RIGHT BIAS
These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports and omit reporting of information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate Hurriyet Daily Right Biased based on story selection and editorial positions that frequently favor the right-leaning government. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to poor sourcing and promoting pro-government propaganda.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT (5.5)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (5.0)
Country: Turkey
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: LIMITED FREEDOM
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Hürriyet Daily News, originally established as the Turkish Daily News in 1961, is Turkey’s oldest English-language daily newspaper. In 2001, it was acquired by the Doğan Media Group and became part of Hürriyet in 2006. In March 2018, the newspaper, along with other media assets, was sold to Demirören Holding, a conglomerate known for its pro-government stance.
Read our profile on Turkey’s Government and Media.
Funded by / Ownership
Hürriyet Daily News is owned by Demirören Holding, which acquired it from the Doğan Media Group in 2018. This acquisition expanded Demirören’s media portfolio to include several major Turkish newspapers and television channels.
Analysis / Bias
Prior to its acquisition by Demirören Holding, Hürriyet Daily News was known for its secular and liberal or center-left editorial stance. However, post-2018, the newspaper’s political alignment closely mirrors that of the Turkish government, resulting in a more conservative and pro-government perspective.
See our complete review on Hurriyet.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Hurriyet Daily Right Biased based on story selection and editorial positions that frequently favor the right-leaning government. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to poor sourcing and promoting pro-government propaganda. (D. Van Zandt (07/29/2016) Updated (02/24/2025)
Last Updated on February 24, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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