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Two Sexes, Eighteen Regions, One Data Story: The State of Global Cancer
In 2024, Freddie Bray and colleagues published "Global Cancer Statistics 2022," examining 36 cancer types across 185 countries. The data reveals one overriding truth: sex and ...

One in Seven EU workers cannot afford a holiday, Eurostat data shows
Across the European Union, 42 million working people cannot afford a single week away from home. As tourism breaks records, the workers powering the economy are being left beh...

Do overworked AI Agents ‘Turn Marxist’? Digital labor, persona drift, and ideology in the age of LLMs
A recent Stanford experiment made headlines with a catchy claim: “Overworked AI agents are turning Marxist.” In this setup, large language model–based agents such as Claude, C...

Residence Permit Fees in Turkey: Changes from 2020 to 2026 and Current Debates
Turkey has long been a popular residence destination for foreigners due to its geographical location, economic opportunities, tourist appeal, and relatively affordable cost of...

Nearly Half of Türkiye's Working-Age Adults Bear Care Responsibilities, Men's Employment Surges When They Do
Almost one in two adults in Türkiye carries caregiving responsibilities at home, yet the burden falls unevenly — and its effect on employment plays out in starkly opposite way...

Germany leads Europe in recycling as others narrow the gap
Germany continues to set the standard for municipal waste management across Europe, recycling 68.7 per cent of its household and similar waste in 2023 according to Eurostat da...

Arms trade hardens around conflict lines as US expands dominance and Russia retreats
The global arms trade is no longer just expanding - it is hardening along the fault lines of conflict, dependency, and geopolitical rivalry. According to new data released by ...

IDMerit KYC Data Leak: A Global Identity Verification Risk Exposing Up to 1 Billion Records
In November 2025, an unsecured database linked to IDMerit was reportedly exposed to the open internet for a limited period. The incident is described not as a sophisticated ha...

Deutschlands Biermarkt im "großen wandel": Eine Kultur im Datencheck (2015-2026)
Bier ist eines der ersten drei Bilder, die einem in den Sinn kommen, wenn man an Deutschland denkt, doch es erlebt die leiseste, aber tiefste Krise seiner Geschichte. Die heut...

Pentagon Pizza Index: The “Involuntary” OSINT Trace of Crisis Nights
The modern intelligence ecosystem is saturated with satellite imagery, signals intelligence, and cyber telemetry. Yet in certain Washington crisis moments, one of the most vis...

Global social trust survey: Turkey sits at the bottom of the rankings
Pew Research Center’s global study dated 1 December 2025 measures how much people trust one another in 25 countries and produces an up-to-date map of social capital. In the su...

The MESEM System Under Scrutiny: A Case Analysis of Child Labor, Rights Violations, and Systemic Failures in Turkey's Vocational Training
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Turkey - Europe migration in 2025: trends, risks, and cooperation
Irregular detections at the EU’s borders are lower year-on-year, but Turkey remains central; EU+ asylum applications are also down in 2025. Key figures at a glance (Jan–Oct 20...

Anorexia Nervosa: Global Data Analysis and Current Statistics 2024-2025
Note: All data presented in this report is compiled from current research and supported with proper source citations. This data news piece is prepared by journalist Onur Metin...

Oxford Word of the Year: A Reflection of Language and Society
Oxford Word of the Year is more than just a linguistic trend; it reflects the social, cultural, political, and technological changes happening around the world. Each year, the...

Informal Employment: A Critical Issue Affecting Millions of Workers Worldwide
Informal employment is a critical issue that challenges economies worldwide and affects millions of workers who lack social security protections. As of 2024, the number of inf...

The Global Landscape of Animal Rights: Best and Worst Countries for Animal Protection
Animal rights are a fundamental part of global discussions about ethics, justice, and the well-being of non-human animals. The level of protection for animals varies dramatica...

Purchasing Power in European Capitals in 2024
Purchasing power in European capitals as of 2024 will vary significantly when considering the economic situation of each country, average salary levels and cost of living. Pur...

Homeownership Rates Across Europe: Trends, Challenges, and Comparisons
Homeownership has long been a symbol of financial stability and success, but the path to owning a home varies dramatically across the globe. In Europe, the homeownership rate ...

Increase in Violence Against Women in Germany
Cases of violence against women in Germany have reached alarming levels. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) report, there was a significant increase in part...

Corruption Perceptions Index 2023: Global Insights and Turkey’s Position
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released annually by Transparency International, has become a vital tool in measuring the perceived levels of corruption in the public ...

The Green Revolution: Bicycles, Their Environmental Impact, and Leading EU Producers in 2023
The bicycle, a simple yet revolutionary mode of transportation, has played a crucial role in the transition toward a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. With...

The European Union’s Recyclable Waste Trade: Turkey’s Growing Role and Environmental Impacts
In recent years, the European Union (EU) has been using recyclable waste trade as a significant tool in its efforts to create a sustainable economy and reduce its environmenta...

Rainbow Map Report: "Poland is the Most Homophobic Country in the European Union"
According to ILGA-Europe's "Rainbow Map" report, Turkey ranks among the lowest for LGBT+ rights. Malta leads the list, followed by Iceland and Belgium. Within the European Uni...

Rising Rent Costs in Europe Make Ends Meet Harder
Increasing rent costs across Europe are making it harder for people to make ends meet each month. Many young adults and middle-aged groups, particularly those with lower incom...

What do the Data on Femicide in Turkey show?
Gender-based inequality continues to deprive women of their right to life. In the first three months of 2024, 98 women were murdered by men. Between March 8, 2023, and April 8...
