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
TÜİK Rejects CHP Leader's Claims on Inflation Basket Composition
The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) denied CHP leader Özgür Özel's claim that ping pong balls and copper bars are included in the consumer price index (TÜFE) calculation, stating that the inflation basket comprises 406 essential goods and services and adheres to international standards.
TÜİK Rejects CHP Leader's Claims on Inflation Basket Composition
The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) denied CHP leader Özgür Özel's claim that ping pong balls and copper bars are included in the consumer price index (TÜFE) calculation, stating that the inflation basket comprises 406 essential goods and services and adheres to international standards.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish CHP Leader Challenges Erdoğan over Military Lieutenants' Disciplinary Actions
CHP leader Özgür Özel publicly challenged President Erdoğan to choose sides regarding the disciplinary actions taken against army lieutenants who pledged allegiance with swords at their graduation, framing the issue as a choice between Atatürk's legacy and that of a pro-Greek figure.
Turkish CHP Leader Challenges Erdoğan over Military Lieutenants' Disciplinary Actions
CHP leader Özgür Özel publicly challenged President Erdoğan to choose sides regarding the disciplinary actions taken against army lieutenants who pledged allegiance with swords at their graduation, framing the issue as a choice between Atatürk's legacy and that of a pro-Greek figure.
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60% Bias Score
CHP Leader Announces Path to Power, Advocates for Democratic Syria, and Secures Next Socialist International Meeting for Istanbul
During a Socialist International Council meeting in Rabat, Morocco, CHP leader Özgür Özel highlighted his party's progress towards power in Turkey, advocated for a democratic Syria, and secured the next council meeting for Istanbul. He also addressed the global rise of right-wing populism and the mi...
CHP Leader Announces Path to Power, Advocates for Democratic Syria, and Secures Next Socialist International Meeting for Istanbul
During a Socialist International Council meeting in Rabat, Morocco, CHP leader Özgür Özel highlighted his party's progress towards power in Turkey, advocated for a democratic Syria, and secured the next council meeting for Istanbul. He also addressed the global rise of right-wing populism and the mi...
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36% Bias Score
Ankara Mayor Accuses Government of Politically Motivated Debt Seizures
Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş accused the government of politically motivated seizures targeting six municipal companies, alleging a smear campaign to distract from the SGK's 900 billion lira in uncollected receivables outside municipalities and the AKP's own larger debts.
Ankara Mayor Accuses Government of Politically Motivated Debt Seizures
Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş accused the government of politically motivated seizures targeting six municipal companies, alleging a smear campaign to distract from the SGK's 900 billion lira in uncollected receivables outside municipalities and the AKP's own larger debts.
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60% Bias Score
Esenyurt Mayor Imprisoned: 50 Days Without Indictment
Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, arrested 50 days ago without an indictment, claims his imprisonment prevents him from serving his constituents and constitutes their punishment. CHP Deputy Utku Çakırözer visited Özer in jail, highlighting the situation as an injustice.
Esenyurt Mayor Imprisoned: 50 Days Without Indictment
Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, arrested 50 days ago without an indictment, claims his imprisonment prevents him from serving his constituents and constitutes their punishment. CHP Deputy Utku Çakırözer visited Özer in jail, highlighting the situation as an injustice.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Opposition Leader's Protest Call Sparks Sharp Condemnation
Turkey's CHP leader Özgür Özel called for mass protests against the new minimum wage, prompting a sharp condemnation from MHP's İsmet Büyükataman, who accused Özel of siding with imperialism and coup plotters.
Turkish Opposition Leader's Protest Call Sparks Sharp Condemnation
Turkey's CHP leader Özgür Özel called for mass protests against the new minimum wage, prompting a sharp condemnation from MHP's İsmet Büyükataman, who accused Özel of siding with imperialism and coup plotters.
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56% Bias Score
CHP Launches Campaign Against Insufficient Minimum Wage Increase in Turkey
Turkey's minimum wage was raised by 30% to 22,104 TL in 2025, prompting the CHP to plan rallies, grassroots outreach, and meetings with labor unions to highlight the insufficient increase and mobilize public support.
CHP Launches Campaign Against Insufficient Minimum Wage Increase in Turkey
Turkey's minimum wage was raised by 30% to 22,104 TL in 2025, prompting the CHP to plan rallies, grassroots outreach, and meetings with labor unions to highlight the insufficient increase and mobilize public support.
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44% Bias Score
AKP and CHP Spokespeople Exchange Sharp Accusations
AKP spokesperson Ömer Çelik condemned CHP spokesperson Deniz Yücel's accusations of AKP's collaboration with FETÖ and PKK, calling Yücel's language 'worse than that of the Yassıada and 28 Şubat periods'; Yücel criticized AKP's policies and alleged alliances.
AKP and CHP Spokespeople Exchange Sharp Accusations
AKP spokesperson Ömer Çelik condemned CHP spokesperson Deniz Yücel's accusations of AKP's collaboration with FETÖ and PKK, calling Yücel's language 'worse than that of the Yassıada and 28 Şubat periods'; Yücel criticized AKP's policies and alleged alliances.
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56% Bias Score
Erdoğan Accuses CHP of Incompetence in Handling Syrian Crisis
President Erdoğan criticized CHP's handling of Syria, accusing them of incompetence and calling their Syria dialogue suggestions shocking, while asserting AKP's success in preventing the PKK from controlling municipalities and emphasizing the importance of Mardin.
Erdoğan Accuses CHP of Incompetence in Handling Syrian Crisis
President Erdoğan criticized CHP's handling of Syria, accusing them of incompetence and calling their Syria dialogue suggestions shocking, while asserting AKP's success in preventing the PKK from controlling municipalities and emphasizing the importance of Mardin.
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Municipalities' 10.5 Billion TL Debt Sparks Political Row
Journalist Fatih Altaylı revealed that 28 Turkish municipalities owe 10.5 billion TL to the Treasury, with AKP municipalities holding the majority of the debt, while six CHP municipalities face seizures for unpaid social security contributions, sparking political controversy.
Turkish Municipalities' 10.5 Billion TL Debt Sparks Political Row
Journalist Fatih Altaylı revealed that 28 Turkish municipalities owe 10.5 billion TL to the Treasury, with AKP municipalities holding the majority of the debt, while six CHP municipalities face seizures for unpaid social security contributions, sparking political controversy.
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56% Bias Score
Nazlıaka Blames Economic Hardship for Turkey's Declining Marriage Rate
CHP Deputy Chair Aylin Nazlıaka criticized President Erdoğan's comments on young people's reluctance to marry, attributing it to economic hardship and urging economic reforms before promoting marriage. She also criticized the government's restrictions on municipal daycare centers, highlighting their...
Nazlıaka Blames Economic Hardship for Turkey's Declining Marriage Rate
CHP Deputy Chair Aylin Nazlıaka criticized President Erdoğan's comments on young people's reluctance to marry, attributing it to economic hardship and urging economic reforms before promoting marriage. She also criticized the government's restrictions on municipal daycare centers, highlighting their...
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60% Bias Score