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
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
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
Istanbul Mayor and 39 Others Arrested on Corruption Charges
Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat and 39 others were arrested in Istanbul on charges of corruption and sent to Çağlayan Courthouse for questioning; the investigation focuses on allegations of bribery and manipulation of public tenders by a criminal organization led by Aziz İhsan Aktaş.
Istanbul Mayor and 39 Others Arrested on Corruption Charges
Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat and 39 others were arrested in Istanbul on charges of corruption and sent to Çağlayan Courthouse for questioning; the investigation focuses on allegations of bribery and manipulation of public tenders by a criminal organization led by Aziz İhsan Aktaş.
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48% 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
Erdoğan Condemns CHP for Mismanagement, Highlights Counter-Terrorism Success
During an AKP party congress in Aydın, President Erdoğan strongly criticized the CHP for alleged mismanagement of municipalities, citing debt levels (15.5 tons of gold for seven municipalities) and a lack of meritocracy, while highlighting his party's success in counter-terrorism operations.
Erdoğan Condemns CHP for Mismanagement, Highlights Counter-Terrorism Success
During an AKP party congress in Aydın, President Erdoğan strongly criticized the CHP for alleged mismanagement of municipalities, citing debt levels (15.5 tons of gold for seven municipalities) and a lack of meritocracy, while highlighting his party's success in counter-terrorism operations.
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56% 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
Ankara Reduces Greenhouse Subsidies, Increases Rent Support
Ankara Metropolitan Municipality's assembly approved a 43.93 percent increase in rent subsidies for urban renewal projects and changed the greenhouse production support program from 75 percent to 50 percent municipal subsidy, effective February 1st, 2024.
Ankara Reduces Greenhouse Subsidies, Increases Rent Support
Ankara Metropolitan Municipality's assembly approved a 43.93 percent increase in rent subsidies for urban renewal projects and changed the greenhouse production support program from 75 percent to 50 percent municipal subsidy, effective February 1st, 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Political Protest in Turkey
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was arrested on charges of "membership in a criminal organization," "tampering with a tender," and "unjust enrichment," prompting a large protest by CHP members who claim it's a politically motivated attack.
Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Political Protest in Turkey
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was arrested on charges of "membership in a criminal organization," "tampering with a tender," and "unjust enrichment," prompting a large protest by CHP members who claim it's a politically motivated attack.
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64% 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
CHP Delegation Inspects Earthquake Preparedness in Elazığ
A CHP delegation visited Elazığ Governor Numan Hatipoğlu on [Date not specified] to discuss earthquake preparedness, touring post-earthquake housing and assessing ongoing efforts to improve local emergency response capabilities.
CHP Delegation Inspects Earthquake Preparedness in Elazığ
A CHP delegation visited Elazığ Governor Numan Hatipoğlu on [Date not specified] to discuss earthquake preparedness, touring post-earthquake housing and assessing ongoing efforts to improve local emergency response capabilities.
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24% Bias Score
Turkey's Unemployment Rate Falls Despite Employment and Labor Force Decline
Turkey's Kasım unemployment rate fell to 8.6 percent, but employment also decreased by 168,000, while the labor force shrank by 252,000, raising concerns despite the lower unemployment figure; the inactive workforce rate increased to 28.2 percent.
Turkey's Unemployment Rate Falls Despite Employment and Labor Force Decline
Turkey's Kasım unemployment rate fell to 8.6 percent, but employment also decreased by 168,000, while the labor force shrank by 252,000, raising concerns despite the lower unemployment figure; the inactive workforce rate increased to 28.2 percent.
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44% Bias Score