Erdoğan Emphasizes 'Terror-Free' Turkey, Party Reform, and 50% Election Goal
President Erdoğan, in a speech at his party's congress, stressed Turkey's 'terror-free' mission, the importance of a united ruling coalition, and the need for internal party reform, aiming for a 50% vote share in upcoming elections while criticizing ineffective politicians.
Erdoğan Emphasizes 'Terror-Free' Turkey, Party Reform, and 50% Election Goal
President Erdoğan, in a speech at his party's congress, stressed Turkey's 'terror-free' mission, the importance of a united ruling coalition, and the need for internal party reform, aiming for a 50% vote share in upcoming elections while criticizing ineffective politicians.
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60% Bias Score
Turkey Seeks Pre-Sarkozy EU Ties, Offering Two Security Approaches
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged a return to pre-2007 EU-Turkey cooperation, contrasting it with the politicization under Nicolas Sarkozy's presidency; he suggested two approaches to European security—a unified regional center or dependence on external powers—and noted President Erdoğan's ...
Turkey Seeks Pre-Sarkozy EU Ties, Offering Two Security Approaches
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged a return to pre-2007 EU-Turkey cooperation, contrasting it with the politicization under Nicolas Sarkozy's presidency; he suggested two approaches to European security—a unified regional center or dependence on external powers—and noted President Erdoğan's ...
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Syria Engagement: Dialogue and Military Actions
Following recent high-level Turkish visits to Syria, President Erdoğan announced close dialogue with the Syrian opposition, aiming to counter the PKK/YPG and maintain Syria's territorial integrity, while Turkey-backed forces captured Manbij from the SDF.
Turkey's Syria Engagement: Dialogue and Military Actions
Following recent high-level Turkish visits to Syria, President Erdoğan announced close dialogue with the Syrian opposition, aiming to counter the PKK/YPG and maintain Syria's territorial integrity, while Turkey-backed forces captured Manbij from the SDF.
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68% Bias Score
Germany's Struggle: Balancing Historical Responsibility and Present-Day Divisions
Antisemitic incidents in Germany have nearly doubled since October 7, 2023, amid protests over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, revealing a complex interplay of historical memory, shifting demographics, and political polarization.
Germany's Struggle: Balancing Historical Responsibility and Present-Day Divisions
Antisemitic incidents in Germany have nearly doubled since October 7, 2023, amid protests over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, revealing a complex interplay of historical memory, shifting demographics, and political polarization.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's Pivotal Role in Post-Civil War Syria
After supporting Syrian rebels against Bashar al-Assad for over a decade, Turkey now aims to dismantle the Kurdish YPG group and establish a stable Syria, potentially repatriating millions of Syrian refugees and increasing its global influence under President Erdogan.
Turkey's Pivotal Role in Post-Civil War Syria
After supporting Syrian rebels against Bashar al-Assad for over a decade, Turkey now aims to dismantle the Kurdish YPG group and establish a stable Syria, potentially repatriating millions of Syrian refugees and increasing its global influence under President Erdogan.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Key Role in Post-Assad Syria
Turkey's significant indirect military presence in Syria and support for rebel groups following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime has made it a key player in Syrian affairs, prompting Western leaders to engage with President Erdogan on the matter.
Turkey's Key Role in Post-Assad Syria
Turkey's significant indirect military presence in Syria and support for rebel groups following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime has made it a key player in Syrian affairs, prompting Western leaders to engage with President Erdogan on the matter.
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48% Bias Score
CHP Criticizes Erdoğan's Detachment from Public Amidst Economic Hardship
During visits to Ardahan, CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized President Erdoğan's detachment from public concerns amid economic hardship, emphasizing CHP's neutral approach to conflict resolution while highlighting insufficient wages and pensions as "poverty wages.
CHP Criticizes Erdoğan's Detachment from Public Amidst Economic Hardship
During visits to Ardahan, CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized President Erdoğan's detachment from public concerns amid economic hardship, emphasizing CHP's neutral approach to conflict resolution while highlighting insufficient wages and pensions as "poverty wages.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Threatens Syrian Kurds, Pledges Syria Reconstruction
On December 25th, Turkish President Erdogan threatened Syrian Kurdish fighters, demanding disarmament or facing death, while simultaneously announcing increased Turkish involvement in Syria's reconstruction and praising Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leader.
Turkey Threatens Syrian Kurds, Pledges Syria Reconstruction
On December 25th, Turkish President Erdogan threatened Syrian Kurdish fighters, demanding disarmament or facing death, while simultaneously announcing increased Turkish involvement in Syria's reconstruction and praising Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leader.
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64% 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
Turkey's Shifting Role in Syria: From Rebel Support to Influence over New Leadership
Turkey's support for Syrian rebels against Assad, initially aimed at his removal, evolved due to domestic pressures and shifting geopolitical realities; now, Turkey seeks to influence the new Syrian leadership, but faces challenges in managing the HTS group and international relations.
Turkey's Shifting Role in Syria: From Rebel Support to Influence over New Leadership
Turkey's support for Syrian rebels against Assad, initially aimed at his removal, evolved due to domestic pressures and shifting geopolitical realities; now, Turkey seeks to influence the new Syrian leadership, but faces challenges in managing the HTS group and international relations.
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40% Bias Score
Erdoğan Connects Scientific Awards to Turkey's Expanding Geopolitical Ambitions
President Erdoğan awarded 57 scientists with TÜBA and TÜBİTAK awards at a ceremony in Ankara, emphasizing Turkey's national mission extends beyond its geographical borders, highlighting 947 scientists awarded since 2001.
Erdoğan Connects Scientific Awards to Turkey's Expanding Geopolitical Ambitions
President Erdoğan awarded 57 scientists with TÜBA and TÜBİTAK awards at a ceremony in Ankara, emphasizing Turkey's national mission extends beyond its geographical borders, highlighting 947 scientists awarded since 2001.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey's Central Role in Post-Assad Syria
With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Turkey's President Erdogan is now a key mediator in Syria, hosting visits from Western leaders like Antony Blinken and Ursula von der Leyen to discuss the future of the country and the safe return of 3.5 million Syrian refugees currently in Turkey.
Turkey's Central Role in Post-Assad Syria
With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Turkey's President Erdogan is now a key mediator in Syria, hosting visits from Western leaders like Antony Blinken and Ursula von der Leyen to discuss the future of the country and the safe return of 3.5 million Syrian refugees currently in Turkey.
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36% Bias Score