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09.02.2025

09.02.2025Three Editors Walk Through Court Gates

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 09.02.2025.

It displays 403 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

09.02.2025Three Editors Walk Through Court Gates
The morning began with BirGün newspaper executives facing detention and questioning, culminating in their evening release under judicial control measures. Early reports of structural concerns led to building evacuations in Tuzla, while Istanbul authorities wrestled with water quality issues as residents reported brown water from taps.

By midday, CHP leadership convened a significant meeting between party leader Özel, Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu, and Ankara Mayor Yavaş, while President Erdoğan prepared for visits to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan. Foreign Minister Fidan rejected Trump's Gaza displacement proposals, a position later echoed by Erdoğan.

Evening brought multiple earthquakes in the Aegean Sea, with a 5.1 magnitude tremor generating widespread coverage. Weather concerns prompted school closures in several provinces as forecasts predicted renewed snowfall for Istanbul.
09.02.2025
04:07

04:09Building Cracks Meet Press Arrests

Turkish newspapers report on the arrest of BirGün newspaper executives (Birgun, Bianet), while Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş calls for protection of parliamentary dignity (Hürriyet). A 4-story building in Tuzla was evacuated due to structural concerns (Milliyet, Sözcü). Finance Minister Şimşek acknowledges public complaints about economic conditions (OdaTV), while AK Party spokesperson Çelik criticizes CHP leader Özel's stance on Gaza (Sabah).
04:15
06:32

06:41Editors Behind Bars, Cars Under Scope

Turkish newspapers report on a continuing wave of arrests at BirGün newspaper, with three editors in custody (Medyascope, OdaTV, Bianet). In parallel developments, Parliament reacts to Trump's Gaza statements (Sabah), while Interior Minister Yerlikaya announces extensive vehicle inspections reaching over 3 million checks in a week (Hürriyet). New cybersecurity legislation proposes expanded judicial authority for department heads (Cumhuriyet).
07:51
08:08

08:09Press Arrests Meet Public Outcry

Turkish newspapers continue reporting on the BirGün newspaper arrests, with widespread reactions to the detentions (Bianet, BirGün, Medyascope). In separate coverage, a burst water pipe from İSKİ creates issues in Bakırköy (Sözcü), while human interest stories focus on organ donation and weight loss success stories (Hürriyet, Milliyet).

09:21Northern Iraq Campaign Meets Press Detention

Turkish newspapers report on new military operations in northern Iraq, with 11 PKK militants neutralized (Milliyet, Sabah). In parallel, coverage continues of BirGün newspaper executives' detention, drawing widespread reactions (Bianet, BirGün, Medyascope). A debate emerges regarding NATO and European defense priorities (Aydınlik), while Finance Minister Şimşek faces scrutiny over economic disclosures (Cumhuriyet).

10:51Press Prosecution Meets Canal Rejection

Turkish newspapers continue extensive coverage of BirGün newspaper executives facing prosecution (Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Medyascope). New developments show İSKİ and İGDAŞ rejecting applications along the Canal Istanbul route (Bianet), while reports emerge of significant sea recession in Silivri (Hürriyet). The historic peninsula is reportedly under heavy police presence (Cumhuriyet).
11:11
11:51

12:51Editors Face Prosecutors, Poets Face Politics

Turkish newspapers extensively report on the ongoing BirGün newspaper investigation, with executives appearing before prosecutors (BirGün, Bianet, Gazete Duvar). The coverage includes protests at Çağlayan courthouse characterizing it as a political operation. In parallel, a poetic dispute emerges between AK Party and CHP (Aydinlik), while pro-government media criticizes Ankara Mayor Yavaş over infrastructure projects (Sabah).
13:59
14:39

14:49Editors Walk Free, Some Still Bound

Turkish newspapers report on the release of BirGün newspaper executives, with Berkant Gültekin freed while Uğur Koç and Yaşar Gökdemir face judicial control measures (BirGün, Gazete Duvar, Cumhuriyet, Bianet). In parallel, RTÜK has issued fines totaling 55 million liras (Sözcü), while reports emerge about Turkey leading European crime statistics (OdaTV).
15:27
17:03

17:14BirGün Executives Walk Under Watch

Turkish newspapers report on the release of BirGün executives with judicial control measures (Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Bianet). Sports coverage focuses on Adana Demirspor's withdrawal from a match (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem), while schools announce closures due to snowfall (Milliyet). Foreign policy coverage includes Erdoğan's Gaza statements (Hürriyet) and Foreign Minister Fidan's meeting with Iraqi Sovereignty Alliance leader (Sabah).
17:43
17:51
19:04

19:29Aegean Floor Shakes Again

Turkish newspapers report multiple earthquakes in the Aegean Sea, with a significant 5.1 magnitude tremor (Cumhuriyet, Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sözcü). In political coverage, CHP leadership holds summit between Özel, İmamoğlu, and Yavaş (Gazete Duvar), while Foreign Minister Fidan makes statements opposing Palestinian displacement (Sabah). Reports emerge of citizens stranded in -4 degree weather (OdaTV).
20:39
21:03
21:11

21:13Opposition Triangle Forms in Ankara

Turkish newspapers report on a trilateral meeting between CHP leader Özel, Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu, and Ankara Mayor Yavaş in Ankara (Medyascope, Milliyet). In parallel coverage, President Erdoğan meets with Pakistani President Zerdari (Sabah, Yeni Akit), while earlier released BirGün executives remain under judicial scrutiny (Birgun).