🇹🇷 Sabah
Turkey · TR · https://www.sabah.com.tr
About Sabah
Sabah is owned by Turkuvaz Media Group, which is part of Kalyon Group. Kalyon Group has ties to government-friendly business interests, and President Tayyip Erdogan's son-in-law was a former chief executive of Çalık Holding, the previous owner of Turkuvaz Media Group, while his brother is the general manager of Turkuvaz Media Group.
Sabah is rated as right-biased with mixed factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check, frequently favoring the right-leaning Turkish government and promoting pro-government propaganda with poor sourcing and emotionally loaded language. Its English-language edition, Daily Sabah, is described as a mouthpiece for the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, consistently aligning its editorial stance with official policies. Media watchdogs, including CPJ, have criticized Sabah for publishing the locations of exiled journalists, portraying them as criminals, which was condemned as unethical and irresponsible. The European Parliament also banned the distribution of Daily Sabah in its building, with one MEP calling it 'hate press'. This aligns with the broader context of Turkey's media environment, which Reporters Without Borders states has approximately 90 percent of national outlets under direct or indirect government control, and Freedom House consisten
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Hıdırellez Celebrations Sweep Across Turkey
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Minister Göktaş Announces Expansion of Family and Youth Fund: "We Will Continue to Support Our Youth"
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Turkey is in the Heart of Sudan: Sudanese Intellectual's Tribute to Turkish Support
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Istanbul Police Dismantle 'Şapkalılar' Crime Ring Using Telegram for Recruitment and Data Theft
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TRNC Foreign Minister: 'Dirty Alliance' Against Turks; Celebrates Turkish Military Support
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Turkey Boosts Oil Storage Capacity to 45 Million Barrels
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Turkey's New Investment Program Sparks Business Enthusiasm
- Turkish business leaders express strong enthusiasm for President Erdoğan's new investment program and roadmap, viewing it as a significant boost for the economy. - The program aims to enhance Turkey…
Formula 1 Set to Boost Turkish Economy by Over $100 Million
- Formula 1 is set to return to Istanbul Park for five seasons starting in 2027, with expectations of attracting millions of international viewers. - The event is anticipated to generate significant e…
Municipal Council Member Accused of Using Proxy for University Studies
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Actor Burak Özçivit Takes His 30 Million Lira Car for Interior Customization
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Formula 1 Commentator: Istanbul Race is a Cultural Investment
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Turkey to Host Formula 1 Races for at Least Five Years Starting 2027
- Turkey will host Formula 1 races at Istanbul Park for at least five years starting in 2027. - The event is expected to contribute 6% to the country's tourism sector. - Officials aim to promote Turke…
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- President Erdoğan announced that 100,000 new homes will be delivered to their owners in Istanbul. - The initiative is part of the
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- Galatasaray club president Dursun Özbek criticized the appointment of referee Yasin Kol for an upcoming match, citing his controversial performance and lack of FIFA status. - Özbek also addressed pe…
300 Million Lira Municipal Property Put Up for Sale
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- Turkey has implemented a tiered natural gas pricing system, effective April 4, similar to its electricity pricing structure. - Consumers exceeding their allocated gas consumption tiers will now pay …
CHP Mayor Sells Prime Municipal Land Despite Campaign Promise
- Mudanya Mayor Deniz Dalgıç has put a valuable municipal property up for sale for 46 million Turkish Liras. - This decision contradicts Dalgıç's pre-election promise not to sell any municipal propert…
Jet Fuel Surcharge Hits Airlines Globally
- Global airlines are increasing ticket prices and reducing flights due to a surge in jet fuel costs, driven by the US-Israel conflict's impact on Iran. - Jet fuel prices have dramatically risen from …
Pentagon in Disarray Amid Deepening US-Iran Conflict
- The US is reportedly facing internal rifts within the Pentagon amid its deepening involvement in a war supporting Israel against Iran. - Recent reports indicate the dismissal of Navy Secretary John …
Woman Fatally Shot by Husband Amid Domestic Dispute in İzmir
- Nurcan Çubuk, a mother of two, was fatally shot by her husband, Çetin Çubuk, during an argument at their home in İzmir. - The suspect, Çetin Çubuk, fled the scene but was apprehended by police short…
Turkey Extends Maternity Leave to 24 Weeks
- Turkey has enacted a new law extending maternity leave for mothers in both public and private sectors. - The revised legislation increases maternity leave to 24 weeks in total: 8 weeks before birth …
Bride Kidnapping Dispute Ends in Fatal Shooting in Mardin
- A fatal shooting occurred in Mardin following a dispute over a bride kidnapping that happened six months prior. - The victim, 18-year-old Mehmet Angay, was shot and killed when the family of the man…
Israel Attacks Lebanon Amid Iran's Call for Ceasefire, Citing US Obstruction
- Israel launched new attacks on Lebanon, targeting homes in El-Khiyam and threatening a pharmacy in Haret Sayda. - Iran's Foreign Minister stated that US threats are hindering diplomatic progress tow…
Prosecutor's Office Denies Claims of Perpetrator's Survival After Attack
- Kahramanmaraş Chief Public Prosecutor's Office denied claims that İsa Aras Mersinli, who carried out an armed attack at Ayser Çalık Middle School, is still alive. - Social media and news sites sprea…
Digital Media's Algorithm Fuels Violence: A Growing Concern in Turkey
- A Turkish expert warns that algorithms on digital platforms are amplifying and promoting violent content, especially among children. - Children are increasingly exposed to unfiltered videos and game…
SON DAKİKA... Location Istanbul Esenyurt! Suicide Report Turns Out to Be Murder: Father Killed with a Single Shot!
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SON DAKİKA... Istanbul fog intensifies! Ship traffic in Istanbul Bosphorus suspended
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Antalya Diplomacy Forum: President Erdoğan Makes Key Statements
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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 support…
Iran Warns of Sinking Ships as US Troop Buildup Rumored; Ceasefire Talks Stall
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Violent Video Games Linked to School Attacks in Turkey; Experts Warn of Normalizing Violence
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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 …
Restaurant in Istanbul Shot At by Motorcycle-Riding Assailants; Previous Altercation Involved CHP Official
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IZBETON Scandal: 660 Million Lira Allegedly Laundered Through Cooperatives; CHP Officials Arrested
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Gülistan Doku Case: 13 Arrested in Tunceli Disappearance Probe, Including Former Governor's Son
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Istanbul Cemeteries to Get 24/7 Camera Security to Prevent Vandalism and Theft
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