Turkey's Economic Slowdown Amidst Persistent High Inflation
Turkey's Q3 GDP growth slowed to 1.9% due to high inflation (48.6% in October), despite the central bank's 50% base rate and measures; the IMF lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 2.7%.
Turkey's Economic Slowdown Amidst Persistent High Inflation
Turkey's Q3 GDP growth slowed to 1.9% due to high inflation (48.6% in October), despite the central bank's 50% base rate and measures; the IMF lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 2.7%.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Protesters Face Charges After Criticizing Israeli Trade
Nine protesters detained in Turkey for criticizing Israeli-Turkish trade at a presidential address are facing charges of insulting the president, with their detention extended a day despite public nature of protest and lack of evidence; Saadet Party providing legal assistance.
Turkish Protesters Face Charges After Criticizing Israeli Trade
Nine protesters detained in Turkey for criticizing Israeli-Turkish trade at a presidential address are facing charges of insulting the president, with their detention extended a day despite public nature of protest and lack of evidence; Saadet Party providing legal assistance.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Rebel Offensive Kills Over 130, Displaces Thousands
A surprise offensive by Islamist rebel groups against Assad's forces in northwestern Syria resulted in over 130 deaths and the displacement of tens of thousands, potentially escalating the humanitarian crisis.
Syrian Rebel Offensive Kills Over 130, Displaces Thousands
A surprise offensive by Islamist rebel groups against Assad's forces in northwestern Syria resulted in over 130 deaths and the displacement of tens of thousands, potentially escalating the humanitarian crisis.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Woman on Trial for Killing Abusive Husband After Years of Violence
Serap Avcı, a Turkish woman, is on trial for killing her abusive husband after enduring seven years of violence; her initial police complaint was not recorded, and she faced threats against herself and her son, highlighting systemic failures in protecting domestic violence victims.
Turkish Woman on Trial for Killing Abusive Husband After Years of Violence
Serap Avcı, a Turkish woman, is on trial for killing her abusive husband after enduring seven years of violence; her initial police complaint was not recorded, and she faced threats against herself and her son, highlighting systemic failures in protecting domestic violence victims.
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32% Bias Score
Australia Poised to Enact Strict Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia is on the verge of enacting a sweeping social media ban for children under 16, imposing significant fines on companies failing to implement age verification; similar debates are underway in the UK and Turkey, reflecting global concerns about children's online safety.
Australia Poised to Enact Strict Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia is on the verge of enacting a sweeping social media ban for children under 16, imposing significant fines on companies failing to implement age verification; similar debates are underway in the UK and Turkey, reflecting global concerns about children's online safety.
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48% Bias Score
Merkel Memoir Details 2016 EU-Turkey Refugee Deal
Angela Merkel's new memoir details the 2016 EU-Turkey refugee deal, praising then-Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu's role while criticizing President Erdoğan's autocratic tendencies and describing the deal as necessary to manage the migrant crisis and prevent deaths at sea.
Merkel Memoir Details 2016 EU-Turkey Refugee Deal
Angela Merkel's new memoir details the 2016 EU-Turkey refugee deal, praising then-Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu's role while criticizing President Erdoğan's autocratic tendencies and describing the deal as necessary to manage the migrant crisis and prevent deaths at sea.
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52% Bias Score
Erdoğan Criticizes Opposition's Post-Earthquake Housing Response
President Erdoğan criticized CHP leader Özgür Özel for criticizing the slow delivery of 650,000 promised post-earthquake homes, stating that 155,000 homes have been delivered in Kahramanmaraş; he accused the opposition of inaction since the February 6th earthquake.
Erdoğan Criticizes Opposition's Post-Earthquake Housing Response
President Erdoğan criticized CHP leader Özgür Özel for criticizing the slow delivery of 650,000 promised post-earthquake homes, stating that 155,000 homes have been delivered in Kahramanmaraş; he accused the opposition of inaction since the February 6th earthquake.
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56% Bias Score
Indictment Filed in Istanbul Infant Deaths Case
An indictment has been filed against 47 individuals, including doctors and nurses, for the alleged negligent homicide of 12 infants in an Istanbul private hospital; the organization allegedly manipulated the 112 emergency system and falsified records to maximize SGK payments.
Indictment Filed in Istanbul Infant Deaths Case
An indictment has been filed against 47 individuals, including doctors and nurses, for the alleged negligent homicide of 12 infants in an Istanbul private hospital; the organization allegedly manipulated the 112 emergency system and falsified records to maximize SGK payments.
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60% Bias Score
Turkey-EU JPC Meeting Ends Without Joint Statement Amidst Deep Divisions
The Turkey-EU Joint Parliamentary Committee met in Strasbourg after a year-long hiatus, discussing customs union modernization, visa liberalization, migration, and human rights; however, the meeting ended without a joint statement due to significant disagreements, particularly concerning human right...
Turkey-EU JPC Meeting Ends Without Joint Statement Amidst Deep Divisions
The Turkey-EU Joint Parliamentary Committee met in Strasbourg after a year-long hiatus, discussing customs union modernization, visa liberalization, migration, and human rights; however, the meeting ended without a joint statement due to significant disagreements, particularly concerning human right...
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60% Bias Score
Four Migrants Dead in Samos Shipwreck
A boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Samos, Greece, killing four people, including two children, and prompting a search and rescue operation; this is the second such incident this week, amid a rise in illegal crossings linked to the conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.
Four Migrants Dead in Samos Shipwreck
A boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Samos, Greece, killing four people, including two children, and prompting a search and rescue operation; this is the second such incident this week, amid a rise in illegal crossings linked to the conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.
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52% Bias Score
Syria Conflict: Over 200 Dead in Aleppo Offensive
Syrian and Russian forces attacked HTS-led groups in northern Syria after the groups seized territory northwest of Aleppo; the SOHR reported over 200 deaths, and fighting disrupted major highways.
Syria Conflict: Over 200 Dead in Aleppo Offensive
Syrian and Russian forces attacked HTS-led groups in northern Syria after the groups seized territory northwest of Aleppo; the SOHR reported over 200 deaths, and fighting disrupted major highways.
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60% Bias Score
Syria: Jihadist Offensive Kills 182, Closes Key Highway
A jihadist offensive in Syria's Aleppo province, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied groups, including those supported by Turkey, has resulted in at least 182 deaths and the closure of the strategic M5 highway connecting Damascus and Aleppo, disrupting transportation and potentially escalat...
Syria: Jihadist Offensive Kills 182, Closes Key Highway
A jihadist offensive in Syria's Aleppo province, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied groups, including those supported by Turkey, has resulted in at least 182 deaths and the closure of the strategic M5 highway connecting Damascus and Aleppo, disrupting transportation and potentially escalat...
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52% Bias Score