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Pennsylvania Primaries: Krasner, Gainey Face Reelection Battles
Pennsylvania voters will choose Democratic candidates for Philadelphia District Attorney and Pittsburgh Mayor on Tuesday, with incumbents Larry Krasner and Ed Gainey facing primary challenges focused on crime, affordable housing, and their stances against the Trump administration. Two statewide cour...
Pennsylvania Primaries: Krasner, Gainey Face Reelection Battles
Pennsylvania voters will choose Democratic candidates for Philadelphia District Attorney and Pittsburgh Mayor on Tuesday, with incumbents Larry Krasner and Ed Gainey facing primary challenges focused on crime, affordable housing, and their stances against the Trump administration. Two statewide cour...
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36% Bias Score
Arrests of Turkish Mayors Spark Concerns Over Political Crackdown
Former Şişli Mayor Resul Emrah Şahan's arrest on March 19th, along with Ekrem İmamoğlu and Murat Çalık, triggered the appointment of trustees to their municipalities, raising concerns about political suppression and impacting local governance. His 5-year-old daughter's reaction underscores the human...
Arrests of Turkish Mayors Spark Concerns Over Political Crackdown
Former Şişli Mayor Resul Emrah Şahan's arrest on March 19th, along with Ekrem İmamoğlu and Murat Çalık, triggered the appointment of trustees to their municipalities, raising concerns about political suppression and impacting local governance. His 5-year-old daughter's reaction underscores the human...
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64% Bias Score
Van Protests Banned for 15 Days
Authorities in Van, Turkey, banned all protests and public gatherings for 15 days (February 26-March 12) following 11 days of demonstrations against the appointment of a trustee to the municipality after co-mayor Abdullah Zeydan's imprisonment.
Van Protests Banned for 15 Days
Authorities in Van, Turkey, banned all protests and public gatherings for 15 days (February 26-March 12) following 11 days of demonstrations against the appointment of a trustee to the municipality after co-mayor Abdullah Zeydan's imprisonment.
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36% Bias Score
Mayor Faces Backlash After Denouncing Homophobic Event in Torremolinos
Torremolinos Mayor Margarita del Cid faced online hate after reporting a homophobic event, "Casa Fátima," which resulted in investigations and widespread support for her actions from across the political spectrum, highlighting the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in Spain.
Mayor Faces Backlash After Denouncing Homophobic Event in Torremolinos
Torremolinos Mayor Margarita del Cid faced online hate after reporting a homophobic event, "Casa Fátima," which resulted in investigations and widespread support for her actions from across the political spectrum, highlighting the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in Spain.
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36% 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
Giuliani Considers NYC Mayoral Return
Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani hints at another mayoral run amid legal and financial woes, citing concerns about current leadership.
Giuliani Considers NYC Mayoral Return
Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani hints at another mayoral run amid legal and financial woes, citing concerns about current leadership.
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Appeal Filed Against Arrest of Şişli Mayor in "City Consensus" Probe
Şişli Municipality Mayor Resul Emrah Şahan's lawyers appealed his arrest within a "city consensus" investigation, arguing insufficient evidence of a secret agreement and infrequent contact with Azad Barış, contradicting claims of a close relationship.
Appeal Filed Against Arrest of Şişli Mayor in "City Consensus" Probe
Şişli Municipality Mayor Resul Emrah Şahan's lawyers appealed his arrest within a "city consensus" investigation, arguing insufficient evidence of a secret agreement and infrequent contact with Azad Barış, contradicting claims of a close relationship.
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40% Bias Score
Beykoz Mayor Arrested, Dismissed on Corruption Charges
Beykoz Mayor Alaattin Köseler was arrested on February 27th, detained for five days, and subsequently dismissed from his post by the Ministry of Interior on charges of "tampering with a tender." Thirteen suspects were arrested, nine released; Köseler denies all charges.
Beykoz Mayor Arrested, Dismissed on Corruption Charges
Beykoz Mayor Alaattin Köseler was arrested on February 27th, detained for five days, and subsequently dismissed from his post by the Ministry of Interior on charges of "tampering with a tender." Thirteen suspects were arrested, nine released; Köseler denies all charges.
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44% Bias Score
Köln Mayor Reker Announces She Will Not Seek Re-election
Köln's Mayor Henriette Reker announced she will not seek re-election in September, citing an inability to effectively combat increasing urban decay and limited resources, despite efforts such as proposing drug consumption rooms.
Köln Mayor Reker Announces She Will Not Seek Re-election
Köln's Mayor Henriette Reker announced she will not seek re-election in September, citing an inability to effectively combat increasing urban decay and limited resources, despite efforts such as proposing drug consumption rooms.
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44% Bias Score
Death of Former Bordeaux Mayor Nicolas Florian at 55
Nicolas Florian, the former mayor of Bordeaux who served from 2019 to 2020, died on January 26th at age 55 after suffering a massive stroke. His death has prompted grief and tributes across the political spectrum.
Death of Former Bordeaux Mayor Nicolas Florian at 55
Nicolas Florian, the former mayor of Bordeaux who served from 2019 to 2020, died on January 26th at age 55 after suffering a massive stroke. His death has prompted grief and tributes across the political spectrum.
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Esenyurt Mayor Arrested, Trustee Appointed Amidst PKK/KCK Allegations
Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer (CHP) was arrested on October 30th, 2023, for alleged PKK/KCK membership following a three-month investigation involving a ten-year review of his contacts; a trustee was appointed the next day.
Esenyurt Mayor Arrested, Trustee Appointed Amidst PKK/KCK Allegations
Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer (CHP) was arrested on October 30th, 2023, for alleged PKK/KCK membership following a three-month investigation involving a ten-year review of his contacts; a trustee was appointed the next day.
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52% Bias Score
Sylt Mayor Dies Unexpectedly
Recently ousted Sylt mayor Nikolas Häckel dies unexpectedly after collapsing in Hamburg.
Sylt Mayor Dies Unexpectedly
Recently ousted Sylt mayor Nikolas Häckel dies unexpectedly after collapsing in Hamburg.
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