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13.02.2025

13.02.2025The Day Business Spoke While Mountains Trembled

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 13.02.2025.

It displays 432 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.02.2025The Day Business Spoke While Mountains Trembled
TÜSİAD's criticism of government policies sparked immediate responses from multiple officials, with Justice Minister Tunç leading a coordinated pushback against the business organization's statements about democracy and rule of law. The government's narrative portrayed this as an attempt to interfere with politics.

President Erdoğan's Pakistan visit dominated official media, with emphasis on trade agreements and statements about Gaza. The gift of a TOGG vehicle to Pakistan's president received particular attention.

Operations against CHP municipalities intensified, with prosecutors using WhatsApp group memberships as evidence to arrest 10 officials. Meanwhile, labor protests in Gaziantep faced a governor's ban.

The Aegean region experienced multiple 4.6 magnitude earthquakes within minutes, while AFAD assured the public about tsunami risks. Evening brought news of a fatal bus accident in Bingöl, with 4 deaths and 32 injuries.
13.02.2025

02:53Pakistan Gates Open While Quran Course Closes

Turkish newspapers report on President Erdoğan's arrival in Pakistan as part of his Asia tour (Daily Sabah, Sabah). A seismologist warns about soil conditions in Çanakkale (Gazete Duvar), while 33 female students at a Quran course were hospitalized (Sözcü). A young woman was found dead in a recently rented apartment (Milliyet), and a family tragedy occurred involving religious delusions (Hürriyet).
06:08

07:13İmamoğlu's Path Takes Shape

Turkish newspapers focus heavily on İmamoğlu's political movements, with multiple sources reporting on CHP's preparations for his potential candidacy (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). President Erdoğan's official reception in Pakistan continues to receive coverage (Sabah, Daily Sabah). A health concern emerges as a nurse's death draws attention to a virus outbreak (Milliyet), while Sevilay Çelenk discusses Turkey's position in international mechanisms at PACE Winter Session (Bianet).
07:19

08:25Workers Defy Gaziantep Ban

Turkish newspapers heavily focus on worker protests in Gaziantep, where the governorship has issued a ban on demonstrations following labor strikes (Bianet, Birgun). Multiple sources report on new terror-related investigations into CHP municipalities (Sabah, Yeni Akit), while Israel's military expansion in Lebanon receives coverage (Aydinlik). President Erdoğan's Pakistan visit continues to draw attention (Daily Sabah), with First Lady Emine Erdoğan making statements about climate crisis (Hürriyet).

09:30Pakistan Statements While Greece Border Tightens

Turkish newspapers report on President Erdoğan's ongoing Pakistan visit, with multiple sources covering his statements (Sabah, Yeni Akit, Hürriyet). In security news, a PKK member was caught attempting to flee to Greece (Sözcü), while Turkey responds to Greece regarding Meteor missiles (Aydinlik). A Turkish soldier was killed in Syria (OdaTV), and several detained individuals were transferred to courthouse (Birgun, Cumhuriyet).

10:25CHP Candidate Puzzle Unfolds

Turkish newspapers report on increased coverage of CHP's candidate discussions, with Özgür Özel explicitly denying a two-candidate scenario (Birgun, Gazete Duvar) and speculation about Mansur Yavaş's potential candidacy (Gerçek Gündem). In institutional developments, TÜSİAD issues strong criticism of government economic policies (Cumhuriyet), while a student faces suspension for calling to cut ties with Israel (Bianet). Pro-government media continues coverage of alleged terror links in CHP municipalities (Sabah).

11:54Business Leaders Warn of Criminal Ease

Turkish newspapers focus heavily on TÜSİAD's criticism of government policies, with the business organization stating that establishing criminal organizations is now easier than founding companies (TÜSİAD, Birgun, Cumhuriyet). In diplomatic news, President Erdoğan's visit to Pakistan receives coverage emphasizing bilateral ties (Daily Sabah). Meanwhile, DEM Party delegation plans to meet with Öcalan upon return from Erbil (Gazete Duvar).

13:13Municipality Workers Face Judge's Door

Turkish newspapers continue coverage of multiple detentions at CHP municipalities, with 10 municipal workers facing arrest warrants (Birgun, Gazete Duvar). Justice Minister Tunç makes statements regarding TÜSİAD's recent criticism (Gerçek Gündem, Cumhuriyet), while CHP's internal dynamics receive attention with Mansur Yavaş making statements about presidential candidacy polls (Milliyet, Medyascope).
13:59

14:33Business Leaders Face Government Rebuttal

Turkish newspapers report extensively on TÜSİAD's criticism of government policies, with government officials now responding to the business organization's statements (Birgun, Medyascope). In diplomatic news, President Erdoğan meets with Pakistani President Zardari, as both countries aim for $5 billion trade target (Daily Sabah, Hürriyet). Radio maintains significance as a reliable communication medium (Bianet).
14:55
16:07

16:33Aegean Tremors Strike Twice

Turkish newspapers report extensively on a series of earthquakes in the Aegean Sea, with multiple 4.6 magnitude tremors occurring within two minutes of each other (Milliyet, Sabah, Sözcü). In international affairs, coverage focuses on the US position regarding Ukraine (Bianet) and discussions about Syria's unitary structure alongside Gaza's two-state solution (Aydinlik). President Erdoğan meets with Pakistani military commanders (Hürriyet).

18:26WhatsApp Groups Lead Municipal Raids

Turkish newspapers report on new operations against CHP municipalities, with WhatsApp groups cited as evidence (Gazete Duvar). The ongoing tension between TÜSİAD and the government continues, with CHP spokesperson Yücel responding to Minister Tunç's statements (Birgun, Cumhuriyet). In maritime news, a US aircraft carrier collision with a commercial vessel receives coverage (Aydinlik).
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19:36

19:46Bus Plunges Off Bingöl Road

Turkish newspapers extensively report on a passenger bus accident in Bingöl, resulting in 4 deaths and 32 injuries (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Milliyet). In international developments, Hamas returns to hostage exchange negotiations (Bianet), while Turkey's Justice Academy Law proposal passes parliament (Hürriyet). The former Boydak Holding General Manager has been apprehended (OdaTV).

22:25Hospital Gates Shut Over Price Games

Turkish newspapers report extensively on a private hospital being shut down over pricing negotiations scandal (Hürriyet, Sabah). In sports, Galatasaray lost to AZ Alkmaar (Aydinlik). Ten people, including deputy mayors, have been arrested in the 'Kent Uzlaşısı' operation (Gerçek Gündem, Sözcü). The Bingöl bus accident continues to receive coverage, with Vice President Yılmaz issuing condolences (Milliyet).