Istanbul School Stabbing: Student Attacks Vice Principal
A 16-year-old student, B.Y.E., stabbed his vice principal in a Büyükçekmece high school after his attempt to attack a female student he was fixated on failed; B.Y.E. brought a knife, hammer, and tape to school.
Istanbul School Stabbing: Student Attacks Vice Principal
A 16-year-old student, B.Y.E., stabbed his vice principal in a Büyükçekmece high school after his attempt to attack a female student he was fixated on failed; B.Y.E. brought a knife, hammer, and tape to school.
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44% Bias Score
ECtHR Awards €2,600 for Freedom of Speech Violation in Turkey, Retrial Rejected
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) awarded Saide İnanç €2,600 for violating her freedom of speech due to a Turkish court's 2019 conviction for "insulting the president" based on Facebook posts; however, a Turkish court rejected a retrial request, citing a lack of "amicable settlement".
ECtHR Awards €2,600 for Freedom of Speech Violation in Turkey, Retrial Rejected
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) awarded Saide İnanç €2,600 for violating her freedom of speech due to a Turkish court's 2019 conviction for "insulting the president" based on Facebook posts; however, a Turkish court rejected a retrial request, citing a lack of "amicable settlement".
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32% Bias Score
Turkey's Cybersecurity Bill Sparks Debate Over Freedom of Speech
Turkey's parliament is debating a cybersecurity bill granting broad powers to the Cybersecurity Presidency, raising concerns about potential restrictions on freedom of speech and the press, with critics citing vaguely defined offenses and the risk of censorship.
Turkey's Cybersecurity Bill Sparks Debate Over Freedom of Speech
Turkey's parliament is debating a cybersecurity bill granting broad powers to the Cybersecurity Presidency, raising concerns about potential restrictions on freedom of speech and the press, with critics citing vaguely defined offenses and the risk of censorship.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's BOT Highway Tolls Skyrocket: Opaque Contracts Reveal Hidden Costs
Recent toll increases on Turkish highways and bridges, built under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, reveal a system where undisclosed contracts between the government and private companies determine prices using complex formulas, ultimately shifting significant costs onto Turkish citizens.
Turkey's BOT Highway Tolls Skyrocket: Opaque Contracts Reveal Hidden Costs
Recent toll increases on Turkish highways and bridges, built under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, reveal a system where undisclosed contracts between the government and private companies determine prices using complex formulas, ultimately shifting significant costs onto Turkish citizens.
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56% Bias Score
Syrian Kurds Face Uncertain Future Amidst Turkish Occupation
Turkey's occupation of Kurdish areas in northern Syria, following the US withdrawal, leaves the future of the approximately two million Syrian Kurds uncertain, depending on the actions of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham's leader and potential models of autonomy.
Syrian Kurds Face Uncertain Future Amidst Turkish Occupation
Turkey's occupation of Kurdish areas in northern Syria, following the US withdrawal, leaves the future of the approximately two million Syrian Kurds uncertain, depending on the actions of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham's leader and potential models of autonomy.
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40% Bias Score
Bahçeli Demands PKK Disarmament, Rejects Early Elections
MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli issued a statement demanding the PKK's complete disarmament or unconditional surrender, threatening military action in eastern Euphrates if necessary, while rejecting calls for early elections and emphasizing the importance of maintaining political stability and the 1923 fo...
Bahçeli Demands PKK Disarmament, Rejects Early Elections
MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli issued a statement demanding the PKK's complete disarmament or unconditional surrender, threatening military action in eastern Euphrates if necessary, while rejecting calls for early elections and emphasizing the importance of maintaining political stability and the 1923 fo...
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Cadets Face Expulsion After Oath, Slogan Incident
Five Turkish cadets face expulsion for reciting the Officer's Oath and chanting "We are the soldiers of Mustafa Kemal" after their August 30th graduation ceremony; however, an expert report argues their actions were not insubordinate and aligned with constitutional principles.
Turkish Cadets Face Expulsion After Oath, Slogan Incident
Five Turkish cadets face expulsion for reciting the Officer's Oath and chanting "We are the soldiers of Mustafa Kemal" after their August 30th graduation ceremony; however, an expert report argues their actions were not insubordinate and aligned with constitutional principles.
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52% Bias Score
Electrician Kills Syrian Girl in Istanbul
In Istanbul's Bağcılar district, Zekeriya A. murdered 12-year-old Syrian refugee Meryem Samou and injured her brother after entering their apartment under the guise of an electrician; he was arrested and charged with murder.
Electrician Kills Syrian Girl in Istanbul
In Istanbul's Bağcılar district, Zekeriya A. murdered 12-year-old Syrian refugee Meryem Samou and injured her brother after entering their apartment under the guise of an electrician; he was arrested and charged with murder.
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32% Bias Score
Turkey's Aging Population: Economic Challenges and EU Comparisons
Turkey's Silver Economy, encompassing the economic activity of its 50+ population, is rapidly expanding, but low pensions and emigration of skilled youth create economic and social challenges, contrasting with EU approaches that emphasize workforce participation among older generations.
Turkey's Aging Population: Economic Challenges and EU Comparisons
Turkey's Silver Economy, encompassing the economic activity of its 50+ population, is rapidly expanding, but low pensions and emigration of skilled youth create economic and social challenges, contrasting with EU approaches that emphasize workforce participation among older generations.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Bar Association Sued Over Syria Journalist Deaths
Following the deaths of two journalists in Syria, the Istanbul Bar Association issued a statement condemning the killings and calling for an investigation, leading to a lawsuit against its chair and 10 board members for "terrorist propaganda" and spreading misinformation.
Turkish Bar Association Sued Over Syria Journalist Deaths
Following the deaths of two journalists in Syria, the Istanbul Bar Association issued a statement condemning the killings and calling for an investigation, leading to a lawsuit against its chair and 10 board members for "terrorist propaganda" and spreading misinformation.
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36% Bias Score
Turkish Lieutenants Face Dismissal for Atatürk Allegiance
Five Turkish lieutenants face potential dismissal from the Turkish Armed Forces following a disciplinary investigation stemming from their display of allegiance to Atatürk and the Republic after a graduation ceremony on August 30, 2024, prompting protests from retired soldiers and the Atatürkist Tho...
Turkish Lieutenants Face Dismissal for Atatürk Allegiance
Five Turkish lieutenants face potential dismissal from the Turkish Armed Forces following a disciplinary investigation stemming from their display of allegiance to Atatürk and the Republic after a graduation ceremony on August 30, 2024, prompting protests from retired soldiers and the Atatürkist Tho...
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Human Rights Defender Arrested: Appeal Challenges Evidence
Human rights defender Nimet Tanrıkulu was arrested in Ankara, Turkey on November 29, 2024, on charges of "membership in a terrorist organization," based on an informant's testimony and circumstantial evidence, prompting an international outcry and appeal.
Turkish Human Rights Defender Arrested: Appeal Challenges Evidence
Human rights defender Nimet Tanrıkulu was arrested in Ankara, Turkey on November 29, 2024, on charges of "membership in a terrorist organization," based on an informant's testimony and circumstantial evidence, prompting an international outcry and appeal.
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56% Bias Score