Putin: Syria Intervention Successful, Russian Economy Stable
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his year-end address, stated that Russia's intervention in Syria prevented the creation of a terrorist state and that the Russian economy is stable with a projected growth of 4 percent this year. He also discussed ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the need for a r...
Putin: Syria Intervention Successful, Russian Economy Stable
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his year-end address, stated that Russia's intervention in Syria prevented the creation of a terrorist state and that the Russian economy is stable with a projected growth of 4 percent this year. He also discussed ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the need for a r...
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56% Bias Score
Egypt and Turkey Emphasize Syria's Unity Amidst Renewed Cooperation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Egypt on Thursday, emphasizing Syria's unity and independence, along with increased cooperation to resolve regional conflicts and boost bilateral trade to $15 billion.
Egypt and Turkey Emphasize Syria's Unity Amidst Renewed Cooperation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Egypt on Thursday, emphasizing Syria's unity and independence, along with increased cooperation to resolve regional conflicts and boost bilateral trade to $15 billion.
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32% Bias Score
Syrian Kurdish Commander Confirms Non-Syrian Fighters' Withdrawal Upon Ceasefire
SDF commander Mazloum Abdi announced that non-Syrian Kurdish fighters, including PKK members who helped battle ISIS, will leave Syria if a ceasefire with Turkey is reached; this is a major Turkish demand, and the fighters' departure marks a potential shift towards a political solution.
Syrian Kurdish Commander Confirms Non-Syrian Fighters' Withdrawal Upon Ceasefire
SDF commander Mazloum Abdi announced that non-Syrian Kurdish fighters, including PKK members who helped battle ISIS, will leave Syria if a ceasefire with Turkey is reached; this is a major Turkish demand, and the fighters' departure marks a potential shift towards a political solution.
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40% 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
Dervişoğlu Urges Immediate Turkish Action on Syria Border Security
İYİ Party leader Müsavat Dervişoğlu criticized Turkey's handling of the Syrian conflict, urging immediate border security measures, including a security zone from Tabka to Sinjar, and the relocation of the Süleyman Shah mausoleum. He also called for revoking Syrian refugee citizenship and the annulm...
Dervişoğlu Urges Immediate Turkish Action on Syria Border Security
İYİ Party leader Müsavat Dervişoğlu criticized Turkey's handling of the Syrian conflict, urging immediate border security measures, including a security zone from Tabka to Sinjar, and the relocation of the Süleyman Shah mausoleum. He also called for revoking Syrian refugee citizenship and the annulm...
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52% 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
Diyarbakır Murder Trial: Cell Phone Data, Confession, and Four Suspects
The trial for the murder of Narin Güran in Diyarbakır began on November 7th, with four suspects facing charges of premeditated murder. Key evidence includes cell phone data placing them near the crime scene and a neighbor's confession to moving the body.
Diyarbakır Murder Trial: Cell Phone Data, Confession, and Four Suspects
The trial for the murder of Narin Güran in Diyarbakır began on November 7th, with four suspects facing charges of premeditated murder. Key evidence includes cell phone data placing them near the crime scene and a neighbor's confession to moving the body.
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32% Bias Score
Turkey's Growing Influence in Post-Civil War Syria
Turkey's influence in Syria has significantly increased following the civil war, with its close ties to the now-ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) granting Turkey considerable leverage over the new Syrian government, despite HTS's contested legitimacy and Turkey's denial of controlling Syria.
Turkey's Growing Influence in Post-Civil War Syria
Turkey's influence in Syria has significantly increased following the civil war, with its close ties to the now-ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) granting Turkey considerable leverage over the new Syrian government, despite HTS's contested legitimacy and Turkey's denial of controlling Syria.
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36% Bias Score
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
Ankara Mayor Accuses Government of Politically Motivated Debt Seizures
Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş accused the government of politically motivated seizures targeting six municipal companies, alleging a smear campaign to distract from the SGK's 900 billion lira in uncollected receivables outside municipalities and the AKP's own larger debts.
Ankara Mayor Accuses Government of Politically Motivated Debt Seizures
Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş accused the government of politically motivated seizures targeting six municipal companies, alleging a smear campaign to distract from the SGK's 900 billion lira in uncollected receivables outside municipalities and the AKP's own larger debts.
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60% 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
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