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
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
Turkish Opposition Launches "Red Card" Campaign Against Government
CHP leader Özgür Özel launched a "red card" campaign in Mersin, Turkey, urging citizens to visually protest economic hardship and government inaction, particularly concerning the lack of aid to Mersin following the February 6 earthquake, and using the red card as a visible symbol of opposition to th...
Turkish Opposition Launches "Red Card" Campaign Against Government
CHP leader Özgür Özel launched a "red card" campaign in Mersin, Turkey, urging citizens to visually protest economic hardship and government inaction, particularly concerning the lack of aid to Mersin following the February 6 earthquake, and using the red card as a visible symbol of opposition to th...
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60% 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
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
CHP Launches "Red Card" Campaign Against Turkish Government
CHP leader Özgür Özel launched a "red card" campaign in Mersin against Turkey's ruling party, urging citizens to protest economic hardship and the government's alleged financial pressure on municipalities, particularly concerning earthquake relief efforts; the campaign aims to symbolize public disco...
CHP Launches "Red Card" Campaign Against Turkish Government
CHP leader Özgür Özel launched a "red card" campaign in Mersin against Turkey's ruling party, urging citizens to protest economic hardship and the government's alleged financial pressure on municipalities, particularly concerning earthquake relief efforts; the campaign aims to symbolize public disco...
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52% Bias Score
CHP Announces Surprise Initiative in Mersin, Highlighting National Unity
CHP leader Özgür Özel announced a surprise initiative at a Mersin meeting at 3 PM today, highlighting Mersin's diverse coalition government as a model for national unity, following their March 31 local election success.
CHP Announces Surprise Initiative in Mersin, Highlighting National Unity
CHP leader Özgür Özel announced a surprise initiative at a Mersin meeting at 3 PM today, highlighting Mersin's diverse coalition government as a model for national unity, following their March 31 local election success.
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48% Bias Score