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12.11.2024

12.11.2024The Day The Five Siblings Were Buried And The Influencers Silenced

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 12.11.2024.

It displays 361 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.11.2024The Day The Five Siblings Were Buried And The Influencers Silenced
The morning began with coverage of CHP leader Özel setting a 30,000 lira minimum wage demand. By mid-morning, access to eight social media influencers' accounts was blocked following illegal betting investigations that had previously led to house arrests for celebrities Erbil and Ortaç.

The funeral of five siblings who died in an İzmir fire dominated afternoon coverage, with revelations about their mother's testimony and social services involvement. YSK issued multiple statements denying plans for electronic voting implementation, while Foreign Minister Fidan held talks with US Secretary Blinken.

By evening, former Supreme Court Chief Justice Akarca was elected as Chief Ombudsman, while police raided mountaineer Nasuh Mahruki's residence. MHP leader Bahçeli's confrontation with a journalist over questions about potential disagreements with Erdoğan generated significant media attention, with his party releasing support videos.
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04:43Hamas Office Heads to Ankara

The newspapers report on a potential Hamas office opening in Ankara (Cumhuriyet), while CarrefourSA expands operations in Kocaeli (Hürriyet). Dubai's chocolate brands gain traction with 90 trademark applications in two months (Milliyet). In sports news, leadership disputes emerge in Fenerbahçe's supporter groups (Gazete Duvar). The ruling AK Party criticizes Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş over transparency issues (Sabah).

06:52Mayors Unite Against Trustees

The newspapers report on municipal governance issues, with 26 mayors issuing a joint statement against trustee appointments (Sözcü), while allegations surface about Istanbul Municipality's social media resource allocation (Sabah). The House arrest case of celebrity Mehmet Ali Erbil develops with new testimony claims about alleged entrapment (Milliyet). HRW researchers highlight Iranian government's attempts to prevent information leaks (Bianet).

07:56Öcalan's Hope Rights Take Center Stage

The newspapers heavily focus on discussions surrounding Abdullah Öcalan's potential eligibility for "right to hope" legal provisions (Birgun, Gazete Duvar), with MHP leader Bahçeli expected to address this topic (Milliyet). In parallel, coverage continues of the Israeli strikes in Gaza's humanitarian zones (Daily Sabah), while discussions emerge about public budget allocation for human rights protection (Bianet). The ongoing celebrity investigation involving Mehmet Ali Erbil and Serdar Ortaç develops with new developments (Gerçek Gündem).
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09:15Bahçeli Tells Reporter: Quit

The newspapers heavily focus on MHP leader Bahçeli's reaction to questions about potential disagreements with President Erdoğan, telling a journalist to "quit the profession" (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Yeni Akit). Meanwhile, President Erdoğan participates in COP29 climate discussions in Baku (Daily Sabah), while domestic media discusses Trump's significance in Turkish politics (Bianet).

10:18Bahçeli's Double Attack

The newspapers heavily focus on MHP leader Bahçeli's statements, particularly his reaction to questions about relations with Erdoğan (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem) and his targeting of Bakırhan while calling historical Kurdish leaders Şeyh Said and Seyit Rıza "traitors" (Bianet). Meanwhile, Court of Accounts reveals Erzurum Municipality's 482 million TL guarantee commitment (Gazete Duvar), while President Erdoğan meets with UK's Starmer (Sabah).
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11:08Özel Sets Minimum Wage Red Line

The newspapers focus on CHP leader Özel's minimum wage demands, with multiple sources reporting his stance on negotiations (Birgun, Gazete Duvar). President Erdoğan appears at multiple international events, speaking at both the Climate Summit in Baku and the World Leaders Climate Summit (Daily Sabah, Sabah, Milliyet). CHP's parliamentary group undergoes changes with new transfers (Cumhuriyet, OdaTV).

12:10Erdogan's Green Pledge at COP29

The newspapers focus on President Erdoğan's environmental commitments and statements at COP29, particularly regarding Israel's environmental impact on Gaza (Daily Sabah, Sabah). The CHP's internal dynamics receive attention with discussions about Ahmet Türk's position and the party's response to the "Effect Agency" proposal (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). New coverage emerges about a celebrity investigation into illegal betting involving public figures (OdaTV, Sözcü).
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13:23Hasret's Last Drive

The newspapers report heavily on a tragic car accident that claimed the life of university student Hasret in Burdur (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sözcü). In political coverage, CHP leader Özgür Özel makes statements about minimum wage and contrasts police treatment of different celebrities (Birgun, Gazete Duvar), while Erdoğan continues his diplomatic activities in Baku (Sabah).

14:43Five Siblings' Final Farewell

The newspapers heavily report on two main stories: CHP leader Özgür Özel's declaration of 30,000 lira as minimum wage requirement (Hürriyet, Birgun), and the tragic death of five siblings in a fire, with coverage of their funeral (Milliyet, Gerçek Gündem). In diplomatic news, Astana partners take a unified stance against PKK/PYD (Aydinlik), while Emine Erdoğan meets with Central Asian leaders' spouses (Sabah).

16:27The Influencers' Betting Bust

The newspapers heavily report on an investigation into illegal betting involving social media influencers, with multiple accounts being blocked (Gazete Duvar, OdaTV, Gerçek Gündem). Coverage continues of the tragic death of five siblings in a stove accident in İzmir, with reports of their funeral (Birgun). A 3.6 magnitude earthquake is reported in Malatya (Milliyet).

17:49Eight Influencers Silenced

The newspapers report on recent restrictions on social media figures, with 8 influencers' accounts being blocked in connection to illegal betting investigations (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar). In security news, a former US general suggests potential reconsideration of YPG relations (Yeni Akit), while Özel declares a "red alarm" status (Aydinlik). President Erdogan's arrival in Ankara is noted (Sabah), alongside Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş's visit to Isparta (Milliyet).
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19:40YSK Shoots Down E-Vote Claims

The newspapers heavily report on statements from the Supreme Election Council (YSK) denying claims about implementing an electronic voting system (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sözcü). New developments include a police raid on Nasuh Mahruki's residence (OdaTV) and Russia's ban on "childlessness propaganda" (Bianet). The Justice Minister's statements about strengthening human elements in the judicial system are also covered (Sabah).
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21:15YSK's Electronic Vote Denial, Part II

The newspapers heavily report on YSK's (Supreme Election Council) continued denials of electronic voting system implementation (Milliyet, Sabah, Hürriyet). New developments include threats from an MHP official during an Ülkü Ocakları protest (Cumhuriyet), and arrests of individuals who vandalized busts (OdaTV). In international news, Houthi forces claim attacks on US naval vessels (Yeni Akit).