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12.01.2025

12.01.2025The Day Kurdish Roads Opened Through Snow

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 12.01.2025.

It displays 353 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.01.2025The Day Kurdish Roads Opened Through Snow
DEM Party's delegation visit to Selahattin Demirtaş evolved into a broader diplomatic initiative as the party met with Figen Yüksekdağ, who expressed readiness for dialogue. This marks a significant shift in Kurdish politics following previous days' security operations.

Foreign Minister Fidan held successive meetings with Lavrov and British counterpart Lammy, while Syria's leadership announced expectations of 14 million refugee returns within two years. In domestic developments, the Ministry of Trade denied claims about changes to consumer withdrawal rights, while nationwide vehicle inspections reached 3 million.

Evening brought a 43% increase in bridge and highway tolls, sparking economic discussions. The weather dominated late coverage as snow reached Istanbul's outskirts, while two workers died in an Amasya drilling accident. California wildfire coverage continued with death toll reaching 16, suggesting media attempts to shift attention from domestic developments.
12.01.2025
04:07

04:09Demirtaş Prison Visit Sparks Kurdish Debate

The newspapers report on two developing stories: DEM Party's visit to imprisoned former leader Selahattin Demirtaş (Sabah), amid discussions of Kurdish-Turkish relations (Medyascope, Aydinlik). In parallel, coverage continues of violence against women, with reports of male fans attacking female athletes in Şanlıurfa (Cumhuriyet) and a murder case receiving maximum sentence (Hürriyet).
05:51

06:25Quake Cars Return Through Black Market

The newspapers report on fallout from the earthquake zone, where damaged vehicles are being illegally resold (Hürriyet). In parallel, a major fire at a Tuzla factory draws coverage (Milliyet, OdaTV), while nationwide vehicle inspections reach 3 million in a week (Sabah). International coverage focuses on Netanyahu's decision to send a delegation for hostage negotiations (Sözcü).

08:17Hostage Talks Meet Damascus Cancel

The newspapers report on Israel sending high-level officials for hostage negotiations (Bianet), while the Palestinian Ambassador emphasizes Turkey's role in uniting the Islamic community (Yeni Akit). In domestic news, İmamoğlu's cancelled Damascus visit draws attention (Gazete Duvar), while AKP prepares for internal changes ahead of February 23 (Gerçek Gündem). Environmental concerns emerge over dangerous coastal discoveries (Hürriyet), and female athletes face attacks in Bingöl (OdaTV).

09:29Super Powers Return While Bones Surface

The newspapers report on DEM Party's delegation visit to İmralı for meetings with Yüksekdağ (Bianet), while opposition leader Özel issues strong statements against Erdoğan (Birgun, Gazete Duvar). In security news, 9 PKK members were neutralized (Sabah), while reports emerge of human remains being discovered in construction sites (Gerçek Gündem). A new discussion develops around the return of "super powers" legislation (Cumhuriyet).

10:58Gaza Death Count Strikes New Heights

The newspapers report on the rising death toll in Gaza, which has reached 46,565 (Bianet, Yeni Akit). In domestic politics, coverage focuses on DEM Party's delegation visit to meet with Fidan Yüksekdağ in prison (Hürriyet), while Peace Mothers protest trustee appointments in Mersin (Gazete Duvar). Foreign Minister Fidan signals Turkey's readiness regarding Syria (Milliyet).

12:34Prison Visit Signals Kurdish Peace Talk

The newspapers report on DEM Party delegation's visit to Figen Yüksekdağ in prison, with multiple sources covering the meetings and subsequent statements (DEM Parti, Bianet, Birgun, Gazete Duvar). Turkey signals readiness to aid Syria in a new diplomatic phase (Daily Sabah, Sabah), while parliament prepares to discuss the Justice Academy Law (Milliyet). A tragic domestic violence incident receives coverage across multiple outlets (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem).
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13:51

14:17Istanbul's Black Sunday on Roads

The newspapers report on multiple deadly traffic incidents in Istanbul, with an IETT bus crash causing casualties (OdaTV, Sözcü, Milliyet). On the Syria front, diplomatic movements intensify as Western powers consider lifting sanctions (Daily Sabah), while the EU emphasizes the need for political transition (Yeni Akit). Meanwhile, SOHR reports 318 casualties among Syrian military factions in the past month (Bianet).
15:11

16:26Amasya's Deadly Drill

The newspapers report on a mining accident in Amasya, where two workers died during drilling operations (Hürriyet, Milliyet, OdaTV, Gerçek Gündem). Yemen continues its maritime operations against US vessels (Aydinlik), while Foreign Minister Fidan meets with Russian counterpart Lavrov (Sözcü). Reports emerge about mass potato destruction (Cumhuriyet), as headlines highlight Turkey's increasing child poverty rates (Birgun).
17:51

19:14Consumer Rights Claims Denied

The newspapers report on multiple developments around consumer rights as the Ministry of Trade addresses withdrawal rights claims (Hürriyet, Sabah, Birgun, Cumhuriyet). Former HDP co-chair Figen Yüksekdağ makes statements following meetings with the İmralı delegation (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). Meanwhile, Turkey signals cooperation messages to Israel (Aydinlik), while reports emerge about alleged Iranian drone support to PKK (Yeni Akit).
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22:01Shara Claims Millions Will Return

The newspapers report on Syrian refugee returns, with Syrian official Shara claiming 14 million Syrians will return within two years (Sabah, Yeni Akit). Coverage continues on the situation of Circassians in Syria (Gazete Duvar), while environmental concerns emerge with reports of thermal power plant pollution (Sözcü) and a city facing housing crisis with 100,000 homeless (OdaTV). New bridge and highway toll rates for 2025 have been announced (Hürriyet), while ferry services face cancellations due to weather conditions (Milliyet).