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03.02.2025

03.02.2025Day Inflation Numbers Met Earthquake Swarm

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 03.02.2025.

It displays 426 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.02.2025Day Inflation Numbers Met Earthquake Swarm
Morning headlines focused on TÜİK's announcement of 42.12% annual inflation, while ENAG's independent calculation showed 81.01%. This economic narrative intertwined with reports of over 570 earthquakes in the Aegean since January 28, prompting emergency responses in both Turkey and Greece.

By afternoon, President Erdoğan's cabinet meeting produced statements on both the Kartalkaya resort deaths and the Aegean seismic activity, which he framed as a "national security matter." The administration announced new healthcare prescriptions regulations and social media age restrictions.

Evening coverage shifted to institutional changes, with AFAD chief Okay Memiş's appointment as MGK General Secretary, while actress Melisa Sözen's questioning over a French series role highlighted ongoing tension between cultural expression and state security concerns. The continuing coverage of expelled lieutenants' supporters at Anıtkabir showed the military discipline story maintaining momentum.
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04:41CHP Prodigal Sons Return

Turkish newspapers report on CHP's internal dynamics, with former members returning to register (Cumhuriyet) while the party maintains its "hand-in-hand" strategy (Milliyet). Health statistics reveal concerning trends (Birgun), while forest villagers receive fire training amid criticism of traditional knowledge loss (Gazete Duvar). Foreign Minister Fidan continues discussions in Qatar regarding Syria's security situation (Sabah), as DEM Party's rally features İmralı messaging (Hürriyet).
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06:57ENAG's Inflation Figures Strike Back

Turkish newspapers report on ENAG's inflation figures for January, showing an annual rate of 81.01% (ENAG, Gazete Duvar, Cumhuriyet). Earthquake-related coverage spans both judicial proceedings of the 2023 disaster (Bianet) and current seismic activity in the Aegean Sea, with over 400 tremors potentially indicating volcanic activity (Hürriyet). The Yenidoğan gang case continues to develop with new focus on the deceased Dr. Gönen's attorney (Milliyet).

08:02January's Numbers Strike Back

Turkish newspapers extensively report on January's inflation figures, with TÜİK announcing a 42.12% annual rate (TÜİK, Daily Sabah, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Birgun). The data shows a 5.3% monthly increase, with discussions focusing on its impact on minimum wage value (Bianet). In parallel coverage, security operations continue with FETÖ-related arrests in Konya (Hürriyet) and a cross-border MIT operation in Syria (Sabah).
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09:05Yavaş Holds Back While Erdoğan Claims Teachers

Turkish newspapers extensively cover Mansur Yavaş's statements regarding potential candidacy, with multiple outlets reporting his view that it's too early to determine candidates (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, OdaTV). President Erdoğan makes statements about teacher employment, claiming his administration appointed 80% of current teachers (Gazete Duvar, Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah). February's rent increase rates and earthquake trial proceedings continue to receive coverage in the background.

10:01Yavaş Blocks Early Race While Earth Shakes

Turkish newspapers report on several developments: Mansur Yavaş's statements regarding early candidacy discussions continue to dominate coverage (Medyascope, Sabah, Cumhuriyet), with emphasis on his position that it's too early for candidate selection. A new social media regulation appears to be in preparation (Gerçek Gündem), while seismic activity in the Aegean raises concerns, with rescue teams dispatched to Santorini (Gazete Duvar).
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11:38Çiftlik Bank's Day of Reckoning

Turkish newspapers focus on the Çiftlik Bank fraud case verdict day (Hürriyet, Sözcü), while reporting on seismic activity warnings in the Aegean region from Prof. Görür (Gazete Duvar). The coverage continues to follow Mansur Yavaş's political positioning, with new developments regarding his comments on potential candidacy (Sabah). Google's impact on independent media receives attention (Birgun), marking a shift in digital media landscape discussion.
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13:04Gezi Coverage Under New Microscope

Turkish newspapers report on a new investigation into media coverage of the 2013 Gezi Park protests, with RTÜK requesting footage from that period (Bianet, Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). A record sentence has been issued to Mehmet Aydın in the Çiftlik Bank case (Aydinlik). The papers also cover international developments, with Daily Sabah reporting on Israeli actions in the West Bank, while local incidents include student food poisoning (Hürriyet) and hunting accidents (Milliyet).
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14:41Aegean's 570 Tremors Shake Headlines

Turkish newspapers report heavily on seismic activity in the Aegean region, with over 570 earthquakes recorded since January 28 (Milliyet, Gazete Duvar). The cabinet meeting has commenced, drawing significant attention (Sözcü, Sabah). In Istanbul, local developments include price increases for simit, the traditional bread ring (Birgun), while Sabiha Gökçen airport faces weather-related disruptions (OdaTV).
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16:33Erdoğan's Cabinet Speaks On Aegean

Turkish newspapers heavily cover President Erdoğan's post-cabinet statements, particularly regarding Aegean security concerns (Gazete Duvar, Hürriyet, Birgun, Sabah). The coverage includes his response to the Kartalkaya incident (Gerçek Gündem). In diplomatic news, Syria's new leader Ahmed Şara is reported to visit Ankara (Yeni Akit), while Defense Minister notes Hungary's importance as a European partner (Milliyet).

18:33Kartalkaya Deaths Draw Presidential Pledge

Turkish newspapers report on multiple responses to the Bolu Kartalkaya incident, with President Erdoğan promising accountability (Milliyet, Gerçek Gündem). CHP's internal discussions about candidate timing continue to develop, with party spokesperson addressing criticism about early nominations (Birgun, Cumhuriyet). In international coverage, German protests against AfD-CDU cooperation draw attention (Bianet), while Turkey and Hungary advance defense cooperation (Daily Sabah).
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20:49Actress Faces Terror Probe Over French Role

Turkish newspapers extensively report on actress Melisa Sözen being questioned over alleged terror propaganda regarding her role in a French series about YPG (Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Hürriyet, OdaTV, Sabah). NATO's call for increased arms production receives coverage (Bianet), while earthquakes in the Aegean continue to draw attention from authorities (Milliyet). Trump's proposed $1 billion bomb sale to Israel marks ongoing US policy continuity (Yeni Akit).
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