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03.12.2024

03.12.2024The Day Putin and Assad Met Turkey's Call

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 03.12.2024.

It displays 337 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.12.2024The Day Putin and Assad Met Turkey's Call
Morning headlines focused on internal security operations, with reports of police ammunition theft leading to 250 hand grenades and 270,000 rounds being sold to criminal organizations. TÜİK announced November inflation at 47.09%, while coverage continued of military operations against PKK in northern Iraq.

By afternoon, Erdoğan's conversation with Putin dominated coverage, as Turkish media reported both leaders discussing Syria's political process. The dialogue followed previous days' developments in Aleppo and positioned Turkey's potential intervention in the context of PKK activities. Foreign Minister Fidan held meetings with Spanish and Canadian counterparts in Brussels.

Evening brought reports of South Korea's brief martial law crisis, while Turkish Embassy in Seoul issued clarifications. Coverage returned to Syria as opposition sources claimed advances in Hama province, while Turkish media emphasized the need for Assad's engagement in political dialogue.
03.12.2024
05:40

06:34Mass Terror Arrests While Drug Lords Fall

The newspapers report on multiple security operations across Turkey, with 77 terror suspects arrested in 32 provinces (Sözcü), and 55 individuals detained in Istanbul for sharing weapons-related content on social media (Hürriyet). A major drug operation "Narkoçelik" resulted in seizure of over 2 tons of narcotics (Milliyet). Traffic accidents draw attention with casualties reported in Denizli (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem).
06:56
07:28

07:29Inflation Drops as Kaplan Gets Ten Years

The newspapers report on November's inflation rate dropping to 47.1% year-on-year (Birgun, Daily Sabah), while following the Ayhan Bora Kaplan case verdict resulting in a 10-year prison sentence (Hurriyet, Cumhuriyet, Gercek Gundem). In consumer news, four olive oil brands are being recalled from markets (Sozcu), while YPG activities in Syria draw attention (Yeni Akit).
07:44
08:08

08:25The Day Of Fake Dollars And Real Inflation

The newspapers report on new inflation figures released by TÜİK showing 49.09% annual rate (Bianet), while multiple sources cover a counterfeit dollar operation with four suspects arrested (Hürriyet, Cumhuriyet, Bahçeli's response). Syrian developments remain in focus with reported clashes between YPG and Syrian Army (Birgun), and discussions about Assad's position (Gerçek Gündem, Sabah, Yeni Akit).
08:48
08:48

09:14Assad Gets The Call While PKK Gets The Hit

The newspapers report on multiple sources discussing Syrian President Assad, with calls for unconditional contact (Aydinlik) and dialogue initiatives regarding Manbij (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). Turkish military operations continue in northern Iraq, with five PKK militants neutralized in Metina region (OdaTV, Sabah, Sözcü). Israeli military actions extend beyond Gaza, with reports of 11 casualties from strikes in Lebanon (Daily Sabah).
09:20

10:10Police Arsenal Sold To Criminals

The newspapers report on a major security breach in Turkish law enforcement, with 250 hand grenades and 270,000 rounds of ammunition stolen and sold to criminal organizations (Hürriyet, Milliyet). New inflation figures from TÜİK show 47.09% annual rate (Medyascope), while Syrian developments include Israeli strikes near Damascus airport (Cumhuriyet) and opposition movement statements (Daily Sabah, Sabah).

12:53Syria's Towns Fall As Opposition Leader Faces Coup Claims

The newspapers report on developments in Syria, with anti-regime fighters capturing four central towns and advancing towards Hama (Daily Sabah), while Turkish forces neutralized seven militants in northern Syria (Hürriyet). Opposition leader Özgür Özel faces accusations of supporting a coup (Birgun), while Justice Minister Tunç makes statements regarding İmralı prison (Sabah). Human rights defenders express support for Nimet Tanrıkulu (Bianet).
13:03
13:27

13:45Syria Rattles While Baghdad Visits

The newspapers report on a surge in Syria coverage, with opposition movements in Hama (Daily Sabah) and heightened activity before a 'counter-offensive' (Cumhuriyet). President Erdoğan meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani (Hürriyet, Sabah), while CHP leader Özel calls for new Syrian-Turkish relations (Milliyet). The Constitutional Court issues a critical decision on 'zoning amnesty' (Gerçek Gündem).
14:39

15:05Martial Law Hits Seoul

The newspapers report on martial law being declared in South Korea (Gerçek Gündem, Cumhuriyet), while Syrian coverage continues with analysis of MHP, DEM Party, and CHP positions regarding Syria's reshaping (Medyascope). A PKK suspect was caught attempting to flee to Greece (Sabah), and President Erdoğan presented an accessibility award to Bağcılar Municipality (Hürriyet).
15:19
16:23

16:26Seoul Under Military Rule

The newspapers report on martial law being declared in South Korea, with multiple Turkish outlets covering the development (Aydinlik, Bianet, Yeni Akit, Gerçek Gündem). In domestic news, the Interior Minister announces a major drug bust in Adana with 825kg of heroin seized (Hürriyet), while İmamoğlu responds to party congress rumors (Sözcü). First Lady Emine Erdoğan visits children's homes in Hatay (Milliyet).
16:47

17:29Erdogan Dials Putin Over Syria

The newspapers report extensively on Syria-related developments, with President Erdoğan discussing the situation with Putin (Milliyet, Yeni Akit) and calling for a "genuine political process" (Daily Sabah). The Syrian army reportedly struck HTS positions (Aydinlik). In parallel, Turkish and Greek officials held their third political dialogue meeting in Athens (Hürriyet), while multiple outlets cover a brief martial law incident in South Korea (Bianet, Gerçek Gündem).

19:05PKK Card Played for Syria Push

The newspapers report on Syria, with Erdoğan justifying potential intervention by citing PKK activities (Bianet), while Foreign Minister Fidan attends NATO meetings in Brussels (Sözcü). The Industry Minister announces the opening of 1,115 investment spots across 94 industrial zones (Hürriyet). In continuation of administrative changes, coverage follows the appointment of trustees, with removed official Ahmet Özer making statements (Cumhuriyet).
21:03

21:54PKK Card Plays While Seoul Calls

The newspapers report on Turkey's stance on multiple international fronts. Erdoğan justifies potential Syria intervention citing PKK activities (Bianet), while Turkey issues statements regarding South Korea's developments (Milliyet, Gerçek Gündem). Coverage continues of Israel's actions in Gaza (Yeni Akit), and analysis of Trump's presidency impact on Southeast Asia (Aydinlik). Domestically, new license plate regulations take effect (Sözcü).