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10.12.2024The Day Turkey Positioned For New Syria

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 10.12.2024.

It displays 396 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

10.12.2024The Day Turkey Positioned For New Syria
Following Assad's departure, Turkish diplomatic machinery operated at full capacity. Morning brought Foreign Minister Fidan's statement supporting "New Syria," while MIT conducted operations against YPG targets in Qamishli. President Erdoğan held consecutive calls with EU Commission President von der Leyen, German Chancellor Scholz, and other leaders, emphasizing Syria's territorial integrity.

By afternoon, Turkish Chief of Staff met his US counterpart to discuss Syrian developments, while reports emerged of US plans to maintain relations with both Turkey and SDF. The EU's statement on HTS's objectives sparked discussion in Turkish media.

Evening coverage focused on Foreign Minister Fidan's declaration that Syria would not become a "terrorist haven," while Syrian opposition sources reported damage to Hafez Assad's tomb. Meanwhile, Turkish media reported on the successful voluntary return of Syrian refugees through Yayladağı border crossing.
10.12.2024

00:01Blinken Meets Fidan As Japan Joins Syria Talks

The newspapers report on Syria-related developments, with Foreign Minister Fidan meeting Blinken (Sabah) and Japan joining diplomatic efforts (OdaTV). Reports emerge of underground prison conditions under Assad (Gerçek Gündem). In domestic affairs, parliament continues 2025 budget discussions (Hürriyet), while the health sector announces 26,673 new contract positions (Milliyet).
04:15
04:31

04:33Flight Delays Meet Compensation Rules

The newspapers report on Syrian developments, with Foreign Minister Fidan declaring support for "New Syria" (Hürriyet), while Kurdish representative Bakırhan discusses relations with Kurds beyond borders (Bianet). In domestic affairs, new airline compensation rules for delayed flights are introduced (OdaTV, Sözcü), and a change in driving license age requirements is announced (Gerçek Gündem). The Health Ministry plans to employ 26,673 contract healthcare workers (Sabah).
04:47
05:03

06:10Nationwide Bootleg Liquor Sweep Nets 324

The newspapers report on a nationwide counterfeit alcohol operation resulting in 324 arrests (Hürriyet), while US issues warnings regarding potential sanctions over Turkish operations (Yeni Akit). Multiple sources cover a lighter gas explosion in a parked vehicle injuring three (OdaTV, Sözcü). A traffic accident with multiple injuries is reported in Van (Milliyet). Syria-related coverage continues to dominate background reporting.
06:47

07:13Unemployment Hits 27.6% As Winter Storms Approach

The newspapers report on a significant rise in actual unemployment to 27.6% (Birgun), while multiple sources cover a major traffic accident in Van involving 30 vehicles (Gerçek Gündem, Milliyet). Weather forecasts warn of incoming cold front from Scandinavian countries with heavy rainfall expected in Istanbul (Hürriyet). International tensions surface with Russian philosopher Dugin issuing threats towards Turkey and Erdoğan (Sabah), while CHP holds critical Syria meeting (Cumhuriyet).
07:35

08:10Israeli Forces at Damascus's Doorstep

The newspapers report on significant developments in Syria, with Israeli forces reaching 25km southwest of Damascus (Birgun), while coverage continues of Assad's torture chambers (Sabah). In domestic news, multiple sources cover infrastructure issues in Istanbul, including a road collapse during excavation works (Hürriyet). The US Embassy has sold its 65-year-old building (OdaTV), while the 14th Human Rights Film Festival begins (Bianet).

09:05Israeli Forces Twenty Kilometers from Damascus

The newspapers report on Israeli forces approaching Damascus, now 20km from the city (Cumhuriyet, Daily Sabah). In domestic affairs, Minister Yumaklı addresses meat prices (Milliyet), while DEM Party's İmralı application status generates discussion (Gerçek Gündem, Yeni Akit). Multiple sources report on a fatal debt collection incident (Hürriyet, Sözcü), where a person was killed while attempting to collect 1000 lira.

10:02Syrian Returns Double As Erdogan Marks Rights Day

The newspapers report on increased Syrian refugee returns, with numbers doubling according to Interior Minister Yerlikaya (Birgun, Yeni Akit). On Human Rights Day, multiple sources cover President Erdoğan's statement regarding Palestine, condemning international inaction (Hürriyet, Sabah). In environmental news, a court has cancelled environmental impact assessment for a hydroelectric plant in Uzungöl (OdaTV).
10:23

10:57Manbij Deal Sealed

The newspapers report on a US-Turkey agreement regarding Manbij (Reuters via Medyascope), while multiple sources discuss it as part of broader US-Israel plans (Aydinlik). Coverage continues of casualties, with reports of a major traffic accident in Van (Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet), and a 3.5 magnitude earthquake in Bingöl (Sözcü). A military casualty is reported being transported from Amasya (Sabah).

12:03Syria Statements Flow As London PKK Arrests Mount

The newspapers report extensively on Syria-related developments, with President Erdoğan and Foreign Minister Fidan making statements about Syria's future (Daily Sabah, Hürriyet, OdaTV). Multiple sources cover PKK-related operations, including six arrests in London (Sabah). In international news, Brazilian President Lula experienced a brain hemorrhage (Birgun), while DEM Party's İmralı application remains under review (Bianet).
12:23

12:42Syria's Interim PM Breaks Silence

The newspapers report on Syria's transitional government developments, with multiple sources covering the first statement from Syria's interim Prime Minister (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem). President Erdoğan held talks with Azerbaijan's Aliyev (Hürriyet, Milliyet), while making indirect statements regarding ongoing occupation (Cumhuriyet). Military casualties receive attention, with coverage of farewells to Isparta martyrs (Sabah).

14:27Minimum Wage Talks Begin

The newspapers extensively cover the minimum wage negotiations, with multiple sources reporting on the first meeting of the Minimum Wage Determination Commission (Aydinlik, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). On international affairs, Erdoğan makes statements supporting Syria's unity (Daily Sabah), while local sources report criticism of Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu by local merchants (Hürriyet, Milliyet). LGBTI+ organizations issue statements on Human Rights Day (Bianet).
15:44

15:54MIT Strikes YPG Arsenal

The newspapers extensively cover Syria-related developments, with multiple sources reporting on MIT operations against YPG targets and weapon seizures (OdaTV, Sözcü). President Erdoğan addresses Syria diplomacy at the 15th Ambassadors Conference (Sabah, Hürriyet, Milliyet). The first minimum wage negotiation meeting concludes without specific figures being discussed (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem, Türk-İş).

16:50Erdogan Rebukes Israel While YPG Takes Fire

The newspapers report on multiple Syria-related developments. President Erdoğan criticizes Israel's approach (Hürriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Cumhuriyet), while military operations continue with YPG targets being struck (Aydinlik, Yeni Akit). The Turkish Defense Minister meets with UK counterpart (Sabah), while construction of 10,335 housing units continues in earthquake-hit Hatay (Milliyet).
17:38

18:45Von der Leyen Heads to Ankara As Arctic Front Approaches

The newspapers report on three main developments: The upcoming visit of EU Commission President von der Leyen to Turkey (Hürriyet), severe weather warnings across Turkey including Istanbul (Milliyet, Sözcü), and ongoing developments in Syria where opposition forces reportedly damaged Hafez Assad's tomb (OdaTV, Yeni Akit). Apple's response to password requests receives coverage (Cumhuriyet).

20:14US Balances Turkey-SDF Relations While Assad Prisons Exposed

The newspapers report on ongoing dynamics in Syria, with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan declaring zero tolerance for terrorist havens (Sabah) while US confirms continued cooperation with both Turkey and SDF (Bianet). Coverage includes shocking footage from Assad's underground prisons (Gerçek Gündem). In domestic news, allegations of torture against youth protesting Erdoğan receive attention (Cumhuriyet), while reports emerge of possible cyber attacks on Marmaray and HGS systems (Yeni Akit).
21:03
21:43

23:37HTS Signals Aleppo Move

The newspapers report on Syria developments, with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) providing advance notice regarding Aleppo operations (Aydinlik), while Russia reportedly pressures Turkey over winter conditions (Yeni Akit). In domestic news, DISK-AR reports unemployment reaching 11.2 million (Bianet), while multiple sources cover building evacuations in Fatih district (Milliyet, Sözcü).
23:43