Turkey: Methanol Poisoning Surge Causes Numerous Deaths
A surge in methanol poisoning from illicit alcohol in Turkey has led to numerous deaths and hospital admissions; even small amounts of methanol are deadly, causing irreversible damage and potentially fatal outcomes.
Turkey: Methanol Poisoning Surge Causes Numerous Deaths
A surge in methanol poisoning from illicit alcohol in Turkey has led to numerous deaths and hospital admissions; even small amounts of methanol are deadly, causing irreversible damage and potentially fatal outcomes.
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48% Bias Score
Babacan Proposes Four-Way Table for Syrian Conflict Resolution
DEVA Party leader Ali Babacan proposed a four-way table including Turkey, Iran, the US, and Russia to address the Syrian conflict, emphasizing the need for inclusion of various Syrian groups and highlighting the US's pragmatic approach in Syria.
Babacan Proposes Four-Way Table for Syrian Conflict Resolution
DEVA Party leader Ali Babacan proposed a four-way table including Turkey, Iran, the US, and Russia to address the Syrian conflict, emphasizing the need for inclusion of various Syrian groups and highlighting the US's pragmatic approach in Syria.
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44% Bias Score
Esenyurt Mayor Arrested, Trustee Appointed Amidst Allegations of PKK/KCK Ties
Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, a CHP member elected in March 2019, was arrested on October 30th, 2023, for alleged ties to the PKK/KCK, prompting the immediate appointment of a trustee. A 10-year investigation into his contacts, including a 2015 meeting with a KCK member, formed the basis of the accusat...
Esenyurt Mayor Arrested, Trustee Appointed Amidst Allegations of PKK/KCK Ties
Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, a CHP member elected in March 2019, was arrested on October 30th, 2023, for alleged ties to the PKK/KCK, prompting the immediate appointment of a trustee. A 10-year investigation into his contacts, including a 2015 meeting with a KCK member, formed the basis of the accusat...
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56% Bias Score
Government's Self-Critique Ignores Systemic Failures
The ruling party in power for 23 years attributes the opposition's electoral success to their own failures, but avoids acknowledging responsibility for widespread social and economic issues such as high mortality rates, poverty, environmental problems, and the brain drain.
Government's Self-Critique Ignores Systemic Failures
The ruling party in power for 23 years attributes the opposition's electoral success to their own failures, but avoids acknowledging responsibility for widespread social and economic issues such as high mortality rates, poverty, environmental problems, and the brain drain.
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88% Bias Score
Family Disputes Turkish Ruling in Tourist's Death
20-year-old Tyler Kerry died in a Turkish hotel lift shaft; Turkish authorities ruled it accidental, but his family disputes this, claiming police mishandled the investigation, failed to collect key evidence (trousers, vape), and overlooked potential witness testimonies and CCTV footage.
Family Disputes Turkish Ruling in Tourist's Death
20-year-old Tyler Kerry died in a Turkish hotel lift shaft; Turkish authorities ruled it accidental, but his family disputes this, claiming police mishandled the investigation, failed to collect key evidence (trousers, vape), and overlooked potential witness testimonies and CCTV footage.
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60% Bias Score
Turkey Launches National Vehicle Identification System to Curb Fuel Tax Evasion
Turkey's new National Vehicle Identification System (UTTS), developed by Turkish engineers using domestically programmed chips, combats billions of liras in annual fuel sales tax evasion by eliminating manual license plate entry and ensuring accurate sales recording; 1.1 million vehicle tags have be...
Turkey Launches National Vehicle Identification System to Curb Fuel Tax Evasion
Turkey's new National Vehicle Identification System (UTTS), developed by Turkish engineers using domestically programmed chips, combats billions of liras in annual fuel sales tax evasion by eliminating manual license plate entry and ensuring accurate sales recording; 1.1 million vehicle tags have be...
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56% Bias Score
Iran's Diplomatic Efforts in Syria Yield No Results
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi's recent diplomatic efforts to support Syria's embattled government have yielded no tangible results, prompting increased collaboration with Russia amid the ongoing conflict and the regime's weakening position.
Iran's Diplomatic Efforts in Syria Yield No Results
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi's recent diplomatic efforts to support Syria's embattled government have yielded no tangible results, prompting increased collaboration with Russia amid the ongoing conflict and the regime's weakening position.
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Rebels Claim Encirclement of Damascus Amidst Escalating Conflict
Syrian rebels claim to be encircling Damascus after seizing multiple major cities, while the Syrian Ministry of Defense denies this, with the conflict also involving Druze militias seizing military bases and Syrian soldiers defecting; Russia and Iran call for dialogue.
Syrian Rebels Claim Encirclement of Damascus Amidst Escalating Conflict
Syrian rebels claim to be encircling Damascus after seizing multiple major cities, while the Syrian Ministry of Defense denies this, with the conflict also involving Druze militias seizing military bases and Syrian soldiers defecting; Russia and Iran call for dialogue.
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40% Bias Score
Widespread Poverty in Turkey: Ağbaba Highlights Low Wages and Economic Hardship
CHP Malatya Deputy Veli Ağbaba criticized Turkey's economic conditions, citing low wages for retirees (7,000-8,000 lira vs. 12,500 lira benchmark), disabled individuals (3,600 lira), and a significant portion (60%) of the workforce earning minimum wage, leading to widespread poverty.
Widespread Poverty in Turkey: Ağbaba Highlights Low Wages and Economic Hardship
CHP Malatya Deputy Veli Ağbaba criticized Turkey's economic conditions, citing low wages for retirees (7,000-8,000 lira vs. 12,500 lira benchmark), disabled individuals (3,600 lira), and a significant portion (60%) of the workforce earning minimum wage, leading to widespread poverty.
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60% Bias Score
İmamoğlu'nun Açıklamaları CHP'de Kriz Yaratıyor
CHP içinde Ekrem İmamoğlu'nun kurultay tartışmalarıyla ilgili açıklamaları rahatsızlığa yol açtı. Bazı milletvekilleri, Genel Başkan Özgür Özel'e durumu ileterek İmamoğlu'na tepki gösterdi ve Ankara Büyükşehir Belediye Başkanı Mansur Yavaş'ı ziyaret etti.
İmamoğlu'nun Açıklamaları CHP'de Kriz Yaratıyor
CHP içinde Ekrem İmamoğlu'nun kurultay tartışmalarıyla ilgili açıklamaları rahatsızlığa yol açtı. Bazı milletvekilleri, Genel Başkan Özgür Özel'e durumu ileterek İmamoğlu'na tepki gösterdi ve Ankara Büyükşehir Belediye Başkanı Mansur Yavaş'ı ziyaret etti.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's High Cryptocurrency Adoption Rate: Global Ranking and Market Trends
Turkey ranks third globally in cryptocurrency ownership per capita (19.3%), with 70% of Bitcoin users engaging in short-term trading, according to Triple-A and Paribu reports revealing a 33% global increase in crypto investors from 420 million in 2023 to 562 million in 2024.
Turkey's High Cryptocurrency Adoption Rate: Global Ranking and Market Trends
Turkey ranks third globally in cryptocurrency ownership per capita (19.3%), with 70% of Bitcoin users engaging in short-term trading, according to Triple-A and Paribu reports revealing a 33% global increase in crypto investors from 420 million in 2023 to 562 million in 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Police Officer Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting During Traffic Stop
In Gebze, Turkey, police officer İbrahim Sert shot and killed Kerem Uzun, 21, on September 12, 2023, during a traffic stop; Sert is charged with "causing death with probable intent", facing up to 25 years in prison.
Turkish Police Officer Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting During Traffic Stop
In Gebze, Turkey, police officer İbrahim Sert shot and killed Kerem Uzun, 21, on September 12, 2023, during a traffic stop; Sert is charged with "causing death with probable intent", facing up to 25 years in prison.
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56% Bias Score