Syria's New Leader Announces Plans Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Syria's new leader, Ahmet al Sarraj, met with Ukraine's foreign minister, announced a four-year plan for elections, and aims to dissolve the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, while 31 Kurdish fighters were killed in clashes with Turkey-backed groups in recent days.
Syria's New Leader Announces Plans Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Syria's new leader, Ahmet al Sarraj, met with Ukraine's foreign minister, announced a four-year plan for elections, and aims to dissolve the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, while 31 Kurdish fighters were killed in clashes with Turkey-backed groups in recent days.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey-Kurdish Conflict: Syria Remains a Key Point of Contention
Aytunç Erkin's article analyzes excerpts from "İmralı Notları," a 2015 book detailing meetings between Abdullah Öcalan and Turkish officials, revealing conflicting red lines regarding Syria between then-Prime Minister Erdoğan and Öcalan that persist in the current political climate, specifically hig...
Turkey-Kurdish Conflict: Syria Remains a Key Point of Contention
Aytunç Erkin's article analyzes excerpts from "İmralı Notları," a 2015 book detailing meetings between Abdullah Öcalan and Turkish officials, revealing conflicting red lines regarding Syria between then-Prime Minister Erdoğan and Öcalan that persist in the current political climate, specifically hig...
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40% Bias Score
Cautious Optimism After Öcalan Meeting: DEM Party Spokesperson Highlights Need for Continued Political Engagement
Following a meeting between a DEM Party delegation and Abdullah Öcalan, DEM Party spokesperson Meral Danış Beştaş expressed cautious optimism regarding a potential resolution process, emphasizing the need for continued political engagement alongside negotiations while highlighting the absence of con...
Cautious Optimism After Öcalan Meeting: DEM Party Spokesperson Highlights Need for Continued Political Engagement
Following a meeting between a DEM Party delegation and Abdullah Öcalan, DEM Party spokesperson Meral Danış Beştaş expressed cautious optimism regarding a potential resolution process, emphasizing the need for continued political engagement alongside negotiations while highlighting the absence of con...
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40% Bias Score
Greece's UN Security Council Priorities: Peace, Reform, and Regional Stability
Greece's Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis outlined his country's priorities for its two-year term on the UN Security Council, beginning January 1st, 2024, including promoting peaceful dispute resolution, respecting international law, and addressing climate change, while also highlighting the nee...
Greece's UN Security Council Priorities: Peace, Reform, and Regional Stability
Greece's Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis outlined his country's priorities for its two-year term on the UN Security Council, beginning January 1st, 2024, including promoting peaceful dispute resolution, respecting international law, and addressing climate change, while also highlighting the nee...
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40% Bias Score
Massive Turkish Housing Fee Hikes Spark Legal Challenges
Turkish housing complex fees surged 90-120 percent in 2025, impacting nearly 30 million residents; Istanbul fees range from 800 TL to 45,000 TL annually, prompting legal challenges.
Massive Turkish Housing Fee Hikes Spark Legal Challenges
Turkish housing complex fees surged 90-120 percent in 2025, impacting nearly 30 million residents; Istanbul fees range from 800 TL to 45,000 TL annually, prompting legal challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Istanbul's Extensive New Year's Eve Security Measures Include 60,000 Police and Road Closures
Istanbul will implement heightened security measures for New Year's Eve 2025, deploying 60,000 police officers and closing numerous roads in central districts, including İstiklal Caddesi, from 2 PM on December 31st to January 1st, to ensure a peaceful celebration, while also continuing operations ag...
Istanbul's Extensive New Year's Eve Security Measures Include 60,000 Police and Road Closures
Istanbul will implement heightened security measures for New Year's Eve 2025, deploying 60,000 police officers and closing numerous roads in central districts, including İstiklal Caddesi, from 2 PM on December 31st to January 1st, to ensure a peaceful celebration, while also continuing operations ag...
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36% Bias Score
Terrorism and Broader Threats to Turkish Democracy
Deputy President Cevdet Yılmaz emphasized that terrorism hinders Turkish democracy, a view partially shared by opposition MPs who highlighted other factors such as press restrictions and political persecution, citing specific cases and arguing for a comprehensive approach to democratic reform.
Terrorism and Broader Threats to Turkish Democracy
Deputy President Cevdet Yılmaz emphasized that terrorism hinders Turkish democracy, a view partially shared by opposition MPs who highlighted other factors such as press restrictions and political persecution, citing specific cases and arguing for a comprehensive approach to democratic reform.
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52% Bias Score
Life Sentences in Narin Güran Murder Case Spark Outrage Over Disparate Sentencing
A Diyarbakır court sentenced three family members to life in prison for the murder of 8-year-old Narin Güran, while another received a 4.5-year sentence for disposing of the body; this lenient sentence caused widespread criticism and planned appeals by the Diyarbakır Bar Association and the Ministry...
Life Sentences in Narin Güran Murder Case Spark Outrage Over Disparate Sentencing
A Diyarbakır court sentenced three family members to life in prison for the murder of 8-year-old Narin Güran, while another received a 4.5-year sentence for disposing of the body; this lenient sentence caused widespread criticism and planned appeals by the Diyarbakır Bar Association and the Ministry...
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44% Bias Score
35,114 Syrian Refugees Return Home in 21 Days
Turkey has seen 35,114 Syrian refugees return to their homeland in the past 21 days, with an average of 1,700 daily returns, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced; this follows a broader trend of voluntary returns and is expected to accelerate during the summer.
35,114 Syrian Refugees Return Home in 21 Days
Turkey has seen 35,114 Syrian refugees return to their homeland in the past 21 days, with an average of 1,700 daily returns, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced; this follows a broader trend of voluntary returns and is expected to accelerate during the summer.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's 2024 Socioeconomic Review: Stagnant Wages, Falling Unemployment Mask Deeper Issues
Turkey's 2024 saw a 2.5% rise in registered salaried employees to 15,837,471, but a 30% minimum wage increase failed to match inflation, affecting low-income households. Unemployment fell to 8.8%, but high inactivity and inequality persist, threatening future growth as the demographic dividend close...
Turkey's 2024 Socioeconomic Review: Stagnant Wages, Falling Unemployment Mask Deeper Issues
Turkey's 2024 saw a 2.5% rise in registered salaried employees to 15,837,471, but a 30% minimum wage increase failed to match inflation, affecting low-income households. Unemployment fell to 8.8%, but high inactivity and inequality persist, threatening future growth as the demographic dividend close...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Sets New Electricity Service Fees Starting January 1st, 2025
Turkey's Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) set new fees for electricity services starting January 1st, 2025, including security, disconnection/reconnection, meter checks, and payment notifications, with costs varying by consumer type and voltage level (details in Turkish Lira).
Turkey Sets New Electricity Service Fees Starting January 1st, 2025
Turkey's Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) set new fees for electricity services starting January 1st, 2025, including security, disconnection/reconnection, meter checks, and payment notifications, with costs varying by consumer type and voltage level (details in Turkish Lira).
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12% Bias Score
Argos Cappadocia: Luxury Hotel Blends History, Modernity in Unique Setting
Argos, a luxury hotel in Uçhisar, Cappadocia, Turkey, carved into cliffs and incorporating a historic monastery, offers 71 unique rooms and suites with stunning views, fine dining, and a spa, attracting couples, solo travelers, and those with pets.
Argos Cappadocia: Luxury Hotel Blends History, Modernity in Unique Setting
Argos, a luxury hotel in Uçhisar, Cappadocia, Turkey, carved into cliffs and incorporating a historic monastery, offers 71 unique rooms and suites with stunning views, fine dining, and a spa, attracting couples, solo travelers, and those with pets.
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52% Bias Score