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Allegations of Police Brutality During Saraçhane Protests
Following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, protests in Saraçhane resulted in numerous arrests and allegations of police brutality, including strip searches and threats of violence against detained students, as reported by a student who detailed the incident.
Allegations of Police Brutality During Saraçhane Protests
Following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, protests in Saraçhane resulted in numerous arrests and allegations of police brutality, including strip searches and threats of violence against detained students, as reported by a student who detailed the incident.
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Court Upholds Life Sentences for 2016 Coup Plotters
Turkey's Court of Appeals upheld life sentences for 121 individuals involved in the July 15, 2016, coup attempt at the Gendarmerie General Command, confirming aggravated life sentences and life imprisonment for constitutional violations, including former Colonel Erkan Öktem and others.
Turkish Court Upholds Life Sentences for 2016 Coup Plotters
Turkey's Court of Appeals upheld life sentences for 121 individuals involved in the July 15, 2016, coup attempt at the Gendarmerie General Command, confirming aggravated life sentences and life imprisonment for constitutional violations, including former Colonel Erkan Öktem and others.
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40% Bias Score
İYİ Party Leader Condemns Arrests, Warns of Unrest
İYİ Party leader Musavat Dervişoğlu condemned the arrest of young protesters following the annulment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's diploma, warning of potential societal unrest and urging the government to halt its actions.
İYİ Party Leader Condemns Arrests, Warns of Unrest
İYİ Party leader Musavat Dervişoğlu condemned the arrest of young protesters following the annulment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's diploma, warning of potential societal unrest and urging the government to halt its actions.
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60% Bias Score
Indictment Accuses Turkish Lawyer of PKK Links, Faces 20 Years in Prison
An indictment accuses Istanbul Bar Association executive board member Fırat Epözdemir of involvement with the PKK-linked HDK, facing 8-20 years for alleged membership and propaganda; evidence includes WhatsApp group participation and Cizre visit during clashes, while he denies involvement.
Indictment Accuses Turkish Lawyer of PKK Links, Faces 20 Years in Prison
An indictment accuses Istanbul Bar Association executive board member Fırat Epözdemir of involvement with the PKK-linked HDK, facing 8-20 years for alleged membership and propaganda; evidence includes WhatsApp group participation and Cizre visit during clashes, while he denies involvement.
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Journalists Face Prison for Covering İBB Protests
Twenty-five people, including seven journalists, face 6 months to 3 years in prison in Turkey for participating in unauthorized protests against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality following a corruption investigation; the prosecution claims to lack evidence supporting the journalists' claim of n...
Turkish Journalists Face Prison for Covering İBB Protests
Twenty-five people, including seven journalists, face 6 months to 3 years in prison in Turkey for participating in unauthorized protests against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality following a corruption investigation; the prosecution claims to lack evidence supporting the journalists' claim of n...
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52% Bias Score
IMM Employee Arrested for Human Trafficking
An Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality employee, Mevlüt Demirküben, was arrested on April 9, 2025, for alleged human trafficking while driving a municipal vehicle (34 MTK 698) carrying eight undocumented migrants; the IMM has initiated disciplinary action and terminated his employment.
IMM Employee Arrested for Human Trafficking
An Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality employee, Mevlüt Demirküben, was arrested on April 9, 2025, for alleged human trafficking while driving a municipal vehicle (34 MTK 698) carrying eight undocumented migrants; the IMM has initiated disciplinary action and terminated his employment.
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40% Bias Score
Çiğdem Toker: Award-Winning Investigative Journalist Faces Legal Challenges
Çiğdem Toker, a Turkish investigative journalist born in Diyarbakır, has worked for numerous publications, receiving many awards but also facing legal challenges for her critical reporting on finance, public procurement, and healthcare, currently working as a commentator on Fox TV's "Orta Sayfa".
Çiğdem Toker: Award-Winning Investigative Journalist Faces Legal Challenges
Çiğdem Toker, a Turkish investigative journalist born in Diyarbakır, has worked for numerous publications, receiving many awards but also facing legal challenges for her critical reporting on finance, public procurement, and healthcare, currently working as a commentator on Fox TV's "Orta Sayfa".
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0% Bias Score
German Mayors in Istanbul Show Solidarity Amidst İmamoğlu Arrest
A delegation of German mayors, visiting Istanbul amidst the arrest of mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, expressed solidarity, highlighting concerns about due process and the broader implications for Turkish democracy. The visit, originally planned months prior, was shortened due to the ongoing protests.
German Mayors in Istanbul Show Solidarity Amidst İmamoğlu Arrest
A delegation of German mayors, visiting Istanbul amidst the arrest of mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, expressed solidarity, highlighting concerns about due process and the broader implications for Turkish democracy. The visit, originally planned months prior, was shortened due to the ongoing protests.
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44% Bias Score
YÖK's letter on boycotts sparks concerns over academic freedom in Turkey
CHP Istanbul MP Suat Özçağdaş raised a parliamentary question about YÖK's letter to universities concerning student and academic boycotts, criticizing it as a form of surveillance and a violation of academic freedom and constitutional rights, prompting concerns about potential repercussions for stud...
YÖK's letter on boycotts sparks concerns over academic freedom in Turkey
CHP Istanbul MP Suat Özçağdaş raised a parliamentary question about YÖK's letter to universities concerning student and academic boycotts, criticizing it as a form of surveillance and a violation of academic freedom and constitutional rights, prompting concerns about potential repercussions for stud...
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56% Bias Score
Mahir Polat's Health Concerns Prompt Release Request Amidst İBB Investigation
Mahir Polat, arrested on March 23rd in Istanbul for his alleged involvement in a "city reconciliation" investigation, has been hospitalized twice for high blood pressure since his detainment at Marmara Prison No. 9, prompting his lawyer to file for release due to concerns about his health. The Adli ...
Mahir Polat's Health Concerns Prompt Release Request Amidst İBB Investigation
Mahir Polat, arrested on March 23rd in Istanbul for his alleged involvement in a "city reconciliation" investigation, has been hospitalized twice for high blood pressure since his detainment at Marmara Prison No. 9, prompting his lawyer to file for release due to concerns about his health. The Adli ...
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44% Bias Score
Erdoğan Commends Turkish Police Amidst Recent Attacks
President Erdoğan praised the Turkish Police force for their service during a recent ceremony at the Presidential Palace, highlighting their role in maintaining national security and their resilience against recent attacks, reaffirming government support.
Erdoğan Commends Turkish Police Amidst Recent Attacks
President Erdoğan praised the Turkish Police force for their service during a recent ceremony at the Presidential Palace, highlighting their role in maintaining national security and their resilience against recent attacks, reaffirming government support.
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60% Bias Score
Central Asian Nations' Diplomatic Shift Impacts Turkey's Cyprus Policy
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan established diplomatic relations with Cyprus, appointing ambassadors; this follows their affirmation of UN resolutions rejecting Northern Cyprus at the EU-Central Asia summit, potentially undermining Turkey's two-state solution advocacy and strengthening the ...
Central Asian Nations' Diplomatic Shift Impacts Turkey's Cyprus Policy
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan established diplomatic relations with Cyprus, appointing ambassadors; this follows their affirmation of UN resolutions rejecting Northern Cyprus at the EU-Central Asia summit, potentially undermining Turkey's two-state solution advocacy and strengthening the ...
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48% Bias Score
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