Reyhanlı Bombing Trial Concludes with Multiple Life Sentences
A May 11, 2013, bombing in Reyhanlı, Hatay, Turkey, killed 53 and injured 155; the trial, initially in Adana, was transferred to Ankara due to security concerns and concluded with nine defendants receiving multiple life sentences, while others remain at large.
Reyhanlı Bombing Trial Concludes with Multiple Life Sentences
A May 11, 2013, bombing in Reyhanlı, Hatay, Turkey, killed 53 and injured 155; the trial, initially in Adana, was transferred to Ankara due to security concerns and concluded with nine defendants receiving multiple life sentences, while others remain at large.
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Opposition Mayor Arrested in Bid-Rigging Probe
Besiktas Mayor Riza Akpolat was arrested in Turkey on July 10, 2023, as part of a bid-rigging investigation involving 47 people, including other opposition mayors, reflecting a pattern of targeting opposition figures in major Turkish cities.
Turkish Opposition Mayor Arrested in Bid-Rigging Probe
Besiktas Mayor Riza Akpolat was arrested in Turkey on July 10, 2023, as part of a bid-rigging investigation involving 47 people, including other opposition mayors, reflecting a pattern of targeting opposition figures in major Turkish cities.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Opposition Mayor Arrested in Bid-Rigging Crackdown
On Monday, Turkish authorities arrested Besiktas Mayor Riza Akpolat and 46 others in Istanbul for alleged bid-rigging and links to a criminal organization, part of a broader crackdown on opposition figures since 2019, impacting Turkey's political landscape.
Turkish Opposition Mayor Arrested in Bid-Rigging Crackdown
On Monday, Turkish authorities arrested Besiktas Mayor Riza Akpolat and 46 others in Istanbul for alleged bid-rigging and links to a criminal organization, part of a broader crackdown on opposition figures since 2019, impacting Turkey's political landscape.
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56% Bias Score
Jordan and Turkey Strengthen Strategic Partnership Amidst Regional Instability
Following high-level meetings between Jordanian and Turkish officials, Jordan and Turkey are strengthening their strategic partnership to address shared security concerns in Syria, including counter-terrorism efforts and concerns about potential Israeli expansion, as confirmed by Jordanian and Turki...
Jordan and Turkey Strengthen Strategic Partnership Amidst Regional Instability
Following high-level meetings between Jordanian and Turkish officials, Jordan and Turkey are strengthening their strategic partnership to address shared security concerns in Syria, including counter-terrorism efforts and concerns about potential Israeli expansion, as confirmed by Jordanian and Turki...
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44% Bias Score
International Race to Stabilize Syria Through Infrastructure Investment
International efforts are underway to prevent Syria's disintegration after 14 years of civil war, focusing on infrastructure investments led by Turkey and supported by the EU and Gulf states, with the aim of stabilizing the country and integrating it into regional trade routes.
International Race to Stabilize Syria Through Infrastructure Investment
International efforts are underway to prevent Syria's disintegration after 14 years of civil war, focusing on infrastructure investments led by Turkey and supported by the EU and Gulf states, with the aim of stabilizing the country and integrating it into regional trade routes.
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44% Bias Score
DEM Party Demands Kurdish Rights Recognition, Challenges Turkish Government
DEM Party co-chair Tuncer Bakırhan called on the Turkish government to recognize Kurdish rights and engage in meaningful dialogue, criticizing the government's handling of the peace process and the arrest of local officials.
DEM Party Demands Kurdish Rights Recognition, Challenges Turkish Government
DEM Party co-chair Tuncer Bakırhan called on the Turkish government to recognize Kurdish rights and engage in meaningful dialogue, criticizing the government's handling of the peace process and the arrest of local officials.
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40% Bias Score
39 Arrested in Turkey on Charges of Bribery and Bid-Rigging
On January 13, 2025, Turkish authorities arrested 39 individuals, including Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, on charges of involvement in a criminal organization led by Aziz İhsan Aktaş, accused of bribing officials to win municipal contracts.
39 Arrested in Turkey on Charges of Bribery and Bid-Rigging
On January 13, 2025, Turkish authorities arrested 39 individuals, including Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, on charges of involvement in a criminal organization led by Aziz İhsan Aktaş, accused of bribing officials to win municipal contracts.
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48% 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
SGK Rejects Ankara Municipality's Property Offer Due to Legal Restrictions
The Social Security Institution (SGK) rejected Ankara Metropolitan Municipality's (ABB) offer of 572 properties, including the Anafartalar Market, as collateral for debt repayment due to existing liens totaling approximately 3 million Turkish lira on properties valued at 1.193 billion Turkish lira, ...
SGK Rejects Ankara Municipality's Property Offer Due to Legal Restrictions
The Social Security Institution (SGK) rejected Ankara Metropolitan Municipality's (ABB) offer of 572 properties, including the Anafartalar Market, as collateral for debt repayment due to existing liens totaling approximately 3 million Turkish lira on properties valued at 1.193 billion Turkish lira, ...
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52% Bias Score
Turkey's Kurdish Peace Push: DEM Delegation Meets Imprisoned Leaders
A delegation from Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM party met with imprisoned former co-chair Selahattin Demirtas and previously with Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned PKK leader, in a renewed push for peace after decades of conflict, with President Erdogan calling for PKK disarmament.
Turkey's Kurdish Peace Push: DEM Delegation Meets Imprisoned Leaders
A delegation from Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM party met with imprisoned former co-chair Selahattin Demirtas and previously with Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned PKK leader, in a renewed push for peace after decades of conflict, with President Erdogan calling for PKK disarmament.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Peace Initiative: Immediate Focus on Disarmament and Reconciliation
Following MHP leader Bahçeli's call and DEM Party visits, President Erdoğan stated the process aims to disarm a terrorist organization, remove its political influence, and enable a previously restricted political structure to develop; former HDP leader Demirtaş supports peace-building as a first ste...
Turkey's Peace Initiative: Immediate Focus on Disarmament and Reconciliation
Following MHP leader Bahçeli's call and DEM Party visits, President Erdoğan stated the process aims to disarm a terrorist organization, remove its political influence, and enable a previously restricted political structure to develop; former HDP leader Demirtaş supports peace-building as a first ste...
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36% Bias Score
Turkey to Boycott 2025 Davos Summit Over Gaza Conflict
Turkey will boycott the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, extending last year's boycott and preventing key economic officials, including Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek and Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan, from attending.
Turkey to Boycott 2025 Davos Summit Over Gaza Conflict
Turkey will boycott the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, extending last year's boycott and preventing key economic officials, including Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek and Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan, from attending.
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36% Bias Score