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12.02.2025

12.02.2025Day Snow Gates Locked Parliament Paths

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 12.02.2025.

It displays 423 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.02.2025Day Snow Gates Locked Parliament Paths
Heavy snowfall in Istanbul led to the closure of Bosphorus maritime traffic and ferry services, with snow depths reaching 80cm in some areas. The weather disruption dominated morning coverage alongside Erdoğan's arrival in Indonesia, where he called for immediate Palestinian statehood.

Parliament witnessed tension as TV host Zahide Yetiş's comments prompted walkouts, while CHP faced multiple challenges including İmamoğlu's upcoming court date and investigations into municipal operations. DEM Party made an unexpected diplomatic gesture by calling MHP leader Bahçeli with well-wishes.

Evening brought new seismic activity in the Aegean Sea with a 4.5 magnitude earthquake, continuing the pattern from previous days. The release of a contractor involved in earthquake-related deaths generated significant coverage, while protests in Van against the appointed trustee entered their second day.
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04:25Snow Shuts Bosphorus Gates

Turkish newspapers extensively report on severe weather in Istanbul, with ferry services suspended and Bosphorus maritime traffic halted (Gerçek Gündem, OdaTV, Sözcü). Mayor İmamoğlu notes snow depths reaching 80cm in some areas (Bianet). In parallel coverage, Malaysian President Anwar expresses strong support for Erdoğan (Sabah, Yeni Akit), while CHP-run municipalities face terrorism-related investigations (Milliyet).
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06:34Landslides Meet Diplomacy

Turkish newspapers report on Erdoğan's Indonesia visit (Daily Sabah, Sabah), while natural disasters draw attention with a landslide in Trabzon (Hürriyet) and concerning sea retreat in İskenderun (Milliyet). In parallel coverage, a PKK member was captured while attempting to flee to Greece (Sözcü). Pro-government media continues discussing internal AKP developments (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem).

07:53Erdoğan Demands Palestine Now

Turkish newspapers extensively report on President Erdoğan's statements calling for the immediate establishment of a free Palestinian state (Daily Sabah, Gazete Duvar, Sabah). In parallel coverage, a fire broke out at the Tuzla Shipyard requiring multiple fire brigade responses (Hürriyet, Milliyet), while İmamoğlu responded to questions about his potential candidacy (Birgun).
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08:57Court Appeals Meet Winter's Grip

Turkish newspapers report on CHP's triple appeal to the Constitutional Court (Birgun, Cumhuriyet), while discussions continue about internal opposition dynamics between İmamoğlu and Yavaş (Hürriyet). In parallel coverage, severe weather conditions persist with intensifying snowfall (Gerçek Gündem), and a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Aegean Sea (Milliyet). MIT's global operations receive attention in pro-government media (Sabah).

10:17Mayor Faces Judge While Couriers Unite

Turkish newspapers extensively report on İmamoğlu's upcoming court appearance, with multiple sources confirming the acceptance of the indictment (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem, OdaTV, Sabah). In parallel coverage, protests continue in Van against the appointed trustee for the second day (Gazete Duvar), while former PM Davutoğlu suggests holding a referendum for Gaza to join Turkey (Milliyet). Courier workers raise safety concerns and call for unionization (Bianet).

11:30Mayor's Ban Looms While Europe's Press Shrinks

Turkish newspapers report on İmamoğlu facing potential political ban and imprisonment (Cumhuriyet, Birgun, Gerçek Gündem), while freedom of expression concerns rise in Europe (Bianet). Pro-government media covers First Lady's visit to Indonesia (Sabah) and disputes RTÜK censorship claims (Yeni Akit). In parallel coverage, Ukraine's diplomatic moves regarding Trump and Russia receive attention (Daily Sabah).

12:57Snow Blocks Roads While Erdoğan Demands Palestine

Turkish newspapers report on post-earthquake life in Hatay (Bianet), while Erdoğan calls for immediate Palestinian statehood in Indonesia (Daily Sabah, Yeni Akit). Security operations continue in northern Iraq against PKK (Sabah). Heavy snowfall affects transportation in Marmara region (Hürriyet). The Van trustee protests receive coverage (Gazete Duvar), while multiple sources report on domestic violence incidents (Milliyet, OdaTV).

14:42Civil Servants Rise While Patience Wears Thin

Turkish newspapers report on protests by civil servants in Syria against economic conditions (Bianet), while Turkey signs energy cooperation agreements with Indonesia (Daily Sabah). Environmental concerns emerge as the Council of State upholds the cancellation of environmental impact assessments in İliç (Gazete Duvar). Retirees react to government's "year of patience" declaration (Gerçek Gündem), while the potential impact of Trump's tariffs on Turkey receives coverage (Cumhuriyet).
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16:10Parliament Erupts Over TV Host

Turkish newspapers extensively cover a controversy in parliament regarding TV host Zahide Yetiş's statements (Aydinlik, Birgun, Cumhuriyet), while DEM Party reaches out to MHP leader Bahçeli, emphasizing Turkey's need for peace (Medyascope, Sabah). Finance Minister Şimşek discusses trade resilience (Daily Sabah), as schools close due to weather conditions (Milliyet). A food scandal emerges with horse meat found in sausages (OdaTV).
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18:27Surgery Room Turns Bargaining Floor

Turkish newspapers report Trump's claimed agreement with Putin on Ukraine ceasefire talks (Gazete Duvar), while a controversy emerges over hospital negotiations with patients during surgery (Sözcü). The Directorate of Religious Affairs issues a statement about Hagia Sophia (OdaTV), and a fire breaks out at a disability care center in Denizli (Milliyet). Snow warnings in Istanbul are being reassessed (Gerçek Gündem).
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20:26Contractor Walks While Stadium Waves

Turkish newspapers report on Netanyahu's court appearance (Aydinlik), while President Erdogan visits Pakistan (Sabah). The future of 5G technology in major sports stadiums is announced (Hürriyet). In domestic news, İmamoğlu faces questions about his candidacy (Gerçek Gündem), while protests continue in Van (Gazete Duvar). A contractor involved in a building collapse that killed 103 people during the earthquake has been released (OdaTV).
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