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Turkish Prosecutor Investigates Opposition Leader for Threatening Remarks
Istanbul prosecutors launched an investigation into CHP chairman Özgür Özel for threatening and insulting Chief Prosecutor Akın Gürlek following Özel's comments at a June 4th rally criticizing Gürlek's role in the arrest of five CHP mayors.
Turkish Prosecutor Investigates Opposition Leader for Threatening Remarks
Istanbul prosecutors launched an investigation into CHP chairman Özgür Özel for threatening and insulting Chief Prosecutor Akın Gürlek following Özel's comments at a June 4th rally criticizing Gürlek's role in the arrest of five CHP mayors.
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48% Bias Score
Altındağ Mayor Accused of Assault, Potential Cover-Up Alleged
Altındağ municipality employee Muhammed Sadık Erdoğan accused Mayor Veysel Tiryaki of assault, supported by a video showing injuries. Two individuals from a prior 2018 Bolu assault are also suspected, and the lawyer reports facing obstacles in the investigation.
Altındağ Mayor Accused of Assault, Potential Cover-Up Alleged
Altındağ municipality employee Muhammed Sadık Erdoğan accused Mayor Veysel Tiryaki of assault, supported by a video showing injuries. Two individuals from a prior 2018 Bolu assault are also suspected, and the lawyer reports facing obstacles in the investigation.
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56% Bias Score
CHP Maintains Lead in AREA Research Poll; İmamoğlu's Case Fuels Public Discontent
AREA Research's May 2025 poll shows CHP leading with 27% support, AKP at 23.7%, and 21% undecided; 64.5% disapprove of Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu's diploma revocation and arrest, up from 63.5% in April.
CHP Maintains Lead in AREA Research Poll; İmamoğlu's Case Fuels Public Discontent
AREA Research's May 2025 poll shows CHP leading with 27% support, AKP at 23.7%, and 21% undecided; 64.5% disapprove of Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu's diploma revocation and arrest, up from 63.5% in April.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey to Release up to 50,000 Prisoners
Turkey is considering a new bill that would release up to 50,000 prisoners with less than three years left on their sentences before the upcoming holiday; prison observation boards will determine eligibility, excluding those with poor conduct records.
Turkey to Release up to 50,000 Prisoners
Turkey is considering a new bill that would release up to 50,000 prisoners with less than three years left on their sentences before the upcoming holiday; prison observation boards will determine eligibility, excluding those with poor conduct records.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey: President Seeks Broad Military Control Despite Court Ruling
A controversial bill proposed in Turkey grants the President broad control over military dismissals, rank assignments, and university appointments, despite a Constitutional Court ruling against such power.
Turkey: President Seeks Broad Military Control Despite Court Ruling
A controversial bill proposed in Turkey grants the President broad control over military dismissals, rank assignments, and university appointments, despite a Constitutional Court ruling against such power.
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48% Bias Score
AKP Mayor Accused of Assaulting Municipal Worker in Turkey
Altindağ Mayor Veysel Tiryaki, an AKP member, is accused of assaulting municipal worker Muhammed Sadık Erdoğan, who claims he was beaten and threatened with death, following previous violent clashes with workers protesting unfair labor practices and low wages.
AKP Mayor Accused of Assaulting Municipal Worker in Turkey
Altindağ Mayor Veysel Tiryaki, an AKP member, is accused of assaulting municipal worker Muhammed Sadık Erdoğan, who claims he was beaten and threatened with death, following previous violent clashes with workers protesting unfair labor practices and low wages.
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52% Bias Score
CHP Accuses Erdoğan of Suppressing Opposition After Istanbul Election Losses
CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized President Erdoğan for targeting CHP-run municipalities in Istanbul after electoral losses, referencing the arrest of Avcılar Mayor Utku Caner Çaykara and comparing the situation to a soccer match where Erdoğan refused to play after losing. CHP officials also proteste...
CHP Accuses Erdoğan of Suppressing Opposition After Istanbul Election Losses
CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized President Erdoğan for targeting CHP-run municipalities in Istanbul after electoral losses, referencing the arrest of Avcılar Mayor Utku Caner Çaykara and comparing the situation to a soccer match where Erdoğan refused to play after losing. CHP officials also proteste...
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Politician Accuses CHP of Orchestrating Party Defections
Good Party leader Musavat Dervisoglu accused CHP of recruiting his party members as part of a broader scheme to legitimize future defections to the AKP, expressing skepticism about a parliamentary commission focused on creating a "Terror-Free Turkey". He also commented on the ongoing legal challenge...
Turkish Politician Accuses CHP of Orchestrating Party Defections
Good Party leader Musavat Dervisoglu accused CHP of recruiting his party members as part of a broader scheme to legitimize future defections to the AKP, expressing skepticism about a parliamentary commission focused on creating a "Terror-Free Turkey". He also commented on the ongoing legal challenge...
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52% Bias Score
VIP Gold Smuggling Scandal: Lack of Accountability Highlights Political Interference in Turkish Justice
Journalist Timur Soykan revealed a VIP gold smuggling scandal implicating AKP and MHP politicians; despite a report submitted to the Presidential Palace detailing the smuggling and those involved, no investigations were launched, raising concerns of political interference in the justice system.
VIP Gold Smuggling Scandal: Lack of Accountability Highlights Political Interference in Turkish Justice
Journalist Timur Soykan revealed a VIP gold smuggling scandal implicating AKP and MHP politicians; despite a report submitted to the Presidential Palace detailing the smuggling and those involved, no investigations were launched, raising concerns of political interference in the justice system.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey's AKP Withdraws Bill Granting President Power to Dismiss Military Officers
Following opposition backlash, the ruling AKP party in Turkey announced it will remove a proposed law granting President Erdoğan the power to dismiss military officers ranking between lieutenant and colonel from the Turkish Armed Forces, after initially being proposed on May 16th.
Turkey's AKP Withdraws Bill Granting President Power to Dismiss Military Officers
Following opposition backlash, the ruling AKP party in Turkey announced it will remove a proposed law granting President Erdoğan the power to dismiss military officers ranking between lieutenant and colonel from the Turkish Armed Forces, after initially being proposed on May 16th.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Bill Grants President Unprecedented Control Over Military
A bill introduced in Turkey's parliament would grant the President broad authority over military personnel decisions, including promotions, dismissals, and the setting of service requirements; this has raised concerns about the erosion of democratic checks and balances.
Turkish Bill Grants President Unprecedented Control Over Military
A bill introduced in Turkey's parliament would grant the President broad authority over military personnel decisions, including promotions, dismissals, and the setting of service requirements; this has raised concerns about the erosion of democratic checks and balances.
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68% Bias Score
Bursa Council Meeting Adjourned Amidst AKP-CHP Clashes
At a Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyesi council meeting, an argument between AKP and CHP members escalated into a physical confrontation, prompting the adjournment of the session to May 20th following accusations of worker layoffs and counter-arguments about family employment within the municipality.
Bursa Council Meeting Adjourned Amidst AKP-CHP Clashes
At a Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyesi council meeting, an argument between AKP and CHP members escalated into a physical confrontation, prompting the adjournment of the session to May 20th following accusations of worker layoffs and counter-arguments about family employment within the municipality.
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44% Bias Score
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