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04.11.2024

04.11.2024The day trustees took over DEM municipalities

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 04.11.2024.

It displays 367 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

04.11.2024The day trustees took over DEM municipalities
The appointment of trustees to DEM Party-led municipalities in Mardin, Batman, and Halfeti dominated the day's news. This move, reminiscent of past practices, sparked immediate protests and police interventions, resulting in numerous detentions. Opposition figures, including CHP leader Özgür Özel, strongly criticized the decision, framing it as an attack on democratic principles. The AKP defended the action, characterizing it as a necessary measure. As tensions escalated, protests spread to other cities, including Esenyurt.

In parallel developments, President Erdoğan began a tour of Europe and Asia for summits, while the YSK chairman traveled to the US for the upcoming presidential election. The day also saw reports of new regulations increasing penalties for unlicensed firearms and the introduction of AI-enhanced MRI machines in hospitals.
04.11.2024
03:00
04:28

04:36Trustees Appointed to Mardin and Batman Municipalities

The newspapers report on a significant development in local governance, with trustees (kayyum) appointed to Mardin and Batman municipalities (Medyascope, Sözcü, Gerçek Gündem). This move has sparked political debate, with allegations that the Esenyurt operation targets İmamoğlu (Gazete Duvar). In party politics, CHP faces internal strife with a call for definitive expulsion of Lütfü Savaş (Sabah). Additionally, a tragic accident resulting in a police officer's death is reported (Hürriyet).
05:55

06:19Government Appoints Trustees to Three Municipalities

The newspapers report extensively on the appointment of trustees (kayyum) to three municipalities: Mardin, Batman, and Halfeti (Bianet, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Hürriyet, Medyascope, Milliyet). This move has sparked immediate reactions, with DEM Party issuing a statement (Cumhuriyet) and Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu calling for an extraordinary meeting of the Union of Municipalities of Turkey (Gerçek Gündem). In response to the appointments, Mardin has imposed a 10-day ban on demonstrations (Sabah).

07:31Trustees Appointed, Protests Erupt

The newspapers report on the appointment of trustees (kayyum) to three municipalities: Mardin, Batman, and Halfeti (Bianet, Medyascope, Yeni Akit). This has sparked protests, with calls for street demonstrations (Yeni Akit). In economic news, TÜİK released October inflation data (Cumhuriyet), and November rent increase rates were announced (Aydinlik). A governor's million-lira tender award through negotiation is also reported (Sözcü).
07:37
07:53

08:36The Day of the Trustees: DEM Party Municipalities Taken Over

The newspapers report extensively on the appointment of trustees (kayyum) to three DEM Party-led municipalities: Mardin, Batman, and Halfeti (Aydinlik, Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope, Yeni Akit). This has sparked protests in these cities (Bianet, Yeni Akit). Opposition leader Özgür Özel is reportedly heading to Batman and Mardin in response (Medyascope). In other news, an armed attack on a mayor is reported (Hürriyet, Milliyet), and Israel has notified the UN of its decision to sever ties with UNRWA (Daily Sabah).

09:15Trustees Take Over DEM Municipalities

The newspapers report on the appointment of trustees to three DEM Party-led municipalities: Mardin, Batman, and Halfeti (Aydinlik, Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope). This has sparked protests and calls for unity against the move (Gerçek Gündem, Cumhuriyet). In other news, President Erdoğan calls for Islamic world support for Palestine (Daily Sabah, Yeni Akit), and the Ministry of National Defense announces neutralizing 9 terrorists (Hürriyet, Sabah, Sözcü).

10:19Protests Erupt as Trustees Appointed to DEM Municipalities

The newspapers report on widespread protests against the appointment of trustees to DEM Party-led municipalities in Batman, Van, and Esenyurt (Bianet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). Opposition figures describe the situation as an undeclared state of emergency (Cumhuriyet). In other news, Fenerbahçe fan group leaders were detained (Hürriyet), and operations against FETÖ continue (Sabah, Yeni Akit).
10:33

11:23Trustees Take Over: DEM Party Municipalities Seized

The newspapers report extensively on the appointment of trustees to DEM Party-led municipalities in Batman, Van, and Halfeti (Aydinlik, Bianet, Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Sabah, Sözcü). This has sparked protests and legal challenges, with lawyers arguing the move is unconstitutional (Gazete Duvar, Cumhuriyet). Opposition figures describe it as a "judicial coup" (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). In unrelated news, a police officer who died in a traffic accident was buried (Hürriyet), and a 6-year-old girl's murder in Istanbul continues to be reported (Milliyet).

12:30Trustees Spark Protests: AKP Responds

The newspapers report extensively on the aftermath of trustees being appointed to DEM Party-led municipalities in Mardin, Batman, and Halfeti. This has sparked protests and tensions (Sözcü, Milliyet, Gerçek Gündem). AKP has made its first statement on the issue (Gerçek Gündem). Meanwhile, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is reported to be making a surprise move by traveling to Ankara for meetings (OdaTV). In unrelated news, President Erdoğan has departed for Kyrgyzstan (Sabah).
13:21

13:24AKP Responds as Trustee Protests Spread

The newspapers continue to report extensively on the appointment of trustees to DEM Party-led municipalities in Mardin, Batman, and Halfeti. Protests have erupted in response (Bianet, Medyascope). The AKP has made its first official statement regarding the trustee appointments (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). In unrelated news, an IETT bus driver who caused the death of a police officer has been arrested (Hürriyet, Yeni Akit).
13:30
14:08

14:27Trustee Protests Continue as Erdoğan Tours

The newspapers report on ongoing protests against the appointment of trustees to DEM Party-led municipalities (Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar). Police have intervened in a protest in front of Batman Municipality (Bianet). President Erdoğan has begun a tour of Europe and Asia for summits (Daily Sabah). In unrelated news, there are reports of illegal betting operations in seven provinces (Milliyet) and new regulations increasing penalties for unlicensed firearms (Sabah).

15:23Trustees Take Over: DEM Party Strongholds Seized

The newspapers report extensively on the appointment of trustees to DEM Party-led municipalities in Mardin, Batman, and Halfeti (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope, Sözcü). This has sparked protests and police interventions (Hürriyet, Medyascope). Opposition figures, including CHP leader Özgür Özel, are responding to the situation (Gazete Duvar, Sözcü). Meanwhile, President Erdoğan is visiting Kyrgyzstan (Milliyet).

16:43Trustees Take Over: Protests Erupt

The newspapers report extensively on the appointment of trustees to DEM Party-led municipalities in Mardin, Batman, and Halfeti (Bianet, Gazete Duvar, Medyascope, Sözcü). This has sparked protests, with 60 people detained in Batman (Bianet). Opposition figures criticize the move, stating it disregards the will of the people (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar). Meanwhile, President Erdoğan has arrived in Kyrgyzstan for a visit (Hürriyet, Milliyet).
16:57

18:21Trustee Protests Intensify: 60 Detained in Batman

The newspapers report extensively on protests against the appointment of trustees to DEM Party-led municipalities (Bianet, Gerçek Gündem, OdaTV, Sözcü). Police interventions have resulted in 60 detentions in Batman (Bianet). The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has made a controversial call regarding the trustee appointments (Yeni Akit). In unrelated news, artificial intelligence-enhanced MRI machines are reported to potentially double patient capacity (Milliyet).
19:05

20:11Batman Ablaze: Trustee Protests Persist

The newspapers report on ongoing protests in Batman against the appointment of trustees to DEM Party-led municipalities (Bianet). Political tensions are evident, with discussions about separatism in parliament and municipalities (Aydinlik), and a controversial photo of an AKP deputy with a PKK leader surfacing (Cumhuriyet). In regional news, an Israeli strike allegedly killed a Hezbollah intelligence chief in Syria (Daily Sabah).

23:47Local Tragedies Overshadow Political Tensions

The newspapers report on various local incidents and political developments. A tragic car accident in Sakarya left an 11-year-old girl injured (Milliyet). A man died after entering a burning house to retrieve his phone (Sözcü). In political news, there's discussion about the appointment of trustees to municipalities (Aydinlik, Cumhuriyet), with some sources suggesting tensions between Erdoğan and local governance (Cumhuriyet). The upcoming U.S. election is also mentioned, speculating on potential candidates (Bianet).