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Erdoğan's Absence: CHP Poised to Become Turkey's Largest Party
A recent SAROS Research poll conducted before the March 18th legal action against Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu shows that if President Erdoğan left politics, the CHP would be Turkey's largest party with 29.8% support, compared to the AKP's 13.2%.
Erdoğan's Absence: CHP Poised to Become Turkey's Largest Party
A recent SAROS Research poll conducted before the March 18th legal action against Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu shows that if President Erdoğan left politics, the CHP would be Turkey's largest party with 29.8% support, compared to the AKP's 13.2%.
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60% Bias Score


Ankara University Students Protest Arrests, Citing Human Rights Abuses
Ankara University students held a public demonstration protesting the arrest of 67 students and the house arrest of academics, citing human rights abuses such as strip searches and sexual assault; one student was expelled for supporting the detainees.
Ankara University Students Protest Arrests, Citing Human Rights Abuses
Ankara University students held a public demonstration protesting the arrest of 67 students and the house arrest of academics, citing human rights abuses such as strip searches and sexual assault; one student was expelled for supporting the detainees.
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60% Bias Score


Turkish Supreme Court Judge Reshuffle Fuels Political Power Struggle
The President of Turkey's Supreme Court of Appeals, Ömer Kerkez, recently reassigned four judges from the 3rd Penal Chamber, sparking controversy and fueling speculation of a power struggle between the ruling AKP and MHP parties within the judiciary.
Turkish Supreme Court Judge Reshuffle Fuels Political Power Struggle
The President of Turkey's Supreme Court of Appeals, Ömer Kerkez, recently reassigned four judges from the 3rd Penal Chamber, sparking controversy and fueling speculation of a power struggle between the ruling AKP and MHP parties within the judiciary.
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52% Bias Score


Turkish Journalists Arrested Amid Concerns Over Press Freedom
Turkish investigative journalists Timur Soykan and Murat Agirel, known for exposing government corruption, were arrested Thursday for allegedly threatening defendants in a television station sale case linked to illegal gambling; authorities seized their electronic devices.
Turkish Journalists Arrested Amid Concerns Over Press Freedom
Turkish investigative journalists Timur Soykan and Murat Agirel, known for exposing government corruption, were arrested Thursday for allegedly threatening defendants in a television station sale case linked to illegal gambling; authorities seized their electronic devices.
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40% Bias Score


Erdoğan Appoints 140 to Presidential Policy Boards
President Erdoğan appointed 140 individuals to ten presidential policy boards in Turkey, including Ali Arif Özzeybek, former consultant to CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, to the Social and Youth Policies Board, as per Article 21 of the Presidential Decree on the Presidential Organization.
Erdoğan Appoints 140 to Presidential Policy Boards
President Erdoğan appointed 140 individuals to ten presidential policy boards in Turkey, including Ali Arif Özzeybek, former consultant to CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, to the Social and Youth Policies Board, as per Article 21 of the Presidential Decree on the Presidential Organization.
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36% Bias Score


Özel Accuses Erdoğan of Coup, Sparks Political Firestorm
CHP leader Özgür Özel accused Turkish President Erdoğan of leading a coup following the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, prompting sharp criticism from AKP officials who accused CHP of historically supporting military coups.
Özel Accuses Erdoğan of Coup, Sparks Political Firestorm
CHP leader Özgür Özel accused Turkish President Erdoğan of leading a coup following the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, prompting sharp criticism from AKP officials who accused CHP of historically supporting military coups.
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52% Bias Score

Turkey: İmamoğlu Arrest Sparks Political Tensions
Following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on March 23rd on corruption charges, CHP spokesperson Deniz Yücel accused the ruling AKP of undermining democracy and using the judiciary for political purposes, referencing a previous failed arrest attempt on March 19th.

Turkey: İmamoğlu Arrest Sparks Political Tensions
Following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on March 23rd on corruption charges, CHP spokesperson Deniz Yücel accused the ruling AKP of undermining democracy and using the judiciary for political purposes, referencing a previous failed arrest attempt on March 19th.
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52% Bias Score

Bahçeli's Unexpected Statements Shift Turkish Politics
Devlet Bahçeli's October 22, 2024, parliamentary statement unexpectedly suggested Abdullah Öcalan could address the Parliament, followed by Öcalan's call for disarmament. Bahçeli's recent comments on Ekrem İmamoğlu's trial highlight a potential rift within the ruling coalition and rising social tens...

Bahçeli's Unexpected Statements Shift Turkish Politics
Devlet Bahçeli's October 22, 2024, parliamentary statement unexpectedly suggested Abdullah Öcalan could address the Parliament, followed by Öcalan's call for disarmament. Bahçeli's recent comments on Ekrem İmamoğlu's trial highlight a potential rift within the ruling coalition and rising social tens...
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36% Bias Score

AKP Accused of Prioritizing Economic Gain Over Cyprus, Suppressing Opposition
CHP deputy chairman Özgür Karabat accuses Turkey's AKP government of prioritizing economic gains from natural gas pipelines over Cypriot interests, suppressing political opposition to consolidate power, and jeopardizing Turkey's international relationships, citing Qatar's involvement and the revocat...

AKP Accused of Prioritizing Economic Gain Over Cyprus, Suppressing Opposition
CHP deputy chairman Özgür Karabat accuses Turkey's AKP government of prioritizing economic gains from natural gas pipelines over Cypriot interests, suppressing political opposition to consolidate power, and jeopardizing Turkey's international relationships, citing Qatar's involvement and the revocat...
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60% Bias Score

Widespread Turkish Government Reshuffle Announced
President Erdoğan issued a decree resulting in the dismissal and appointment of numerous officials across various Turkish ministries and agencies, including those in the Presidency's Communication Directorate, Revenue Administration, and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, as published in the Offi...

Widespread Turkish Government Reshuffle Announced
President Erdoğan issued a decree resulting in the dismissal and appointment of numerous officials across various Turkish ministries and agencies, including those in the Presidency's Communication Directorate, Revenue Administration, and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, as published in the Offi...
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44% Bias Score

Turkish Parliament: "Junta" Debate and Religious Discrimination Controversy
During a Turkish parliamentary session, a heated debate erupted between the AKP and CHP parties over the use of the term "junta" to describe the president, alongside a separate controversy involving a Bektashi anecdote that led to accusations of religious discrimination and subsequent apologies.

Turkish Parliament: "Junta" Debate and Religious Discrimination Controversy
During a Turkish parliamentary session, a heated debate erupted between the AKP and CHP parties over the use of the term "junta" to describe the president, alongside a separate controversy involving a Bektashi anecdote that led to accusations of religious discrimination and subsequent apologies.
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40% Bias Score

Turkey Protests: Erdoğan Faces Unprecedented Opposition
The arrest of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu triggered widespread protests across Turkey, marking a significant challenge to President Erdoğan's long-standing rule and revealing deep divisions within the ruling AKP party.

Turkey Protests: Erdoğan Faces Unprecedented Opposition
The arrest of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu triggered widespread protests across Turkey, marking a significant challenge to President Erdoğan's long-standing rule and revealing deep divisions within the ruling AKP party.
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44% Bias Score
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