CHP Mayor Arrested Amidst Growing Pressure on Opposition Municipalities
Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, a CHP member, was arrested on January 13th on charges of "membership in a criminal organization," "tampering with a tender," and "unjust enrichment," leading to a CHP-led effort to find a replacement and sparking concerns about political pressure on opposition municipali...
CHP Mayor Arrested Amidst Growing Pressure on Opposition Municipalities
Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, a CHP member, was arrested on January 13th on charges of "membership in a criminal organization," "tampering with a tender," and "unjust enrichment," leading to a CHP-led effort to find a replacement and sparking concerns about political pressure on opposition municipali...
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56% Bias Score
AKP Expands Use of Trustees to Seize Control of Turkish Municipalities
Turkey's ruling AKP party is expanding its use of trustees (kayyım) to seize control of opposition-run municipalities and their companies, following the detention of Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, and a proposed law allowing kayyım appointments to private firms linked to terrorism.
AKP Expands Use of Trustees to Seize Control of Turkish Municipalities
Turkey's ruling AKP party is expanding its use of trustees (kayyım) to seize control of opposition-run municipalities and their companies, following the detention of Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, and a proposed law allowing kayyım appointments to private firms linked to terrorism.
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56% Bias Score
Istanbul Mayor Detained in Corruption Crackdown
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was detained on 27 December in Balıkesir on charges of involvement in a bribery and bid-rigging scheme alongside 46 others, including Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, who is already imprisoned on similar charges; CHP alleges political motivations behind these arrests...
Istanbul Mayor Detained in Corruption Crackdown
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was detained on 27 December in Balıkesir on charges of involvement in a bribery and bid-rigging scheme alongside 46 others, including Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, who is already imprisoned on similar charges; CHP alleges political motivations behind these arrests...
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Peace Initiative: A Genuine Shift or Political Maneuver?
The Turkish government's prioritization of peace negotiations, potentially releasing Öcalan and Demirtaş while retiring trustees, is analyzed, questioning its sincerity and broader implications for Turkish democracy and the ongoing imprisonment of other political figures, such as Kavala and Atalay.
Turkey's Peace Initiative: A Genuine Shift or Political Maneuver?
The Turkish government's prioritization of peace negotiations, potentially releasing Öcalan and Demirtaş while retiring trustees, is analyzed, questioning its sincerity and broader implications for Turkish democracy and the ongoing imprisonment of other political figures, such as Kavala and Atalay.
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68% Bias Score
Erdoğan Emphasizes 'Terror-Free' Turkey, Party Reform, and 50% Election Goal
President Erdoğan, in a speech at his party's congress, stressed Turkey's 'terror-free' mission, the importance of a united ruling coalition, and the need for internal party reform, aiming for a 50% vote share in upcoming elections while criticizing ineffective politicians.
Erdoğan Emphasizes 'Terror-Free' Turkey, Party Reform, and 50% Election Goal
President Erdoğan, in a speech at his party's congress, stressed Turkey's 'terror-free' mission, the importance of a united ruling coalition, and the need for internal party reform, aiming for a 50% vote share in upcoming elections while criticizing ineffective politicians.
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60% Bias Score
Kacır Highlights Turkey's Economic Growth and Global Role
At the AKP Beykoz 8th Ordinary District Congress, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır detailed Turkey's economic growth (national income from $230 billion to $1.28 trillion, exports from $36 billion to $262 billion), its role in supporting refugees, and its military and technologi...
Kacır Highlights Turkey's Economic Growth and Global Role
At the AKP Beykoz 8th Ordinary District Congress, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır detailed Turkey's economic growth (national income from $230 billion to $1.28 trillion, exports from $36 billion to $262 billion), its role in supporting refugees, and its military and technologi...
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80% Bias Score
Erdoğan Denies Öcalan Release, Contradicting Bahçeli
President Erdoğan firmly denied any plans for Abdullah Öcalan's release or house arrest during a meeting with AKP lawmakers, contradicting MHP leader Bahçeli's previously suggested 'right to hope' process; this statement aims to quell public opposition.
Erdoğan Denies Öcalan Release, Contradicting Bahçeli
President Erdoğan firmly denied any plans for Abdullah Öcalan's release or house arrest during a meeting with AKP lawmakers, contradicting MHP leader Bahçeli's previously suggested 'right to hope' process; this statement aims to quell public opposition.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's BOT Highway Tolls Skyrocket: Opaque Contracts Reveal Hidden Costs
Recent toll increases on Turkish highways and bridges, built under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, reveal a system where undisclosed contracts between the government and private companies determine prices using complex formulas, ultimately shifting significant costs onto Turkish citizens.
Turkey's BOT Highway Tolls Skyrocket: Opaque Contracts Reveal Hidden Costs
Recent toll increases on Turkish highways and bridges, built under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, reveal a system where undisclosed contracts between the government and private companies determine prices using complex formulas, ultimately shifting significant costs onto Turkish citizens.
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56% Bias Score
Özel Threatens Erdoğan Amidst Escalating Political Tensions
CHP leader Özel issued a strong threat against President Erdoğan, vowing to "devastate" him if he continues remarks about Kılıçdaroğlu's purported support for Assad. This follows Erdoğan's assertions regarding Kılıçdaroğlu's motives, escalating political tensions in Turkey.
Özel Threatens Erdoğan Amidst Escalating Political Tensions
CHP leader Özel issued a strong threat against President Erdoğan, vowing to "devastate" him if he continues remarks about Kılıçdaroğlu's purported support for Assad. This follows Erdoğan's assertions regarding Kılıçdaroğlu's motives, escalating political tensions in Turkey.
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56% Bias Score
Imrali Delegation Meets with Turkish Political Parties
An Imrali delegation is holding talks with multiple Turkish political parties, including CHP, AKP, Future Party, Felicity Party, and will continue with DEVA and Yeniden Refah Party, following a visit to Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan and his recent statements.
Imrali Delegation Meets with Turkish Political Parties
An Imrali delegation is holding talks with multiple Turkish political parties, including CHP, AKP, Future Party, Felicity Party, and will continue with DEVA and Yeniden Refah Party, following a visit to Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan and his recent statements.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Anticipates Economic and Security Gains from Syria's Reconstruction
Turkey's Deputy President, Cevdet Yılmaz, predicted significant economic and security gains for Turkey following Syria's reconstruction, stating that the country would "reach a new level." He made these remarks at an AKP party congress in Aksaray.
Turkey Anticipates Economic and Security Gains from Syria's Reconstruction
Turkey's Deputy President, Cevdet Yılmaz, predicted significant economic and security gains for Turkey following Syria's reconstruction, stating that the country would "reach a new level." He made these remarks at an AKP party congress in Aksaray.
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52% Bias Score
CHP Wins Turkish Local Elections After 47 Years
The 2024 Turkish local elections saw the CHP win the most votes for the first time in 47 years, securing approximately 38 percent; the Yeniden Refah Party unexpectedly emerged as the third-largest party with over 6 percent of the vote; and the İYİ Parti's vote share plummeted to below 4 percent, lea...
CHP Wins Turkish Local Elections After 47 Years
The 2024 Turkish local elections saw the CHP win the most votes for the first time in 47 years, securing approximately 38 percent; the Yeniden Refah Party unexpectedly emerged as the third-largest party with over 6 percent of the vote; and the İYİ Parti's vote share plummeted to below 4 percent, lea...
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48% Bias Score