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
Judge Rejects Motion to Dismiss Bribery Charges Against NYC Mayor Adams
A federal judge in New York rejected a motion to dismiss bribery charges against Mayor Eric Adams, citing sufficient evidence detailed in an indictment alleging that Adams accepted tens of thousands of dollars in travel and illegal campaign donations from Turkish officials and businesspeople between...
Judge Rejects Motion to Dismiss Bribery Charges Against NYC Mayor Adams
A federal judge in New York rejected a motion to dismiss bribery charges against Mayor Eric Adams, citing sufficient evidence detailed in an indictment alleging that Adams accepted tens of thousands of dollars in travel and illegal campaign donations from Turkish officials and businesspeople between...
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32% Bias Score
Turkey's Year-End Economic Outlook: Minimum Wage and Public Procurement Reform
Turkey's Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek announced a likely minimum wage increase exceeding inflation, while emphasizing a comprehensive revision of the Public Procurement Law aimed at promoting fiscal discipline and combatting corruption.
Turkey's Year-End Economic Outlook: Minimum Wage and Public Procurement Reform
Turkey's Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek announced a likely minimum wage increase exceeding inflation, while emphasizing a comprehensive revision of the Public Procurement Law aimed at promoting fiscal discipline and combatting corruption.
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52% 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
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
Turkey's Key Role in Post-Assad Syria
Turkey's significant indirect military presence in Syria and support for rebel groups following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime has made it a key player in Syrian affairs, prompting Western leaders to engage with President Erdogan on the matter.
Turkey's Key Role in Post-Assad Syria
Turkey's significant indirect military presence in Syria and support for rebel groups following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime has made it a key player in Syrian affairs, prompting Western leaders to engage with President Erdogan on the matter.
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48% Bias Score
Syria's New Power Structure: Clashes, International Engagement, and Uncertain Future
Following a rebel victory in Syria on December 8th, clashes between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed groups, coupled with a new power seeking to consolidate control and engage with Western nations, raises serious concerns about regional stability.
Syria's New Power Structure: Clashes, International Engagement, and Uncertain Future
Following a rebel victory in Syria on December 8th, clashes between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed groups, coupled with a new power seeking to consolidate control and engage with Western nations, raises serious concerns about regional stability.
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48% Bias Score
Turkish Survey Reveals Deep Divisions on Citizenship and Kurdish Issue
A recent survey in Turkey indicates that 53% of respondents feel like second-class citizens, with this sentiment being particularly pronounced among those identifying as Kurdish or Zaza; despite a majority favoring a democratic resolution to the Kurdish issue, significant disagreements exist on the ...
Turkish Survey Reveals Deep Divisions on Citizenship and Kurdish Issue
A recent survey in Turkey indicates that 53% of respondents feel like second-class citizens, with this sentiment being particularly pronounced among those identifying as Kurdish or Zaza; despite a majority favoring a democratic resolution to the Kurdish issue, significant disagreements exist on the ...
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44% Bias Score
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