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Imamoglu Boycotts Hearing, Citing Illegal Venue Change
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu boycotted a court hearing on Thursday, protesting an illegal last-minute venue change to Silivri prison from a central Istanbul court. Prosecutors seek a 2-4 year prison sentence and a political activity ban for allegedly influencing an expert witness; the hearing was p...
Imamoglu Boycotts Hearing, Citing Illegal Venue Change
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu boycotted a court hearing on Thursday, protesting an illegal last-minute venue change to Silivri prison from a central Istanbul court. Prosecutors seek a 2-4 year prison sentence and a political activity ban for allegedly influencing an expert witness; the hearing was p...
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40% Bias Score
Manisa Mayor Dies Amidst Reports of Impending Investigation
Manisa Metropolitan Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek died after an electric shock; prior to his death, an investigation into him was underway, revealed by CHP Deputy Group Chairman Gökhan Günaydın, who stated that reports and rumors regarding an investigation were circulating.
Manisa Mayor Dies Amidst Reports of Impending Investigation
Manisa Metropolitan Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek died after an electric shock; prior to his death, an investigation into him was underway, revealed by CHP Deputy Group Chairman Gökhan Günaydın, who stated that reports and rumors regarding an investigation were circulating.
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48% Bias Score
İmamoğlu Faces New Trial, Trial Venue Change Prompts Boycott
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu faces a new trial for comments about a court expert, with a potential 4-year prison sentence and political ban; the trial's last-minute venue change prompted a boycott by İmamoğlu and his party, adding to existing legal battles including investigations into his universi...
İmamoğlu Faces New Trial, Trial Venue Change Prompts Boycott
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu faces a new trial for comments about a court expert, with a potential 4-year prison sentence and political ban; the trial's last-minute venue change prompted a boycott by İmamoğlu and his party, adding to existing legal battles including investigations into his universi...
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36% Bias Score
Taşgetiren Critiques AKP's İmamoğlu Operation, Questions Moral Superiority
Ahmet Taşgetiren, in his article "Did the AKP gain moral superiority?", criticizes the operations against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, arguing that using state resources to neutralize political opponents doesn't equate to moral superiority and urging AKP members to reflect on their actions.
Taşgetiren Critiques AKP's İmamoğlu Operation, Questions Moral Superiority
Ahmet Taşgetiren, in his article "Did the AKP gain moral superiority?", criticizes the operations against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, arguing that using state resources to neutralize political opponents doesn't equate to moral superiority and urging AKP members to reflect on their actions.
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60% Bias Score
Manisa Mayor in Critical Condition After Electric Shock
Manisa Metropolitan Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek is in intensive care after suffering a severe electric shock on June 6th while repairing a pool pump; he experienced cardiac arrest for ~70 minutes before resuscitation, and his condition remains critical with serious organ damage.
Manisa Mayor in Critical Condition After Electric Shock
Manisa Metropolitan Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek is in intensive care after suffering a severe electric shock on June 6th while repairing a pool pump; he experienced cardiac arrest for ~70 minutes before resuscitation, and his condition remains critical with serious organ damage.
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36% Bias Score
İBB Corruption Investigation: Nuhoğlu Implicates İmamoğlu in Villa Scheme and Kickback System
A corruption investigation into Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, involves businessman Ali Nuhoğlu's testimony detailing a scheme of villa purchases and kickbacks allegedly involving İBB, İSKİ, and millions of dollars paid to Zafer Keleş, brother of Fatih Keleş, who allegedly managed payments for İm...
İBB Corruption Investigation: Nuhoğlu Implicates İmamoğlu in Villa Scheme and Kickback System
A corruption investigation into Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, involves businessman Ali Nuhoğlu's testimony detailing a scheme of villa purchases and kickbacks allegedly involving İBB, İSKİ, and millions of dollars paid to Zafer Keleş, brother of Fatih Keleş, who allegedly managed payments for İm...
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52% Bias Score
Ankara Mayor Accuses Government of Blocking Airport Metro Project
Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş accused the Turkish Ministry of Transportation of obstructing the Esenboğa Airport metro project, citing financial disputes and political interference hindering local governance; he announced free transfers between buses and metro starting July 1st.
Ankara Mayor Accuses Government of Blocking Airport Metro Project
Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş accused the Turkish Ministry of Transportation of obstructing the Esenboğa Airport metro project, citing financial disputes and political interference hindering local governance; he announced free transfers between buses and metro starting July 1st.
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56% Bias Score
Bribery Allegations Against Turkish Trade Ministry Officials
The AKP-led Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality accused three Turkish Trade Ministry officials of bribery, claiming interference in the management of Aşkale Cement. The Erzurum Prosecutor's Office deemed itself incompetent, transferring the case to Ankara in February 2025.
Bribery Allegations Against Turkish Trade Ministry Officials
The AKP-led Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality accused three Turkish Trade Ministry officials of bribery, claiming interference in the management of Aşkale Cement. The Erzurum Prosecutor's Office deemed itself incompetent, transferring the case to Ankara in February 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Türkeş Criticizes Bahçeli's Öcalan Remark at Father's Grave
AKP Ankara deputy Tuğrul Türkeş criticized MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli for referring to PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan as a "founding leader" at Alparslan Türkeş's grave, sparking debate about political sensitivities and communication challenges in Turkey's polarized climate.
Türkeş Criticizes Bahçeli's Öcalan Remark at Father's Grave
AKP Ankara deputy Tuğrul Türkeş criticized MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli for referring to PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan as a "founding leader" at Alparslan Türkeş's grave, sparking debate about political sensitivities and communication challenges in Turkey's polarized climate.
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48% Bias Score
Legal Action Against CHP Leader Özgür Özel for Criticizing Prosecutor Gürlek
On June 5th, 2025, Turkish politician Özgür Özel faced legal action from Ankara and Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices for threatening and insulting Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akın Gürlek, amidst ongoing İBB investigations and the arrest of CHP mayors; Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç cond...
Legal Action Against CHP Leader Özgür Özel for Criticizing Prosecutor Gürlek
On June 5th, 2025, Turkish politician Özgür Özel faced legal action from Ankara and Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices for threatening and insulting Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akın Gürlek, amidst ongoing İBB investigations and the arrest of CHP mayors; Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç cond...
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48% Bias Score
Bahçeli Calls for New Turkish Constitution and Electoral Reform
Following a visit to Alparslan Türkeş's tomb, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli announced the need for a new constitution and electoral reform in Turkey, linking this to the PKK ceasefire, and urging all political parties to cooperate for national unity and stability.
Bahçeli Calls for New Turkish Constitution and Electoral Reform
Following a visit to Alparslan Türkeş's tomb, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli announced the need for a new constitution and electoral reform in Turkey, linking this to the PKK ceasefire, and urging all political parties to cooperate for national unity and stability.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Court to Rule on CHP Congress Validity
A Turkish court is set to rule on June 30th on a lawsuit challenging the validity of the CHP's November 4-5, 2023, congress which elected Özgür Özel as the party leader. A ruling of "mutlak butlan" would invalidate the congress, potentially leading to Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's return to leadership.
Turkish Court to Rule on CHP Congress Validity
A Turkish court is set to rule on June 30th on a lawsuit challenging the validity of the CHP's November 4-5, 2023, congress which elected Özgür Özel as the party leader. A ruling of "mutlak butlan" would invalidate the congress, potentially leading to Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's return to leadership.
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40% Bias Score
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