Turkey's Inflation Rate Reduced to 44 Percent; 21 Percent Target Set for 2024
Turkey's Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek announced that the country's inflation rate has decreased from 65 percent in 2023 to 44 percent and aims to reach 21 percent in 2024 via implemented policies focusing on reducing the current account deficit and increasing foreign reserves.
Turkey's Inflation Rate Reduced to 44 Percent; 21 Percent Target Set for 2024
Turkey's Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek announced that the country's inflation rate has decreased from 65 percent in 2023 to 44 percent and aims to reach 21 percent in 2024 via implemented policies focusing on reducing the current account deficit and increasing foreign reserves.
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52% Bias Score
Former Turkish Minister Joins Opposition, Reigniting LGBT and Media Debate
Selma Aliye Kavaf, Turkey's former Family Minister known for her conservative views, joined CHP, sparking renewed debate on her past statements on LGBT issues and media content, reflecting shifts within Turkish politics.
Former Turkish Minister Joins Opposition, Reigniting LGBT and Media Debate
Selma Aliye Kavaf, Turkey's former Family Minister known for her conservative views, joined CHP, sparking renewed debate on her past statements on LGBT issues and media content, reflecting shifts within Turkish politics.
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68% Bias Score
Closure of Turkey's Finance Inspection Board: A 132-Year History
Prof. Dr. Barış Bahçeci's new book, "Türkiye Devletinin Varoluş Döngüsünde Maliye Teftiş Kurulu", details the 132-year history of Turkey's Finance Inspection Board, from its founding in 1879 under Abdulhamid II to its closure in 2011 by the AKP government, highlighting its role in modernizing the Tu...
Closure of Turkey's Finance Inspection Board: A 132-Year History
Prof. Dr. Barış Bahçeci's new book, "Türkiye Devletinin Varoluş Döngüsünde Maliye Teftiş Kurulu", details the 132-year history of Turkey's Finance Inspection Board, from its founding in 1879 under Abdulhamid II to its closure in 2011 by the AKP government, highlighting its role in modernizing the Tu...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Imposes Publication Bans on Multiple Incidents, Sparking Transparency Concerns
A Turkish prosecutor reported suspicious activities at the Anadolu Courthouse, triggering multiple publication bans on various incidents, including deadly family feuds, traffic accidents, murders, and building collapses, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
Turkey Imposes Publication Bans on Multiple Incidents, Sparking Transparency Concerns
A Turkish prosecutor reported suspicious activities at the Anadolu Courthouse, triggering multiple publication bans on various incidents, including deadly family feuds, traffic accidents, murders, and building collapses, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
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56% Bias Score
CHP to unveil new strategy after Akpolat arrest, focusing on mass protests and early elections
After the arrest of Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, the CHP plans to announce a new strategy on Tuesday, including potential mass protests, intensified campaigning, and a possible announcement of Ekrem İmamoğlu's presidential candidacy, all in response to what they call a 'judicial coup' by the governm...
CHP to unveil new strategy after Akpolat arrest, focusing on mass protests and early elections
After the arrest of Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, the CHP plans to announce a new strategy on Tuesday, including potential mass protests, intensified campaigning, and a possible announcement of Ekrem İmamoğlu's presidential candidacy, all in response to what they call a 'judicial coup' by the governm...
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40% Bias Score
Altaylı Criticizes Kılıçdaroğlu for "Presidential Aide" Role in CHP Internal Conflict
Journalist Fatih Altaylı criticized Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu for criticizing CHP leader Özgür Özel, calling Kılıçdaroğlu a "presidential aide" for his swift response to President Erdoğan's criticism of the CHP, highlighting a past incident where a similar situation was handled differently under Kılıçdaroğ...
Altaylı Criticizes Kılıçdaroğlu for "Presidential Aide" Role in CHP Internal Conflict
Journalist Fatih Altaylı criticized Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu for criticizing CHP leader Özgür Özel, calling Kılıçdaroğlu a "presidential aide" for his swift response to President Erdoğan's criticism of the CHP, highlighting a past incident where a similar situation was handled differently under Kılıçdaroğ...
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52% Bias Score
Erdoğan Postpones Minister's Resignation Amidst Planned Cabinet Reshuffle
Journalist Nuray Babacan claims Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy offered his resignation after the Kartalkaya fire, but President Erdoğan rejected it, planning a cabinet reshuffle including seven other ministers before the AKP's February 23rd congress due to various criticisms and perf...
Erdoğan Postpones Minister's Resignation Amidst Planned Cabinet Reshuffle
Journalist Nuray Babacan claims Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy offered his resignation after the Kartalkaya fire, but President Erdoğan rejected it, planning a cabinet reshuffle including seven other ministers before the AKP's February 23rd congress due to various criticisms and perf...
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52% Bias Score
Erdoğan Condemns Gezi Protests, Vows Terrorism-Free Turkey
During the AKP Youth Branches Congress, President Erdoğan condemned the violence during the Gezi Park protests, criticized those involved in terrorism, and emphasized the government's commitment to a terrorism-free Turkey, while highlighting the progress made in combating terrorism.
Erdoğan Condemns Gezi Protests, Vows Terrorism-Free Turkey
During the AKP Youth Branches Congress, President Erdoğan condemned the violence during the Gezi Park protests, criticized those involved in terrorism, and emphasized the government's commitment to a terrorism-free Turkey, while highlighting the progress made in combating terrorism.
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64% Bias Score
Turkish Manager Detained 12 Years After Gezi Protests
Twelve years after the Gezi Park protests, Turkish authorities detained manager Ayşe Barım for allegedly planning the events and encouraging actors under her management to participate; several actors also gave statements to police.
Turkish Manager Detained 12 Years After Gezi Protests
Twelve years after the Gezi Park protests, Turkish authorities detained manager Ayşe Barım for allegedly planning the events and encouraging actors under her management to participate; several actors also gave statements to police.
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64% Bias Score
Post-Assad Syria: Widespread Destruction and Urgent Need for International Aid
An AKP report details the aftermath of the Assad regime's fall in Syria, revealing widespread destruction, lack of basic services, and ongoing security concerns, necessitating substantial international aid and cooperation for reconstruction.
Post-Assad Syria: Widespread Destruction and Urgent Need for International Aid
An AKP report details the aftermath of the Assad regime's fall in Syria, revealing widespread destruction, lack of basic services, and ongoing security concerns, necessitating substantial international aid and cooperation for reconstruction.
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40% Bias Score
AKP Deputy Chairman Claims Consistent Voter Rejection of Opposition Parties Since 1950
AKP Deputy Chairman Efkan Ala asserted that Turkish voters have consistently rejected opposition parties since 1950, framing the AK Party's agenda as essential for Turkey's future amid regional challenges and highlighting the party's youth outreach and international collaborations.
AKP Deputy Chairman Claims Consistent Voter Rejection of Opposition Parties Since 1950
AKP Deputy Chairman Efkan Ala asserted that Turkish voters have consistently rejected opposition parties since 1950, framing the AK Party's agenda as essential for Turkey's future amid regional challenges and highlighting the party's youth outreach and international collaborations.
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68% 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