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Imamoglu's Imprisonment Signals Turkey's Descent into Dictatorship
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed on March 23rd, 2025, following a politically motivated arrest based on unsubstantiated corruption charges, eliminating a major challenger to President Erdogan in the 2028 election and signifying a shift towards dictatorship; widespread protests failed to prev...
Imamoglu's Imprisonment Signals Turkey's Descent into Dictatorship
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed on March 23rd, 2025, following a politically motivated arrest based on unsubstantiated corruption charges, eliminating a major challenger to President Erdogan in the 2028 election and signifying a shift towards dictatorship; widespread protests failed to prev...
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64% Bias Score
CHP Holds Presidential Primary for Imamoglu Amidst Arrest
The CHP is holding a presidential primary election today for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the sole candidate, across 81 provinces and 973 districts with 5,600 polling stations, including a 'Solidarity Ballot Box' for non-members to vote.
CHP Holds Presidential Primary for Imamoglu Amidst Arrest
The CHP is holding a presidential primary election today for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the sole candidate, across 81 provinces and 973 districts with 5,600 polling stations, including a 'Solidarity Ballot Box' for non-members to vote.
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36% Bias Score
CHP Holds Presidential Primary, High Turnout Despite Legal Challenges
The CHP held a presidential primary election on April 2, 2023, with Ekrem Imamoglu as the sole candidate. Voting took place across Turkey in over 5,600 polling stations, and was extended due to high turnout, with non-members using 'solidarity ballot boxes'.
CHP Holds Presidential Primary, High Turnout Despite Legal Challenges
The CHP held a presidential primary election on April 2, 2023, with Ekrem Imamoglu as the sole candidate. Voting took place across Turkey in over 5,600 polling stations, and was extended due to high turnout, with non-members using 'solidarity ballot boxes'.
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56% Bias Score
İmamoğlu Detention Spurs Turkish Lira Depreciation, Increasing External Debt
CHP MP Faik Öztrak stated that the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu caused a Turkish lira depreciation, increasing Turkey's external debt by 684 billion lira and resulting in an 185 billion lira loss for companies due to exchange rate differences; he also alleged insider trading that profi...
İmamoğlu Detention Spurs Turkish Lira Depreciation, Increasing External Debt
CHP MP Faik Öztrak stated that the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu caused a Turkish lira depreciation, increasing Turkey's external debt by 684 billion lira and resulting in an 185 billion lira loss for companies due to exchange rate differences; he also alleged insider trading that profi...
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60% Bias Score
Turkey's Authoritarian Turn: State Power Used to Suppress Opposition Ahead of Elections
Recent political actions in Turkey, involving the use of state power to suppress opposition, raise serious concerns about the upcoming elections, marking a drastic departure from past transitions of power and setting a concerning global precedent.
Turkey's Authoritarian Turn: State Power Used to Suppress Opposition Ahead of Elections
Recent political actions in Turkey, involving the use of state power to suppress opposition, raise serious concerns about the upcoming elections, marking a drastic departure from past transitions of power and setting a concerning global precedent.
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68% Bias Score
Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Amidst Political Crackdown
Istanbul's opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was arrested on March 19th, 2024, facing charges of leading a criminal organization and aiding the PKK; his university degree was invalidated the previous day, impacting his eligibility for future elections; protests are banned, social media access is slo...
Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Amidst Political Crackdown
Istanbul's opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was arrested on March 19th, 2024, facing charges of leading a criminal organization and aiding the PKK; his university degree was invalidated the previous day, impacting his eligibility for future elections; protests are banned, social media access is slo...
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Youth Reject Traditional Politics, Demand Direct Participation
Driven by a deep-seated frustration with traditional political representation, Turkey's youth are using digital platforms and mass demonstrations to demand direct participation in shaping policies and societal changes; their actions reflect a broader global shift towards post-representative politics...
Turkish Youth Reject Traditional Politics, Demand Direct Participation
Driven by a deep-seated frustration with traditional political representation, Turkey's youth are using digital platforms and mass demonstrations to demand direct participation in shaping policies and societal changes; their actions reflect a broader global shift towards post-representative politics...
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48% Bias Score
High Turnout in CHP Primary Amidst Imamoglu's Arrest Challenges Erdoğan's Legitimacy
Turkey's CHP party held a presidential primary election where 1,653,000 members voted for imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, despite a lower than expected turnout; the event occurred shortly before Imamoglu's arrest on corruption charges and fueled claims challenging President Erdoğan's legit...
High Turnout in CHP Primary Amidst Imamoglu's Arrest Challenges Erdoğan's Legitimacy
Turkey's CHP party held a presidential primary election where 1,653,000 members voted for imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, despite a lower than expected turnout; the event occurred shortly before Imamoglu's arrest on corruption charges and fueled claims challenging President Erdoğan's legit...
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48% Bias Score
Massive Istanbul Gathering, Police Crackdown, and Extended Ban on Protests
On March 22, 2025, CHP leader Özgür Özel addressed a large crowd in Istanbul's Saraçhane, claiming one million attendees supporting Ekrem İmamoğlu. He urged peaceful protest while police increased security and extended a ban on gatherings. İmamoğlu and 91 others were later brought to Çağlayan Courth...
Massive Istanbul Gathering, Police Crackdown, and Extended Ban on Protests
On March 22, 2025, CHP leader Özgür Özel addressed a large crowd in Istanbul's Saraçhane, claiming one million attendees supporting Ekrem İmamoğlu. He urged peaceful protest while police increased security and extended a ban on gatherings. İmamoğlu and 91 others were later brought to Çağlayan Courth...
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40% Bias Score
İmamoğlu Investigation Casts Doubt on Turkey's Upcoming Elections
Turkey's Justice Minister asserts judicial independence despite the politically charged investigation into Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, raising concerns about the fairness of upcoming elections and the broader state of democracy in the country.
İmamoğlu Investigation Casts Doubt on Turkey's Upcoming Elections
Turkey's Justice Minister asserts judicial independence despite the politically charged investigation into Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, raising concerns about the fairness of upcoming elections and the broader state of democracy in the country.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Opposition Condemns Erosion of Justice, Citing Political Arrests
The Turkish opposition, led by Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, protests the erosion of justice, citing the imprisonment of political figures like Ekrem İmamoğlu and journalists like İsmail Saymaz as evidence of the government's abuse of power, leading to increased social and political tension.
Turkish Opposition Condemns Erosion of Justice, Citing Political Arrests
The Turkish opposition, led by Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, protests the erosion of justice, citing the imprisonment of political figures like Ekrem İmamoğlu and journalists like İsmail Saymaz as evidence of the government's abuse of power, leading to increased social and political tension.
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60% Bias Score
Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Shakes Turkey
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, was arrested on March 31, 2024, after his university degree was annulled, causing a significant drop in the Turkish lira and stock market; approximately 100 others were also detained.
Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Shakes Turkey
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, was arrested on March 31, 2024, after his university degree was annulled, causing a significant drop in the Turkish lira and stock market; approximately 100 others were also detained.
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52% Bias Score
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