Turkey's Inflation Data Discrepancy Raises Concerns
Turkey's TÜİK reported December inflation at 44.38%, while ENAG calculated it at 83.40%, impacting millions of public servants and retirees whose 2025 salary increases are based on the lower figure; this discrepancy raises concerns about data manipulation and transparency.
Turkey's Inflation Data Discrepancy Raises Concerns
Turkey's TÜİK reported December inflation at 44.38%, while ENAG calculated it at 83.40%, impacting millions of public servants and retirees whose 2025 salary increases are based on the lower figure; this discrepancy raises concerns about data manipulation and transparency.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Dental Malpractice Leads to Child's Death
In Bursa, Turkey, five-year-old Deniz Sönmez died after dental treatment under sedation, which a report found to be against regulations; three medical professionals are implicated in medical malpractice, each responsible for 4/8 of the error.
Turkish Dental Malpractice Leads to Child's Death
In Bursa, Turkey, five-year-old Deniz Sönmez died after dental treatment under sedation, which a report found to be against regulations; three medical professionals are implicated in medical malpractice, each responsible for 4/8 of the error.
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36% Bias Score
DEM Party Demands Öcalan's Full Involvement in Middle East Peace Efforts
Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan in Imrali prison, DEM Party co-chair Tülay Hatimoğulları called for the prison's full opening and Öcalan's involvement in Middle East peace efforts, emphasizing the ongoing violence in Syria and the need for continued democratic action.
DEM Party Demands Öcalan's Full Involvement in Middle East Peace Efforts
Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan in Imrali prison, DEM Party co-chair Tülay Hatimoğulları called for the prison's full opening and Öcalan's involvement in Middle East peace efforts, emphasizing the ongoing violence in Syria and the need for continued democratic action.
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Lawyer Receives Death Threats in Family Dispute Case
Lawyer Necip Kumandan in Istanbul, Turkey, reported death threats and harassment from two clients' relatives, Ö. F. İ. and H. İ., after representing them in a family dispute; he filed a complaint, seeking legal protection and prosecution for threats, blackmail, and harassment.
Turkish Lawyer Receives Death Threats in Family Dispute Case
Lawyer Necip Kumandan in Istanbul, Turkey, reported death threats and harassment from two clients' relatives, Ö. F. İ. and H. İ., after representing them in a family dispute; he filed a complaint, seeking legal protection and prosecution for threats, blackmail, and harassment.
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48% Bias Score
1032 Weeks of Protest: Cumartesi Anneleri Demand Justice for Disappeared Brothers
In Istanbul's Galatasaray Square, Cumartesi Anneleri held their 1032nd weekly protest, demanding answers regarding the disappearance of Ayhan and Ali Efeoğlu, brothers detained in 1992 and 1994, respectively, and criticizing the Turkish legal system's failure to bring perpetrators to justice.
1032 Weeks of Protest: Cumartesi Anneleri Demand Justice for Disappeared Brothers
In Istanbul's Galatasaray Square, Cumartesi Anneleri held their 1032nd weekly protest, demanding answers regarding the disappearance of Ayhan and Ali Efeoğlu, brothers detained in 1992 and 1994, respectively, and criticizing the Turkish legal system's failure to bring perpetrators to justice.
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40% Bias Score
CHP Official Visits Jailed Figures, Raising Concerns About Turkish Justice
CHP deputy Murat Emir visited Silivri prison, meeting with Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer and Gezi defendants Tayfun Kahraman, Can Atalay, and Osman Kavala, highlighting concerns over their detentions and the Turkish justice system.
CHP Official Visits Jailed Figures, Raising Concerns About Turkish Justice
CHP deputy Murat Emir visited Silivri prison, meeting with Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer and Gezi defendants Tayfun Kahraman, Can Atalay, and Osman Kavala, highlighting concerns over their detentions and the Turkish justice system.
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60% Bias Score
AI Software Predicts Cascading Disasters in Turkey
ITU researchers developed DANGER, an AI-powered software predicting cascading hazards after disasters, using machine learning to analyze events like the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes and 2021 Manavgat wildfires, aiming to integrate with AFAD's system for improved disaster response.
AI Software Predicts Cascading Disasters in Turkey
ITU researchers developed DANGER, an AI-powered software predicting cascading hazards after disasters, using machine learning to analyze events like the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes and 2021 Manavgat wildfires, aiming to integrate with AFAD's system for improved disaster response.
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20% Bias Score
Turkey Charges 17 in Expanded Newborn Trafficking Ring Investigation
A Turkish investigation into a newborn baby trafficking ring has expanded, charging 17 additional individuals with crimes ranging from medical negligence resulting in infant deaths to threatening a prosecutor. The investigation alleges that the prosecutor was threatened to secure the release of a de...
Turkey Charges 17 in Expanded Newborn Trafficking Ring Investigation
A Turkish investigation into a newborn baby trafficking ring has expanded, charging 17 additional individuals with crimes ranging from medical negligence resulting in infant deaths to threatening a prosecutor. The investigation alleges that the prosecutor was threatened to secure the release of a de...
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Lawmakers to Investigate Syrian Refugee Repatriation in Gaziantep and Kilis
A Turkish parliamentary subcommittee will visit Gaziantep and Kilis next week to assess the voluntary and safe return of approximately 740,000 Syrian refugees, gathering information from officials and refugees at the Oncupınar border crossing to evaluate the ongoing repatriation process.
Turkish Lawmakers to Investigate Syrian Refugee Repatriation in Gaziantep and Kilis
A Turkish parliamentary subcommittee will visit Gaziantep and Kilis next week to assess the voluntary and safe return of approximately 740,000 Syrian refugees, gathering information from officials and refugees at the Oncupınar border crossing to evaluate the ongoing repatriation process.
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64% Bias Score
Erdoğan Emphasizes 'Terror-Free' Turkey, Party Reform, and 50% Election Goal
President Erdoğan, in a speech at his party's congress, stressed Turkey's 'terror-free' mission, the importance of a united ruling coalition, and the need for internal party reform, aiming for a 50% vote share in upcoming elections while criticizing ineffective politicians.
Erdoğan Emphasizes 'Terror-Free' Turkey, Party Reform, and 50% Election Goal
President Erdoğan, in a speech at his party's congress, stressed Turkey's 'terror-free' mission, the importance of a united ruling coalition, and the need for internal party reform, aiming for a 50% vote share in upcoming elections while criticizing ineffective politicians.
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60% Bias Score
Erdoğan Declares End to Terrorism, Accuses Opposition of Obstruction
President Erdoğan, speaking at the AKP Samsun provincial congress, declared an end to the era of terrorism in Turkey, urging separatists to disarm, while accusing the opposition CHP of obstructing national development projects like the high-speed rail line and engaging in corruption.
Erdoğan Declares End to Terrorism, Accuses Opposition of Obstruction
President Erdoğan, speaking at the AKP Samsun provincial congress, declared an end to the era of terrorism in Turkey, urging separatists to disarm, while accusing the opposition CHP of obstructing national development projects like the high-speed rail line and engaging in corruption.
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60% Bias Score
Renewed Turkey-Kurd Peace Talks
Following MHP leader Bahçeli's call, a DEM party delegation met with Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı prison, sparking a renewed peace process. Subsequent visits to various political parties indicate a coordinated effort to address the Kurdish conflict, with a potential ceasefire on the horizon.
Renewed Turkey-Kurd Peace Talks
Following MHP leader Bahçeli's call, a DEM party delegation met with Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı prison, sparking a renewed peace process. Subsequent visits to various political parties indicate a coordinated effort to address the Kurdish conflict, with a potential ceasefire on the horizon.
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48% Bias Score