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Turkey Grants Religious Affairs Presidency Power to Ban, Destroy Quran Translations
Turkey's parliament passed a law granting the Presidency of Religious Affairs the power to seize and destroy Quran translations deemed objectionable, including online content, with a two-week appeal period and final decisions thereafter; theologians are criticizing this as an 'Inquisition law'.
Turkey Grants Religious Affairs Presidency Power to Ban, Destroy Quran Translations
Turkey's parliament passed a law granting the Presidency of Religious Affairs the power to seize and destroy Quran translations deemed objectionable, including online content, with a two-week appeal period and final decisions thereafter; theologians are criticizing this as an 'Inquisition law'.
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56% Bias Score
CHP Leader Defiant Amidst Wave of Legal Operations in Turkey
Amidst a series of legal operations targeting CHP municipalities, party leader Özgür Özel maintains a determined stance, emphasizing the need for perseverance and resistance against what he calls a 'political operation' lacking legal basis.
CHP Leader Defiant Amidst Wave of Legal Operations in Turkey
Amidst a series of legal operations targeting CHP municipalities, party leader Özgür Özel maintains a determined stance, emphasizing the need for perseverance and resistance against what he calls a 'political operation' lacking legal basis.
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60% Bias Score
Staged": Arkas Sanat Alaçatı Exhibition on Climate Crisis
Arkas Sanat Alaçatı's "Staged" exhibition (May 29th - January 4th, 2025) uses 86 artworks by 35 artists to confront viewers with humanity's disconnect from nature amid the climate crisis, inspired by Piero Gilardi's work and philosophical concepts, aiming to raise environmental awareness.
Staged": Arkas Sanat Alaçatı Exhibition on Climate Crisis
Arkas Sanat Alaçatı's "Staged" exhibition (May 29th - January 4th, 2025) uses 86 artworks by 35 artists to confront viewers with humanity's disconnect from nature amid the climate crisis, inspired by Piero Gilardi's work and philosophical concepts, aiming to raise environmental awareness.
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44% Bias Score
Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire: Opposing Stances Hinder Peace Talks
Russia and Ukraine disagree on the conditions for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, with Russia prioritizing conflict resolution before a truce and Ukraine seeking a 30-day ceasefire to facilitate discussions; a recent UN meeting will test both sides' commitment to peace.
Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire: Opposing Stances Hinder Peace Talks
Russia and Ukraine disagree on the conditions for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, with Russia prioritizing conflict resolution before a truce and Ukraine seeking a 30-day ceasefire to facilitate discussions; a recent UN meeting will test both sides' commitment to peace.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's Defense Exports Surge 65%, Reaching \$2.2 Billion
Turkey's defense industry, with 3,500 companies and 100,000 employees, achieved a 65% export increase in 2025, reaching \$2.2 billion in the first four months, while also planning for nuclear submarines and aiming for \$10 billion in annual exports.
Turkey's Defense Exports Surge 65%, Reaching \$2.2 Billion
Turkey's defense industry, with 3,500 companies and 100,000 employees, achieved a 65% export increase in 2025, reaching \$2.2 billion in the first four months, while also planning for nuclear submarines and aiming for \$10 billion in annual exports.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Arrests Dozens in Fifth Wave Targeting Opposition
Turkish authorities arrested at least 30 people in Istanbul and Adana on Saturday, including municipal mayors and opposition party members, in the fifth wave of arrests targeting President Erdogan's political opponents since March, prompting international condemnation.
Turkey Arrests Dozens in Fifth Wave Targeting Opposition
Turkish authorities arrested at least 30 people in Istanbul and Adana on Saturday, including municipal mayors and opposition party members, in the fifth wave of arrests targeting President Erdogan's political opponents since March, prompting international condemnation.
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44% Bias Score
CHP Accuses Erdoğan of Suppressing Opposition After Istanbul Election Losses
CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized President Erdoğan for targeting CHP-run municipalities in Istanbul after electoral losses, referencing the arrest of Avcılar Mayor Utku Caner Çaykara and comparing the situation to a soccer match where Erdoğan refused to play after losing. CHP officials also proteste...
CHP Accuses Erdoğan of Suppressing Opposition After Istanbul Election Losses
CHP leader Özgür Özel criticized President Erdoğan for targeting CHP-run municipalities in Istanbul after electoral losses, referencing the arrest of Avcılar Mayor Utku Caner Çaykara and comparing the situation to a soccer match where Erdoğan refused to play after losing. CHP officials also proteste...
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Parliament Approves Massive Salary Hike for TRT Director Amidst Bias Accusations
The Turkish Parliament approved a law raising the TRT director-general's salary to the highest level in the state, sparking controversy over TRT's 11 billion dollar budget and alleged pro-government bias, with opposition MPs criticizing the broadcaster's editorial line and accusing it of using taxpa...
Turkish Parliament Approves Massive Salary Hike for TRT Director Amidst Bias Accusations
The Turkish Parliament approved a law raising the TRT director-general's salary to the highest level in the state, sparking controversy over TRT's 11 billion dollar budget and alleged pro-government bias, with opposition MPs criticizing the broadcaster's editorial line and accusing it of using taxpa...
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56% Bias Score
Altındağ Mayor Accused of Assault, Potential Cover-Up Alleged
Altındağ municipality employee Muhammed Sadık Erdoğan accused Mayor Veysel Tiryaki of assault, supported by a video showing injuries. Two individuals from a prior 2018 Bolu assault are also suspected, and the lawyer reports facing obstacles in the investigation.
Altındağ Mayor Accused of Assault, Potential Cover-Up Alleged
Altındağ municipality employee Muhammed Sadık Erdoğan accused Mayor Veysel Tiryaki of assault, supported by a video showing injuries. Two individuals from a prior 2018 Bolu assault are also suspected, and the lawyer reports facing obstacles in the investigation.
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56% Bias Score
Northern Cyprus: Headscarf Controversy Exposes Secularism-Conservatism Divide
A headscarf controversy in Northern Cyprus schools has ignited a debate over secularism versus increasing conservatism, dividing the population and leading to protests and a government amendment allowing high school students to wear headscarves; however, ongoing teacher strikes continue. This reflec...
Northern Cyprus: Headscarf Controversy Exposes Secularism-Conservatism Divide
A headscarf controversy in Northern Cyprus schools has ignited a debate over secularism versus increasing conservatism, dividing the population and leading to protests and a government amendment allowing high school students to wear headscarves; however, ongoing teacher strikes continue. This reflec...
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48% Bias Score
SDF Commander Announces Direct Contact with Turkey, Open to Improved Ties
The commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, announced on Friday that his group is in direct contact with Turkey and open to improving ties, including a potential meeting with President Erdogan, marking a significant diplomatic overture after years of conflict.
SDF Commander Announces Direct Contact with Turkey, Open to Improved Ties
The commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, announced on Friday that his group is in direct contact with Turkey and open to improving ties, including a potential meeting with President Erdogan, marking a significant diplomatic overture after years of conflict.
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32% Bias Score
Gezi Park Protests: A Symbol of Hope, 12 Years On
On the 12th anniversary of the Gezi Park protests, Can Atalay, a former parliamentarian convicted in relation to the Gezi case, described the events as one of Turkey's largest social movements, emphasizing its enduring legacy as a symbol of hope and continued relevance in the fight for democracy.
Gezi Park Protests: A Symbol of Hope, 12 Years On
On the 12th anniversary of the Gezi Park protests, Can Atalay, a former parliamentarian convicted in relation to the Gezi case, described the events as one of Turkey's largest social movements, emphasizing its enduring legacy as a symbol of hope and continued relevance in the fight for democracy.
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60% Bias Score
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