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Turkish Bar Association Sued Over Syria Journalist Deaths
Following the deaths of two journalists in Syria, the Istanbul Bar Association issued a statement condemning the killings and calling for an investigation, leading to a lawsuit against its chair and 10 board members for "terrorist propaganda" and spreading misinformation.
Turkish Bar Association Sued Over Syria Journalist Deaths
Following the deaths of two journalists in Syria, the Istanbul Bar Association issued a statement condemning the killings and calling for an investigation, leading to a lawsuit against its chair and 10 board members for "terrorist propaganda" and spreading misinformation.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's Cybersecurity Bill Sparks Debate Over Freedom of Speech
Turkey's parliament is debating a cybersecurity bill granting broad powers to the Cybersecurity Presidency, raising concerns about potential restrictions on freedom of speech and the press, with critics citing vaguely defined offenses and the risk of censorship.
Turkey's Cybersecurity Bill Sparks Debate Over Freedom of Speech
Turkey's parliament is debating a cybersecurity bill granting broad powers to the Cybersecurity Presidency, raising concerns about potential restrictions on freedom of speech and the press, with critics citing vaguely defined offenses and the risk of censorship.
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Kurds Face Uncertain Future Amidst Turkish Occupation
Turkey's occupation of Kurdish areas in northern Syria, following the US withdrawal, leaves the future of the approximately two million Syrian Kurds uncertain, depending on the actions of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham's leader and potential models of autonomy.
Syrian Kurds Face Uncertain Future Amidst Turkish Occupation
Turkey's occupation of Kurdish areas in northern Syria, following the US withdrawal, leaves the future of the approximately two million Syrian Kurds uncertain, depending on the actions of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham's leader and potential models of autonomy.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Human Rights Defender Arrested: Appeal Challenges Evidence
Human rights defender Nimet Tanrıkulu was arrested in Ankara, Turkey on November 29, 2024, on charges of "membership in a terrorist organization," based on an informant's testimony and circumstantial evidence, prompting an international outcry and appeal.
Turkish Human Rights Defender Arrested: Appeal Challenges Evidence
Human rights defender Nimet Tanrıkulu was arrested in Ankara, Turkey on November 29, 2024, on charges of "membership in a terrorist organization," based on an informant's testimony and circumstantial evidence, prompting an international outcry and appeal.
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56% Bias Score
Rosatom to Sue Siemens Energy Over Delays at Turkish Nuclear Plant
Rosatom plans to sue Siemens Energy for delayed equipment delivery to Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear power plant, a project delayed by German export permit processing, with China now supplying replacement parts.
Rosatom to Sue Siemens Energy Over Delays at Turkish Nuclear Plant
Rosatom plans to sue Siemens Energy for delayed equipment delivery to Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear power plant, a project delayed by German export permit processing, with China now supplying replacement parts.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey Launches Financial Aid Program to Boost Birth Rates
Turkey's President Erdoğan declared 2025 the "Year of the Family," launching initiatives including a 5,000 lira one-time payment for first-born children after January 1st, 2025, monthly payments for subsequent children, and 150,000 lira interest-free loans for young couples.
Turkey Launches Financial Aid Program to Boost Birth Rates
Turkey's President Erdoğan declared 2025 the "Year of the Family," launching initiatives including a 5,000 lira one-time payment for first-born children after January 1st, 2025, monthly payments for subsequent children, and 150,000 lira interest-free loans for young couples.
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60% Bias Score
ECtHR Awards €2,600 for Freedom of Speech Violation in Turkey, Retrial Rejected
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) awarded Saide İnanç €2,600 for violating her freedom of speech due to a Turkish court's 2019 conviction for "insulting the president" based on Facebook posts; however, a Turkish court rejected a retrial request, citing a lack of "amicable settlement".
ECtHR Awards €2,600 for Freedom of Speech Violation in Turkey, Retrial Rejected
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) awarded Saide İnanç €2,600 for violating her freedom of speech due to a Turkish court's 2019 conviction for "insulting the president" based on Facebook posts; however, a Turkish court rejected a retrial request, citing a lack of "amicable settlement".
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32% Bias Score
Electrician Kills Syrian Girl in Istanbul
In Istanbul's Bağcılar district, Zekeriya A. murdered 12-year-old Syrian refugee Meryem Samou and injured her brother after entering their apartment under the guise of an electrician; he was arrested and charged with murder.
Electrician Kills Syrian Girl in Istanbul
In Istanbul's Bağcılar district, Zekeriya A. murdered 12-year-old Syrian refugee Meryem Samou and injured her brother after entering their apartment under the guise of an electrician; he was arrested and charged with murder.
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32% Bias Score
Turkish Lieutenants Face Dismissal for Atatürk Allegiance
Five Turkish lieutenants face potential dismissal from the Turkish Armed Forces following a disciplinary investigation stemming from their display of allegiance to Atatürk and the Republic after a graduation ceremony on August 30, 2024, prompting protests from retired soldiers and the Atatürkist Tho...
Turkish Lieutenants Face Dismissal for Atatürk Allegiance
Five Turkish lieutenants face potential dismissal from the Turkish Armed Forces following a disciplinary investigation stemming from their display of allegiance to Atatürk and the Republic after a graduation ceremony on August 30, 2024, prompting protests from retired soldiers and the Atatürkist Tho...
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60% Bias Score
Bahçeli Demands PKK Disarmament, Rejects Early Elections
MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli issued a statement demanding the PKK's complete disarmament or unconditional surrender, threatening military action in eastern Euphrates if necessary, while rejecting calls for early elections and emphasizing the importance of maintaining political stability and the 1923 fo...
Bahçeli Demands PKK Disarmament, Rejects Early Elections
MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli issued a statement demanding the PKK's complete disarmament or unconditional surrender, threatening military action in eastern Euphrates if necessary, while rejecting calls for early elections and emphasizing the importance of maintaining political stability and the 1923 fo...
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52% Bias Score
Menemen Municipality Faces Protests Over Land Auction
The AKP-led Menemen Municipality in İzmir, Turkey, is auctioning off 49 plots of agricultural land and a first-degree natural sit area, totaling 1,146,712 square meters, sparking protests from the CHP Menemen District Organization and residents who claim the sales favor specific interests and will n...
Menemen Municipality Faces Protests Over Land Auction
The AKP-led Menemen Municipality in İzmir, Turkey, is auctioning off 49 plots of agricultural land and a first-degree natural sit area, totaling 1,146,712 square meters, sparking protests from the CHP Menemen District Organization and residents who claim the sales favor specific interests and will n...
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40% Bias Score
Istanbul Taxi Driver Jailed for Sexual Assault of Passengers
Istanbul taxi driver Bayram N. was arrested and jailed for sexually assaulting female passengers after videos surfaced, despite initially claiming he made them to provoke his wife; he has a prior drug conviction.
Istanbul Taxi Driver Jailed for Sexual Assault of Passengers
Istanbul taxi driver Bayram N. was arrested and jailed for sexually assaulting female passengers after videos surfaced, despite initially claiming he made them to provoke his wife; he has a prior drug conviction.
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64% Bias Score
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