Cumhuriyet media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places Cumhuriyet as leaning left. We have seen it on 198 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Cumhuriyet biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places Cumhuriyet as leaning left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Cumhuriyet left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places Cumhuriyet as leaning left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is Cumhuriyet reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for Cumhuriyet are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What Cumhuriyet has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Cumhuriyet’s own report linked underneath.
Researchers have identified a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's Yungas forest. The small feline, measuring about 45-46 cm and weighing 1.4 kg, is the first new wild cat species described in more than 100 years.
Cumhuriyet reported it asAlready in Danger of Extinction: a New Species of Cat Has Been Discovered in the Forests of Bolivia (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the 81st session via video link. The decision follows the United States' denial of a visa to Abbas, preventing his in-person attendance in New York.
Cumhuriyet reported it asUS Denies Visa: UN General Assembly Resolution on Mahmoud Abbas (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a televised address to the nation on September 16 at 6 p.m. Moscow time. The speech is in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced the president's speech.
Cumhuriyet reported it asFirst Parliamentary Election Since the Ukraine War: Russia Goes to the Polls. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
Cumhuriyet reported it asMacklemore's Decision Regarding Palestine: Rapper, Removed From Ed Sheeran's Tour, Donates $1 Million. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
Presidential advisor Mehmet Uçum has stated that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to run for a new term in an early election on April 16, 2028. Uçum indicated this would be Erdogan's final term if he wins, as the Turkish constitution prevents him from running again after his current term.
Cumhuriyet reported it asStatement From the Presidential Palace on 'Early Elections': Mehmet Uçum Gave a Definite Date. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
Cumhuriyet reported it asCanada's 'Associate Membership' in the EU Angered Trump: We Will Impose Very Heavy Tariffs. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
Yemen's Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for shooting down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib province. He also alleged Saudi Arabia conducted over 450 airstrikes this week and that other Saudi aircraft were forced to withdraw. Saudi authorities have not confirmed these claims.
Cumhuriyet reported it asConflict Escalates in Yemen: Allegations of a Saudi Arabian Warplane Being Shot Down. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
US Representative Gregory Meeks has placed a hold on a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, citing concerns about the use of 40,000 bombs in densely populated areas. The Trump administration is planning the sale, which could be bypassed from normal congressional review.
Cumhuriyet reported it asUS Congress Objects to Plan to Send 40,000 Heavy Bombs to Israel. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
Cumhuriyet reported it asUS House of Representatives Moves to Impose Sanctions on Russia: Bill on Trump's Desk. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
Cumhuriyet reported it asBreaking News... Fed Announces Interest Rate Decision: First Time Since 2023... (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
Sweden has expelled an official from Iran's embassy in Stockholm and summoned the country's ambassador. The Swedish foreign ministry cited activities incompatible with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations as the reason for the expulsion.
Cumhuriyet reported it asSweden Has Decided to Expel an Official From the Iranian Embassy in Stockholm. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
Myanmar state media reported the deportation of US businessman Adam Castillo after he spent months in jail. Supporters claim the charges against him were fabricated. The Washington Post reported Castillo had been jailed for three months.
Cumhuriyet reported it asMyanmar Deported an American Businessman Who Had Been Held in Prison for Three Months, Citing 'Friendly and Cordial Relations'. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose a European Security Council to coordinate responses to growing threats. The body would include EU member states alongside the UK, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine, and feature a consultation mechanism inspired by NATO's Article 4.
Cumhuriyet reported it asEU Launches Digital Revolution: Social Media Ban for Those Under 13 Coming. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
A Pakistan Navy vessel collided with an Indian Navy warship in the North Arabian Sea on September 15, 2026. India lodged a strong protest, citing a violation of a 1991 agreement on advance notice of military exercises. The incident occurred in international waters and caused no major damage.
Cumhuriyet reported it asNew Tension Between India and Pakistan: Warships Collide. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
US Vice President JD Vance said the conflict with Iran is expected to enter a "much different phase" within months. He also suggested the war could conclude shortly after the upcoming midterm elections, aligning with President Trump's predictions.
Cumhuriyet reported it asA New Phase in the Iran War Is Signaled: JD Vance Reveals a Two-Phase Plan. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8 billion arms package that includes 40,000 heavy aerial bombs. The sale, reported by The Washington Post, involves munitions that have been linked to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
Cumhuriyet reported it asTrump Administration Sends Israel a New Arms Package Including 40,000 Bombs. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
Representative Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie alleges Hegseth continued U.S. military operations in Iran without congressional approval and criticizes his actions in Venezuela and Yemen.
Cumhuriyet reported it asImpeachment Crisis Under the Trump Administration: Bill Introduced for Hegseth. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
Cumhuriyet reported it asFollowing Macklemore's Removal From the Tour, Four Artists Left Ed Sheeran's Tour. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
Alex Saab, an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is expected to plead guilty in a US federal money laundering case. He is accused of bribing officials to win contracts for food imports during a period of hardship in Venezuela.
Cumhuriyet reported it asAlex Saab, Close to Maduro, Confessed: He Will Cooperate with the US. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
Military leaders from the US, Israel, and eight Arab countries convened in Germany last week for a closed-door meeting. Organized by CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, the summit focused on security cooperation in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran and Houthi actions in Yemen.
Cumhuriyet reported it asUS Central Command confirmed... Chiefs of Staff of Nine Countries Met in a 'Secret Summit'. (opens Cumhuriyet in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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High factuality
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Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for Cumhuriyet.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
- Official site
- cumhuriyet.com.tr
- Seen publishing on
- cumhuriyet.com.tr
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 198
- Reports listed
- 208
- We could read
- 57
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
151 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 57 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 95 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and Cumhuriyet ran the story anyway.
Across the 197 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Cumhuriyet’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 20 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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