Narin Güran Murder: Leaks Hamper Motive Determination
In Diyarbakır, Turkey, the murder of 8-year-old Narin Güran is shrouded in uncertainty regarding the motive, as leaks during the investigation hampered the uncovering of the truth; a second investigation is underway, and Professor Adem Sözüer emphasizes the need for improved investigative practices ...
Narin Güran Murder: Leaks Hamper Motive Determination
In Diyarbakır, Turkey, the murder of 8-year-old Narin Güran is shrouded in uncertainty regarding the motive, as leaks during the investigation hampered the uncovering of the truth; a second investigation is underway, and Professor Adem Sözüer emphasizes the need for improved investigative practices ...
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24% Bias Score
Turkey's Assertive Stance on Kastellorizo, Cyprus, and Syria
Former Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar recently reiterated Turkey's claims on Kastellorizo and Cyprus, asserting that Turkish soldiers could swim to the Greek island, and expressed interest in business collaborations with Syria after the Assad regime's fall.
Turkey's Assertive Stance on Kastellorizo, Cyprus, and Syria
Former Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar recently reiterated Turkey's claims on Kastellorizo and Cyprus, asserting that Turkish soldiers could swim to the Greek island, and expressed interest in business collaborations with Syria after the Assad regime's fall.
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56% Bias Score
Turkiye to Allow Pro-Kurdish Visit to Imprisoned PKK Founder
Turkiye will allow a pro-Kurdish party to visit imprisoned PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan for the first time in nearly a decade, potentially restarting peace talks to end the 40-year conflict that has killed over 40,000 people, following a proposal by a key Erdogan ally.
Turkiye to Allow Pro-Kurdish Visit to Imprisoned PKK Founder
Turkiye will allow a pro-Kurdish party to visit imprisoned PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan for the first time in nearly a decade, potentially restarting peace talks to end the 40-year conflict that has killed over 40,000 people, following a proposal by a key Erdogan ally.
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40% Bias Score
Greece to Supply Ukraine with Sea Sparrow Missiles, Funding Own Military
Greece will provide Ukraine with 24 surplus US-made Sea Sparrow short-range anti-aircraft guided missiles; the sale revenue will fund the Greek Armed Forces, mirroring a successful strategy used for artillery shells.
Greece to Supply Ukraine with Sea Sparrow Missiles, Funding Own Military
Greece will provide Ukraine with 24 surplus US-made Sea Sparrow short-range anti-aircraft guided missiles; the sale revenue will fund the Greek Armed Forces, mirroring a successful strategy used for artillery shells.
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44% Bias Score
Middle East Power Shift After Hamas Attacks
The October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel triggered a major conflict resulting in the deaths of over 40,000 Palestinians, the weakening of Hamas and Hezbollah, and an opportunity for Syrian rebels, supported by Turkey, to advance against the Assad regime, weakened by Russia's military involvement...
Middle East Power Shift After Hamas Attacks
The October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel triggered a major conflict resulting in the deaths of over 40,000 Palestinians, the weakening of Hamas and Hezbollah, and an opportunity for Syrian rebels, supported by Turkey, to advance against the Assad regime, weakened by Russia's military involvement...
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64% Bias Score
Fake Invoices Scandal Leads to Resignations at Yunus Emre Vakfı
The Yunus Emre Vakfı, a Turkish public foundation, experienced resignations from two high-profile officials—the husband of the Family Minister and the son of an MHP member—following the discovery of fake invoices from shell companies during a tax audit.
Fake Invoices Scandal Leads to Resignations at Yunus Emre Vakfı
The Yunus Emre Vakfı, a Turkish public foundation, experienced resignations from two high-profile officials—the husband of the Family Minister and the son of an MHP member—following the discovery of fake invoices from shell companies during a tax audit.
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48% Bias Score
HTS Overthrows Assad Regime in Syria
In Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group with origins linked to Al-Qaeda, launched a rapid offensive from Idlib on November 27th, 2024, culminating in the capture of Aleppo and the overthrow of the Assad regime in Damascus by December 8th, creating a major power vacuum.
HTS Overthrows Assad Regime in Syria
In Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group with origins linked to Al-Qaeda, launched a rapid offensive from Idlib on November 27th, 2024, culminating in the capture of Aleppo and the overthrow of the Assad regime in Damascus by December 8th, creating a major power vacuum.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's RTÜK Fines Opposition Media Ten Times More Than Pro-Government Outlets in 2024
Turkey's RTÜK fined opposition media outlets ten times more than pro-government channels in 2024, totaling 63.05 million Turkish lira in fines, reflecting a pattern of suppressing dissent and controlling the narrative, with further actions including license revocations and station closures.
Turkey's RTÜK Fines Opposition Media Ten Times More Than Pro-Government Outlets in 2024
Turkey's RTÜK fined opposition media outlets ten times more than pro-government channels in 2024, totaling 63.05 million Turkish lira in fines, reflecting a pattern of suppressing dissent and controlling the narrative, with further actions including license revocations and station closures.
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60% Bias Score
SDF Rejects Immediate Integration into New Syrian Army
After the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), controlling one-third of Syria, refused immediate integration into Syria's new army, requesting negotiations amid concerns about Turkey's hostility and the potential for ISIS resurgence.
SDF Rejects Immediate Integration into New Syrian Army
After the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), controlling one-third of Syria, refused immediate integration into Syria's new army, requesting negotiations amid concerns about Turkey's hostility and the potential for ISIS resurgence.
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48% Bias Score
Social Media Influencer Dies After Cosmetic Surgery; Medical Negligence Alleged
Social media influencer Neşe Özkan died in Istanbul after cosmetic surgery; her family's lawyer alleges medical negligence, citing camera footage showing the surgeon left the 4-5 hour operation after 1 hour and 15 minutes, and the hospital's issuance of a 'natural death' certificate despite this.
Social Media Influencer Dies After Cosmetic Surgery; Medical Negligence Alleged
Social media influencer Neşe Özkan died in Istanbul after cosmetic surgery; her family's lawyer alleges medical negligence, citing camera footage showing the surgeon left the 4-5 hour operation after 1 hour and 15 minutes, and the hospital's issuance of a 'natural death' certificate despite this.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Seizes Thousands of Liters of Counterfeit Alcohol Amid Rising Death Toll
Turkey's Interior Ministry intensified its crackdown on counterfeit alcohol following a recent surge in deaths, seizing 136,904 liters of illicit alcohol in a two-week period and arresting 14 suspects out of 36, amid 37 deaths reported in Istanbul alone since November.
Turkey Seizes Thousands of Liters of Counterfeit Alcohol Amid Rising Death Toll
Turkey's Interior Ministry intensified its crackdown on counterfeit alcohol following a recent surge in deaths, seizing 136,904 liters of illicit alcohol in a two-week period and arresting 14 suspects out of 36, amid 37 deaths reported in Istanbul alone since November.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Food Inflation Soars to 50%, Exposing Decades-High Costs
Food inflation in Turkey skyrocketed to nearly 50% in November 2024 compared to 2020, impacting the cost of everyday meals; a detailed analysis of recipe costs from 2009 to 2024 reveals price increases ranging from 276% for Menemen to 2500% for Beğendili Kebap.
Turkey's Food Inflation Soars to 50%, Exposing Decades-High Costs
Food inflation in Turkey skyrocketed to nearly 50% in November 2024 compared to 2020, impacting the cost of everyday meals; a detailed analysis of recipe costs from 2009 to 2024 reveals price increases ranging from 276% for Menemen to 2500% for Beğendili Kebap.
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44% Bias Score