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106 Detained in Istanbul Municipality Operation
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and 106 others were detained in a sweeping operation linked to corruption allegations and a video showing cash counting, along with separate investigations into alleged ties to the PKK/KCK terrorist organization.
106 Detained in Istanbul Municipality Operation
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and 106 others were detained in a sweeping operation linked to corruption allegations and a video showing cash counting, along with separate investigations into alleged ties to the PKK/KCK terrorist organization.
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60% Bias Score
Istanbul Raises Valet Parking Fees by 20-25%
Istanbul's valet parking fees have increased by 20-25%, with new maximum prices (excluding parking fees) set at 250-375 TL for malls, 190-250 TL for hospitals, 310-500 TL for hotels/restaurants, and 600 TL for airports; this follows a November 2022 regulation and a three-tiered pricing system based ...
Istanbul Raises Valet Parking Fees by 20-25%
Istanbul's valet parking fees have increased by 20-25%, with new maximum prices (excluding parking fees) set at 250-375 TL for malls, 190-250 TL for hospitals, 310-500 TL for hotels/restaurants, and 600 TL for airports; this follows a November 2022 regulation and a three-tiered pricing system based ...
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48% Bias Score
US-Russia Embassy Talks Set for Istanbul
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov announced that US-Russia diplomatic talks to restore normal embassy operations will take place in Istanbul on March 1st, following previous meetings in Riyadh and Ankara, addressing frozen Russian assets and the Ukraine conflict.
US-Russia Embassy Talks Set for Istanbul
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov announced that US-Russia diplomatic talks to restore normal embassy operations will take place in Istanbul on March 1st, following previous meetings in Riyadh and Ankara, addressing frozen Russian assets and the Ukraine conflict.
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44% Bias Score
İmamoğlu Faces Three Trials on April 11th
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu faces three trials on April 11th: one in Büyükçekmece for alleged bid-rigging (3–7 years potential sentence), another in Çağlayan for comments about the Chief Public Prosecutor (7 years 4 months potential sentence), and a third in Çağlayan regarding a video showing mone...
İmamoğlu Faces Three Trials on April 11th
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu faces three trials on April 11th: one in Büyükçekmece for alleged bid-rigging (3–7 years potential sentence), another in Çağlayan for comments about the Chief Public Prosecutor (7 years 4 months potential sentence), and a third in Çağlayan regarding a video showing mone...
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52% Bias Score
Istanbul CPI Soars 5.16% in January
Istanbul's January 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 5.16 percent month-over-month and 48.40 percent year-over-year, with retail prices up 5.16 percent and wholesale prices up 2.83 percent, according to the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO).
Istanbul CPI Soars 5.16% in January
Istanbul's January 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 5.16 percent month-over-month and 48.40 percent year-over-year, with retail prices up 5.16 percent and wholesale prices up 2.83 percent, according to the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO).
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20% Bias Score
Istanbul Barbershop Prices Surge in 2025, Reflecting Wide Variations
Istanbul's barbershops have updated their price lists for 2025, resulting in a 35-40% increase, with prices ranging from 300 TL to 2000 TL for a complete shave depending on location and services offered, reflecting varying rent costs and service levels.
Istanbul Barbershop Prices Surge in 2025, Reflecting Wide Variations
Istanbul's barbershops have updated their price lists for 2025, resulting in a 35-40% increase, with prices ranging from 300 TL to 2000 TL for a complete shave depending on location and services offered, reflecting varying rent costs and service levels.
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48% Bias Score
Istanbul's Zeyrek Çinili Hamam: A Restored Ottoman Bathhouse Becomes a Global Destination
Reopened in Istanbul in 2023 after a 13-year restoration, the Zeyrek Çinili Hamam, a historic Ottoman-era bathhouse built between 1530 and 1540 and commissioned by Barbarossa, is attracting international attention, including celebrities and a Time magazine accolade, showcasing a blend of historical ...
Istanbul's Zeyrek Çinili Hamam: A Restored Ottoman Bathhouse Becomes a Global Destination
Reopened in Istanbul in 2023 after a 13-year restoration, the Zeyrek Çinili Hamam, a historic Ottoman-era bathhouse built between 1530 and 1540 and commissioned by Barbarossa, is attracting international attention, including celebrities and a Time magazine accolade, showcasing a blend of historical ...
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28% Bias Score
Investigation into Istanbul Medya AŞ Highlights Political Tensions
Istanbul Medya AŞ, a subsidiary of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, is under investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office; its chairman, Murat Ongun, claims the investigation is politically motivated due to the company's increased transparency and community focus, contrasting it...
Investigation into Istanbul Medya AŞ Highlights Political Tensions
Istanbul Medya AŞ, a subsidiary of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, is under investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office; its chairman, Murat Ongun, claims the investigation is politically motivated due to the company's increased transparency and community focus, contrasting it...
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60% Bias Score
Istanbul Prosecutor Requests Investigation into Imamoglu's Diploma
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's office requested an administrative investigation into Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's university diploma from Istanbul University, seeking all related documents and potentially preventative measures, after media reports claimed the Prosecutor's office sought th...
Istanbul Prosecutor Requests Investigation into Imamoglu's Diploma
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's office requested an administrative investigation into Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's university diploma from Istanbul University, seeking all related documents and potentially preventative measures, after media reports claimed the Prosecutor's office sought th...
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52% Bias Score
Istanbul Reports Significant Crime Reduction in January 2025
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül reported significant crime reductions in January 2025, including a 6.5% decrease in crimes against persons, a 27.6% decrease in crimes against property, and the seizure of 86,274 liters of counterfeit alcohol; 25 crime rings were also dismantled.
Istanbul Reports Significant Crime Reduction in January 2025
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül reported significant crime reductions in January 2025, including a 6.5% decrease in crimes against persons, a 27.6% decrease in crimes against property, and the seizure of 86,274 liters of counterfeit alcohol; 25 crime rings were also dismantled.
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40% Bias Score
Uzbekistani Businessman Rescued in Istanbul Kidnapping; Counterfeit Money, Documents Seized
A 39-year-old Uzbekistani businessman, A.K., kidnapped in Istanbul for a $70,000 ransom on January 23rd, was rescued by police who arrested one suspect and found $550,000 in counterfeit money, fake documents, and ID-making equipment during a raid.
Uzbekistani Businessman Rescued in Istanbul Kidnapping; Counterfeit Money, Documents Seized
A 39-year-old Uzbekistani businessman, A.K., kidnapped in Istanbul for a $70,000 ransom on January 23rd, was rescued by police who arrested one suspect and found $550,000 in counterfeit money, fake documents, and ID-making equipment during a raid.
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36% Bias Score
Istanbul Taxi Driver Jailed for Sexual Assault of Passengers
Istanbul taxi driver Bayram N. was arrested and jailed for sexually assaulting female passengers after videos surfaced, despite initially claiming he made them to provoke his wife; he has a prior drug conviction.
Istanbul Taxi Driver Jailed for Sexual Assault of Passengers
Istanbul taxi driver Bayram N. was arrested and jailed for sexually assaulting female passengers after videos surfaced, despite initially claiming he made them to provoke his wife; he has a prior drug conviction.
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64% Bias Score
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