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11.02.2025

11.02.2025Day Snow Locked Gates While Deputies Fell

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 11.02.2025.

It displays 496 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

11.02.2025Day Snow Locked Gates While Deputies Fell
A coordinated operation targeting CHP municipalities in Istanbul led to the detention of multiple deputy mayors, initially from Kartal and Ataşehir, expanding to nine districts throughout the morning. The operation, labeled as "terror-related" by state media, follows previous days' pressure on opposition media and CHP leadership.

Abdullah Zeydan received a 3-year-9-month prison sentence, while CHP announced March 23 for their presidential primary elections. President Erdoğan's Asian tour began in Malaysia, with coverage focusing on bilateral agreements and statements about Gaza.

Heavy snowfall in Istanbul dominated afternoon coverage, leading to citywide school closures for the following day. Evening brought news of a US court decision to extradite Eylem Tok and Timur Cihantimur to Turkey, while Netanyahu's statements about ending the Gaza ceasefire by Saturday received significant attention across Turkish media.
11.02.2025

03:37Erdogan Lands in Malaysia While Trump Sets Gaza Clock

Turkish newspapers report on President Erdogan's arrival in Malaysia (Hürriyet, Milliyet), while covering Trump's deadline for hostage negotiations and Arab states' opposition to his Gaza plan (Daily Sabah, Gazete Duvar). Reports emerge of alleged torture deaths of 34 Palestinian workers in Israeli prisons (Bianet). Domestically, a DAESH operation in Çorum resulted in 4 arrests (Sabah), while a 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook the Aegean region (Yeni Akit).
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05:30Deputies Fall In Istanbul Dawn

Turkish newspapers extensively report on a coordinated operation targeting CHP-led municipalities in Istanbul, with deputy mayors from Kartal and Ataşehir among those detained (Bianet, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Milliyet, OdaTV, Sabah). In parallel coverage, authorities announce the dismantling of a counterfeit cancer medicine operation (Hürriyet).

06:42Opposition Mayors Face Terror Sweep

Turkish newspapers extensively report on a coordinated "terror" operation targeting CHP municipalities in Istanbul, with deputy mayors detained (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope, Gazete Duvar). In parallel coverage, Erdoğan reiterates support for an independent Palestinian state (Yeni Akit), while First Lady Emine Erdoğan addresses International Day of Women in Science (Milliyet, Sabah).

07:38Nine Mayors Face Terror Net

Turkish newspapers report on a widening operation against CHP municipalities in Istanbul, with nine municipalities now targeted (Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope). Abdullah Zeydan receives a 3-year-9-month prison sentence (Birgun, Gazete Duvar). Heavy snowfall affects Istanbul, with warnings issued for specific hours (Sabah, Milliyet). In international coverage, Erdoğan criticizes Israel's failure to maintain Gaza truce commitments (Daily Sabah).
08:40

08:41Snow Shuts Istanbul While Erdogan Signs in Kuala Lumpur

Turkish newspapers extensively report on heavy snowfall in Istanbul leading to school closures in multiple districts (Birgun, Hürriyet). In parallel coverage, President Erdoğan signs 11 agreements with Malaysia during his visit (OdaTV, Sabah). The Social Security Institution introduces new restrictions on pain medication purchases from pharmacies (Sözcü), while Abdullah Zeydan receives a prison sentence of 3 years and 9 months (Gazete Duvar).
08:48

09:46Snow Shuts Eight Districts While Baykal's Ghost Lingers

Turkish newspapers extensively report on school closures across eight Istanbul districts due to heavy snowfall (Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). Coverage also focuses on the second death anniversary of Deniz Baykal, with notable attention to an absent attendee at the memorial service (Hürriyet, Sözcü). President Erdoğan reiterates his "Turkey Century" vision in multiple statements (Sabah, Yeni Akit).
10:48

10:57Primary Date Sets While Gezi Trial Ends

Turkish newspapers report heavily on CHP's primary election date announcement (Milliyet, OdaTV, Sabah), while weather disruptions continue with flight cancellations at Sabiha Gökçen airport (Sözcü) and school closures across multiple districts (Hürriyet, Gerçek Gündem). A notable development is the acquittal verdict in the Gezi Park trial (Cumhuriyet).
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12:03CHP Sets Primary Date While Wall Falls

Turkish newspapers heavily report on CHP's primary election date announcement, with party leader Özgür Özel setting March 23 for selecting their presidential candidate (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar). Trade developments surface with Turkey doubling its trade goals with Malaysia (Daily Sabah). In memorial news, Özgecan Aslan is commemorated at her gravesite (Milliyet), while a retaining wall collapse in Kadıköy damages a parked car (Hürriyet, Sözcü).
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13:14Gas Flows While Leaders Call

Turkish newspapers report on a new gas supply agreement with Turkmenistan scheduled to begin in March (Daily Sabah). Political coverage focuses on MHP leader Bahçeli's phone conversation with CHP's Özgür Özel (Gazete Duvar, Hürriyet), while discussions continue about holiday bonuses for retirees (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). President Erdoğan's visit to Indonesia also receives attention (Sabah).
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14:42Syria Trade Gates Reopen

Turkish newspapers report on a notable trade development with Syria, as the Ministry of Trade issues new directives (Sabah, Sözcü). Coverage continues of Mansur Yavaş's statements regarding a recent tripartite meeting (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar). Multiple outlets follow developments in the Narin Güran murder case, with defense attorneys filing an appeal (Hürriyet, Milliyet).
15:36

16:12Snow Shuts Istanbul's Schools

Turkish newspapers extensively report on school closures across Istanbul due to snowfall (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope, Sabah). Other developments include a factory explosion investigation where prosecutors seek prison terms for management (Bianet), and the Central Bank chief's emphasis on price stability (Milliyet). The Health Ministry denies Der Spiegel's allegations about a newborn trafficking ring (Hürriyet).
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18:09Snow Locks Istanbul's Gates While Netanyahu Threatens

Turkish newspapers extensively report on new school closures across Istanbul due to severe weather conditions (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, İmamoğlu). In parallel developments, Netanyahu's statements about ending the ceasefire receive significant coverage (Aydinlik, OdaTV, Yeni Akit), while President Erdoğan's Asian tour gains attention in Malaysian media (Milliyet).
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20:03US Court Ships Them Home

Turkish newspapers extensively report on a US court's decision to extradite Eylem Tok and her son Timur Cihantimur to Turkey (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, Medyascope, Milliyet, OdaTV, Sabah, Sözcü). In parallel coverage, Netanyahu's new threats regarding Hamas receive attention (Cumhuriyet, Daily Sabah), while Arab states prepare a Gaza counterproposal.
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22:11Court Ships Mother and Son Back

Turkish newspapers report extensively on the US decision to extradite Eylem Tok and her son to Turkey (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope). In parallel coverage, authorities seized significant amounts of bootleg alcohol in Muğla (Hürriyet, Sözcü). A rabies quarantine was declared in Siverek after dog attacks (Milliyet), while Malaysian President Anwar expressed support for Erdoğan (Sabah).