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04.12.2024

04.12.2024The Day Bootleg Liquor Claimed Seventeen

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 04.12.2024.

It displays 422 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

04.12.2024The Day Bootleg Liquor Claimed Seventeen
Multiple arrests in the "Yenidoğan" baby trafficking case opened the day, with 14 additional suspects detained including medical personnel. Interior Minister Yerlikaya revealed statistics showing 1.24 million Syrians from Aleppo residing in Turkey, while announcing destruction of 709 PKK hideouts.

By afternoon, a mounting crisis emerged as bootleg alcohol deaths in Istanbul reached 17, prompting widespread coverage and emergency responses. The Supreme Court overturned Abdullah Zeydan's civil rights restoration, while Istanbul received a new police chief with intelligence background.

Evening brought news of diplomatic activity as Foreign Minister Fidan met with Ukrainian and Egyptian counterparts regarding Syria developments. French Prime Minister Barnier's government collapsed through no-confidence vote, while reports emerged of Israeli military buildup on Syria's border. The day closed with seven more arrests in the Yenidoğan case, bringing total detainees to 29.
04.12.2024

04:33The Day Inflation Mocked The Plan

The newspapers report on new inflation data showing government efforts achieved only a 15-point reduction (Cumhuriyet), while coverage continues of an ISIS member caught fleeing police (Hürriyet). A controversial baby trafficking case draws attention with families protesting handling of newborns (Medyascope). New regulations grant notaries full authority over vehicle sales (Gerçek Gündem), and reports emerge of potential social media restrictions for users under 16 (Sözcü).
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06:25November's Toll: 32 Women Dead

The newspapers report on multiple violent incidents: 32 women were killed by men in November (Bianet), while a parking dispute in Eyüpsultan turned violent (Milliyet). In politics, the Supreme Court overturned a decision regarding Abdullah Zeydan's civil rights (Medyascope). Istanbul faces severe traffic congestion (Hürriyet), while a controversy erupts over missing Atatürk portraits in Keçiören municipality (Yeni Akit).

07:30The Gaga Bulut Scandal

The newspapers report heavily on a social media controversy involving content creator Gaga Bulut's troubling broadcast (Milliyet, Sabah, OdaTV). In legal developments, the Supreme Court overturned a decision regarding civil rights restoration (Birgun, Medyascope). Local incidents include illegal excavations in Samsun (Hürriyet) and a house fire in Antalya (Sözcü). Coverage continues of ongoing conflicts in Syria (Gerçek Gündem).

08:17The Second Wave Hits Yenidogan Gang

The newspapers report heavily on a second wave of arrests in the "Yenidogan Gang" investigation, with multiple sources noting doctors and nurses among those detained (Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, OdaTV, Yeni Akit). Coverage continues of clashes between Syrian Army and HTS in Hama (Birgun), while UN seeks $47B in aid amid growing global crises (Daily Sabah). Weather alerts warn of incoming snow and mixed precipitation across regions (Milliyet).

09:08Aleppo Trade Talks Draw Fire

The newspapers report on discussions regarding future control of Aleppo, with strong reactions against suggestions of territorial trades (Aydinlik). Parliamentary tensions rise over Erdogan's stance on Israel (Cumhuriyet), while potential meetings with Imrali prison inmates draw attention (Gerçek Gündem). UN's request for $47B aid amid global crises receives coverage (Daily Sabah), as weather services issue multiple regional alerts (OdaTV).

10:09The Day Zeydan Won His Rights Back

The newspapers report on a Supreme Court decision regarding Abdullah Zeydan's civil rights (Aydinlik, Medyascope), while coverage continues of territorial control in Syria (Birgun). In education, Minister Tekin announces changes to foreign language teaching methods (Milliyet). A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Antalya (OdaTV), as new data shows 32 women were killed in domestic violence during November (Sözcü).

10:57The Bootleg Liquor Deaths

The newspapers report heavily on a bootleg alcohol crisis unfolding in Istanbul, with multiple fatalities being reported (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). In foreign affairs, DEM Party questions government's intentions in Syria (Bianet), while Foreign Minister Fidan meets his Greek counterpart Gerapetritis (Sabah). Weather services report snowfall across multiple regions (Milliyet).

12:09The Aleppo Million Revealed

The newspapers report extensively on Interior Minister Yerlikaya's announcement that 1.24 million people from Aleppo constitute 42% of Turkey's migrant population (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah). Coverage continues of the bootleg alcohol crisis, with death toll rising to 17 (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). Multiple sources analyze power distribution among various armed groups in northern Syria (Medyascope, Birgun).
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12:50The Trustees Return to Van

The newspapers report on discussions around appointment of trustees to municipalities, with Interior Minister Yerlikaya making statements (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem) and focus on Van's Abdullah Zeydan case. İmamoğlu defends public kindergartens (Bianet), while UN General Assembly's support for two-state solution in Palestine receives coverage (Daily Sabah). AK Party spokesperson Ömer Çelik's statements draw attention from multiple sources (Hürriyet, Sabah).
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13:37Syria's Turn While Istanbul Gets An Intel Chief

The newspapers report on developments in Syria, with Turkey rejecting claims about its role in the conflict (Daily Sabah), while AK Party spokesperson Ömer Çelik criticizes the Syrian regime (Yeni Akit). Coverage continues of local administration changes, with reports of mass layoffs at DEM Party municipalities in Diyarbakır (Hürriyet) and the appointment of a new police chief with intelligence background in Istanbul (OdaTV, Gerçek Gündem).

14:42Mahruki Faces Prison Time

The newspapers report on legal proceedings against mountaineer Nasuh Mahruki, who faces potential 1-3 years imprisonment (Hürriyet, Cumhuriyet). Pegasus Airlines launches a new ticket campaign with prices starting at 182 TL (OdaTV). Coverage continues of various criminal cases, including the Halil Falyalı organized crime investigation (Sözcü) and a controversy over violence against a child in a Tuzla mall parking lot (Milliyet).
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16:03The Great University Scam

The newspapers report on new developments regarding Syria, with HTS (Hayat Tahrir al-Sham) reportedly interacting with Ukraine (Aydinlik). Three parties reached an agreement in ongoing negotiations (Gerçek Gündem), while coverage continues of various fraud cases - including a 35 million lira scam targeting an ODTÜ professor (Hürriyet) and a 5 million dollar elderly couple fraud (Milliyet). A fire was reported at a central Istanbul shopping mall (Sözcü).

17:06The Beşiktaş Mall Burns

The newspapers report on a significant fire at Özdilek Shopping Mall in Istanbul's Beşiktaş district (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem), while discussion continues about minimum wage negotiations (Aydinlik). Minister Kurum announces plans for climate law in early 2025 (Hürriyet), and coverage includes a fatal accident involving an acid-carrying truck in Bursa (Milliyet). The Minister of Justice meets with UAE counterpart (Sabah).

19:21Turkey Watches As Israel Builds Up Syrian Border

The newspapers report on Israel's military buildup on the Syrian border (Aydinlik), while the Al-Qassam Brigades claim successful operations against Israeli forces (Yeni Akit). Domestic coverage focuses on a major fraud case in Çorum where elderly victims lost 5 million TL (Hürriyet), and controversy over construction in Alevi religious sites draws CHP criticism (Sözcü). This continues previous coverage of Syrian developments, with Turkey maintaining its position regarding regional involvement (Daily Sabah, Medyascope).
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20:25Seven More Behind Bars in Yenidoğan Case

The newspapers report on new developments in the Yenidoğan case, with 7 additional suspects arrested, bringing the total number of detainees to 29 (Cumhuriyet, OdaTV, Sabah, Sözcü). The Vice President addresses inflation concerns, promising continued policy measures (Milliyet), while foreign coverage notes French PM Barnier's government collapse following a no-confidence vote (Daily Sabah).

22:58Four Gang Members Still at Large

The newspapers report on three main developments: Israel's military buildup on the Syrian border (Aydinlik, Yeni Akit), with reports of Hama being under siege; the French government crisis as Barnier's right-wing minority government falls (Bianet, Daily Sabah); and new decisions in the Yenidoğan gang case, with arrest warrants issued for four fugitive suspects (Cumhuriyet, Hürriyet, Sabah). Parliament passed amendments to the Village Law (Milliyet).