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01.02.2025

01.02.2025Day Prison Door Closed on Two State Stories

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 01.02.2025.

It displays 321 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

01.02.2025Day Prison Door Closed on Two State Stories
The morning news cycle centered on MHP leader Bahçeli's endorsement of the military's decision to expel the lieutenants over their sword ceremony, while CHP opposition called for early elections in 2025. The narrative shifted by afternoon with the suicide of Dr. İlker Gönen, a key figure in the "Yenidoğan Gang" case, in prison.

Coverage of humanitarian exchanges in Gaza and repeated earthquakes in the Aegean Sea provided background noise to these two main institutional stories. Pro-government media emphasized President Erdoğan's criticism of CHP-run İzmir's infrastructure during his visit, while opposition outlets focused on the Turkish Bar Association's response to the lieutenant expulsions.

By evening, attention turned to allegations of property seizures through e-government systems and protests demanding answers about missing persons, marking a continuation of the week's institutional confrontations.
01.02.2025
02:08
06:19

06:57Sword Oath Gets Five Officers Expelled

Turkish newspapers report on the expulsion of 5 lieutenants from the military over a "sword oath" ceremony (Bianet). Economic concerns dominate with minimum wage falling below hunger threshold before reaching workers' pockets (Birgun), while new deposit tax decisions emerge (Gerçek Gündem). In Gaza, a new hostage exchange sees 2 Israelis transferred to Red Cross (Gazete Duvar). Domestically, AK Party prepares for major congress (Sabah).
07:51

08:18Fourth Gaza Swap Brings Two Home

Turkish newspapers extensively cover the fourth round of prisoner exchange in Gaza, with 2 Israeli hostages transferred to Israel (Bianet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). In domestic news, discussions focus on new tax regulations (Birgun), while the Health Ministry reports on water quality in Yalova (Milliyet). A fire at a tire warehouse in Çekmeköy and a luxury car smuggling operation are also reported (Hürriyet, OdaTV).
08:23

09:21CHP's Özkan Under Investigation

Turkish newspapers report on an investigation launched against CHP's Tuncay Özkan (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar), while the European Court of Human Rights statistics show Turkey leading in applications (Bianet). A prisoner exchange continues in Gaza (Aydinlik), and Prof. Şengör warns of potential 7-meter tsunami risks in Marmara (Hürriyet).

11:06Third Hostage Reaches Red Cross

Turkish newspapers report on a new prisoner exchange in Gaza, with three hostages transferred (Bianet). In domestic politics, CHP's Özgür Özel makes statements about party unity (Gazete Duvar), while the party calls for early elections (Sözcü). President Erdoğan shares about Barış Manço (Sabah), while warnings emerge about agricultural land registry issues (OdaTV). A warning about Çanakkale shores also surfaces (Milliyet).
11:35

13:42Erdoğan Slams İmamoğlu Rally

Turkish newspapers prominently cover President Erdoğan's criticism of İmamoğlu supporters and his comments about CHP's internal changes (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Milliyet). New developments in the military show details about compensation for discharged lieutenants (Gerçek Gündem), while AFAD reports a 4.2 magnitude earthquake (Yeni Akit). A resolution is reached regarding Vakıflı village's expropriation concerns (Bianet).
14:47
15:04

15:45Bahçeli Backs Officers' Expulsion

Turkish newspapers extensively cover MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli's statements supporting the expulsion of lieutenants from the military (Gazete Duvar, Hürriyet, Sabah, Sözcü). Other coverage includes a nuclear facility warning (Aydinlik), courier earnings manipulation claims (Bianet), and fog disrupting transportation in the Çanakkale Strait (Milliyet).

18:26Prison Suicide Shakes Gang Case

Turkish newspapers extensively report on the suicide of Dr. İlker Gönen, a key figure in the "Yenidoğan Gang" case, in prison (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Yeni Akit). Arab states' rejection of Trump's plan receives coverage (Aydinlik), while the defense industry highlights top 10 exporting companies (Hürriyet). A resolution is reached regarding Vakıflı village's expropriation concerns (Bianet).
19:43
20:07
21:03

22:59Gang Suspect's Prison Death Echoes

Turkish newspapers extensively report on the suicide of a Yenidoğan Gang suspect, Dr. İlker Gönen, in prison (Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Cumhuriyet). Pakistan faces coverage following a terror attack that killed 18 soldiers, with Turkey's Foreign Ministry issuing a condemnation (Milliyet, Sözcü, Yeni Akit). AK Party is criticized for allegedly granting Israel a strategic victory (Aydinlik).