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06.12.2024

06.12.2024The Day Damascus Called While The Nine Walked Free

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 06.12.2024.

It displays 411 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

06.12.2024The Day Damascus Called While The Nine Walked Free
Turkish media coverage centered on Syrian developments, with reports of opposition forces advancing toward Damascus through Homs, following previous days' capture of Hama. Erdoğan publicly supported the advance, prompting criticism from opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu regarding policy shifts. Foreign Minister Fidan conducted multiple diplomatic engagements, meeting Hamas officials in Doha and later discussing Syria with US Secretary Blinken.

Domestically, nine youth detained for protesting Israel-Turkey trade relations were released, while eleven more suspects were arrested in the ongoing Yenidoğan criminal network investigation. The evening brought administrative changes with new ambassadorial appointments to four countries, while reports emerged of Russian forces evacuating observation points in Syria. Weather warnings and counterfeit alcohol operations continued from previous days, with new arrests in Istanbul.
06.12.2024
03:35

04:17Opposition Demands Early Elections

The newspapers report on calls for early elections (Hürriyet, Birgun), with opposition leader Özel stating the timing is right. A workplace conflict at DEM-party municipality resulted in 50 workers losing their jobs (Sabah), while local incidents include a deadly debt-related dispute in Çorum (Milliyet) and a vehicle collision leaving 6 injured (OdaTV).

05:54Fake Booze Ring Busted

The newspapers report on a major counterfeit alcohol operation in Istanbul, with multiple raids leading to 9 arrests (Hürriyet, Milliyet). In parallel news, reports emerge of fraud in molasses production (Gerçek Gündem), while journalist Ayşenur Arslan faces potential imprisonment (Sözcü). A legal representative in the Nevzat Bahtiyar case states no confessions are expected (OdaTV).
06:24

07:06When Schools Lost Their Free Dress

The newspapers report on educational policy changes as Turkey revokes free dress code in schools (Medyascope), while a high school principal faces removal demands over gender-discriminatory remarks (Bianet). Weather dominates coverage with severe conditions in Erzincan causing ice formations in tunnels (Hürriyet) and nationwide storms (Milliyet). In food safety news, molasses production fraud has been exposed (Gerçek Gündem).

08:01School Uniforms Return While Jihadists Advance

The newspapers report on a new decision regarding school uniforms (Aydinlik, Medyascope), while discussing CHP's presidential candidate selection process (Gerçek Gündem). Coverage continues of jihadist groups gaining control of two critical districts, with discussions about HTS financing (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Yeni Akit). Regional developments include a free legal support protocol for women in Beyoğlu (Bianet) and weather warnings issued for 43 provinces (OdaTV).

08:49Narin Murder Trial: Prosecutors Demand Sentence

The newspapers extensively cover the Narin murder trial, with prosecutors announcing their sentencing requests (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet). In separate court proceedings, coverage includes Adnan Oktar facing potential 12-year sentence (Sabah), while workers from Polonez face detention (Birgun). International coverage focuses on Syrian opposition forces advancing toward Homs (Daily Sabah, Yeni Akit).

09:54The Day of the Prosecutors' Demands

The newspapers extensively cover the prosecution's sentencing requests in multiple high-profile cases. Adnan Oktar faces new charges in a "current organization" case (Hürriyet, Sabah), while prosecutors announce their demands in the Narin Güran murder trial (Bianet). The May 1st case verdict has been reached (Cumhuriyet), while CHP members visit protesters who demonstrated against the President (Gerçek Gündem).

10:58Life Sentences Demanded in Güran Trial

The newspapers report on sentencing developments in multiple court cases. A major development emerges in the Narin Güran trial, where prosecutors demand life sentences for four defendants (Medyascope, Bianet). In parallel, all defendants in another case receive acquittals (Birgun), while coverage continues of Adnan Oktar's court defense (OdaTV). Syrian return prospects receive attention following regime losses in Aleppo (Daily Sabah).

11:38Opposition Marches on Damascus

The newspapers report on developments in Syria, with multiple sources covering opposition forces' advancement toward Homs and Damascus (Daily Sabah, Birgun, Cumhuriyet). In legal proceedings, prosecutors present their case in ongoing trials, requesting life sentences for defendants who allegedly acted in coordination (Bianet, Medyascope). Workers from Polonez have initiated protest actions (Aydinlik), while a separate murder trial concludes with a second life sentence (Milliyet).

12:35The March Toward Damascus

The newspapers extensively cover Syrian military developments, with reports of opposition forces advancing toward Damascus via Idlib, Hama, and Homs (Bianet, Birgun, Daily Sabah, Cumhuriyet). In domestic news, security forces report seizing survival materials from hideouts in Bitlis (Milliyet), while tragedy strikes as a 17-year-old dies in a bathroom heating incident (Hürriyet). The opposition's direction receives criticism (Aydinlik).

13:21Erdoğan Backs HTS March to Damascus

The newspapers extensively cover developments in Syria, with multiple sources reporting on HTS's advance towards Damascus via Homs (Daily Sabah, Bianet, Medyascope, Yeni Akit). President Erdoğan's explicit support for HTS's advance receives significant coverage (Medyascope, Cumhuriyet). In security developments, MIT and Gendarmerie conduct joint operations against human traffickers and PKK targets (Hürriyet, Milliyet, OdaTV, Sabah).
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14:10Syrian Army Abandons Homs While Russia Frets

The newspapers continue coverage of Syrian developments, with reports of Syrian army withdrawing from Homs (Bianet, SOHR) while Russia expresses concern over its military bases (OdaTV). In domestic news, dried figs exported to Germany face recall (Gerçek Gündem), and a tragic incident at Galata Tower claims a young life (Milliyet). President Erdoğan's support for jihadist groups receives attention (Cumhuriyet, Medyascope).
14:40

15:38Sinirlioğlu Takes OSCE Helm

The newspapers report on a new diplomatic appointment, with multiple sources covering President Erdoğan's congratulations to Ambassador Sinirlioğlu for becoming OSCE Secretary General (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah). Syrian developments continue with reports of an explosion in Damascus center (Gerçek Gündem) and the first Friday prayers held in Tel Rifat after its clearing from militant control (Yeni Akit).
16:08
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17:06The Nine Walk Free

The newspapers report on the release of nine detained youth (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). In other developments, Turkish Airlines announces flight cancellations (Hürriyet), while government announces 323.7 million lira support payment (Milliyet). Turkey responds to Greek Cypriot armament initiatives (Yeni Akit), while coverage continues of Syrian opposition advances towards Damascus.
18:40

19:05Fidan's Phone Hacked After Hamas Meet

The newspapers report on Foreign Minister Fidan's activities, with multiple sources covering his meeting with Hamas political bureau members in Doha (Hürriyet, Sabah) and a reported hack of his phone (OdaTV). News continues regarding Syria, with Perinçek warning about potential threats to Ankara rather than Damascus (Aydinlik), while Iran warns Ukraine about supporting Syrian opposition (Yeni Akit).
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20:57Eleven Nabbed in Baby Gang Bust

The newspapers report on a major development in the "Yenidoğan" criminal case, with 11 out of 15 suspects being arrested (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Milliyet). In regional news, Syria, Iran, and Iraq are reported to hold a joint summit (Aydinlik), while a dissident commander issues an ultimatum to Assad (Yeni Akit). Health authorities announce milk testing due to bird flu concerns (OdaTV).
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23:13Midnight Ambassador Shuffle

The newspapers report on a significant wave of diplomatic appointments, with multiple sources covering President Erdoğan's appointment of new ambassadors to five countries (Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, Milliyet, OdaTV, Yeni Akit). In Syria-related developments, Foreign Minister Fidan discusses Syria with Blinken (Sabah), while reports indicate opposition forces gaining control of Dera (Sözcü). Labor protests continue at Polonez factory (Aydinlik).