Turkish MP Proposes Minimum Pension Hike to Minimum Wage
CHP MP Ibrahim Arslan submitted a bill to Turkey's parliament to raise the minimum pension to the level of the minimum wage and index it annually; this follows a government announcement of a 15.75% increase to 14,469 lira for the first half of 2025, a figure Arslan deems insufficient.
Turkish MP Proposes Minimum Pension Hike to Minimum Wage
CHP MP Ibrahim Arslan submitted a bill to Turkey's parliament to raise the minimum pension to the level of the minimum wage and index it annually; this follows a government announcement of a 15.75% increase to 14,469 lira for the first half of 2025, a figure Arslan deems insufficient.
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56% Bias Score
Greece's Engagement Strengthens Lebanon's Stability
Following a December 16th meeting in Beirut with Lebanon's armed forces chief Michel Aoun, who was subsequently elected president, Greece's proactive engagement strengthens stability in Lebanon.
Greece's Engagement Strengthens Lebanon's Stability
Following a December 16th meeting in Beirut with Lebanon's armed forces chief Michel Aoun, who was subsequently elected president, Greece's proactive engagement strengthens stability in Lebanon.
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12% Bias Score
US Troops Remain in Syria to Secure ISIS Detention Camps
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that American troops remain in Syria to secure detention camps holding 8,000-10,000 former ISIS fighters, preventing a potential resurgence of ISIS. Approximately 2,000 of these fighters are considered highly dangerous. The US has been present in Syria since ...
US Troops Remain in Syria to Secure ISIS Detention Camps
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that American troops remain in Syria to secure detention camps holding 8,000-10,000 former ISIS fighters, preventing a potential resurgence of ISIS. Approximately 2,000 of these fighters are considered highly dangerous. The US has been present in Syria since ...
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44% Bias Score
Turkey and Azerbaijan Reaffirm Alliance Amidst Iran's Cautious Support for Zangezur Corridor
Turkish President Erdogan and Azerbaijani President Aliyev held a phone call on January 8, reaffirming their close ties and support for the Zangezur corridor project, while Iran expressed support for transport corridor development but also stated its red lines concerning border changes, sending its ...
Turkey and Azerbaijan Reaffirm Alliance Amidst Iran's Cautious Support for Zangezur Corridor
Turkish President Erdogan and Azerbaijani President Aliyev held a phone call on January 8, reaffirming their close ties and support for the Zangezur corridor project, while Iran expressed support for transport corridor development but also stated its red lines concerning border changes, sending its ...
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48% Bias Score
Identity Politics and the Elusive Peace
A deeply divided society, locked in a cycle of conflict fueled by identity politics and competing power struggles, prevents fair resource distribution and hinders lasting peace, despite numerous attempts at reconciliation. The author argues that without a fundamental shift in approach, peace will re...
Identity Politics and the Elusive Peace
A deeply divided society, locked in a cycle of conflict fueled by identity politics and competing power struggles, prevents fair resource distribution and hinders lasting peace, despite numerous attempts at reconciliation. The author argues that without a fundamental shift in approach, peace will re...
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Proposes Leading ISIS Fight in Syria Amidst Western Hesitations
Turkey has proposed taking the lead in combating ISIS in Syria, managing the thousands of ISIS members and their families held in prisons and camps, but faces resistance from Western countries concerned about the reliability of the Syrian government and the effectiveness of the ongoing cooperation w...
Turkey Proposes Leading ISIS Fight in Syria Amidst Western Hesitations
Turkey has proposed taking the lead in combating ISIS in Syria, managing the thousands of ISIS members and their families held in prisons and camps, but faces resistance from Western countries concerned about the reliability of the Syrian government and the effectiveness of the ongoing cooperation w...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Extends Force Majeure for Earthquake-Hit SMEs
Turkey extended force majeure for 80% of SMEs in Kahramanmaraş earthquake-affected cities until May 31, 2024, impacting 73,087 businesses with 2022 turnover under 2.5 million lira (approx. 6 million lira by 2024), per a statement by Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek.
Turkey Extends Force Majeure for Earthquake-Hit SMEs
Turkey extended force majeure for 80% of SMEs in Kahramanmaraş earthquake-affected cities until May 31, 2024, impacting 73,087 businesses with 2022 turnover under 2.5 million lira (approx. 6 million lira by 2024), per a statement by Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey Reports Positive Momentum in Greek-Turkish Relations
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reported positive momentum in Greek-Turkish relations in 2024, maintaining high-level dialogue and aiming to continue this in 2025 while addressing existing disagreements through bilateral mechanisms.
Turkey Reports Positive Momentum in Greek-Turkish Relations
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reported positive momentum in Greek-Turkish relations in 2024, maintaining high-level dialogue and aiming to continue this in 2025 while addressing existing disagreements through bilateral mechanisms.
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28% Bias Score
Potential Öcalan Disarmament Call in February
CHP deputy Gökhan Günaydın reported a potential February call for disarmament by Abdullah Öcalan, following a meeting between an Imralı delegation and CHP leader Özgür Özel; the call is intended for Europe, Turkey, Rojava, and Iraqi Kurdistan, potentially in exchange for unspecified concessions from...
Potential Öcalan Disarmament Call in February
CHP deputy Gökhan Günaydın reported a potential February call for disarmament by Abdullah Öcalan, following a meeting between an Imralı delegation and CHP leader Özgür Özel; the call is intended for Europe, Turkey, Rojava, and Iraqi Kurdistan, potentially in exchange for unspecified concessions from...
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36% Bias Score
Greece, Egypt, Cyprus Strengthen Ties to Counter Turkey's Influence
The leaders of Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus agreed on closer coordination to counter Turkey's influence in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, promoting energy cooperation (including the GRETE project), and addressing migration challenges, while emphasizing international law in maritime zones.
Greece, Egypt, Cyprus Strengthen Ties to Counter Turkey's Influence
The leaders of Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus agreed on closer coordination to counter Turkey's influence in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, promoting energy cooperation (including the GRETE project), and addressing migration challenges, while emphasizing international law in maritime zones.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Military Neutralizes 94 Terrorists, Conducts Large-Scale Exercise
Turkey's military neutralized 94 terrorists in the past week, bringing the 2024 total to 3164, and conducted the Mavi Vatan-2025 exercise with 20,000 personnel from January 7-16, while apprehending 108 individuals attempting illegal border crossings; the exercise focused on operational effectiveness...
Turkey's Military Neutralizes 94 Terrorists, Conducts Large-Scale Exercise
Turkey's military neutralized 94 terrorists in the past week, bringing the 2024 total to 3164, and conducted the Mavi Vatan-2025 exercise with 20,000 personnel from January 7-16, while apprehending 108 individuals attempting illegal border crossings; the exercise focused on operational effectiveness...
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52% Bias Score
Turkey's 2024 Press Freedom Crackdown: 74 Detained, 14 Arrested
A 2024 report by CHP MP Utku Çakırözer details 74 journalist detentions, 14 arrests, and 720 court appearances in Turkey due to reporting on sensitive issues, leading to a decline in press freedom ranking to 158th out of 180 countries.
Turkey's 2024 Press Freedom Crackdown: 74 Detained, 14 Arrested
A 2024 report by CHP MP Utku Çakırözer details 74 journalist detentions, 14 arrests, and 720 court appearances in Turkey due to reporting on sensitive issues, leading to a decline in press freedom ranking to 158th out of 180 countries.
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52% Bias Score