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02.01.2025The Day DEM Walked Through Doors Once Closed

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 02.01.2025.

It displays 409 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

02.01.2025The Day DEM Walked Through Doors Once Closed
DEM Party's delegation moved from yesterday's İmralı discussions to unprecedented meetings with Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş and MHP leader Bahçeli, marking what state media termed a new phase in Turkish politics. The visits generated intense coverage throughout the day, while opposition figures carefully measured their responses.

Meanwhile, mass shooting in New Orleans dominated morning headlines, with FBI investigating it as terrorism. The Interior Ministry announced operation "Kalkan-37" results, claiming 42 migrant trafficking organizers arrested.

By afternoon, Foreign Minister Fidan issued statements about Syria policy, while reports emerged of curriculum changes in Syrian schools removing Ottoman references. Former Intelligence Chief Sabri Uzun's detention over social media posts added another layer to the day's political developments.

Evening brought news of singer Ferdi Tayfur's death, generating responses from political figures including an unusually personal statement from MHP's Bahçeli.
02.01.2025

00:41Campus Exodus as Syria Boils

The newspapers report on escalating clashes between SDF and Turkish-backed groups in Northern Syria (Bianet), while domestic coverage focuses on a significant university dropout rate of 1.2 million students (Sözcü). In political developments, AK Party announced congress candidates for 19 Istanbul districts (Sabah), and the currency-protected support scheme has been terminated (Gerçek Gündem). Multiple sources report on an explosive device attack at a tea house in Küçükçekmece (Hürriyet, Yeni Akit).

05:46New Orleans Terror Meets Turkish Smuggler Hunt

The newspapers extensively cover a deadly New Year's attack in New Orleans, now being investigated as terrorism by the FBI (Daily Sabah, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope). In domestic news, authorities report a major operation against migrant trafficking, with 42 organizers arrested (Hürriyet, Milliyet). Meanwhile, reports emerge of plans to sell Turkish Aeronautical Association's firefighting aircraft (Birgun), and questions arise about the former president of Yunus Emre Institute allegedly fleeing to Germany (Sözcü).
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06:58Nightclub Gunfire Meets Cabinet Shuffle

The newspapers report extensively on a shooting at a nightclub in the US (Cumhuriyet, Medyascope, Aydinlik). In domestic news, a major migrant trafficking operation "Kalkan-37" resulted in 42 arrests (Sabah), while media discusses potential cabinet changes, with reports of five ministers likely to retain their positions (Gerçek Gündem, OdaTV). A notable underground tourism site received 150,000 visitors (Milliyet).
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07:53Intelligence Chief Behind Bars

The newspapers extensively cover the detention of former Intelligence Department Chief Sabri Uzun (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Hürriyet, Milliyet), reportedly over his social media posts. This follows reports of three attacks within 24 hours (Aydinlik), while conflict continues in Northern Syria between SDF and Turkish-backed groups (Bianet). A popular platform with 100 million users has been blocked in Turkey (OdaTV).

08:41DEM Party's Double Visit: İmralı to Bahçeli

The newspapers extensively report on DEM Party's planned meeting with MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli, following their recent İmralı visit (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope, OdaTV). In international news, the death toll in Montenegro's shooting incident has risen to 12 (Daily Sabah). Regional coverage includes ongoing operations in Manavgat (Sözcü) and a search operation at Azatlı Dam Lake in Niğde (Hürriyet).
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09:31Zorlu Breaks with İYİ Party

The newspapers extensively cover Kürşad Zorlu's resignation from İYİ Party (İYİ Parti, Cumhuriyet, OdaTV, Sabah), while reporting on defense developments regarding Syria (Milliyet, Bianet). In domestic news, a driver received house arrest for causing a nurse's death (Sözcü), while Aydinlik reports on a third attack within 24 hours.

10:34İYİ Party's Leadership Exodus

The newspapers report on high-level changes in İYİ Party, with coverage of senior member resignations (Cumhuriyet, Sabah). New developments include MSB's defense statement (Aydinlik), a legal case against Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi over Palestine interviews (Bianet), and the reopening of Isfahani Mosque (Hürriyet). Presidential race scenarios are being analyzed (Gerçek Gündem), while FBI's investigation of the New Orleans attack continues to receive coverage (Daily Sabah).
10:40

11:30DEM Party's Parliament Speaker Summit

The newspapers extensively cover DEM Party's meeting with Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş, reportedly discussing the İmralı agenda (Yeni Akit, Sabah, Gerçek Gündem, Cumhuriyet). Meanwhile, Daily Sabah highlights Türkiye's defense and space achievements in 2024, while Sözcü reports on AKP municipality pressuring earthquake victims to evacuate their residences.

12:18DEM Party Knocks on MHP's Door

The newspapers extensively cover DEM Party's visit to MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Yeni Akit), marking a significant political development. In economic news, the Trade Ministry has imposed 23.7 million lira in fines on companies (OdaTV), while Marmarabirlik announces a 200 million TL payment (Sözcü). FETÖ's German structure is reportedly concerned about early elections (Milliyet).

13:07DEM-MHP Summit Concludes, Copyright Law Emerges

The newspapers extensively cover DEM Party's completed meeting with MHP leader Bahçeli (Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem), while a new digital copyright law discussion emerges, with officials emphasizing the urgency of addressing content theft (Hürriyet, Milliyet). In international news, China has imposed restrictions on 28 US arms companies (OdaTV), while Türkiye reaffirms its anti-terror operations in Syria (Daily Sabah).

13:54DEM-MHP Summit Closes with Unity Call

The newspapers extensively cover the conclusion of DEM Party's meeting with MHP leader Bahçeli (Bianet, Gerçek Gündem, Cumhuriyet), emphasizing unity and process-oriented discussions. In domestic news, there's coverage of administrative control decision for Independent Turkey Party leader Hüseyin Baş (Hürriyet), while international coverage focuses on US veterans' connection to New Year attacks (Daily Sabah).
14:24

14:51DEM-MHP's Forty Minutes of History

The newspapers extensively cover DEM Party's 40-minute meeting with MHP leader Bahçeli (Gerçek Gündem, Birgun, Cumhuriyet). New developments include controversial curriculum changes in Syria (Bianet), and PKK discussions regarding potential disarmament timeline (Sabah). Separate coverage focuses on an incident with a prohibited breed dog attacking a street cat in Istanbul (Hürriyet, Milliyet).
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16:03Dynamite Rocks Samsun

The newspapers report on a dynamite explosion in Samsun that caused rocks to fall on vehicles (Birgun), while Turkish Air Institution issues statements about firefighting aircraft (Hürriyet, Milliyet). Political coverage focuses on movement within İYİ Party, with speculation about potential defections to AK Party (Gerçek Gündem). A missing earthquake victim has been found deceased after 40 days (Sözcü).
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17:22Ferdi Tayfur's Final Song

The newspapers report on singer Ferdi Tayfur's death (Gerçek Gündem, Sözcü), while President Erdogan issues messages for Regaip Kandili, an Islamic holy night (Hürriyet, Sabah). In international developments, discussions continue about handling Daesh terrorists in Syria, with calls for their return to countries of origin (Daily Sabah). A Supreme Court member faces criticism for alleged disrespect towards Atatürk (Cumhuriyet).
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19:22Bahçeli Mourns Tayfur

The newspapers extensively report on MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli's emotional response to singer Ferdi Tayfur's death (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah). In security news, authorities have arrested suspects who shot at a church while making religious threats (Birgun), while a US military member was identified as the Tesla attacker (OdaTV). Commentary continues regarding internal US conflicts (Aydinlik).
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21:45PKK Amnesty Echoes Through Politics

The newspapers extensively report on PKK-related discussions, with Öcalan's potential amnesty request (Bianet), Ümit Özdağ questioning Cumhur Alliance's PKK commitments (Sözcü), and intelligence reports from Riyadh, Damascus, and Moscow (OdaTV). In local news, coverage continues of neighboring families' armed conflict resulting in two women's deaths (Hürriyet), while Darıca's mayor promises accountability for municipal issues affecting 230,000 residents (Milliyet).