Turkish Journalists Detained for Broadcasting Conversation Related to İmamoğlu Case
Journalist Barış Pehlivan, Halk TV program director Serhan Asker, and presenter Seda Selek were detained in Istanbul on January 27, 2025, for allegedly broadcasting a recorded conversation with an expert witness in a case against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, accused of violating laws on unauthoriz...
Turkish Journalists Detained for Broadcasting Conversation Related to İmamoğlu Case
Journalist Barış Pehlivan, Halk TV program director Serhan Asker, and presenter Seda Selek were detained in Istanbul on January 27, 2025, for allegedly broadcasting a recorded conversation with an expert witness in a case against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, accused of violating laws on unauthoriz...
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52% Bias Score
Istanbul Mayor Faces Terrorism Probe, Journalists Detained
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is facing a terrorism investigation, questioning the prosecutor's authority, while three journalists were detained after reporting on a related case involving a controversial expert witness.
Istanbul Mayor Faces Terrorism Probe, Journalists Detained
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is facing a terrorism investigation, questioning the prosecutor's authority, while three journalists were detained after reporting on a related case involving a controversial expert witness.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Court Investigates Istanbul Mayor for Disrespecting Judiciary
Turkish Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç launched an investigation into Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu for allegedly disrespectful remarks toward the judiciary and government officials, following İmamoğlu's press conference hinting at irregularities within an expert report impacting his office.
Turkish Court Investigates Istanbul Mayor for Disrespecting Judiciary
Turkish Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç launched an investigation into Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu for allegedly disrespectful remarks toward the judiciary and government officials, following İmamoğlu's press conference hinting at irregularities within an expert report impacting his office.
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60% Bias Score
CHP Nomination Crucial: Yavaş's Support Plummets as Independent
An AREA Research poll shows Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş receiving 51.6% support as CHP's presidential candidate, but only 28% as an independent, while Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu receives 27.9% as an independent candidate.
CHP Nomination Crucial: Yavaş's Support Plummets as Independent
An AREA Research poll shows Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş receiving 51.6% support as CHP's presidential candidate, but only 28% as an independent, while Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu receives 27.9% as an independent candidate.
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52% Bias Score
İBB Starts Construction on New Adalar Municipality Building
İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) started construction on a new 2,360 square meter Adalar Municipality building, costing 340 million TL, to replace the old, earthquake-prone structure; the building will include a shelter, parking, and social areas.
İBB Starts Construction on New Adalar Municipality Building
İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) started construction on a new 2,360 square meter Adalar Municipality building, costing 340 million TL, to replace the old, earthquake-prone structure; the building will include a shelter, parking, and social areas.
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32% Bias Score
İmamoğlu Criticizes Turkey's Minimum Wage as Insufficient
İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized Turkey's new minimum wage of 22,104 lira, stating its real value is closer to 9,000 lira due to inflation, forcing İBB to expand social support programs and blaming the government's economic policies.
İmamoğlu Criticizes Turkey's Minimum Wage as Insufficient
İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized Turkey's new minimum wage of 22,104 lira, stating its real value is closer to 9,000 lira due to inflation, forcing İBB to expand social support programs and blaming the government's economic policies.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Journalists Detained Amidst Concerns Over Press Freedom
Three journalists—Barış Pehlivan, Serhan Asker, and Seda Selek—were detained in Istanbul on charges of illegally recording and broadcasting a conversation and attempting to influence an expert witness, prompting concerns about press freedom from the ÇYDD.
Turkish Journalists Detained Amidst Concerns Over Press Freedom
Three journalists—Barış Pehlivan, Serhan Asker, and Seda Selek—were detained in Istanbul on charges of illegally recording and broadcasting a conversation and attempting to influence an expert witness, prompting concerns about press freedom from the ÇYDD.
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Journalists Detained Over Broadcast of İmamoğlu Recording
Journalists Seda Selek, Barış Pehlivan, and Serhan Asker were detained on January 27, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey, for their alleged involvement in broadcasting a recording of a phone conversation between Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and an expert witness. Ms. Selek denies any involvement and request...
Turkish Journalists Detained Over Broadcast of İmamoğlu Recording
Journalists Seda Selek, Barış Pehlivan, and Serhan Asker were detained on January 27, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey, for their alleged involvement in broadcasting a recording of a phone conversation between Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and an expert witness. Ms. Selek denies any involvement and request...
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48% Bias Score
CHP Prepares New Roadmap, Presidential Candidate Selection Imminent
The CHP in Turkey is preparing a new political roadmap to counter judicial pressure on its municipalities and will likely announce its presidential candidate selection method and timeline soon, possibly using a digital platform for member participation.
CHP Prepares New Roadmap, Presidential Candidate Selection Imminent
The CHP in Turkey is preparing a new political roadmap to counter judicial pressure on its municipalities and will likely announce its presidential candidate selection method and timeline soon, possibly using a digital platform for member participation.
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48% Bias Score
İmamoğlu Faces Investigation After Accusing Expert Witness of Bias
Following accusations of bias against expert witness Satılmış Büyükcanayakın, İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu faced a new investigation for allegedly influencing the judiciary, highlighting political tensions in Turkey.
İmamoğlu Faces Investigation After Accusing Expert Witness of Bias
Following accusations of bias against expert witness Satılmış Büyükcanayakın, İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu faced a new investigation for allegedly influencing the judiciary, highlighting political tensions in Turkey.
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40% Bias Score
İBB Undergoes Extensive Audit Amidst Political Tensions
The Turkish Ministry of Interior launched a detailed audit of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), examining concert and festival spending and compliance with legal and financial regulations, potentially impacting the upcoming elections.
İBB Undergoes Extensive Audit Amidst Political Tensions
The Turkish Ministry of Interior launched a detailed audit of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB), examining concert and festival spending and compliance with legal and financial regulations, potentially impacting the upcoming elections.
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Government Seizes Assets from Opposition Municipalities
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized the Turkish government's seizure of assets from at least six opposition-controlled municipalities, including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, accusing the government of targeting municipalities providing essential services like community kitchens and student scho...
Turkish Government Seizes Assets from Opposition Municipalities
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu criticized the Turkish government's seizure of assets from at least six opposition-controlled municipalities, including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, accusing the government of targeting municipalities providing essential services like community kitchens and student scho...
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56% Bias Score