Syria's New Leader Announces Full State Control Over Weapons
Two weeks after seizing power in Syria, Ahmad al-Chareh announced on December 22nd that all weapons will come under state control, a move made alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan who called for the lifting of sanctions and the return of displaced persons.
Syria's New Leader Announces Full State Control Over Weapons
Two weeks after seizing power in Syria, Ahmad al-Chareh announced on December 22nd that all weapons will come under state control, a move made alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan who called for the lifting of sanctions and the return of displaced persons.
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44% Bias Score
Syria's New Leader Announces Armed Group Disbandment and Integration into Army
Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, announced that armed groups will disband and join the army after meetings with Turkish and Lebanese officials; he pledged to end Syria's negative interference in Lebanon and emphasized support for the new government, focusing on state control of weapons. Internat...
Syria's New Leader Announces Armed Group Disbandment and Integration into Army
Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, announced that armed groups will disband and join the army after meetings with Turkish and Lebanese officials; he pledged to end Syria's negative interference in Lebanon and emphasized support for the new government, focusing on state control of weapons. Internat...
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Court Sends Video Evidence to National Criminal Bureau in Narin Güran Murder Case
In Diyarbakır, Turkey, four suspects—Narin Güran's mother, brother, uncle, and a neighbor—are on trial for her murder. A video of a family meeting held the day before her body was discovered on September 8th, 2024, is being analyzed by the National Criminal Bureau to translate the Turkish and Kurdis...
Turkish Court Sends Video Evidence to National Criminal Bureau in Narin Güran Murder Case
In Diyarbakır, Turkey, four suspects—Narin Güran's mother, brother, uncle, and a neighbor—are on trial for her murder. A video of a family meeting held the day before her body was discovered on September 8th, 2024, is being analyzed by the National Criminal Bureau to translate the Turkish and Kurdis...
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20% Bias Score
Turkey's Syria Gamble: Uncertain Triumph
Turkey celebrates its success in influencing Syria's regime change, but faces unresolved issues like the Syrian refugee crisis and potential US countermeasures protecting Kurdish groups in northern Syria, creating long-term uncertainty.
Turkey's Syria Gamble: Uncertain Triumph
Turkey celebrates its success in influencing Syria's regime change, but faces unresolved issues like the Syrian refugee crisis and potential US countermeasures protecting Kurdish groups in northern Syria, creating long-term uncertainty.
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Parliament to Debate Key Bills This Week
The Turkish Parliament will this week debate bills concerning civil servants' rights, health insurance, and tax payment extensions for earthquake-affected areas, following the passage of the 2025 budget.
Turkish Parliament to Debate Key Bills This Week
The Turkish Parliament will this week debate bills concerning civil servants' rights, health insurance, and tax payment extensions for earthquake-affected areas, following the passage of the 2025 budget.
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28% Bias Score
Istanbul's Rental Assistance Increase Deemed Insufficient Amidst Soaring Housing Costs
Istanbul's urban transformation rental assistance increased to 8,000 lira, but the Istanbul Planning Agency head criticizes this as insufficient, citing average rents of 17,063 lira in 30 major cities and 15,048 lira nationwide, revealing a significant gap between aid and actual rental costs.
Istanbul's Rental Assistance Increase Deemed Insufficient Amidst Soaring Housing Costs
Istanbul's urban transformation rental assistance increased to 8,000 lira, but the Istanbul Planning Agency head criticizes this as insufficient, citing average rents of 17,063 lira in 30 major cities and 15,048 lira nationwide, revealing a significant gap between aid and actual rental costs.
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48% Bias Score
Syria to Disarm All Armed Groups, Integrate into National Army
The Syrian government announced that armed groups will disband and join the army following consultations, prohibiting all weapons outside government control, including those held by the Kurdish-led SDF, aiming to unify the armed forces and improve stability.
Syria to Disarm All Armed Groups, Integrate into National Army
The Syrian government announced that armed groups will disband and join the army following consultations, prohibiting all weapons outside government control, including those held by the Kurdish-led SDF, aiming to unify the armed forces and improve stability.
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36% Bias Score
RTÜK's Crackdown: Over 60 Million TL in Fines for Government Criticism
A report by the Media and Law Studies Association details how Turkey's Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) issued over 60 million TL in fines between January 2023 and June 2024 for content deemed critical of the government, including news about corruption, elections, and disaster management,...
RTÜK's Crackdown: Over 60 Million TL in Fines for Government Criticism
A report by the Media and Law Studies Association details how Turkey's Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) issued over 60 million TL in fines between January 2023 and June 2024 for content deemed critical of the government, including news about corruption, elections, and disaster management,...
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Announces New Era in Syria, Addresses Economic and Political Issues
Following a four-hour cabinet meeting in Beştepe, Turkish President Erdoğan announced a new era in Syria, emphasizing Turkey's key role and efforts to improve the quality of life for over 16 million retirees while criticizing the opposition's handling of the budget process and highlighting significa...
Turkey Announces New Era in Syria, Addresses Economic and Political Issues
Following a four-hour cabinet meeting in Beştepe, Turkish President Erdoğan announced a new era in Syria, emphasizing Turkey's key role and efforts to improve the quality of life for over 16 million retirees while criticizing the opposition's handling of the budget process and highlighting significa...
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56% Bias Score
Israel and Greece Expand Energy and Security Cooperation Amidst Turkish Tensions
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen signed an energy cooperation agreement with Greece, focusing on natural gas, amidst growing tensions with Turkey. The deal strengthens Israel's regional energy influence and is part of a broader €2 billion Greek-Israeli security pact involving air defense systems, p...
Israel and Greece Expand Energy and Security Cooperation Amidst Turkish Tensions
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen signed an energy cooperation agreement with Greece, focusing on natural gas, amidst growing tensions with Turkey. The deal strengthens Israel's regional energy influence and is part of a broader €2 billion Greek-Israeli security pact involving air defense systems, p...
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Man Holds P&G Employees Hostage, Protesting Israeli Actions
In Gebze, Turkey, on February 1st, Ibrahim Yesil held nine P&G employees hostage for 10 hours, protesting Israeli actions in Palestine with fake explosives and two firearms; he was later released pending trial.
Turkish Man Holds P&G Employees Hostage, Protesting Israeli Actions
In Gebze, Turkey, on February 1st, Ibrahim Yesil held nine P&G employees hostage for 10 hours, protesting Israeli actions in Palestine with fake explosives and two firearms; he was later released pending trial.
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36% Bias Score
Erdoğan's Syria Visit and Concerns Over Renewed Ottoman-Style Relations
Turkish President Erdoğan will visit Syria and pray at the Umayyad Mosque; a non-career diplomat, Burhan Köroğlu, is now Turkey's chargé d'affaires in Damascus, raising concerns given his comments suggesting a return to Ottoman-era relations.
Erdoğan's Syria Visit and Concerns Over Renewed Ottoman-Style Relations
Turkish President Erdoğan will visit Syria and pray at the Umayyad Mosque; a non-career diplomat, Burhan Köroğlu, is now Turkey's chargé d'affaires in Damascus, raising concerns given his comments suggesting a return to Ottoman-era relations.
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56% Bias Score