Syria Ceasefire Extended Amidst Ongoing Conflict and High Casualties
A US-brokered ceasefire between pro-Kurdish and pro-Turkish forces in northern Syria's Manbij has been extended until the end of the week following intense fighting that killed 218 people; UN envoy warns of potential further escalation.
Syria Ceasefire Extended Amidst Ongoing Conflict and High Casualties
A US-brokered ceasefire between pro-Kurdish and pro-Turkish forces in northern Syria's Manbij has been extended until the end of the week following intense fighting that killed 218 people; UN envoy warns of potential further escalation.
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32% Bias Score
Asset Seizures Target Six Turkish CHP Municipalities
Six CHP-affiliated major Turkish municipalities face asset seizures due to unpaid social security contributions, following President Erdoğan's order, with Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş stating that offered payment plans were rejected, suggesting political motivations.
Asset Seizures Target Six Turkish CHP Municipalities
Six CHP-affiliated major Turkish municipalities face asset seizures due to unpaid social security contributions, following President Erdoğan's order, with Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş stating that offered payment plans were rejected, suggesting political motivations.
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56% Bias Score
Von der Leyen's Ankara Visit Highlights Limited Progress in EU-Turkey Relations
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's December 17th visit to Ankara showed limited progress in EU-Turkey relations, with continued disagreements on issues such as Turkey's EU membership, the Customs Union update, and visa liberalization, despite some areas of cooperation.
Von der Leyen's Ankara Visit Highlights Limited Progress in EU-Turkey Relations
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's December 17th visit to Ankara showed limited progress in EU-Turkey relations, with continued disagreements on issues such as Turkey's EU membership, the Customs Union update, and visa liberalization, despite some areas of cooperation.
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44% Bias Score
Otokar Wins 31 Billion TL Romanian Military Vehicle Contract
Otokar, a Koç Holding subsidiary, won a Romanian Ministry of National Defense contract to supply 1059 4x4 tactical wheeled light armored vehicles for approximately 31 billion TL, with initial production in Turkey and subsequent vehicles manufactured in Romania, finalized on November 27, 2024.
Otokar Wins 31 Billion TL Romanian Military Vehicle Contract
Otokar, a Koç Holding subsidiary, won a Romanian Ministry of National Defense contract to supply 1059 4x4 tactical wheeled light armored vehicles for approximately 31 billion TL, with initial production in Turkey and subsequent vehicles manufactured in Romania, finalized on November 27, 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Erdoğan Connects Scientific Awards to Turkey's Expanding Geopolitical Ambitions
President Erdoğan awarded 57 scientists with TÜBA and TÜBİTAK awards at a ceremony in Ankara, emphasizing Turkey's national mission extends beyond its geographical borders, highlighting 947 scientists awarded since 2001.
Erdoğan Connects Scientific Awards to Turkey's Expanding Geopolitical Ambitions
President Erdoğan awarded 57 scientists with TÜBA and TÜBİTAK awards at a ceremony in Ankara, emphasizing Turkey's national mission extends beyond its geographical borders, highlighting 947 scientists awarded since 2001.
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52% 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 Rapid Embassy Reopening in Damascus Amidst Post-Assad Geopolitical Shifts
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Turkey reopened its embassy in Damascus, becoming the first country to do so; other nations, including the US and UK, have also initiated contacts with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), despite its designation as a terrorist group, highlighting the complex geopolitic...
Turkey's Rapid Embassy Reopening in Damascus Amidst Post-Assad Geopolitical Shifts
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Turkey reopened its embassy in Damascus, becoming the first country to do so; other nations, including the US and UK, have also initiated contacts with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), despite its designation as a terrorist group, highlighting the complex geopolitic...
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Minimum Wage Erodes Amidst High Inflation
A DISK-AR report reveals that 8.5 million Turkish workers earn at or below the minimum wage; if inflation hits 44% in 2024, the minimum wage will lose 7,481 TL in purchasing power, falling below the poverty line by December.
Turkish Minimum Wage Erodes Amidst High Inflation
A DISK-AR report reveals that 8.5 million Turkish workers earn at or below the minimum wage; if inflation hits 44% in 2024, the minimum wage will lose 7,481 TL in purchasing power, falling below the poverty line by December.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Threatens Sanctions Against Turkey Over Syrian Ceasefire
U.S. Senators Van Hollen and Graham threaten Turkey with sanctions mirroring a 2019 bill if Ankara fails to pressure Syrian opposition fighters into a ceasefire with U.S.-backed Kurds, citing concerns over regional security and the resurgence of ISIS.
U.S. Threatens Sanctions Against Turkey Over Syrian Ceasefire
U.S. Senators Van Hollen and Graham threaten Turkey with sanctions mirroring a 2019 bill if Ankara fails to pressure Syrian opposition fighters into a ceasefire with U.S.-backed Kurds, citing concerns over regional security and the resurgence of ISIS.
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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
Turkish Municipalities' 10.5 Billion TL Debt Sparks Political Row
Journalist Fatih Altaylı revealed that 28 Turkish municipalities owe 10.5 billion TL to the Treasury, with AKP municipalities holding the majority of the debt, while six CHP municipalities face seizures for unpaid social security contributions, sparking political controversy.
Turkish Municipalities' 10.5 Billion TL Debt Sparks Political Row
Journalist Fatih Altaylı revealed that 28 Turkish municipalities owe 10.5 billion TL to the Treasury, with AKP municipalities holding the majority of the debt, while six CHP municipalities face seizures for unpaid social security contributions, sparking political controversy.
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56% 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