Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Faces House Arrest for TSK Criticism
Journalist Özlem Gürses faces house arrest and a foreign travel ban in Turkey after her YouTube comments on the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) led to charges of 'openly degrading' the military and 'misleading the public,' triggering strong condemnation from the opposition.
Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Faces House Arrest for TSK Criticism
Journalist Özlem Gürses faces house arrest and a foreign travel ban in Turkey after her YouTube comments on the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) led to charges of 'openly degrading' the military and 'misleading the public,' triggering strong condemnation from the opposition.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's Shrinking Social Protection Spending: A 28% Drop in Pension and Elderly Care Allocation
Turkey's allocation to pension and elderly care dropped to 4.4% of GDP in 2023, down from 6.1% in 2019, reflecting a broader decline in social protection spending and highlighting income inequality.
Turkey's Shrinking Social Protection Spending: A 28% Drop in Pension and Elderly Care Allocation
Turkey's allocation to pension and elderly care dropped to 4.4% of GDP in 2023, down from 6.1% in 2019, reflecting a broader decline in social protection spending and highlighting income inequality.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish-Led Athens Travel Guide Highlights Potential for Greek-Turkish Collaboration
A new English-language travel guide to Athens, "Monday to Sunday Athens," primarily produced by Turkish creators, highlights the potential for cross-cultural understanding and collaboration between Greece and Turkey, demonstrating a deep connection to Athens despite the complex historical relationsh...
Turkish-Led Athens Travel Guide Highlights Potential for Greek-Turkish Collaboration
A new English-language travel guide to Athens, "Monday to Sunday Athens," primarily produced by Turkish creators, highlights the potential for cross-cultural understanding and collaboration between Greece and Turkey, demonstrating a deep connection to Athens despite the complex historical relationsh...
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40% Bias Score
US Troop Presence in Syria Doubles Amidst High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced the U.S. has approximately 2,000 troops in Syria, double the previously reported number, deployed to fight ISIS; a high-level U.S. delegation will visit Damascus to discuss counter-terrorism strategies and the search for journalist Austin Tice.
US Troop Presence in Syria Doubles Amidst High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced the U.S. has approximately 2,000 troops in Syria, double the previously reported number, deployed to fight ISIS; a high-level U.S. delegation will visit Damascus to discuss counter-terrorism strategies and the search for journalist Austin Tice.
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40% Bias Score
IS Resurgence in Syria Heightened by Turkish Attacks
Amidst the ongoing Syrian conflict, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) warn of a resurgent Islamic State (IS), fueled by Turkey's attacks diverting SDF resources from counter-terrorism operations and creating a security vacuum, leading to increased IS activity and a potential prison break from facil...
IS Resurgence in Syria Heightened by Turkish Attacks
Amidst the ongoing Syrian conflict, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) warn of a resurgent Islamic State (IS), fueled by Turkey's attacks diverting SDF resources from counter-terrorism operations and creating a security vacuum, leading to increased IS activity and a potential prison break from facil...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Proposes Eight-Point Plan for Syria's Stabilization
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is traveling to Turkey today to discuss Syria's instability with her Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, advocating for an eight-point plan to stabilize the country and facilitate the return of Syrian refugees while expressing concerns about new violence.
Germany Proposes Eight-Point Plan for Syria's Stabilization
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is traveling to Turkey today to discuss Syria's instability with her Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, advocating for an eight-point plan to stabilize the country and facilitate the return of Syrian refugees while expressing concerns about new violence.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Delinquent Consumer Debt Surges 135.1%
Delinquent consumer loans and credit cards debt in Turkey increased by 135.1% year-over-year to 105.48 billion Turkish lira by December 13, 2023, driven by high inflation impacting fixed-income households, according to economist Şenol Babuşcu who predicts further increases by 2025.
Turkey's Delinquent Consumer Debt Surges 135.1%
Delinquent consumer loans and credit cards debt in Turkey increased by 135.1% year-over-year to 105.48 billion Turkish lira by December 13, 2023, driven by high inflation impacting fixed-income households, according to economist Şenol Babuşcu who predicts further increases by 2025.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Arrested, Then Released on Probation
Turkish journalist Özlem Gürses was arrested in Ankara on December 20, 2023, for statements made on her YouTube channel, then released on probation with house arrest and a ban on international travel after being accused of "publicly insulting the military or security forces.
Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Arrested, Then Released on Probation
Turkish journalist Özlem Gürses was arrested in Ankara on December 20, 2023, for statements made on her YouTube channel, then released on probation with house arrest and a ban on international travel after being accused of "publicly insulting the military or security forces.
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40% Bias Score
Syria Conflict: 150,000 Displaced as Turkey Threatens Kobane
Up to 150,000 people have been displaced in northeastern Syria due to the advance of pro-Turkish militias, prompting Îlham Ahmad to appeal for international aid and a ceasefire, while Turkey continues its military buildup near Kobane.
Syria Conflict: 150,000 Displaced as Turkey Threatens Kobane
Up to 150,000 people have been displaced in northeastern Syria due to the advance of pro-Turkish militias, prompting Îlham Ahmad to appeal for international aid and a ceasefire, while Turkey continues its military buildup near Kobane.
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52% Bias Score
Iran Seeks to Salvage Influence in Post-Assad Syria Amidst Regional Uncertainty
Iran seeks to salvage influence in Syria after Assad's fall to rebel groups, facing criticism for its past support and navigating new challenges from Turkey and internal crises.
Iran Seeks to Salvage Influence in Post-Assad Syria Amidst Regional Uncertainty
Iran seeks to salvage influence in Syria after Assad's fall to rebel groups, facing criticism for its past support and navigating new challenges from Turkey and internal crises.
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44% Bias Score
US Doubles Troop Presence in Syria Amid High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced that 2,000 US troops are currently in Syria, double the previously reported number, as a high-level US delegation prepares to visit Damascus to discuss counterterrorism efforts, human rights, and the search for journalist Austin Tice, amid concerns about the resurgence of ISIS...
US Doubles Troop Presence in Syria Amid High-Level Delegation Visit to Damascus
The Pentagon announced that 2,000 US troops are currently in Syria, double the previously reported number, as a high-level US delegation prepares to visit Damascus to discuss counterterrorism efforts, human rights, and the search for journalist Austin Tice, amid concerns about the resurgence of ISIS...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey-Syria Maritime Deal Threatens Cyprus's EEZ
Greece and Cyprus are closely monitoring Turkey's potential maritime boundary agreement with Syria, which could significantly curtail Cyprus's sovereign rights in the Eastern Mediterranean, prompting diplomatic efforts among European leaders to counter this move.
Turkey-Syria Maritime Deal Threatens Cyprus's EEZ
Greece and Cyprus are closely monitoring Turkey's potential maritime boundary agreement with Syria, which could significantly curtail Cyprus's sovereign rights in the Eastern Mediterranean, prompting diplomatic efforts among European leaders to counter this move.
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48% Bias Score