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11.11.2024The Day Erdogan Met Assad in Riyadh

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 11.11.2024.

It displays 384 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

11.11.2024The Day Erdogan Met Assad in Riyadh
The Islamic-Arab summit in Riyadh marked a shift in regional dynamics, with Erdoğan and Assad appearing in the same frame for the first time in years. The meeting focused on Gaza, with Erdoğan calling for Israel's international isolation.

Domestically, a major illegal betting investigation resulted in house arrest for celebrities Mehmet Ali Erbil and Serdar Ortaç, while fashion designer Barbaros Şansal was detained. The Court of Accounts released reports revealing financial irregularities in trustee-managed municipalities, particularly in Van and Diyarbakır.

A tragic fire in Izmir claimed five siblings' lives, while the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality council witnessed physical confrontations over protest banners. Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş addressed allegations about concert expenditures, providing detailed cost breakdowns amid growing criticism from AKP representatives.
11.11.2024
03:29

04:27Minimum Wage Falls Short

The newspapers report on economic hardships, with focus on minimum wage inadequacy (Birgun) and child malnutrition (Gerçek Gündem). Political discourse centers on opposition leadership possibilities, with discussions about potential roles for Mansur Yavaş and İmamoğlu (Gazete Duvar). Local developments include a strike decision at Maltepe Municipality (OdaTV) and expected heavy rainfall (Cumhuriyet). A new surveillance system is detailed (Hürriyet), while terror-linked politics remain a discussion point (Milliyet).

06:04Erdogan's Three-City Diplomatic Tour

The newspapers report on President Erdogan's diplomatic schedule, with planned meetings in Riyadh, Baku, and Rio de Janeiro (Sabah). Weather forecasts indicate an upcoming period of lower temperatures and increased rainfall (Hürriyet). In local security developments, 270 suspects were arrested in the "KUYU-37" operation in Adana (Milliyet). Political discussions continue regarding potential opposition leadership roles for Yavaş and İmamoğlu (Gazete Duvar).
06:33

07:16COP29 Opens Its Gates in Baku

The newspapers report on the COP29 climate conference in Baku, with coverage of Emine Erdoğan's scheduled meeting with UN Secretary General Guterres (Hürriyet, Bianet). Political developments include a joint statement from CHP's 81 provincial chairs (Cumhuriyet) and new presidential candidacy discussions within İYİ Party (OdaTV). The Ministry responds to allegations regarding oil shipments to Israel (Gazete Duvar).

08:03Celebrity Betting Ring Busted

The newspapers report extensively on a new illegal betting investigation involving celebrities (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet). Youth unemployment figures show an increase (Birgun), while Türkiye officially denies claims about oil flowing to Israel through Ceyhan (Daily Sabah). The coverage includes First Lady Emine Erdoğan's message about National Forestation Day (Sabah), and some discourse about Erdoğan's reaction to an Atatürk photograph (Yeni Akit).

08:51Celebrity Betting Ring: The Stars Fall

The newspapers report extensively on a major illegal betting investigation, with multiple celebrities being detained, including Mehmet Ali Erbil and Serdar Ortaç (Bianet, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope, Yeni Akit). In political developments, 81 provincial CHP chairs have issued a statement suggesting early elections are inevitable (Bianet). A workplace accident resulted in two deaths when scaffolding collapsed at an 11-story building (Milliyet).

09:32Esenyurt Mayor Under New Probe

The newspapers report on a new investigation into Ahmet Özer, the CHP mayor of Esenyurt who was recently replaced by a trustee (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Milliyet). The CHP internal disputes continue, with 81 provincial chairs backing Özgür Özel (Sabah). Justice Minister Tunç made statements regarding the Narin Güran case (Birgun), while new details emerged about the Şirin Elmas Hanilçi murder investigation (Hürriyet).

10:19Celebrity Betting Ring: The Final Act

The newspapers extensively report on a major illegal betting operation, with celebrities Mehmet Ali Erbil and Serdar Ortaç being detained (Aydinlik, Gazete Duvar, Medyascope). In commemorative news, over 1 million people visited Anıtkabir on November 10 (Hürriyet). Turkish defense industry achievements are highlighted with TAI and Baykar ranking among top global aviation companies (Daily Sabah). Climate NGOs call for Turkey's gradual exit from coal usage (Sözcü).
10:41

11:15Celebrity Betting Ring: The Last Arrests

The newspapers report on multiple detentions: celebrities Serdar Ortaç, Mehmet Ali Erbil, and former footballer Batuhan Karadeniz were detained in connection with illegal betting operations (Medyascope, Gerçek Gündem). In other developments, Türkiye announced plans to increase domestic energy share to 63% by 2028 (Daily Sabah), while five neighborhoods in Eskişehir were quarantined due to bird flu concerns (Milliyet).

12:04Fashion Designer Falls in Betting Ring

The newspapers expand on the illegal betting operation, with fashion designer Barbaros Şansal now also detained (Milliyet). First Lady Emine Erdoğan made statements about Gaza during National Forestation Day (Hürriyet), while a Court of Accounts report revealed misappropriation of Mardin's municipal funds in Kırklareli (Gazete Duvar). New developments emerged in the Çiftlik Bank fraud case (Cumhuriyet).
12:25

12:43Erdoğan's Riyadh Gaza Summit

The newspapers extensively report on President Erdoğan's participation in the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh regarding Gaza (Daily Sabah, Sabah, OdaTV, Yeni Akit), where he called for Israel's international isolation. In parallel, multiple sources cover Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş's disclosure of municipal concert expenditures (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem).

14:36Erdoğan and Assad: The Frame That Made History

The newspapers report on a historic photograph showing Presidents Erdoğan and Assad in the same frame (Aydinlik, Gazete Duvar), while Erdoğan's statements at the Islamic Cooperation Organization summit regarding Palestine receive significant coverage (Daily Sabah, Sabah). In domestic news, a car accident on the Marmaray line (OdaTV) and a murder at a plaza (Sözcü) are being reported.
15:45
16:25

16:27Erdoğan's Saudi Dialogue

The newspapers report on President Erdoğan's meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (Hürriyet, Sözcü), while journalists' rights receive attention with IPS Communication Foundation's conference (Bianet). In domestic developments, singer Serdar Ortaç has been placed under house arrest in connection with the ongoing betting investigation (Gerçek Gündem).

18:20Stars Under House Arrest as MBS Meets Erdoğan

The newspapers report on two major developments: President Erdoğan's presence in Saudi Arabia, where he met Crown Prince MBS (Daily Sabah, OdaTV), and house arrest decisions for celebrities Mehmet Ali Erbil and Serdar Ortaç in connection with the betting investigation (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). In parallel, First Lady Emine Erdoğan met with UN Development Program Executive Director Steiner (Hürriyet, Sabah).

19:48Five Siblings Perish in Izmir Flames

The newspapers report on a tragic fire in Izmir that killed five siblings (Birgun, Hürriyet), while discussing the custody case of an ISIS-kidnapped child being given to an ISIS-affiliated family (Gerçek Gündem). President Erdoğan's visit to Saudi Arabia continues to receive coverage, with reports of First Lady Emine Erdoğan meeting UN Development Program officials (OdaTV, Sabah). A new claim emerges about AKP and MHP deputies allegedly signing against their own law regarding "influence agents" (Gazete Duvar).

22:51Five Siblings Die While Mother Scavenges

The newspapers report on a tragic fire claiming the lives of five siblings while their mother was out collecting scrap (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem). President Erdoğan's visit to Azerbaijan receives coverage (Hürriyet), while new discussions emerge about media ownership changes (Gazete Duvar). The ongoing betting investigation involving celebrity Mehmet Ali Erbil continues to develop with new testimony details (Sözcü, Yeni Akit).