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08.11.2024

08.11.2024The day Elazığ shook and Narin's trial continued

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 08.11.2024.

It displays 386 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.11.2024The day Elazığ shook and Narin's trial continued
The Narin Güran murder trial entered its second day, with family members claiming ignorance or memory loss. The victim's father, Arif Güran, had another health episode in court. A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Elazığ, dominating headlines and causing concern. President Erdoğan commented on Trump's policies, expressing hope for change. Internal CHP dynamics intensified, with criticism directed at Oğuz Kaan Salıcı and discussions about a potential party congress. Minister Tunç warned against threatening the judiciary and supporting terrorist organizations. Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu met with TİP leader Baş to discuss opposition to trustee appointments. Environmental concerns surfaced with reports of mucilage in the South Marmara region. By evening, Foreign Minister Fidan reported on constructive talks with Greece, while debates over municipal spending in Ankara continued.
08.11.2024

00:43Activists freed as security measures tighten

The newspapers report on ongoing legal proceedings and environmental concerns. The trial of Narin Güran's murder continues to be a focal point (Cumhuriyet). Environmental activists Yıllar Kibar and Mutlu Akyüz have been released (Birgun). A proposal containing internal security regulations has been accepted in committee (Hürriyet). Meanwhile, Israel's actions in Gaza continue to draw attention, with reports of civilian casualties (Milliyet). The National Security Council Secretariat is set to recruit 12 assistant specialists (OdaTV).
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04:58Narin's mother takes the stand

The newspapers report on the ongoing Narin murder trial, with the victim's mother testifying (Sözcü, Gerçek Gündem). President Erdoğan criticizes the EU for blocking Turkey's accession bid (Sabah, Daily Sabah). Environmental concerns are highlighted with reports of dust clouds (Birgun). A new regulation on "influence agents" is described as potentially dangerous (Gazete Duvar). In cultural news, Victor Hugo's poem about Prophet Muhammad has been translated into Turkish (OdaTV).
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06:27Narin Güran Trial Enters Second Day

The newspapers report extensively on the ongoing Narin Güran murder trial, with multiple sources covering the second day of proceedings (Bianet, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, Medyascope). Environmental concerns are highlighted with reports of mucilage in the South Marmara region (Milliyet) and a forest fire in Balıkesir being brought under control after 15 hours (Sözcü). In migration news, 257 migrant smugglers have been apprehended (OdaTV).
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07:16Narin's Trial: Father's Health Scare on Day Two

The newspapers extensively report on the second day of the Narin Güran murder trial, with multiple sources covering the proceedings (Aydinlik, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Milliyet, Sözcü). The victim's father, Arif Güran, reportedly had another health episode in court (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). In other news, the UN Committee has urged Turkey to clarify its legal definition of terrorism (Bianet).

08:10Central Bank Raises Inflation Forecast as Military Strikes PKK

The newspapers report on multiple developments. The Central Bank has revised its year-end inflation forecast upward (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem). In security news, 16 PKK/YPG terrorists were neutralized in northern Iraq and Syria (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah). Diplomatic efforts are underway as Turkey and Greece seek to ease tensions during Foreign Minister Fidan's visit to Athens (Daily Sabah). Environmental concerns are highlighted with reports of dams nearing depletion (Sözcü).

09:07Erdoğan backs trustee appointments, praises Trump

The newspapers report extensively on President Erdoğan's recent statements. He praised prosecutors for appointing trustees to municipalities (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Sözcü) and criticized the opposition's reaction as "banditry" (Milliyet). Erdoğan also discussed his conversation with former U.S. President Trump, noting positive remarks about Turkey (Hürriyet, Daily Sabah). In economic news, the Central Bank has raised its inflation forecast (Cumhuriyet, Birgun).
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10:03Erdoğan backs municipal trustees

The newspapers report extensively on President Erdoğan's endorsement of trustee appointments to municipalities (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Yeni Akit). He praised prosecutors for their actions, describing it as showing "diligence" (Gazete Duvar). In other news, Istanbul's dam levels have dropped below 30% capacity (Milliyet), and the Competition Authority has imposed significant fines on pharmaceutical companies (Sözcü).

11:31Salim Güran's wife recants under pressure

The newspapers report on various topics. The 35th Ankara Film Festival has begun (Bianet). Salim Güran's wife has changed her testimony, claiming she spoke under pressure and violence (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). The Narin murder case continues, with child witnesses testifying (Milliyet). Sümeyye Erdoğan Bayraktar made statements about artificial intelligence and women at the 6th Women and Justice Summit (Hürriyet). President Erdoğan made important announcements (Sabah), while Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş commented on a controversial concert (Sözcü).
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12:19Yavaş defends concert spending amid scrutiny

The newspapers report extensively on Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş's explanation regarding controversial concert expenses (Cumhuriyet, Hürriyet, Milliyet). He clarified that the figures mentioned were total costs for multiple events, not a single concert. In other news, the Narin Güran murder trial continues, with a new secret witness emerging (Gerçek Gündem, Yeni Akit). President Erdoğan commented on Trump's policies, expressing hope for change (Gazete Duvar). Protests against trustee appointments in Van were met with police blockades (Bianet).
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13:41Narin's trial unfolds amid municipal scrutiny

The newspapers report on various domestic issues. The Narin Güran murder trial continues, with developments being closely followed (Gazete Duvar, OdaTV). Municipal governance is under scrutiny, with allegations of financial mismanagement in İzmir (Sabah) and discussions about potential trustee appointments in Ankara and Istanbul (Birgun). Social issues are highlighted, including child hunger (Cumhuriyet) and a raid on massage parlors in Kütahya (Hürriyet). Emine Erdoğan's participation in the Women and Justice Summit is also noted (Milliyet).
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14:27Elazığ shaken: 5.0 quake strikes

The newspapers report extensively on a 5.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Elazığ (Aydinlik, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, Milliyet, OdaTV, Sabah, Yeni Akit). Minister Yerlikaya stated there were no negative consequences (Hürriyet). In other news, protests against trustee appointments continue in Diyarbakır (Bianet), while a car and motorcycle collision resulted in one death and one injury (Sözcü).
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15:55Elazığ shaken: 5.0 quake strikes as mayor's son found shot

The newspapers report extensively on a 5.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Elazığ, with multiple sources covering the event (Aydinlik, Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Sabah). In other news, the son of a CHP mayor was found shot in the head (Cumhuriyet, OdaTV), and Istanbul is experiencing traffic congestion due to mid-term break (Hürriyet). A foreign policy development is noted with a meeting between Turkish and Russian Foreign Ministers (Yeni Akit).

17:15Silence in the Güran trial, whispers in CHP

The newspapers report on ongoing domestic issues. The Narin Güran murder trial continues, with family members claiming ignorance or memory loss (Medyascope, Gazete Duvar). Parliamentary Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş discusses supporting Gaza and a new constitution (Hürriyet, Milliyet). The CHP faces internal disagreements, with discussions about potential party congress (Sözcü, OdaTV). The National Intelligence Academy analyzes potential impacts of the 2024 U.S. elections on Turkey (Sabah).
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18:35Gülen's Christian-like burial stirs controversy

The newspapers report on diverse topics. The burial of Gülen is discussed, with claims he was buried like a Christian (Aydinlik). The ongoing trial of Narin Güran's murder continues, with family members still claiming ignorance (Medyascope, Birgun). Political discussions include İmamoğlu's meeting with TİP leader against trustee appointments (Bianet) and CHP's response to Oğuz Kaan Salıcı (Cumhuriyet). International concerns are highlighted with reports on Palestinian casualties in Gaza (Daily Sabah).
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20:36CHP's internal strife escalates

The newspapers report on internal CHP dynamics, with criticism directed at Oğuz Kaan Salıcı and party spokesman Yücel (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Medyascope). Minister Tunç warns against threatening the judiciary and supporting terrorist organizations (Hürriyet, Sabah). International concerns are noted with reports on Trump's potential return and its implications for Turkey (Aydinlik, Yeni Akit). An unusual incident in Isparta, where a trapped animal was rescued from a toilet, is also reported (Milliyet).
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