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03.01.2025

03.01.2025The Day Numbers Danced While Earth Opened

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 03.01.2025.

It displays 380 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.01.2025The Day Numbers Danced While Earth Opened
TÜİK's announcement of December inflation at a claimed three-year low of 44.4% dominated morning coverage, sparking debates about public sector wage adjustments. The figures triggered immediate price increases across sectors, from bread to transportation, effectively negating the announced raises before implementation.

Security operations continued with "Gürz-35" targeting DEAŞ across 17 provinces, resulting in 42 arrests. Meanwhile, DEM Party's diplomatic momentum from previous days continued with scheduled AKP meetings, while İYİ Party explicitly rejected any dialogue.

A dramatic sinkhole formation in Konya captured evening attention, while the İliç mine disaster indictment against 43 defendants was accepted. The day closed with coverage of Erdogan's carefully staged appearance at the Necip Fazıl Awards, where he emphasized his role in converting Hagia Sophia into a mosque.
03.01.2025

03:37Family Doctors Rise Against New Regulations

The newspapers report on new protests by family doctors against work regulations (Bianet), while discussing judicial appointments allegedly influenced by AKP (Birgun). International coverage focuses on Israeli airstrikes on Aleppo (Yeni Akit). In domestic news, coverage continues of Ferdi Tayfur's death, with MHP leader Bahçeli expressing emotional response (Sözcü, Sabah), while local authorities in Muğla issue fines for unauthorized emergency light usage (Milliyet).
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05:35

05:38Gürz-35 Strikes DEAŞ

The newspapers report on a major anti-DEAŞ operation called "Gürz-35" across 17 provinces, resulting in 42 arrests (Hürriyet, Milliyet). Weather alerts are issued for 20 provinces and the Marmara region faces storms (Aydinlik, Sözcü). Public sector discussions continue regarding inflation-adjusted pension increases (Gerçek Gündem), while family doctors maintain their protest stance against new regulations (Bianet).

07:05December Inflation Hits Headlines

The newspapers report extensively on the release of December inflation data (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem), while tragic family violence cases draw attention with details emerging about two separate child deaths (Hürriyet, Milliyet). Additional coverage includes Apple's $95 million privacy settlement over Siri (Bianet), and earthquake victims moving into new housing units (Sabah). A notable political development involves a prominent İYİ Party figure reportedly moving to AKP (Sözcü).

07:45TÜİK Claims Three-Year Inflation Low

The newspapers extensively report on December's inflation figures released by TÜİK, with claims of reaching a three-year low (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem, TÜİK). Coverage continues of singer Ferdi Tayfur's passing, with President Erdoğan joining other officials in issuing condolences (Milliyet, Sabah, Sözcü). Economic indicators for January include new rent increase rates and military service exemption fees (Aydinlik, Yeni Akit).

08:41TÜİK's Inflation Drop Sparks Wage Debate

The newspapers extensively report on TÜİK's latest inflation figures showing a drop to 44.4% (Daily Sabah, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Medyascope). The data release triggers discussions about public sector wage adjustments, with some civil servants receiving lower raises than minimum wage workers (Bianet, Medyascope). The figures will result in an 11.54% raise for civil servants and 15.75% for retirees (Medyascope).
09:03

09:45Bosphorus Closes for Missing Siblings

The newspapers report extensively on a search operation for missing siblings Ayşe and Velat, leading to the closure of Bosphorus traffic (Milliyet, OdaTV). Economic coverage continues with civil servants' salary increases failing to match rent hikes (Birgun), while the Defense Ministry announces record visitor numbers at Anıtkabir (Hürriyet). A scandal over double salaries at Ankara Municipality draws attention (Sabah), and final footage emerges of recently deceased singer Ferdi Tayfur (Yeni Akit).

10:49Gaza Deaths Mount as Cold Cases Break

The newspapers report on Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killing 50 people amid growing international calls for peace (Daily Sabah). Multiple outlets cover domestic crime stories, including a cold case breakthrough of a 20-year-old murder mystery featured on television (Hürriyet), and a street fight over alleged infidelity (Sözcü). Neo-Nazi connections are being investigated in a Cybertruck explosion (Aydinlik), while visitor statistics for Anıtkabir in 2024 draw attention (OdaTV).

11:53IYI Party Slams Door on DEM

The newspapers report on IYI Party's explicit rejection of DEM Party cooperation, with multiple sources highlighting the firm stance (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Sözcü). Economic discussions continue with debates over public resources for civil servant and retiree payments (Aydinlik, Medyascope). Minister Tunç makes statements about Turkey's counter-terrorism progress (Hürriyet, Sabah), while media reports on a new sinkhole formation in Konya (Milliyet).
12:32

12:42Exports Break Records Despite 'Painful' Year

The newspapers report extensively on Turkey's export figures reaching $262 billion in 2024 (Daily Sabah), with multiple outlets characterizing it as a "historic record" (Gerçek Gündem). Economic projections suggest improved conditions for 2025 (Birgun). Meanwhile, security updates include prevention of three terror attacks (Sabah) and a 4.1 magnitude earthquake is reported in the Mediterranean (Sözcü).

13:45TÜİK's Numbers Dance Between Hope and Reality

The newspapers report significant attention to economic indicators, with TÜİK announcing the lowest inflation rate in three years (Birgun, Medyascope) while exports hit a record $262 billion despite economic challenges (Daily Sabah). The impact of inflation figures extends to driving test fees, which saw a sharp increase (Gerçek Gündem). Meanwhile, several outlets focus on Neo-Nazi connections to a Cybertruck explosion (Aydinlik), while local municipalities' food assistance programs draw attention with long queues reported in Edirne (OdaTV).
13:59

14:57Yenidogan Case Expands to 18

The newspapers report extensively on the Yenidogan investigation developments, with multiple sources covering new indictments being prepared for 18 suspects (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem, Milliyet, Sözcü). Economic discussions continue with CHP leader Özgür Özel criticizing TÜİK's data (OdaTV), while diplomatic coverage focuses on potential shifts in Turkey's relationships with Russia (Yeni Akit) and PYD (Aydinlik).
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16:34Price Hikes Eclipse Salary Raises

The newspapers report on Minister Yerlikaya's statements about increasing Syrian refugee returns (Hürriyet), while economic concerns dominate with reports of new price hikes affecting basic goods before salary increases take effect (OdaTV). Kurdish issues surface in multiple contexts, with Israel's Foreign Minister discussing Kurdish concerns with Ilham Ahmed (Medyascope) and Özgür Özel making statements about a new İmralı committee (Cumhuriyet).

18:17Güran Case Resurfaces While Israel Calls Kurdistan

The newspapers report a new wave of coverage on the Güran case, with attention to lawyer statements (Gerçek Gündem) and a park being named after Narin Güran (Sözcü). International diplomacy surfaces with reports of PKK-Israel communications, as Israel's Foreign Ministry engages with Kurdish representatives (Yeni Akit, Medyascope). A concerning case of a 14-year-old giving birth in Zonguldak prompts ministry response (Milliyet).

20:17Erdogan Claims Hagia Sophia Legacy

The newspapers report extensive coverage of Erdogan's statements about opening Hagia Sophia (Sabah, OdaTV, Sözcü), while diplomatic movements include French and German foreign ministers meeting in Damascus (Bianet) and ongoing discussions about Gaza (Daily Sabah). Economic news focuses on export growth claims by Minister Kacır (Milliyet). A proposal for removing customs between Turkey and Northern Cyprus surfaces (Aydinlik).
21:11

23:29Corruption Cases Echo While MHP Bleeds Members

The newspapers report on several corruption-related developments, with the contractor responsible for 51 earthquake deaths being released (Birgun), and new details emerging in the Yenidogan gang investigation (Hürriyet). Political movements surface with mass defections from MHP to Vatan Party (Aydinlik), while İmamoğlu questions the state's protocol treatment of Ahmet Türk (Bianet). The Central Bank announces new measures (OdaTV), while Arab tribes in Syria make urgent calls to new administration (Yeni Akit).