January 7, 2026 – Turkey Headlines

Story gist: US President-elect Trump stated he is evaluating various possibilities, including military options, for Greenland. Greenland and Denmark requested a meeting with US Secretary of State Rubio.

Bias summary: No left-leaning coverage. Center (BBC) headlines Trump’s direct quote on military options, emphasizing his provocative stance. Right (Anadolu Ajansı) focuses on Greenland and Denmark’s diplomatic response via meeting request with Rubio, shifting emphasis to their initiative and omitting Trump’s military rhetoric. Left perspective absent, potentially avoiding amplification of Trump’s statement.

Story gist: New governors were appointed to 19 provinces in Turkey, as published in the Official Gazette. Seven governors were reassigned to the center.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Sözcü uses ‘breaking news’ tone and emphasizes 7 governors ‘pulled to center,’ implying disruption or demotion. Center ankahaber.net factually notes governors changed and decisions published in Official Gazette. Right-leaning TRT Haber straightforwardly announces appointments without mentioning reassignments, adopting neutral-affirmative framing. No major omissions across lanes.

Story gist: A female lawyer posted content on social media in Turkey. Authorities initiated an investigation against her.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Sözcü frames neutrally with the factual title, avoiding judgment and implying possible overreach. Center Haberler sensationalizes via ‘skandal görüntüleri’ (scandalous images) and ‘pahalıya patladı’ (cost dearly), emphasizing severe repercussions. Right-leaning Yeni Şafak stresses public backlash (‘tepki çeken’ posts), portraying the probe as justified response to controversy. No major omissions across lanes.

Story gist: Turkey’s Meteorology Department warned of returning cold and rainy weather, including storms, frost, and avalanche risks. Temperatures are expected to drop by 10 degrees.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Diken stresses urgent official warnings and specific dangers like storms, frost, and avalanches. Center rudaw.net emphasizes dramatic temperature drop of 10 degrees and winter’s abrupt return. Right-leaning TRT Haber uses neutral, straightforward framing matching the title without highlighting risks or sensationalism.

Story gist: At least 36 people died during protests in Iran.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Evrensel.net frame protests sympathetically, questioning ‘why the people are on the streets’ to emphasize public grievances. Center outlets like Euronews report neutrally, focusing solely on the death toll. Right-leaning Anadolu Ajansı portrays a ‘new wave of protests’ and speculates on political consequences, emphasizing potential regime impacts over casualties.