Eastern Mediterranean Summit: Greece, Cyprus, Egypt Condemn Turkey's Actions
Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt held a trilateral summit in Cairo, issuing strong statements emphasizing adherence to international law to counter Turkey's destabilizing actions in the Eastern Mediterranean, focusing on energy security, migration, and regional stability.
Eastern Mediterranean Summit: Greece, Cyprus, Egypt Condemn Turkey's Actions
Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt held a trilateral summit in Cairo, issuing strong statements emphasizing adherence to international law to counter Turkey's destabilizing actions in the Eastern Mediterranean, focusing on energy security, migration, and regional stability.
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48% Bias Score
Sharp Rise in Syrian Refugee Returns Following Declaration of Liberation
Turkey reports a sharp increase in Syrian refugees returning home after Syria's liberation, with 52,622 returning in the last month, adding to 792,625 since 2017; the "Pioneer Migrant" program facilitates these returns.
Sharp Rise in Syrian Refugee Returns Following Declaration of Liberation
Turkey reports a sharp increase in Syrian refugees returning home after Syria's liberation, with 52,622 returning in the last month, adding to 792,625 since 2017; the "Pioneer Migrant" program facilitates these returns.
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56% Bias Score
İBB Starts Construction on New Adalar Municipality Building
İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) started construction on a new 2,360 square meter Adalar Municipality building, costing 340 million TL, to replace the old, earthquake-prone structure; the building will include a shelter, parking, and social areas.
İBB Starts Construction on New Adalar Municipality Building
İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) started construction on a new 2,360 square meter Adalar Municipality building, costing 340 million TL, to replace the old, earthquake-prone structure; the building will include a shelter, parking, and social areas.
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32% Bias Score
Turkey Mandates QR Codes for Food Safety Transparency
Turkey's Agriculture Minister announced a 35% reduction in pesticide residue following 250,000 inspections over three years and plans to make QR codes mandatory at food retail locations to enhance transparency and consumer access to inspection records.
Turkey Mandates QR Codes for Food Safety Transparency
Turkey's Agriculture Minister announced a 35% reduction in pesticide residue following 250,000 inspections over three years and plans to make QR codes mandatory at food retail locations to enhance transparency and consumer access to inspection records.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Threatens Syria Military Operation Unless YPG is Dissolved
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in northern Syria on January 7, 2025, unless the new Syrian government dissolves the YPG militia, which Turkey views as a terrorist organization linked to the PKK; Ankara also criticized US support for the YPG.
Turkey Threatens Syria Military Operation Unless YPG is Dissolved
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in northern Syria on January 7, 2025, unless the new Syrian government dissolves the YPG militia, which Turkey views as a terrorist organization linked to the PKK; Ankara also criticized US support for the YPG.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Threatens Military Action in Syria Unless PKK/YPG Withdraws
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in Syria if the PKK/YPG doesn't withdraw, while President Erdoğan discussed a 'historic opportunity' arising from the Syrian revolution. Former US President Trump praised Erdoğan's strategic moves in Syria.
Turkey Threatens Military Action in Syria Unless PKK/YPG Withdraws
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan threatened military action in Syria if the PKK/YPG doesn't withdraw, while President Erdoğan discussed a 'historic opportunity' arising from the Syrian revolution. Former US President Trump praised Erdoğan's strategic moves in Syria.
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52% Bias Score
Earthquake Survivor's 100,000 Lira Stolen in Ankara
In Ankara, Elif Bilgin, a 51-year-old earthquake survivor from Hatay, had 100,000 Turkish Lira stolen from her workplace by a colleague approximately one month after she started working there following the earthquakes that destroyed her home and business. The thief, E.E., was caught on security came...
Earthquake Survivor's 100,000 Lira Stolen in Ankara
In Ankara, Elif Bilgin, a 51-year-old earthquake survivor from Hatay, had 100,000 Turkish Lira stolen from her workplace by a colleague approximately one month after she started working there following the earthquakes that destroyed her home and business. The thief, E.E., was caught on security came...
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Court Blocks Penalty Against Gynecologist Performing Abortions
An İstanbul court ruled against an administrative penalty imposed on a gynecologist for performing abortions in her clinic, citing legal inconsistencies and lack of evidence of patient harm.
Turkish Court Blocks Penalty Against Gynecologist Performing Abortions
An İstanbul court ruled against an administrative penalty imposed on a gynecologist for performing abortions in her clinic, citing legal inconsistencies and lack of evidence of patient harm.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Man Sentenced for Dog Sexual Abuse
A Turkish court sentenced Paşa Türk to 1 year and 6 months in prison and a 30,000 lira fine for sexually abusing a dog named Alice on June 4, 2024, in Bakırköy; the sentence is being appealed due to prior similar incidents and perceived leniency.
Turkish Man Sentenced for Dog Sexual Abuse
A Turkish court sentenced Paşa Türk to 1 year and 6 months in prison and a 30,000 lira fine for sexually abusing a dog named Alice on June 4, 2024, in Bakırköy; the sentence is being appealed due to prior similar incidents and perceived leniency.
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40% Bias Score
Journalist Metin Göktepe: Police Brutality and Delayed Justice in Turkey
Journalist Metin Göktepe died on January 8, 1996, in Istanbul after being beaten by police officers while covering a story; six officers received reduced sentences after a lengthy trial.
Journalist Metin Göktepe: Police Brutality and Delayed Justice in Turkey
Journalist Metin Göktepe died on January 8, 1996, in Istanbul after being beaten by police officers while covering a story; six officers received reduced sentences after a lengthy trial.
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24% Bias Score
Turkey Threatens Military Action Against Kurdish Forces in Syria
Turkey threatened military action against Kurdish YPG forces in Syria unless they withdraw following the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by the HTS, a group supported by Turkey, which now demands the YPG's dissolution and the departure of foreign fighters from Syria.
Turkey Threatens Military Action Against Kurdish Forces in Syria
Turkey threatened military action against Kurdish YPG forces in Syria unless they withdraw following the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by the HTS, a group supported by Turkey, which now demands the YPG's dissolution and the departure of foreign fighters from Syria.
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48% Bias Score
Questions Surround Van University Student's Death
Rojin Kabaiş, a Van Yüzüncü Yıl University student, disappeared and was found dead; initial reports of suicide are challenged by her father's account of inconsistencies and potential evidence of foul play, leading to an ongoing investigation involving university security protocols and contract award...
Questions Surround Van University Student's Death
Rojin Kabaiş, a Van Yüzüncü Yıl University student, disappeared and was found dead; initial reports of suicide are challenged by her father's account of inconsistencies and potential evidence of foul play, leading to an ongoing investigation involving university security protocols and contract award...
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44% Bias Score