IMF: Syria Monitoring, Fed Policy Approval, and El Salvador Bitcoin Loan
IMF official Kozack commented on Syria's reconstruction needs, the Fed's monetary policy, and El Salvador's $1.4 billion IMF loan program aimed at mitigating risks associated with the country's Bitcoin project.
IMF: Syria Monitoring, Fed Policy Approval, and El Salvador Bitcoin Loan
IMF official Kozack commented on Syria's reconstruction needs, the Fed's monetary policy, and El Salvador's $1.4 billion IMF loan program aimed at mitigating risks associated with the country's Bitcoin project.
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32% Bias Score
Rising Production Cost of 1 Turkish Lira Coin Highlights Inflationary Pressures
The cost of producing a 1 Turkish Lira coin has risen to 3 TL due to inflation, prompting economist Mahfi Eğilmez to compare it to the stable US dollar and suggest controlling inflation as the only solution, referencing similar issues in Turkey's 1980s.
Rising Production Cost of 1 Turkish Lira Coin Highlights Inflationary Pressures
The cost of producing a 1 Turkish Lira coin has risen to 3 TL due to inflation, prompting economist Mahfi Eğilmez to compare it to the stable US dollar and suggest controlling inflation as the only solution, referencing similar issues in Turkey's 1980s.
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36% Bias Score
Ukrainian Intelligence Claims Responsibility for Moscow Assassination of Russian General
Major General Igor Kirillov, commander of Russia's NBC defense forces, was killed by a bomb detonated from a scooter in Moscow; Ukrainian intelligence claimed responsibility, escalating tensions.
Ukrainian Intelligence Claims Responsibility for Moscow Assassination of Russian General
Major General Igor Kirillov, commander of Russia's NBC defense forces, was killed by a bomb detonated from a scooter in Moscow; Ukrainian intelligence claimed responsibility, escalating tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Survey Reveals Deep Divisions on Citizenship and Kurdish Issue
A recent survey in Turkey indicates that 53% of respondents feel like second-class citizens, with this sentiment being particularly pronounced among those identifying as Kurdish or Zaza; despite a majority favoring a democratic resolution to the Kurdish issue, significant disagreements exist on the ...
Turkish Survey Reveals Deep Divisions on Citizenship and Kurdish Issue
A recent survey in Turkey indicates that 53% of respondents feel like second-class citizens, with this sentiment being particularly pronounced among those identifying as Kurdish or Zaza; despite a majority favoring a democratic resolution to the Kurdish issue, significant disagreements exist on the ...
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44% Bias Score
Asset Seizures Target Six Turkish CHP Municipalities
Six CHP-affiliated major Turkish municipalities face asset seizures due to unpaid social security contributions, following President Erdoğan's order, with Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş stating that offered payment plans were rejected, suggesting political motivations.
Asset Seizures Target Six Turkish CHP Municipalities
Six CHP-affiliated major Turkish municipalities face asset seizures due to unpaid social security contributions, following President Erdoğan's order, with Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş stating that offered payment plans were rejected, suggesting political motivations.
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56% Bias Score
Otokar Wins 31 Billion TL Romanian Military Vehicle Contract
Otokar, a Koç Holding subsidiary, won a Romanian Ministry of National Defense contract to supply 1059 4x4 tactical wheeled light armored vehicles for approximately 31 billion TL, with initial production in Turkey and subsequent vehicles manufactured in Romania, finalized on November 27, 2024.
Otokar Wins 31 Billion TL Romanian Military Vehicle Contract
Otokar, a Koç Holding subsidiary, won a Romanian Ministry of National Defense contract to supply 1059 4x4 tactical wheeled light armored vehicles for approximately 31 billion TL, with initial production in Turkey and subsequent vehicles manufactured in Romania, finalized on November 27, 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Football Referees Undergo Training Reforms to Regain Public Trust
Ferhat Gündoğdu, head of the T24 Spor Merkez Hakem Kurulu (MHK), announced extensive training reforms for Turkish football referees, including 4-day training camps focused on practical application and UEFA standards, aiming to regain public trust lost due to recent refereeing errors.
Turkish Football Referees Undergo Training Reforms to Regain Public Trust
Ferhat Gündoğdu, head of the T24 Spor Merkez Hakem Kurulu (MHK), announced extensive training reforms for Turkish football referees, including 4-day training camps focused on practical application and UEFA standards, aiming to regain public trust lost due to recent refereeing errors.
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24% Bias Score
HTS Seizes Damascus: Uncertain Future for Syria
Following 11 days of fighting, jihadist groups in Syria, led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), ousted Bashar al-Assad's regime on December 8th, prompting immediate international and regional responses centered around UN Security Council Resolution 2254, but raising serious concerns about Syria's futur...
HTS Seizes Damascus: Uncertain Future for Syria
Following 11 days of fighting, jihadist groups in Syria, led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), ousted Bashar al-Assad's regime on December 8th, prompting immediate international and regional responses centered around UN Security Council Resolution 2254, but raising serious concerns about Syria's futur...
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68% Bias Score
Turkey's Year-End Economic Outlook: Minimum Wage and Public Procurement Reform
Turkey's Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek announced a likely minimum wage increase exceeding inflation, while emphasizing a comprehensive revision of the Public Procurement Law aimed at promoting fiscal discipline and combatting corruption.
Turkey's Year-End Economic Outlook: Minimum Wage and Public Procurement Reform
Turkey's Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek announced a likely minimum wage increase exceeding inflation, while emphasizing a comprehensive revision of the Public Procurement Law aimed at promoting fiscal discipline and combatting corruption.
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52% Bias Score
Cyprus Talks: TRNC Demands Equal Sovereignty
The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ersin Tatar, met with the UN's Special Representative for Cyprus, Colin Stewart, to discuss the upcoming expanded meeting in February or March, focusing on the TRNC's demand for equal sovereignty and a two-state solution. Guarantor countries ...
Cyprus Talks: TRNC Demands Equal Sovereignty
The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ersin Tatar, met with the UN's Special Representative for Cyprus, Colin Stewart, to discuss the upcoming expanded meeting in February or March, focusing on the TRNC's demand for equal sovereignty and a two-state solution. Guarantor countries ...
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Minimum Wage Erodes Amidst High Inflation
A DISK-AR report reveals that 8.5 million Turkish workers earn at or below the minimum wage; if inflation hits 44% in 2024, the minimum wage will lose 7,481 TL in purchasing power, falling below the poverty line by December.
Turkish Minimum Wage Erodes Amidst High Inflation
A DISK-AR report reveals that 8.5 million Turkish workers earn at or below the minimum wage; if inflation hits 44% in 2024, the minimum wage will lose 7,481 TL in purchasing power, falling below the poverty line by December.
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40% Bias Score
Erdoğan to Meet Sisi in Cairo, Focusing on Syria
Turkish President Erdoğan will visit Egypt for the D-8 Summit on October 27, 2023, holding talks with President Sisi to discuss Syria, Palestine, and Lebanon. The visit marks a significant step in the improving relationship between Turkey and Egypt following Sisi's visit to Turkey in September.
Erdoğan to Meet Sisi in Cairo, Focusing on Syria
Turkish President Erdoğan will visit Egypt for the D-8 Summit on October 27, 2023, holding talks with President Sisi to discuss Syria, Palestine, and Lebanon. The visit marks a significant step in the improving relationship between Turkey and Egypt following Sisi's visit to Turkey in September.
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20% Bias Score