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Imamoglu's Arrest Dominates Istanbul and Turkish Public Opinion in March 2025
The Istanbul Planning Agency's March 2025 Barometer reveals the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as the top issue for Istanbul residents (89.4%) and Turkey (72.6%), while his public projects had high approval ratings (80.8% for Kent Lokantası, 79.7% for student dormitories, and 79.6% for libr...
Imamoglu's Arrest Dominates Istanbul and Turkish Public Opinion in March 2025
The Istanbul Planning Agency's March 2025 Barometer reveals the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as the top issue for Istanbul residents (89.4%) and Turkey (72.6%), while his public projects had high approval ratings (80.8% for Kent Lokantası, 79.7% for student dormitories, and 79.6% for libr...
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52% Bias Score
Istanbul Teen Stabbing Trial: 18-24 Year Sentence Demanded
A Turkish court heard the first case today against two teenagers accused of murdering 15-year-old Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi in Istanbul's Kadıköy district; the suspects face 18-24 years in prison, and the victim's family has reported receiving death threats.
Istanbul Teen Stabbing Trial: 18-24 Year Sentence Demanded
A Turkish court heard the first case today against two teenagers accused of murdering 15-year-old Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi in Istanbul's Kadıköy district; the suspects face 18-24 years in prison, and the victim's family has reported receiving death threats.
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40% Bias Score
Paris Grants Honorary Citizenship to Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor
Paris City Council granted Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu honorary citizenship, demanding his immediate release from Turkish prison where he was arrested on March 19, 2024, on corruption charges following a contested election and ongoing political tensions.
Paris Grants Honorary Citizenship to Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor
Paris City Council granted Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu honorary citizenship, demanding his immediate release from Turkish prison where he was arrested on March 19, 2024, on corruption charges following a contested election and ongoing political tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Istanbul Nightclub Fire: 29 Dead, Negligence Charges Filed
A fire at the Masquerade nightclub in Gayrettepe, Istanbul, on an unspecified date, killed 29 people and injured 8, with investigations revealing negligence in permitting and fire safety, leading to criminal charges and a slow-moving trial.
Istanbul Nightclub Fire: 29 Dead, Negligence Charges Filed
A fire at the Masquerade nightclub in Gayrettepe, Istanbul, on an unspecified date, killed 29 people and injured 8, with investigations revealing negligence in permitting and fire safety, leading to criminal charges and a slow-moving trial.
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52% Bias Score
Erdoğan Advisor Condemns Istanbul Protests as 'Imperialist Project'
President Erdoğan's advisor, Mehmet Uçum, called recent protests in Istanbul an "imperialist project" aimed at destabilizing the government through nihilistic civil disobedience, citing the use of symbols and social media to attract young people and comparing them to past events like the Arab Spring...
Erdoğan Advisor Condemns Istanbul Protests as 'Imperialist Project'
President Erdoğan's advisor, Mehmet Uçum, called recent protests in Istanbul an "imperialist project" aimed at destabilizing the government through nihilistic civil disobedience, citing the use of symbols and social media to attract young people and comparing them to past events like the Arab Spring...
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68% Bias Score
Mass Protests Erupt in Istanbul Over Jailed Mayor Imamoglu
Hundreds of thousands protested in Istanbul on Saturday against the imprisonment of popular Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, arrested on corruption charges; nearly 1900 people have been detained since March 19th, with the government rejecting accusations of political motivatio...
Mass Protests Erupt in Istanbul Over Jailed Mayor Imamoglu
Hundreds of thousands protested in Istanbul on Saturday against the imprisonment of popular Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, arrested on corruption charges; nearly 1900 people have been detained since March 19th, with the government rejecting accusations of political motivatio...
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44% Bias Score
Hagia Sophia Undergoes Extensive Earthquake Reinforcement
Turkey is undertaking extensive seismic reinforcement of the Hagia Sophia's domes in Istanbul, replacing lead coverings and upgrading the steel framework using a newly installed tower crane, representing the most significant intervention in over 150 years, amid heightened earthquake concerns followi...
Hagia Sophia Undergoes Extensive Earthquake Reinforcement
Turkey is undertaking extensive seismic reinforcement of the Hagia Sophia's domes in Istanbul, replacing lead coverings and upgrading the steel framework using a newly installed tower crane, representing the most significant intervention in over 150 years, amid heightened earthquake concerns followi...
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36% Bias Score
Masquerade Istanbul" Nightclub Fire: 29 Dead Due to Safety Failures
A fire at the Masquerade Istanbul nightclub on November 14, 2018, caused 29 deaths due to insufficient fire safety measures, a single blocked exit, and negligence by officials and business owners, highlighting systemic regulatory failures.
Masquerade Istanbul" Nightclub Fire: 29 Dead Due to Safety Failures
A fire at the Masquerade Istanbul nightclub on November 14, 2018, caused 29 deaths due to insufficient fire safety measures, a single blocked exit, and negligence by officials and business owners, highlighting systemic regulatory failures.
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32% Bias Score
IMM Employee Arrested for Human Trafficking
An Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality employee, Mevlüt Demirküben, was arrested on April 9, 2025, for alleged human trafficking while driving a municipal vehicle (34 MTK 698) carrying eight undocumented migrants; the IMM has initiated disciplinary action and terminated his employment.
IMM Employee Arrested for Human Trafficking
An Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality employee, Mevlüt Demirküben, was arrested on April 9, 2025, for alleged human trafficking while driving a municipal vehicle (34 MTK 698) carrying eight undocumented migrants; the IMM has initiated disciplinary action and terminated his employment.
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40% Bias Score
Istanbul's Subsidized Restaurants Close Amid Political Upheaval
Istanbul's subsidized neighborhood restaurants, providing affordable meals amid 39% inflation, are temporarily closing due to political conflict following the arrest of Mayor Imamoglu, raising concerns about access to social services and the impact on vulnerable populations.
Istanbul's Subsidized Restaurants Close Amid Political Upheaval
Istanbul's subsidized neighborhood restaurants, providing affordable meals amid 39% inflation, are temporarily closing due to political conflict following the arrest of Mayor Imamoglu, raising concerns about access to social services and the impact on vulnerable populations.
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Protester's Arrest Highlights Crackdown on Dissent
19-year-old Eren Ögetürk was arrested on March 26th in Istanbul for participating in a protest against the mayoral election results and charged with violating the Law on Meetings and Demonstrations. His lawyer claims the interrogation methods employed were intended to intimidate him into submission,...
Turkish Protester's Arrest Highlights Crackdown on Dissent
19-year-old Eren Ögetürk was arrested on March 26th in Istanbul for participating in a protest against the mayoral election results and charged with violating the Law on Meetings and Demonstrations. His lawyer claims the interrogation methods employed were intended to intimidate him into submission,...
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52% Bias Score
Istanbul Protests: Over 1800 Detained Amidst Allegations of Police Brutality
At least 1879 people were detained and 260 arrested in Istanbul between March 19-26 during protests supporting CHP's presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu; police used excessive force, including tear gas, paintball guns, and physical violence; seven journalists covering the events were briefly arres...
Istanbul Protests: Over 1800 Detained Amidst Allegations of Police Brutality
At least 1879 people were detained and 260 arrested in Istanbul between March 19-26 during protests supporting CHP's presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu; police used excessive force, including tear gas, paintball guns, and physical violence; seven journalists covering the events were briefly arres...
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56% Bias Score
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