Deep Divisions Plague Turkey's CHP Ahead of Presidential Elections
Turkey's main opposition party, CHP, is deeply divided over an extraordinary congress, with key figures like Ekrem İmamoğlu opposing party leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's efforts, highlighting internal power struggles and policy disagreements that undermine the party's unity and electoral prospects.
Deep Divisions Plague Turkey's CHP Ahead of Presidential Elections
Turkey's main opposition party, CHP, is deeply divided over an extraordinary congress, with key figures like Ekrem İmamoğlu opposing party leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's efforts, highlighting internal power struggles and policy disagreements that undermine the party's unity and electoral prospects.
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36% Bias Score
CHP Claims 47% Vote Share, Attributes Success to Municipal Policies
CHP deputy chairman Gökan Zeybek stated that his party would receive 47% of the vote if elections were held today, attributing the success to municipal policies and a 32-week lead in polls, with 8-10,000 new members joining weekly.
CHP Claims 47% Vote Share, Attributes Success to Municipal Policies
CHP deputy chairman Gökan Zeybek stated that his party would receive 47% of the vote if elections were held today, attributing the success to municipal policies and a 32-week lead in polls, with 8-10,000 new members joining weekly.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Widening Trade Deficit Exposes Flawed Economic Policies
Turkey's November foreign trade deficit surged 22.2% to $7.3 billion due to a 3.1% drop in exports ($22.3 billion) and a 2.4% increase in imports ($29.6 billion), exposing the flaws in the government's economic strategy and unsustainable import-based growth model.
Turkey's Widening Trade Deficit Exposes Flawed Economic Policies
Turkey's November foreign trade deficit surged 22.2% to $7.3 billion due to a 3.1% drop in exports ($22.3 billion) and a 2.4% increase in imports ($29.6 billion), exposing the flaws in the government's economic strategy and unsustainable import-based growth model.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Cadets' Oath Sparks Political Debate
Cadets' sword oath at a Turkish military graduation sparks political controversy.
Turkish Cadets' Oath Sparks Political Debate
Cadets' sword oath at a Turkish military graduation sparks political controversy.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Lieutenants' Oath Sparks Political Debate
A military oath taken by Turkish lieutenants sparks political debate and raises concerns about potential divisions within the nation.
Turkish Lieutenants' Oath Sparks Political Debate
A military oath taken by Turkish lieutenants sparks political debate and raises concerns about potential divisions within the nation.
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28% Bias Score
Turkish Government Criticized for Closing Daycare Centers in CHP-Run Municipalities
CHP MP Okan Konuralp criticized the Turkish government for closing daycare centers in CHP-run municipalities, arguing it punishes women and children and is part of a broader effort to suppress the opposition.
Turkish Government Criticized for Closing Daycare Centers in CHP-Run Municipalities
CHP MP Okan Konuralp criticized the Turkish government for closing daycare centers in CHP-run municipalities, arguing it punishes women and children and is part of a broader effort to suppress the opposition.
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56% Bias Score
Esenyurt Mayor Arrested, Trustee Appointed Amidst PKK/KCK Allegations
Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer (CHP) was arrested on October 30th, 2023, for alleged PKK/KCK membership following a three-month investigation involving a ten-year review of his contacts; a trustee was appointed the next day.
Esenyurt Mayor Arrested, Trustee Appointed Amidst PKK/KCK Allegations
Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer (CHP) was arrested on October 30th, 2023, for alleged PKK/KCK membership following a three-month investigation involving a ten-year review of his contacts; a trustee was appointed the next day.
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52% Bias Score
Sinop Nuclear Plant: Environmental Concerns and Geopolitical Risks
CHP Deputy Chair Deniz Yavuzyılmaz criticized the Sinop Nuclear Power Plant, citing the destruction of 2 million trees and the risk of foreign influence, particularly from Russia, advocating instead for renewable energy sources.
Sinop Nuclear Plant: Environmental Concerns and Geopolitical Risks
CHP Deputy Chair Deniz Yavuzyılmaz criticized the Sinop Nuclear Power Plant, citing the destruction of 2 million trees and the risk of foreign influence, particularly from Russia, advocating instead for renewable energy sources.
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64% Bias Score
Turkey's Debt Crisis
A significant rise in unpaid personal loans and credit card debts in Turkey leads to legal action against hundreds of thousands of citizens.
Turkey's Debt Crisis
A significant rise in unpaid personal loans and credit card debts in Turkey leads to legal action against hundreds of thousands of citizens.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Mayor Accuses Government of Suppressing Opposition
Mersin Mayor Vahap Seçer accuses the Turkish government of using the judiciary to suppress the opposition CHP party and weaken its municipalities.
Turkish Mayor Accuses Government of Suppressing Opposition
Mersin Mayor Vahap Seçer accuses the Turkish government of using the judiciary to suppress the opposition CHP party and weaken its municipalities.
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48% Bias Score