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Erdogan Arrests Main Rival, Mayor Imamoglu, Amidst Presidential Election
Days before Turkey's opposition chooses its presidential candidate, President Erdogan had his main rival, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, arrested on charges of terrorism and links to the PKK; over 100 others were also detained, sparking protests and concerns about the upcoming election.
Erdogan Arrests Main Rival, Mayor Imamoglu, Amidst Presidential Election
Days before Turkey's opposition chooses its presidential candidate, President Erdogan had his main rival, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, arrested on charges of terrorism and links to the PKK; over 100 others were also detained, sparking protests and concerns about the upcoming election.
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52% Bias Score
Imamoglu Arrest Sparks Turkish Democracy Concerns
Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, a key Erdogan opponent, was arrested on charges of bribery, fraud, and aiding terrorism, sparking widespread protests and condemnation from opposition parties and international leaders.
Imamoglu Arrest Sparks Turkish Democracy Concerns
Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, a key Erdogan opponent, was arrested on charges of bribery, fraud, and aiding terrorism, sparking widespread protests and condemnation from opposition parties and international leaders.
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48% Bias Score
Erdoğan Rejects Early Election Calls, Predicts AKP Rule Until 2071
Turkish President Erdoğan dismissed opposition calls for early elections, criticizing the opposition's governance and asserting the AKP's continued rule until 2071, based on a speech delivered at an AKP iftar program.
Erdoğan Rejects Early Election Calls, Predicts AKP Rule Until 2071
Turkish President Erdoğan dismissed opposition calls for early elections, criticizing the opposition's governance and asserting the AKP's continued rule until 2071, based on a speech delivered at an AKP iftar program.
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64% Bias Score
Turkey to Hire 37,367 Healthcare Workers, Opens 25 New Hospitals
Turkish President Erdoğan announced the hiring of 37,367 additional non-physician healthcare personnel and the completion of 25 new city hospitals with 37,367 beds to address increased post-pandemic healthcare demands, during a speech at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital.
Turkey to Hire 37,367 Healthcare Workers, Opens 25 New Hospitals
Turkish President Erdoğan announced the hiring of 37,367 additional non-physician healthcare personnel and the completion of 25 new city hospitals with 37,367 beds to address increased post-pandemic healthcare demands, during a speech at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital.
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48% Bias Score
Rising Threat of Autogolpes: 80% Success Rate Fuels Global Democracy Concerns
A new study reveals a concerning rise in autogolpes—self-coups by democratically elected leaders—with a success rate of 80%, driven by a toxic mix of populism, polarization, and post-truth, raising concerns about the future of democracies globally, including the United States.
Rising Threat of Autogolpes: 80% Success Rate Fuels Global Democracy Concerns
A new study reveals a concerning rise in autogolpes—self-coups by democratically elected leaders—with a success rate of 80%, driven by a toxic mix of populism, polarization, and post-truth, raising concerns about the future of democracies globally, including the United States.
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56% Bias Score
CHP Leader Criticizes Erdoğan's 'Anti-Women' Remark, Highlights Contrasting Responses to Women's Rights
During a March 8th panel in Manisa, CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized President Erdoğan's "anti-women" label for CHP, citing the police response to women's protests and contrasting it with his own discipline of a council member who silenced a female AK Party member.
CHP Leader Criticizes Erdoğan's 'Anti-Women' Remark, Highlights Contrasting Responses to Women's Rights
During a March 8th panel in Manisa, CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized President Erdoğan's "anti-women" label for CHP, citing the police response to women's protests and contrasting it with his own discipline of a council member who silenced a female AK Party member.
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68% Bias Score
Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Sparks Democracy Concerns in Turkey
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure, was arrested on charges of bribery, fraud, and aiding terrorism, prompting accusations of undermining democracy from opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu and international concern.
Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Sparks Democracy Concerns in Turkey
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure, was arrested on charges of bribery, fraud, and aiding terrorism, prompting accusations of undermining democracy from opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu and international concern.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Arrests Opposition Mayor İmamoğlu Amid Crackdown
Turkish authorities detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and 106 other political figures on charges of corruption and alleged links to terrorism, prompting widespread international criticism and concerns about a crackdown on opposition ahead of the 2028 presidential elections.
Turkey Arrests Opposition Mayor İmamoğlu Amid Crackdown
Turkish authorities detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and 106 other political figures on charges of corruption and alleged links to terrorism, prompting widespread international criticism and concerns about a crackdown on opposition ahead of the 2028 presidential elections.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's Assertive Foreign Policy: Seeking UN Seat and EU Membership Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
During a Ramadan dinner, Turkish President Erdoğan reiterated Turkey's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat and EU membership, showcasing its growing regional influence and leveraging its military capabilities and strategic location amidst geopolitical shifts and the war in Ukraine.
Turkey's Assertive Foreign Policy: Seeking UN Seat and EU Membership Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
During a Ramadan dinner, Turkish President Erdoğan reiterated Turkey's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat and EU membership, showcasing its growing regional influence and leveraging its military capabilities and strategic location amidst geopolitical shifts and the war in Ukraine.
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64% Bias Score
Turkish Politician Criticizes Economy, Demands Early Elections
At a Ramadan Iftar event in Ankara, CHP's Mansur Özel criticized the government's handling of the economy, highlighting the decreased purchasing power of the 4000 TL pension bonus since 2018 as a key example and calling for early elections.
Turkish Politician Criticizes Economy, Demands Early Elections
At a Ramadan Iftar event in Ankara, CHP's Mansur Özel criticized the government's handling of the economy, highlighting the decreased purchasing power of the 4000 TL pension bonus since 2018 as a key example and calling for early elections.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's AKP Allegedly Plans to Send Soldiers to Europe for \$30 Billion
CHP deputy Özgür Karabat alleges that Turkey's ruling AKP plans to send soldiers to Europe as security personnel in exchange for \$30 billion, citing statements by European leaders and President Macron's call for increased military spending.
Turkey's AKP Allegedly Plans to Send Soldiers to Europe for \$30 Billion
CHP deputy Özgür Karabat alleges that Turkey's ruling AKP plans to send soldiers to Europe as security personnel in exchange for \$30 billion, citing statements by European leaders and President Macron's call for increased military spending.
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60% Bias Score
Turkey's Alcohol Tax Crisis: 160 Deaths and a Black Market Boom
At least 160 deaths from illegally produced alcohol in Turkey since 2025 have prompted government crackdowns, highlighting the impact of high taxes making alcohol unaffordable for many and driving them to the black market.
Turkey's Alcohol Tax Crisis: 160 Deaths and a Black Market Boom
At least 160 deaths from illegally produced alcohol in Turkey since 2025 have prompted government crackdowns, highlighting the impact of high taxes making alcohol unaffordable for many and driving them to the black market.
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44% Bias Score
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