Fall of Aleppo: Major Turning Point in Syrian Civil War
The fall of Aleppo to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led rebels marks a major turning point in the 14-year Syrian civil war, significantly impacting regional power dynamics and raising concerns about future stability, with Turkey and Israel gaining influence while Russia and Iran's power diminishes.
Fall of Aleppo: Major Turning Point in Syrian Civil War
The fall of Aleppo to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led rebels marks a major turning point in the 14-year Syrian civil war, significantly impacting regional power dynamics and raising concerns about future stability, with Turkey and Israel gaining influence while Russia and Iran's power diminishes.
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56% Bias Score
Weakening of Iranian-backed Axis Creates Power Vacuum in Middle East
The Israeli campaign ending November 27, 2023, significantly weakened Hezbollah, followed by the fall of the Assad regime in Syria on December 2, 2023, potentially disrupting Iran's support network and creating opportunities for Qatar, which hosted Hamas after its October 7, 2023 attack that killed ...
Weakening of Iranian-backed Axis Creates Power Vacuum in Middle East
The Israeli campaign ending November 27, 2023, significantly weakened Hezbollah, followed by the fall of the Assad regime in Syria on December 2, 2023, potentially disrupting Iran's support network and creating opportunities for Qatar, which hosted Hamas after its October 7, 2023 attack that killed ...
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64% Bias Score
HTS Captures Damascus: Fears of a Libyan Scenario in Syria
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's swift seizure of Damascus has triggered fears of a Libya-style protracted conflict in Syria, with Turkey's support for HTS via proxy groups like the SNA raising concerns of broader regional destabilization and impacting Greece.
HTS Captures Damascus: Fears of a Libyan Scenario in Syria
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's swift seizure of Damascus has triggered fears of a Libya-style protracted conflict in Syria, with Turkey's support for HTS via proxy groups like the SNA raising concerns of broader regional destabilization and impacting Greece.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's Mining Fatalities Exceed Soma Disaster Toll Sixfold
CHP leader Özgür Özel highlighted the deaths of 2079 miners in Turkey since the 2014 Soma mine disaster, calling for improved safety regulations and greater government oversight to prevent future tragedies.
Turkey's Mining Fatalities Exceed Soma Disaster Toll Sixfold
CHP leader Özgür Özel highlighted the deaths of 2079 miners in Turkey since the 2014 Soma mine disaster, calling for improved safety regulations and greater government oversight to prevent future tragedies.
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48% Bias Score
TÜRK-İŞ Rejects MÜSİAD's Minimum Wage Proposal as Insufficient
TÜRK-İŞ head Ergün Atalay rejected MÜSİAD's minimum wage suggestion as inadequate, demanding a livable wage considering inflation and the needs of 9 million workers, including retirees, emphasizing the current wage's insufficiency.
TÜRK-İŞ Rejects MÜSİAD's Minimum Wage Proposal as Insufficient
TÜRK-İŞ head Ergün Atalay rejected MÜSİAD's minimum wage suggestion as inadequate, demanding a livable wage considering inflation and the needs of 9 million workers, including retirees, emphasizing the current wage's insufficiency.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Unions Demand Significant Minimum Wage Hike
Turkey's three major labor unions, TÜRK-İŞ, HAK-İŞ, and DİSK, issued a joint statement on December 2024, demanding a significant minimum wage increase before the Asgari Ücret Tespit Komisyonu's December 10th meeting, emphasizing the need for a living wage that respects human dignity and addresses th...
Turkish Unions Demand Significant Minimum Wage Hike
Turkey's three major labor unions, TÜRK-İŞ, HAK-İŞ, and DİSK, issued a joint statement on December 2024, demanding a significant minimum wage increase before the Asgari Ücret Tespit Komisyonu's December 10th meeting, emphasizing the need for a living wage that respects human dignity and addresses th...
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36% Bias Score
Kurdish Fears of Massacre as Rebels Seize Manbij After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army, led by Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, captured Manbij from Kurdish forces, raising fears of a massacre among the Kurds who may lose control of ISIS prisons without Western intervention.
Kurdish Fears of Massacre as Rebels Seize Manbij After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army, led by Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, captured Manbij from Kurdish forces, raising fears of a massacre among the Kurds who may lose control of ISIS prisons without Western intervention.
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48% Bias Score
Counterfeit US Dollars Disrupt Turkish Economy Amidst High Inflation
High-quality counterfeit US$100 and $50 bills have circulated in Turkey for at least six weeks, impacting businesses and citizens amid 47% inflation and a monthly USD turnover of approximately $4 billion, prompting a government investigation and arrests.
Counterfeit US Dollars Disrupt Turkish Economy Amidst High Inflation
High-quality counterfeit US$100 and $50 bills have circulated in Turkey for at least six weeks, impacting businesses and citizens amid 47% inflation and a monthly USD turnover of approximately $4 billion, prompting a government investigation and arrests.
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24% Bias Score
"HTŞ'nin Suriye'deki İlerleyişi Bölgesel İstikrarsızlığı Artırıyor"
"Suriye'de HTŞ liderliğindeki silahlı grupların 27 Kasım'da Halep'e başlattığı taarruz sonucu Halep ve ardından Hama kenti kontrol altına alındı; gruplar Humus'a doğru ilerliyor; bu durum Türkiye-Suriye normalleşme çabalarını ve bölgesel istikrarı etkiliyor."
"HTŞ'nin Suriye'deki İlerleyişi Bölgesel İstikrarsızlığı Artırıyor"
"Suriye'de HTŞ liderliğindeki silahlı grupların 27 Kasım'da Halep'e başlattığı taarruz sonucu Halep ve ardından Hama kenti kontrol altına alındı; gruplar Humus'a doğru ilerliyor; bu durum Türkiye-Suriye normalleşme çabalarını ve bölgesel istikrarı etkiliyor."
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Launches Six-Week Audit of Istanbul Public Institutions
The Turkish Ministry of Interior initiated a six-week audit of Istanbul's public institutions, including the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, 39 district municipalities, three airports, and numerous security and public service agencies, to assess operations and ensure accountability.
Turkey Launches Six-Week Audit of Istanbul Public Institutions
The Turkish Ministry of Interior initiated a six-week audit of Istanbul's public institutions, including the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, 39 district municipalities, three airports, and numerous security and public service agencies, to assess operations and ensure accountability.
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16% Bias Score
İzmir Mayor Rebuts Erdoğan's İzmir Gulf and ESHOT Criticisms
İzmir Mayor Cemil Tugay refutes President Erdoğan's claims of İzmir Gulf neglect and ESHOT bus service disruptions, citing ongoing cleanup projects, a planned purchase of 620 new buses, and attributing municipal SGK debt to national economic mismanagement.
İzmir Mayor Rebuts Erdoğan's İzmir Gulf and ESHOT Criticisms
İzmir Mayor Cemil Tugay refutes President Erdoğan's claims of İzmir Gulf neglect and ESHOT bus service disruptions, citing ongoing cleanup projects, a planned purchase of 620 new buses, and attributing municipal SGK debt to national economic mismanagement.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey's unsustainable meat import policy sparks political debate
Turkey's meat import policy, while offering short-term supply solutions, is deemed unsustainable by the Et ve Süt Kurumu (ESK) General Manager, leading to criticism from the CHP, which highlights the negative impacts on domestic producers, rural economy and food prices.
Turkey's unsustainable meat import policy sparks political debate
Turkey's meat import policy, while offering short-term supply solutions, is deemed unsustainable by the Et ve Süt Kurumu (ESK) General Manager, leading to criticism from the CHP, which highlights the negative impacts on domestic producers, rural economy and food prices.
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52% Bias Score