syrian Peace
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called for an inclusive Syrian dialogue process, based on an 8-point German plan, to achieve lasting peace, highlighting ongoing clashes in Northern Syria and the need for Kurdish inclusion, during her visit to Turkey.
Germany Advocates Inclusive Dialogue for Syrian Peace
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called for an inclusive Syrian dialogue process, based on an 8-point German plan, to achieve lasting peace, highlighting ongoing clashes in Northern Syria and the need for Kurdish inclusion, during her visit to Turkey.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Economy Forecast: Slow Growth, High Inflation Predicted for 2025
Experts at an Istanbul Bilgi University panel predicted slower but stable growth for the Turkish economy in 2025, citing global uncertainty, particularly US-China tensions and Turkey's unique monetary policy as key factors; inflation is projected around 35 percent, and the Turkish lira is expected t...
Turkish Economy Forecast: Slow Growth, High Inflation Predicted for 2025
Experts at an Istanbul Bilgi University panel predicted slower but stable growth for the Turkish economy in 2025, citing global uncertainty, particularly US-China tensions and Turkey's unique monetary policy as key factors; inflation is projected around 35 percent, and the Turkish lira is expected t...
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40% Bias Score
Beşiktaş's Crisis: On-Field Struggles and Loss of Fan Support
Beşiktaş is suffering from a combination of poor on-field performance, questionable coaching decisions, and a loss of fan support, leading to a critical situation for the club.
Beşiktaş's Crisis: On-Field Struggles and Loss of Fan Support
Beşiktaş is suffering from a combination of poor on-field performance, questionable coaching decisions, and a loss of fan support, leading to a critical situation for the club.
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Faces House Arrest for TSK Criticism
Journalist Özlem Gürses faces house arrest and a foreign travel ban in Turkey after her YouTube comments on the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) led to charges of 'openly degrading' the military and 'misleading the public,' triggering strong condemnation from the opposition.
Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Faces House Arrest for TSK Criticism
Journalist Özlem Gürses faces house arrest and a foreign travel ban in Turkey after her YouTube comments on the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) led to charges of 'openly degrading' the military and 'misleading the public,' triggering strong condemnation from the opposition.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Arrested, Then Released on Probation
Turkish journalist Özlem Gürses was arrested in Ankara on December 20, 2023, for statements made on her YouTube channel, then released on probation with house arrest and a ban on international travel after being accused of "publicly insulting the military or security forces.
Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Arrested, Then Released on Probation
Turkish journalist Özlem Gürses was arrested in Ankara on December 20, 2023, for statements made on her YouTube channel, then released on probation with house arrest and a ban on international travel after being accused of "publicly insulting the military or security forces.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Royal Family Citizenship Applications Spark Political Debate
Ten members of former King Constantine II's family, holding Danish passports, applied for Greek citizenship, choosing the surname "De Grece," sparking controversy and opposition criticism due to its royal connotations and the application's processing under Law 2215/1994.
Greek Royal Family Citizenship Applications Spark Political Debate
Ten members of former King Constantine II's family, holding Danish passports, applied for Greek citizenship, choosing the surname "De Grece," sparking controversy and opposition criticism due to its royal connotations and the application's processing under Law 2215/1994.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey Faces Looming Refugee Crisis Amidst Budgetary Concerns
DEM Party Deputy Chairman Sezai Temelli warned of a looming refugee crisis due to the ongoing Syrian conflict and criticized Turkey's 2025 budget for prioritizing security spending over social programs and democratic reforms, linking this to the unresolved Kurdish issue and economic instability.
Turkey Faces Looming Refugee Crisis Amidst Budgetary Concerns
DEM Party Deputy Chairman Sezai Temelli warned of a looming refugee crisis due to the ongoing Syrian conflict and criticized Turkey's 2025 budget for prioritizing security spending over social programs and democratic reforms, linking this to the unresolved Kurdish issue and economic instability.
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56% Bias Score
Erdoğan Accuses CHP of Incompetence in Handling Syrian Crisis
President Erdoğan criticized CHP's handling of Syria, accusing them of incompetence and calling their Syria dialogue suggestions shocking, while asserting AKP's success in preventing the PKK from controlling municipalities and emphasizing the importance of Mardin.
Erdoğan Accuses CHP of Incompetence in Handling Syrian Crisis
President Erdoğan criticized CHP's handling of Syria, accusing them of incompetence and calling their Syria dialogue suggestions shocking, while asserting AKP's success in preventing the PKK from controlling municipalities and emphasizing the importance of Mardin.
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60% Bias Score