76 Dead in Turkish Hotel Fire
A fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Turkey's Kartalkaya ski resort killed at least 76 people, including two who jumped from the building, injuring over 50 more. The fire, reported at 3:27 am local time, is under investigation, with nine people detained, including the hotel owner.
76 Dead in Turkish Hotel Fire
A fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Turkey's Kartalkaya ski resort killed at least 76 people, including two who jumped from the building, injuring over 50 more. The fire, reported at 3:27 am local time, is under investigation, with nine people detained, including the hotel owner.
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20% Bias Score
German Arms Exports Reach Record High in 2024
Germany's 2024 arms exports hit a record €13.34 billion, a 10% increase from 2023, with Ukraine as the top recipient, followed by Singapore (€1.21 billion), and Turkey (€231 million), marking the highest level since 2006 despite human rights concerns.
German Arms Exports Reach Record High in 2024
Germany's 2024 arms exports hit a record €13.34 billion, a 10% increase from 2023, with Ukraine as the top recipient, followed by Singapore (€1.21 billion), and Turkey (€231 million), marking the highest level since 2006 despite human rights concerns.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Hotel Fire Kills at Least 76
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Turkey, on Tuesday killed at least 76 people and injured 51, with the blaze starting at 3:27 a.m. local time in the restaurant and spreading rapidly throughout the 12-story hotel.
Turkey Hotel Fire Kills at Least 76
A fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, Turkey, on Tuesday killed at least 76 people and injured 51, with the blaze starting at 3:27 a.m. local time in the restaurant and spreading rapidly throughout the 12-story hotel.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's Geopolitical Strategy: Syria, OTS, and a New World Order
Turkey's President Erdogan praised Syria's efforts to maintain territorial integrity, claiming to have thwarted a plan to divide the country, while Azerbaijan's president lauded the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) as a growing global power, potentially challenging the post-WWII world order.
Turkey's Geopolitical Strategy: Syria, OTS, and a New World Order
Turkey's President Erdogan praised Syria's efforts to maintain territorial integrity, claiming to have thwarted a plan to divide the country, while Azerbaijan's president lauded the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) as a growing global power, potentially challenging the post-WWII world order.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Acts to Prevent Ramadan Price Hikes
Turkey's government is tackling potential Ramadan price hikes by directly addressing industry representatives, promising stricter enforcement, and emphasizing the unacceptability of using cost increases as justification for price hikes. Meetings included the Treasury and Finance Minister, the Trade ...
Turkey Acts to Prevent Ramadan Price Hikes
Turkey's government is tackling potential Ramadan price hikes by directly addressing industry representatives, promising stricter enforcement, and emphasizing the unacceptability of using cost increases as justification for price hikes. Meetings included the Treasury and Finance Minister, the Trade ...
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40% Bias Score
Fatal Parking Lot Shooting in Kağıthane
On January 20th, in Kağıthane, Turkey, Edijan V. fatally shot Ahmet Celal Portakalcı eight times during a parking lot altercation, also assaulting Portakalcı's wife before fleeing; police later apprehended the suspect.
Fatal Parking Lot Shooting in Kağıthane
On January 20th, in Kağıthane, Turkey, Edijan V. fatally shot Ahmet Celal Portakalcı eight times during a parking lot altercation, also assaulting Portakalcı's wife before fleeing; police later apprehended the suspect.
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36% Bias Score
German Arms Exports Soar to Record High in 2024
Germany's arms exports hit a record €13.33 billion in 2024, with €8.15 billion going to Ukraine, exceeding 2023's €12.13 billion and defying initial plans to curb exports. Other major recipients include Singapore, Algeria, the USA, and Turkey.
German Arms Exports Soar to Record High in 2024
Germany's arms exports hit a record €13.33 billion in 2024, with €8.15 billion going to Ukraine, exceeding 2023's €12.13 billion and defying initial plans to curb exports. Other major recipients include Singapore, Algeria, the USA, and Turkey.
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52% Bias Score
Record German Arms Exports in 2024: €13.33 Billion, Ukraine the Main Recipient
Germany's arms exports hit a record high of €13.33 billion in 2024, with €8.15 billion going to Ukraine for its defense against Russia, exceeding the 2023 record of €12.13 billion and defying initial plans to curb exports.
Record German Arms Exports in 2024: €13.33 Billion, Ukraine the Main Recipient
Germany's arms exports hit a record high of €13.33 billion in 2024, with €8.15 billion going to Ukraine for its defense against Russia, exceeding the 2023 record of €12.13 billion and defying initial plans to curb exports.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey: Growing Government-Religious Group Collaboration Undermines Secularism
The Secularism Assembly's December report details the Turkish government's increasing cooperation with religious groups linked to President Erdoğan's son, resulting in the allocation of public funds and official activities that undermine Turkey's secular principles, impacting various sectors includi...
Turkey: Growing Government-Religious Group Collaboration Undermines Secularism
The Secularism Assembly's December report details the Turkish government's increasing cooperation with religious groups linked to President Erdoğan's son, resulting in the allocation of public funds and official activities that undermine Turkey's secular principles, impacting various sectors includi...
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64% Bias Score
Turkish Court Overturns FETÖ Conviction, Citing Lack of Evidence
The Turkish Constitutional Court overturned a teacher's conviction for FETÖ membership, citing insufficient evidence of knowledge of the group's terrorist nature before its official designation; the court ordered a retrial, emphasizing the need for proof of intent and awareness of the organization's...
Turkish Court Overturns FETÖ Conviction, Citing Lack of Evidence
The Turkish Constitutional Court overturned a teacher's conviction for FETÖ membership, citing insufficient evidence of knowledge of the group's terrorist nature before its official designation; the court ordered a retrial, emphasizing the need for proof of intent and awareness of the organization's...
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48% Bias Score
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Ayvacık, Çanakkale: Swarm Risk Highlighted
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Ayvacık, Çanakkale, on October 26, 2023, at the intersection of the Edremit, Behramkale, and Tuzla faults; Professor Hasan Sözbilir indicated a low likelihood of a major earthquake but warned of potential smaller earthquake swarms in the region.
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Ayvacık, Çanakkale: Swarm Risk Highlighted
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Ayvacık, Çanakkale, on October 26, 2023, at the intersection of the Edremit, Behramkale, and Tuzla faults; Professor Hasan Sözbilir indicated a low likelihood of a major earthquake but warned of potential smaller earthquake swarms in the region.
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32% Bias Score
Rhein-Main TV Shuts Down After Failed Investment
Turkish businessman Ilkem Sahin's failure to invest in Rhein-Main TV, a German regional broadcaster he acquired in April 2023, led to its closure in February 2024 after two insolvencies, impacting 16 employees and 800,000 daily viewers.
Rhein-Main TV Shuts Down After Failed Investment
Turkish businessman Ilkem Sahin's failure to invest in Rhein-Main TV, a German regional broadcaster he acquired in April 2023, led to its closure in February 2024 after two insolvencies, impacting 16 employees and 800,000 daily viewers.
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48% Bias Score