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Overcrowding and Political Repression at Turkey's Silivri Prison
Turkey's Silivri prison, Europe's largest, holds roughly 300,000 inmates—far exceeding its 11,000 capacity—due to President Erdogan's imprisonment of political opponents, creating inhumane conditions and highlighting systematic repression.
Overcrowding and Political Repression at Turkey's Silivri Prison
Turkey's Silivri prison, Europe's largest, holds roughly 300,000 inmates—far exceeding its 11,000 capacity—due to President Erdogan's imprisonment of political opponents, creating inhumane conditions and highlighting systematic repression.
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72% Bias Score
COVID-19 Pandemic's Lasting Impact on Turkish Children's Development
The COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey caused a rise in myopia among children and adolescents (7-18 years old), increased shyness and attention deficits, and exacerbated existing inequalities, particularly impacting vulnerable groups and potentially causing long-term developmental delays.
COVID-19 Pandemic's Lasting Impact on Turkish Children's Development
The COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey caused a rise in myopia among children and adolescents (7-18 years old), increased shyness and attention deficits, and exacerbated existing inequalities, particularly impacting vulnerable groups and potentially causing long-term developmental delays.
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48% Bias Score
Greece-Cyprus Interconnector Research to Resume
Research vessels will soon return to waters east of Kasos and Karpathos to resume surveys for the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection project, following a delay and amidst diplomatic efforts between Greece and Turkey.
Greece-Cyprus Interconnector Research to Resume
Research vessels will soon return to waters east of Kasos and Karpathos to resume surveys for the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection project, following a delay and amidst diplomatic efforts between Greece and Turkey.
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24% Bias Score
Global Democracy Decline: Autocracies Outnumber Democracies
The V-Dem Institute's 2025 report shows autocracies surpassing democracies globally for the first time this century; 72% of the world's population lives in non-full democracies, including Turkey, which is classified as an 'elective autocracy' due to increasingly controlled elections and suppression ...
Global Democracy Decline: Autocracies Outnumber Democracies
The V-Dem Institute's 2025 report shows autocracies surpassing democracies globally for the first time this century; 72% of the world's population lives in non-full democracies, including Turkey, which is classified as an 'elective autocracy' due to increasingly controlled elections and suppression ...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Imprisons 10 Women Journalists Amidst Rise in Press Freedom Violations
The Mesopotamian Women Journalists Association (MKG) reported 54 press freedom violations in Turkey during March 2025, including the imprisonment of 10 women journalists following March 8th protests and operations against Istanbul's municipality; the report details physical assaults, detentions, dig...
Turkey Imprisons 10 Women Journalists Amidst Rise in Press Freedom Violations
The Mesopotamian Women Journalists Association (MKG) reported 54 press freedom violations in Turkey during March 2025, including the imprisonment of 10 women journalists following March 8th protests and operations against Istanbul's municipality; the report details physical assaults, detentions, dig...
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60% Bias Score
Turkey Announces Significant Electricity and Natural Gas Price Hikes
Turkey's Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) announced a 25% electricity price increase for residential customers and a 10-24% increase for natural gas, effective April 5th, 2025, due to rising production and distribution costs, sparking strong criticism from the opposition CHP.
Turkey Announces Significant Electricity and Natural Gas Price Hikes
Turkey's Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) announced a 25% electricity price increase for residential customers and a 10-24% increase for natural gas, effective April 5th, 2025, due to rising production and distribution costs, sparking strong criticism from the opposition CHP.
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64% Bias Score
Turkey Seeks to Resolve S-400 Sanctions with Proposed Syrian Relocation Amidst Israeli Airstrikes
Turkey's foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, expressed confidence that US sanctions related to the S-400 missile system will be lifted, suggesting relocation to Syria as a potential solution. This has prompted Israeli airstrikes in Syria targeting potential Turkish bases, raising significant regional sec...
Turkey Seeks to Resolve S-400 Sanctions with Proposed Syrian Relocation Amidst Israeli Airstrikes
Turkey's foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, expressed confidence that US sanctions related to the S-400 missile system will be lifted, suggesting relocation to Syria as a potential solution. This has prompted Israeli airstrikes in Syria targeting potential Turkish bases, raising significant regional sec...
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40% Bias Score
İmamoğlu's Imprisonment Sparks International Condemnation, Impacting Turkey-EU Relations
CHP leader Özgür Özel and George Papandreou condemned the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, calling it an attack on democracy and highlighting the cancellation of several EU visits to Turkey as a consequence of the Turkish government's actions.
İmamoğlu's Imprisonment Sparks International Condemnation, Impacting Turkey-EU Relations
CHP leader Özgür Özel and George Papandreou condemned the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, calling it an attack on democracy and highlighting the cancellation of several EU visits to Turkey as a consequence of the Turkish government's actions.
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64% Bias Score
Turkey's Impunity in Talat Türkoğlu Disappearance Case Condemned
The Saturday Mothers held their 1045th weekly protest, demanding answers regarding the 1996 disappearance of Talat Türkoğlu in Edirne, Turkey. Despite confessions and an ECtHR ruling against Turkey for lack of investigation, the case was closed due to the statute of limitations.
Turkey's Impunity in Talat Türkoğlu Disappearance Case Condemned
The Saturday Mothers held their 1045th weekly protest, demanding answers regarding the 1996 disappearance of Talat Türkoğlu in Edirne, Turkey. Despite confessions and an ECtHR ruling against Turkey for lack of investigation, the case was closed due to the statute of limitations.
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20% Bias Score
Israel Strikes in Syria Escalate Tensions with Turkey
Israel's airstrikes in Syria, targeting military sites including Hama airport and the T4 base near Homs, killed four and injured twelve Syrian defense ministry employees; the strikes are seen as a warning to Turkey against deploying military assets in Syria, escalating regional tensions.
Israel Strikes in Syria Escalate Tensions with Turkey
Israel's airstrikes in Syria, targeting military sites including Hama airport and the T4 base near Homs, killed four and injured twelve Syrian defense ministry employees; the strikes are seen as a warning to Turkey against deploying military assets in Syria, escalating regional tensions.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Boycott Calls Spark Debate Over Freedom and Government Control
Turkey's president and religious leader issued boycott calls against specific products and media outlets, prompting public debate over freedom of choice and highlighting government influence over institutions and potential human rights violations.
Turkey Boycott Calls Spark Debate Over Freedom and Government Control
Turkey's president and religious leader issued boycott calls against specific products and media outlets, prompting public debate over freedom of choice and highlighting government influence over institutions and potential human rights violations.
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80% Bias Score
Turkey Launches "Year of the Family" with Extensive Family Support Program
Turkey's 2025 "Year of the Family" program offers newlyweds a 150,000 lira interest-free loan, housing priority for families with three or more children, and discounts on transportation and cultural activities, aiming to boost birth rates and strengthen family units.
Turkey Launches "Year of the Family" with Extensive Family Support Program
Turkey's 2025 "Year of the Family" program offers newlyweds a 150,000 lira interest-free loan, housing priority for families with three or more children, and discounts on transportation and cultural activities, aiming to boost birth rates and strengthen family units.
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52% Bias Score
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