Siirt Co-Mayors Removed, Trustee Appointed Amidst Accusations of Political Persecution
Siirt's co-mayors, Sofya Alağaş and Mehmet Kaysi, were removed from office after Alağaş received a 6-year, 3-month prison sentence, prompting accusations of political persecution and the installation of a government-appointed trustee, despite winning by a significant margin.
Siirt Co-Mayors Removed, Trustee Appointed Amidst Accusations of Political Persecution
Siirt's co-mayors, Sofya Alağaş and Mehmet Kaysi, were removed from office after Alağaş received a 6-year, 3-month prison sentence, prompting accusations of political persecution and the installation of a government-appointed trustee, despite winning by a significant margin.
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60% Bias Score
Hamburg Election Debate Highlights Policy Divisions and Coalition Uncertainty
Hamburg's mayoral candidates debated key issues ahead of upcoming elections; CDU's Thering criticized rising crime and traffic while SPD's Tschentscher and Greens' Fegebank highlighted economic progress and improved mobility; polls suggest a likely red-green coalition win.
Hamburg Election Debate Highlights Policy Divisions and Coalition Uncertainty
Hamburg's mayoral candidates debated key issues ahead of upcoming elections; CDU's Thering criticized rising crime and traffic while SPD's Tschentscher and Greens' Fegebank highlighted economic progress and improved mobility; polls suggest a likely red-green coalition win.
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44% Bias Score
Barcelona's 2025 Budget Talks Collapse
Barcelona's 2025 budget will be rolled over after negotiations between the ruling PSC and the BComú party failed, due to disagreements over affordable housing and urban planning policies, despite months of talks.
Barcelona's 2025 Budget Talks Collapse
Barcelona's 2025 budget will be rolled over after negotiations between the ruling PSC and the BComú party failed, due to disagreements over affordable housing and urban planning policies, despite months of talks.
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60% Bias Score
Istanbul Mayor Detained in Corruption Crackdown
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was detained on 27 December in Balıkesir on charges of involvement in a bribery and bid-rigging scheme alongside 46 others, including Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, who is already imprisoned on similar charges; CHP alleges political motivations behind these arrests...
Istanbul Mayor Detained in Corruption Crackdown
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was detained on 27 December in Balıkesir on charges of involvement in a bribery and bid-rigging scheme alongside 46 others, including Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, who is already imprisoned on similar charges; CHP alleges political motivations behind these arrests...
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44% Bias Score
Turin's Monviso Group Launches 2027 Election Bid
In Turin, Italy, the Monviso political group initiated preparations for the 2027 municipal elections on Friday, aiming to build a centrist electoral list supporting Mayor Stefano Lo Russo, with a focus on creating a think tank for long-term strategy and broader public engagement compared to the 2021...
Turin's Monviso Group Launches 2027 Election Bid
In Turin, Italy, the Monviso political group initiated preparations for the 2027 municipal elections on Friday, aiming to build a centrist electoral list supporting Mayor Stefano Lo Russo, with a focus on creating a think tank for long-term strategy and broader public engagement compared to the 2021...
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40% Bias Score
Turkish DEM Party Officials Detained in Mersin; Trustee Appointment Possible
On January 10, 2025, Mersin's Akdeniz district's DEM Party co-mayors and four council members were detained due to a 2024 investigation into alleged offenses including "terrorist organization propaganda"; nine municipalities have had trustees appointed since the March 31, 2024, local elections.
Turkish DEM Party Officials Detained in Mersin; Trustee Appointment Possible
On January 10, 2025, Mersin's Akdeniz district's DEM Party co-mayors and four council members were detained due to a 2024 investigation into alleged offenses including "terrorist organization propaganda"; nine municipalities have had trustees appointed since the March 31, 2024, local elections.
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56% Bias Score
Death of Former Bordeaux Mayor Nicolas Florian
Nicolas Florian, former mayor of Bordeaux from 2019-2020, died on January 26th, 2025, after suffering a stroke; his death has prompted tributes and reflections on his political career and impact.
Death of Former Bordeaux Mayor Nicolas Florian
Nicolas Florian, former mayor of Bordeaux from 2019-2020, died on January 26th, 2025, after suffering a stroke; his death has prompted tributes and reflections on his political career and impact.
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20% Bias Score
Kleinmachnow Mayoral Race: A Bellwether for Germany's Federal Elections
In Kleinmachnow, Germany's upcoming mayoral election on February 12th, 2024, features Green Party candidate Alexandra Pichl, whose success could significantly impact Annalena Baerbock's federal election campaign due to local election results and the SPD's decline in popularity.
Kleinmachnow Mayoral Race: A Bellwether for Germany's Federal Elections
In Kleinmachnow, Germany's upcoming mayoral election on February 12th, 2024, features Green Party candidate Alexandra Pichl, whose success could significantly impact Annalena Baerbock's federal election campaign due to local election results and the SPD's decline in popularity.
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56% Bias Score
Şanlıurfa Mayor Resigns, Remains Independent
Şanlıurfa Mayor Mehmet Kasım Gülpınar resigned from the Yeniden Refah Party (YRP) after facing internal issues and an unsuccessful attempt to be nominated as an AKP candidate, stating he will remain independent and will not join any other party.
Şanlıurfa Mayor Resigns, Remains Independent
Şanlıurfa Mayor Mehmet Kasım Gülpınar resigned from the Yeniden Refah Party (YRP) after facing internal issues and an unsuccessful attempt to be nominated as an AKP candidate, stating he will remain independent and will not join any other party.
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Government Appoints Trustee to Akdeniz Municipality After Arrests
Following accusations of "organization propaganda" and other charges, the co-mayors and several council members of Akdeniz Municipality in Mersin, Turkey, were arrested on January 10th, 2024, leading to their removal and the appointment of a government-appointed trustee, sparking condemnation from t...
Turkish Government Appoints Trustee to Akdeniz Municipality After Arrests
Following accusations of "organization propaganda" and other charges, the co-mayors and several council members of Akdeniz Municipality in Mersin, Turkey, were arrested on January 10th, 2024, leading to their removal and the appointment of a government-appointed trustee, sparking condemnation from t...
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56% Bias Score
Ten Reform UK Councillors Resign Over Farage Leadership
Ten Reform UK councillors in Derbyshire resigned, accusing Nigel Farage of autocratic leadership and citing a lack of internal democracy; Farage countered that the councillors were improperly vetted and fraudulently nominated, potentially leading to by-elections.
Ten Reform UK Councillors Resign Over Farage Leadership
Ten Reform UK councillors in Derbyshire resigned, accusing Nigel Farage of autocratic leadership and citing a lack of internal democracy; Farage countered that the councillors were improperly vetted and fraudulently nominated, potentially leading to by-elections.
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52% Bias Score
Akdeniz Municipality Takeover in Mersin: Detention of Co-Mayors and Council Members
In Mersin, Turkey, the co-mayors and four council members of Akdeniz Municipality were detained in pre-dawn raids, with the municipality sealed off, and access denied; DEM Party MP Ali Bozan decried this as an attack on citizens' will, highlighting the government's contradictory actions.
Akdeniz Municipality Takeover in Mersin: Detention of Co-Mayors and Council Members
In Mersin, Turkey, the co-mayors and four council members of Akdeniz Municipality were detained in pre-dawn raids, with the municipality sealed off, and access denied; DEM Party MP Ali Bozan decried this as an attack on citizens' will, highlighting the government's contradictory actions.
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60% Bias Score