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10.02.2025

10.02.2025Snow Falls While Party Probes Begin

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 10.02.2025.

It displays 405 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

10.02.2025Snow Falls While Party Probes Begin
The prosecutor's office launched an investigation into CHP's recent party congress, with former chairman Kılıçdaroğlu called to testify but declining to appear. Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş announced he would not participate in the party's presidential primary elections, marking a significant shift in opposition dynamics.

Hamas suspended the prisoner exchange with Israel, citing ceasefire violations, while Turkish officials strongly criticized Trump's statements about Palestinian displacement from Gaza. The bootleg alcohol crisis continued to claim lives in Ankara and Istanbul, with authorities announcing new enforcement measures.

Evening brought a 5.2 magnitude earthquake in the Aegean Sea, continuing the seismic activity pattern from previous days. Weather dominated local coverage as snow returned to Istanbul, causing flight cancellations at Sabiha Gökçen Airport and prompting school closures in multiple provinces.
10.02.2025

04:09Half Million Still in Quake Containers

Turkish newspapers report on ongoing displacement from last year's earthquake, with a presidential report revealing 650,000 people still living in containers (Gazete Duvar). Weather coverage focuses on new snow warnings (Gerçek Gündem), while pro-opposition media highlights housing tender controversies (Sözcü). Turkish-Cypriot businessman Asil Nadir's death receives coverage (Milliyet), as does research on AI applications in Alzheimer's treatment (OdaTV).
04:40

06:50Neighborhood Erases Century-Old Mockery

Turkish newspapers report on President Erdoğan's criticism of US plans regarding Palestinians (Daily Sabah), while multiple outlets cover a 110-year-old neighborhood's name change petition due to residents being "mocked" (Hürriyet, Milliyet). In parallel, reports emerge of 13 irregular migrants detained in Edirne (Sabah), while discussions continue about Palestinian displacement and ongoing container housing situations from the earthquake aftermath.
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08:01Yavaş Steps Away From Primary Race

Turkish newspapers extensively report on Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş's decision not to participate in his party's presidential primary elections (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, Medyascope, Milliyet). In parallel coverage, President Erdoğan makes statements from Malaysia (Sabah), while regional news focuses on snow-blocked roads in Elazığ affecting 17 villages (Sözcü).

09:06Yavaş Bows Out of Primary Race

Turkish newspapers extensively report on Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş's decision not to participate in CHP's primary elections (Bianet, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Medyascope). In parallel coverage, military operations in northern Syria resulted in "neutralizing" three PKK members (Hürriyet, Milliyet), while President Erdoğan begins diplomatic efforts in Malaysia (Daily Sabah).
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10:18Waters Dirty While Jobs Vanish

Turkish newspapers report on a tripartite CHP meeting reaching consensus (Birgun), while unemployment statistics show a paradoxical decrease in both unemployment and employment rates (Aydinlik). Municipal issues dominate Istanbul coverage, with reports of contaminated tap water (Hürriyet) and IBB announcing 1,532 new civil servant positions (Sözcü). In health sector news, reports emerge of 13 billion lira losses tied to medical investigations (Gerçek Gündem).
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11:28Prosecutor Probes Party Congress

Turkish newspapers extensively report on a prosecutor's investigation into CHP's recent party congress where Özgür Özel was elected chairman (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope, Sabah, Yeni Akit). Former chairman Kılıçdaroğlu has been called to testify as a witness. In parallel coverage, the Ministry of Agriculture issues directives to governorships regarding stray dogs, allocating 71,000 TL per animal (Hürriyet, Milliyet).

12:59Kılıçdaroğlu Snubs Congress Probe

Turkish newspapers extensively report on former CHP chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's decision not to testify in the party congress investigation (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar). In parallel, President Erdoğan's Malaysia visit continues to receive coverage (Daily Sabah, Sabah), while DEM Party delegation plans meetings with Kurdish leaders Barzani and Talabani (Bianet).
13:05

14:57Pension Payments Set Their Date

Turkish newspapers extensively report on pension payment dates being announced by SGK (Aydinlik, Birgun, Gazete Duvar). In parallel, multiple sources cover developments in CHP's internal politics, with new details emerging about the party congress investigation and primary election decisions (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, OdaTV, Sözcü). Former Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu comments on potential Trump presidency implications (Milliyet).
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17:05Hamas Halts Hostage Release

Turkish newspapers extensively report on Hamas delaying the prisoner exchange due to alleged Israeli violations (Birgun, Daily Sabah). In parallel coverage, Trump's controversial statements about Palestine generate discussion (OdaTV), while Netanyahu's demands receive attention (Aydinlik). On the domestic front, new oil production figures from Gabar are announced (Yeni Akit), and Ali Hamza Pehlivan takes office as AFAD president (Hürriyet).
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19:13Hamas Freezes Deal While Özel Faces Fire

Turkish newspapers extensively cover Hamas suspending prisoner exchange talks with Israel (Bianet, Daily Sabah), while reporting on Trump's statement about Palestinians not returning to Gaza (Yeni Akit). Domestically, multiple sources focus on CHP's internal politics and expectations from Özgür Özel (OdaTV, Sözcü), with AK Party criticizing his recent statements about earthquake victims (Sabah).
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21:07Aegean Trembles While Leaders Remember

Turkish newspapers report on a 5.2 magnitude earthquake in the Aegean Sea (Birgun, Cumhuriyet). Hamas continues to feature prominently with coverage of Israel's alleged violations of ceasefire terms (OdaTV). Domestic coverage includes President Erdogan's commemoration of Sultan Abdulhamid II's death anniversary (Hürriyet), while international focus remains on Trump's potential authoritarian tendencies (Gazete Duvar).
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