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07.02.2025

07.02.2025Two Cities Count Their Dead, Streets Choose Silence

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 07.02.2025.

It displays 427 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

07.02.2025Two Cities Count Their Dead, Streets Choose Silence
The bootleg alcohol crisis reached new heights as death counts hit 33 in Ankara and 70 in Istanbul. Morning coverage focused on judicial developments, with nine defendants receiving life sentences in the Hrant Dink case, while the Istanbul Governor's office rejected CHP's request for a Gaza solidarity march.

By afternoon, President Erdoğan's direct confrontation with Mayor İmamoğlu during the AKP Istanbul congress generated multiple response cycles, culminating in Justice Minister Tunç's intervention regarding İmamoğlu's comments about the judiciary. The evening brought Kılıçdaroğlu's first substantial statement since his electoral defeat, speaking of "betrayal by companions" - a clear reference to İmamoğlu and Yavaş.

Weather continued affecting Istanbul operations, while officials processed MHP leader Bahçeli's successful heart surgery from the previous day. The Central Bank's inflation forecast revision sparked minimal coverage, suggesting media focus remained on political narratives.
07.02.2025

00:25Heart Surgery Meets Moscow Talks

The newspapers continue their coverage of MHP leader Bahçeli's heart surgery (Gazete Duvar, Cumhuriyet, Medyascope, Sabah), while adding new diplomatic developments with Foreign Minister Fidan meeting his Russian counterpart Lavrov to discuss Syria and Ukraine (Daily Sabah). Trump's signing of sanctions against the International Criminal Court gains attention (Birgun), while earthquake-related challenges for Roma communities emerge as a new focus (Bianet).
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05:46Crime Wave Rides Winter Storm

Turkish newspapers report an increase in crime-related coverage, with multiple operations against criminal organizations: a major financial fraud scheme in Antalya involving 20 billion TL (Milliyet), bootleg alcohol raids in tourist areas (Sözcü), and questions about the Yenidoğan gang (Birgun). Weather dominates breaking news as Meteorology issues multiple warnings for snow, ice, and avalanches, leading to school closures in several provinces (Hürriyet). A procurement scandal emerges involving the Istanbul Health Director receiving a discounted vehicle (Gazete Duvar).

07:14Immunity's Traffic Light Turns Red

Turkish newspapers focus heavily on the case of Nevzat Bahtiyar, with multiple outlets reporting on legal challenges and the Ministry of Family's intervention (Hürriyet, Sözcü). In parallel, coverage continues of parliamentary immunity discussions, with new controversy over traffic violations by MPs (OdaTV, Gerçek Gündem). The MIT conducts a precision operation in Northern Iraq (Sabah), while an investigation unfolds into a domestic arson case involving family disputes (Milliyet).

08:18Bootleg Booze Claims 33 Lives

Turkish newspapers heavily report on a major bootleg alcohol incident in Ankara causing 33 deaths (Cumhuriyet, Hürriyet). The year-end inflation forecast has been revised upward (Aydinlik), while earthquake anniversary coverage continues with focus on urban transformation and ongoing displacement (Gazete Duvar). These developments emerge alongside continuing coverage of MHP leader Bahçeli's heart surgery and Turkey-Russia diplomatic talks from previous reports.

09:21Opposition's Candidate Dance

Turkish newspapers heavily focus on the CHP's presidential candidate selection process, with multiple outlets reporting on İmamoğlu's potential candidacy causing concern in AKP ranks (Cumhuriyet, Milliyet, Gazete Duvar). Economic hardship emerges as a parallel theme, with coverage of poverty and earthquake survivors' ongoing struggles (Birgun, Bianet). In security news, eight PKK members were neutralized in northern Iraq (Sabah).
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10:58Central Bank Lifts Inflation's Veil

Turkish newspapers heavily report on the Central Bank's inflation forecast revision upward (Birgun, Daily Sabah), marking a shift in monetary policy stance. In parallel news, 33 deaths from bootleg alcohol in Ankara continue to draw coverage (Medyascope), while a significant recovery of historical artifacts spanning multiple empires is reported (Sözcü). Severe weather warnings have been issued for Istanbul and surrounding regions (Milliyet).

12:01Selek Trial Crosses Quarter Century

Turkish newspapers focus on two main developments: The ongoing Pınar Selek case enters its 27th year with international delegation support (Bianet, Gazete Duvar), and coverage of alleged Nasrallah assassination footage emerges (Gerçek Gündem, Yeni Akit). Opposition leader Özel's comments comparing Erdoğan to Trump (Cumhuriyet) and reports of voter apathy (Medyascope) indicate continued political tension.

13:14Bootleg Alcohol Claims Seventy Lives

Turkish newspapers heavily report on 70 deaths from bootleg alcohol in Istanbul (Birgun, Cumhuriyet). PKK-related coverage continues with discussion of Öcalan's call (Aydinlik), while international coverage focuses on Trump's foreign aid freeze impact (Daily Sabah). A significant weather event in Fethiye caused a boat to sink (Milliyet), and voter apathy remains a concern in political coverage (Medyascope).

14:49Erdogan Takes Direct Shot at İmamoğlu

Turkish newspapers extensively cover President Erdoğan's direct criticism of Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu, with multiple outlets quoting his statement "your dreams can't reach where our actions have" (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope). The Hatay earthquake report from Halkevleri reveals ongoing concerns about cover-ups of earthquake-related violations (Sözcü), while journalists submit a new application regarding Abdullah Öcalan to the Ministry of Justice (Bianet).
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16:57Courts Strike, Streets Silent

Turkish newspapers report on several significant judicial developments: The Istanbul Governor's office rejected a Gaza protest march request (Cumhuriyet), while life sentences were handed down to 9 defendants in the Hrant Dink case (Sabah). New legislation proposes severe prison sentences for public officials (Birgun), while parliamentarians face allegations of special treatment regarding penalties (OdaTV). President Erdogan continues his criticism of Mayor İmamoğlu (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem).

18:34Gaza Words Echo Through Three Capitals

Turkish newspapers report on multiple international developments: US Secretary Blinken's clarification of Trump's Gaza statements (Bianet), Hamas's announcement of three Israeli releases (Gazete Duvar), and EU's decision to suspend Syria sanctions (Daily Sabah). Domestically, coverage continues of the Erdoğan-İmamoğlu tension (Cumhuriyet, Hürriyet), with Justice Minister Tunç commenting on the investigation into İmamoğlu. Erdoğan's conversation with Macron (Sözcü) adds to the international dimension.
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20:57Kılıçdaroğlu Breaks Silence on Betrayal

Turkish newspapers extensively cover Kılıçdaroğlu's break of silence, with multiple outlets reporting on his comments about "betrayal by companions" (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Sabah, Sözcü). The Hrant Dink case concludes with life sentences for nine defendants (Bianet). International coverage focuses on EU-US tensions (OdaTV) and Trump's Panama statements (Aydinlik), while Russian tourism to Turkey shows signs of recovery (Yeni Akit).