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08.02.2025

08.02.2025 — Press Silences Through Night and Day

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 08.02.2025.

It displays 259 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.02.2025 ⇢ Press Silences Through Night and Day
⌨The morning began with arrests at BirGün newspaper, as three editors were taken into custody. This followed ongoing tensions between media and state authorities, with RTÜK issuing new "warnings" to news bulletins about "violence and impartiality." The bootleg alcohol crisis continued to escalate, with death counts reaching 103 across two cities.

By midday, government attention shifted to Gaza narratives, with multiple ministers criticizing CHP leader Özgür Özel's statements. The Interior Ministry announced the capture of two grey-listed terrorists in Edirne, while archaeological discoveries from earthquake excavations generated substantial coverage.

Evening developments centered on Finance Minister Şimşek's statements about inflation control measures and public spending cuts, while the detention of astrologist Hilal Saraç for alleged insults against political leaders marked another instance of state pressure on public discourse.
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04:11⇢Bootleg Spirit Claims 103 Lives

⌨Turkish newspapers report on a surge in bootleg alcohol deaths, with 103 fatalities across two cities (Milliyet). Kılıçdaroğlu continues to make headlines with statements defending his candidacy (Gazete Duvar) and comments about betrayal by companions (Yeni Akit). Archaeological discoveries have emerged from earthquake excavation sites (Hürriyet), while France regains control of the Latakia port (Aydinlik).
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07:14⇢Officers Out, Debts Extended

⌨Turkish newspapers report on disciplinary developments within the military, with three discipline officers being discharged from TSK (Gerçek Gündem). President Erdogan's statements about party congresses emphasize brotherhood (Sabah), while financial news focuses on debt restructuring extensions (Aydinlik). A controversial drug operation in Şişli using concrete molds as cover gets coverage (Sözcü), while media discussions continue about ministerial payment contradictions (Gazete Duvar).
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08:50⇢CHP Leadership Rift Deepens

⌨Turkish newspapers report extensively on internal CHP dynamics, with multiple sources covering tensions between Kılıçdaroğlu and Özgür Özel (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, Sözcü). A critical CHP meeting is scheduled for tomorrow (Birgun). In regional news, seismic concerns emerge for Muğla, Aydın and İzmir (Milliyet), while reports surface of a journalist's death in Ranya (Bianet).
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10:11⇢Three More Released in Gaza

⌨Turkish newspapers report on ongoing Gaza hostage exchanges, with Hamas releasing three captives (Bianet, Aydinlik). Internal CHP dynamics continue to make headlines as Özgür Özel responds to allegations about party congress irregularities (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem). Notable silence from Erdoğan regarding Trump's recent statements draws media attention (Cumhuriyet), while a planned Gaza protest in Istanbul faces modification after authorities deny permission (OdaTV).
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12:01⇢Aegean Tremors Summon Emergency Council

⌨Turkish newspapers report on multiple aftershocks of a seismic event in the Aegean region, with AFAD convening an emergency meeting to discuss tsunami and volcanic risks (Sözcü, Gerçek Gündem). The prisoner exchange in Gaza continues with 42 Palestinian prisoners being released (Yeni Akit, Aydinlik). Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu files a criminal complaint against an expert witness (Birgun, Cumhuriyet), while CHP leader Özel addresses allegations regarding his relationship with former leader Kılıçdaroğlu (Hürriyet).
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13:46⇢Spyware Shadows Cross Mediterranean

⌨Turkish newspapers report on surveillance controversies, with Italy's use of Israeli spyware against opposition drawing attention (Bianet). Internal disputes continue as İmamoğlu files a criminal complaint against an expert witness (Cumhuriyet), while Minister Tekin issues final warning to private schools (Gerçek Gündem). A historical discovery emerges in Bodrum as receding waters reveal an ancient 'king's road' (Milliyet).
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20:57⇢BirGün Editors Behind Bars

⌨Turkish newspapers report on multiple arrests of BirGün newspaper executives, with Uğur Koç, Berkant Gültekin, and Yaşar Gökdemir being taken into custody (Bianet, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, OdaTV). In separate developments, astrologist Hilal Saraç was arrested for alleged insults against President Erdoğan and MHP leader Bahçeli (Hürriyet, Yeni Akit).
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