Turkey's Minimum Wage Decision Imminent: Impact on Businesses and Workers
Turkey's minimum wage is under review, with negotiations between the government, employers, and labor unions ongoing; a decision is anticipated shortly, impacting millions and resulting in increased costs for employers.
Turkey's Minimum Wage Decision Imminent: Impact on Businesses and Workers
Turkey's minimum wage is under review, with negotiations between the government, employers, and labor unions ongoing; a decision is anticipated shortly, impacting millions and resulting in increased costs for employers.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Court Releases Six ISIS-Affiliated Individuals in 2016 Atatürk Airport Attack Case
A Turkish court released six ISIS-affiliated individuals held in connection with the 2016 Atatürk Airport attack, citing excessive sentencing given their eight years of pretrial detention; they were not the direct perpetrators but charged with organizational involvement and financing.
Turkish Court Releases Six ISIS-Affiliated Individuals in 2016 Atatürk Airport Attack Case
A Turkish court released six ISIS-affiliated individuals held in connection with the 2016 Atatürk Airport attack, citing excessive sentencing given their eight years of pretrial detention; they were not the direct perpetrators but charged with organizational involvement and financing.
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56% Bias Score
Syria's Power Vacuum Fuels Regional Conflict
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) assumed control, creating a power vacuum exploited by Turkey, Israel, and the US, leading to increased regional conflict and fears of an ISIS resurgence.
Syria's Power Vacuum Fuels Regional Conflict
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) assumed control, creating a power vacuum exploited by Turkey, Israel, and the US, leading to increased regional conflict and fears of an ISIS resurgence.
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36% Bias Score
Erdoğan to Meet Sisi in Cairo, Focusing on Syria
Turkish President Erdoğan will visit Egypt for the D-8 Summit on October 27, 2023, holding talks with President Sisi to discuss Syria, Palestine, and Lebanon. The visit marks a significant step in the improving relationship between Turkey and Egypt following Sisi's visit to Turkey in September.
Erdoğan to Meet Sisi in Cairo, Focusing on Syria
Turkish President Erdoğan will visit Egypt for the D-8 Summit on October 27, 2023, holding talks with President Sisi to discuss Syria, Palestine, and Lebanon. The visit marks a significant step in the improving relationship between Turkey and Egypt following Sisi's visit to Turkey in September.
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20% Bias Score
Record High German Arms Exports Spark Controversy
Germany's arms export approvals reached a record €12 billion in 2023, including increased sales to NATO, EU partners, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Israel, and Turkey, prompting criticism due to human rights concerns and legal challenges.
Record High German Arms Exports Spark Controversy
Germany's arms export approvals reached a record €12 billion in 2023, including increased sales to NATO, EU partners, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Israel, and Turkey, prompting criticism due to human rights concerns and legal challenges.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's \$512 Billion Debt: Mismanagement and Waste Criticized
CHP Kocaeli MP Mühip Kanko stated that Turkey's \$512 billion gross external debt in the first half of 2024, placing it among the top five most indebted countries globally, resulted from the AKP government's mismanagement of public funds and wasteful spending.
Turkey's \$512 Billion Debt: Mismanagement and Waste Criticized
CHP Kocaeli MP Mühip Kanko stated that Turkey's \$512 billion gross external debt in the first half of 2024, placing it among the top five most indebted countries globally, resulted from the AKP government's mismanagement of public funds and wasteful spending.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's Declining Birth Rate Strains Social Systems
Turkey's birth rate has significantly decreased from 1.35 million in 2014 to 958,408 in 2023, resulting in increased strain on social security and healthcare systems; the government is launching research and forming a new board to address this issue.
Turkey's Declining Birth Rate Strains Social Systems
Turkey's birth rate has significantly decreased from 1.35 million in 2014 to 958,408 in 2023, resulting in increased strain on social security and healthcare systems; the government is launching research and forming a new board to address this issue.
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56% Bias Score
3,000 Syrian Refugees Daily Return to Syria via Turkey
Turkish MP Hüseyin Yayman reported that approximately 3,000 Syrian refugees are returning to Syria daily via three border crossings in Hatay, Turkey, and that their return will play a significant role in Syria's future political processes.
3,000 Syrian Refugees Daily Return to Syria via Turkey
Turkish MP Hüseyin Yayman reported that approximately 3,000 Syrian refugees are returning to Syria daily via three border crossings in Hatay, Turkey, and that their return will play a significant role in Syria's future political processes.
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64% Bias Score
Israel and Turkey Trade Accusations Amidst Escalating Syrian Conflict
Israel and Turkey are engaged in a heated exchange following Turkey's condemnation of Israeli military actions in Syria, escalating tensions and raising concerns over regional stability, particularly regarding the fate of U.S.-backed Kurdish forces fighting ISIS; Turkey has occupied approximately 15...
Israel and Turkey Trade Accusations Amidst Escalating Syrian Conflict
Israel and Turkey are engaged in a heated exchange following Turkey's condemnation of Israeli military actions in Syria, escalating tensions and raising concerns over regional stability, particularly regarding the fate of U.S.-backed Kurdish forces fighting ISIS; Turkey has occupied approximately 15...
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44% Bias Score
Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict Resolved: Port Access Agreement to be Negotiated
Ethiopia and Somalia, with Turkish mediation, ended their conflict over Ethiopia's Red Sea access; negotiations for a port access agreement will begin in February 2025, potentially rendering void a prior agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict Resolved: Port Access Agreement to be Negotiated
Ethiopia and Somalia, with Turkish mediation, ended their conflict over Ethiopia's Red Sea access; negotiations for a port access agreement will begin in February 2025, potentially rendering void a prior agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
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32% Bias Score
Limited Syrian Refugee Return Despite Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Assad's regime on December 8th, only 7,621 Syrian refugees voluntarily returned to Syria between December 9th and 13th, while Türkiye continues to host approximately 2.95 million Syrian nationals, many facing economic hardship and uncertainty.
Limited Syrian Refugee Return Despite Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Assad's regime on December 8th, only 7,621 Syrian refugees voluntarily returned to Syria between December 9th and 13th, while Türkiye continues to host approximately 2.95 million Syrian nationals, many facing economic hardship and uncertainty.
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44% Bias Score
Cyprus Talks: TRNC Demands Equal Sovereignty
The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ersin Tatar, met with the UN's Special Representative for Cyprus, Colin Stewart, to discuss the upcoming expanded meeting in February or March, focusing on the TRNC's demand for equal sovereignty and a two-state solution. Guarantor countries ...
Cyprus Talks: TRNC Demands Equal Sovereignty
The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ersin Tatar, met with the UN's Special Representative for Cyprus, Colin Stewart, to discuss the upcoming expanded meeting in February or March, focusing on the TRNC's demand for equal sovereignty and a two-state solution. Guarantor countries ...
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48% Bias Score