๐น๐ท Sabah
Turkey · TR · https://www.sabah.com.tr
About Sabah
Sabah is owned by Turkuvaz Media Group, which is part of the Kalyon Group. The Kalyon Group has close ties to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and President Recep Tayyip Erdoฤan. รmer Faruk Kalyoncu, CEO of Zirve Holding (which owns Turkuvaz Media Group), is the son of Kalyon Group's founder, and President Erdoฤan was a witness at his wedding.
Sabah is widely considered a pro-government newspaper and a propaganda outlet for the Turkish government and the ruling AKP. Media Bias/Fact Check rates Sabah as 'Right Biased' due to its consistent favoring of the government in story selection and editorial positions, often using emotionally loaded language. Its factual reporting is rated 'Mixed' by Media Bias/Fact Check and Ground News, citing poor sourcing and the promotion of pro-government propaganda. This aligns with the broader context of press freedom in Turkey, which Reporters Without Borders (RSF) ranks as 'very serious' (159th out of 180 countries in 2025) and Freedom House classifies as 'Not Free' since 2013, noting increasing authoritarianism and state control over media.
Reading context
Outlets in Turkey often work under tighter political or legal limits than in countries ranked as fully free for press. We keep each headline's original tone on purpose, so you can see how stories are usually framed for domestic readers.
Istanbul Drug and Prostitution Ring Investigation: Actress, Venue Operators Implicated
- A new wave of operations in Istanbul has exposed the background of a drug and prostitution investigation targeting famous personalities. - Prosecutors revealed suspicious financial transactions and โฆ
Iran Warns of Sinking Ships as US Troop Buildup Rumored; Ceasefire Talks Stall
- Tensions escalate between the US/Israel and Iran, with a ceasefire appearing unlikely as the US reportedly plans to send more troops to the Middle East. - Iran has issued a stern warning, stating itโฆ
Restaurant in Istanbul Shot At by Motorcycle-Riding Assailants; Previous Altercation Involved CHP Official
- A restaurant in Beylikdรผzรผ, Istanbul, was shot at by assailants on a motorcycle early in the morning. - No casualties or injuries were reported in the attack. - The restaurant was previously involveโฆ
Violent Video Games Linked to School Attacks in Turkey; Experts Warn of Normalizing Violence
- Two school attacks in Turkey were carried out by individuals addicted to violent video games, raising concerns about their impact. - Experts warn that prolonged exposure to war games can desensitizeโฆ
Turkey Covers IVF and Thermal Spa Costs Through Social Security
- Turkey's Social Security Institution (SGK) is covering costs for IVF treatments and thermal spa therapies under specific conditions. - New regulations have expanded these benefits, aiming to supportโฆ
Lebanon Faces Systematic Destruction: Nearly 40,000 Homes Destroyed in 36 Days
- Israel has expanded its attacks into Lebanon, targeting villages and neighborhoods indiscriminately, similar to its operations in Gaza. - The Israeli army has destroyed or damaged 37,836 residences โฆ
US Blockades Strait of Hormuz, Threatens Iranian Ships
- The US has announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to target Iranian ships. - This move comes after failed negotiations between Iran and the US, with Iran accusing the US of piracyโฆ
He said 'Erkol has no signatory authority', here's the signature
- CHP leader รzgรผr รzel claimed Ankara Provincial Chairman รmit Erkol was arrested despite having no signatory authority in a cooperative. - Sabah newspaper obtained documents showing Erkol did have sโฆ
IZBETON Scandal: 660 Million Lira Allegedly Laundered Through Cooperatives; CHP Officials Arrested
- An investigation into ฤฐZBETON, a subsidiary of the ฤฐzmir Metropolitan Municipality, has revealed alleged money laundering totaling 660 million Turkish Lira through cooperatives. - CHP Ankara Provincโฆ
Permission granted for investigation into Yavaล: Presidential campaign funded by municipal coffers
- Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaล is under investigation for allegedly using municipal resources for his 2023 presidential campaign. - The Interior Ministry has granted permission for the investigation intoโฆ
Gรผlistan Doku Case: 13 Arrested in Tunceli Disappearance Probe, Including Former Governor's Son
- A comprehensive operation has been launched in connection with the disappearance of Gรผlistan Doku, who has been missing since January 5, 2020. - Arrest warrants have been issued for 13 suspects, incโฆ
Istanbul Cemeteries to Get 24/7 Camera Security to Prevent Vandalism and Theft
- Istanbul is implementing a comprehensive camera surveillance system across all major cemeteries to enhance security. - The initiative aims to prevent theft, vandalism, and other disturbances affectiโฆ
