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14.01.2025

14.01.2025The Day Bar Walls Cracked While Pipeline Burned

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 14.01.2025.

It displays 424 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

14.01.2025The Day Bar Walls Cracked While Pipeline Burned
Ukraine's alleged attack on TurkStream dominated morning coverage, while authorities moved against Istanbul Bar Association leadership through legal proceedings. The Bar case marks an escalation in institutional pressure following previous days' municipal interventions.

By afternoon, opposition figures İmamoğlu and Özel staged defiant appearances at Beşiktaş municipality, responding to ongoing detentions with calls for early elections. Pro-government media maintained focus on corruption allegations, while opposition sources emphasized procedural concerns.

Evening brought reports of Hamas accepting potential truce terms, alongside coverage of Turkey's defense industry developments including KAAN prototypes. Eleven deaths from counterfeit alcohol in Istanbul generated substantial coverage, while Syrian diplomatic delegation's visit to Ankara - the first since regime change - received notably measured treatment across media spectrum.
14.01.2025
02:31
02:32

03:21TurkStream Under Ukrainian Fire

The newspapers report on Ukraine's alleged attack on TurkStream (Aydinlik), while Justice Minister Tunç announces details about new courts (Hürriyet, Sabah). A crime organization's threats against Dervişoğlu generate coverage (Cumhuriyet), and new national vehicle identification requirements spark discussion of potential fines (Gerçek Gündem). Bulgarian media's praise of Turkish engineering receives attention in pro-government press (Yeni Akit).
04:15
05:27

06:02FETÖ Hunt Spreads While TurkStream Burns

The newspapers report extensively on FETÖ operations across multiple provinces, with arrests in Istanbul and surrounding areas (Hürriyet, Sabah). Opposition leaders İmamoğlu and Özel made defiant statements from Beşiktaş municipality (Bianet), while pro-government media highlights corruption allegations against İmamoğlu (Yeni Akit). Ukrainian attacks on TurkStream pipeline receive coverage (Aydinlik), as does a scandal involving unauthorized hospitals billing the social security system (Gazete Duvar).
07:43

07:45Bahçeli Speaks While Mucilage Returns

The newspapers report extensively on statements by MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli, with multiple outlets covering his latest political declarations (Hürriyet, Sabah, Yeni Akit, Sözcü). Environmental concerns resurface as sources report the return of mucilage to the Marmara Sea (OdaTV). In crime news, a father-son prescription drug trafficking operation was caught in Adana (Milliyet), while the Yenidoğan gang faces court proceedings (Gazete Duvar).
07:59

08:42Bahçeli Demands PKK's Death Certificate

The newspapers report extensively on MHP leader Bahçeli's call for a second İmralı meeting and demands for declaring PKK's end (Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). A potential ceasefire is discussed (Aydinlik), while opposition figures respond to questions about early elections and Demirtaş (Cumhuriyet). In religious community news, Turkey's Chief Rabbi Isak Haleva has passed away (Bianet, Sabah).
08:48
09:11
09:51

10:02Şener's Second Son Arrested

The newspapers report on several simultaneous developments around the İmralı process, with MHP's Bahçeli calling for a second meeting (Birgun), while opposition figure Abdüllatif Şener's second son gets arrested for insulting the president (Sözcü, Cumhuriyet). In religious affairs, President Erdoğan offered condolences for Chief Rabbi Haleva's passing (Milliyet), while an internet broadcaster was arrested for insulting religious values and Atatürk (Hürriyet).
11:04

11:05CHP's Red Card Session

The newspapers report extensively on CHP's parliamentary group meeting, with party leader Özgür Özel addressing multiple issues including Beşiktaş municipality and price increases (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar). New coverage emerges about Hrant Dink's memory (Bianet), while leaked AKP internal communications reveal detailed employment requests (Gerçek Gündem). The National Path Party deputy chairman faces a knife attack (Sözcü).
11:28

12:25Prices Soar Forty-Fold While Pipeline Burns

The newspapers report on political developments with multiple sources covering Erdoğan's meeting with MPs (Hürriyet, Sabah), while opposition leader Özel calls for early elections (Birgun). Russia claims US involvement in alleged Ukrainian attacks on TurkStream pipeline (Daily Sabah). In economic news, reports highlight a 40-fold increase in basic consumer goods prices over 21 years (Gerçek Gündem), while the Ministry exposes fraudulent butter products (Yeni Akit).
12:55

13:37Carpet Evidence in Murder Trial

The newspapers report on Hamas reportedly accepting a Gaza truce deal despite ongoing Israeli violence (Daily Sabah). In domestic affairs, court proceedings continue regarding the Narin Güran murder case, with new evidence emerging from carpet examination reports (Gazete Duvar, Milliyet). HTS operations have begun in rural Latakia (Bianet), while Defense Industry Chairman Görgün makes statements about Altay Tank and KAAN projects (Sabah).
13:51
14:39

15:21Veterans Chief Ousted Over Democracy Watch

The newspapers report on the dismissal of Esenyurt Veterans Association President İsmail Kalaycıoğlu following his participation in a 'democracy watch' (Sözcü, Gerçek Gündem). CHP leader Özgür Özel announces policy changes regarding retirees (Hürriyet), while Minister Kurum declares a new phase in green industrial transformation (Sabah). In international news, Iranian women's rights defender Nahid Taghavi has been released from custody (Bianet).
16:24
16:56

17:08Kurdish Policy Hangs Between Peace and Iron Fist

The newspapers report on Turkey's Kurdish policy developments, with S.S. Önder discussing the state's indecision between reconciliation and confrontation (Bianet). Foreign Minister Fidan meets EU ambassadors (Daily Sabah), while Syria's new administration announces a visit to Turkey (Milliyet). In Istanbul, 11 deaths are reported from counterfeit alcohol (Hürriyet). Multiple sources discuss legal proceedings to dismiss certain officials (Birgun, Cumhuriyet).
18:08

19:05PKK Leadership Surfaces in Westminster

The newspapers report on PKK-related developments, with PKK leadership appearing in British Parliament (Aydinlik), while Saadet Party leader criticizes DEM Party's handling of the situation (Medyascope). CHP announces pension protests in parliament (Gerçek Gündem), as detained Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat sends public message (Cumhuriyet). A new parliamentary group "Yeni Yol" forms following EU model (Gazete Duvar). Minister Bolat meets Slovenian Deputy PM in Ankara (Milliyet).

22:01Baykar's Space Leap Amid Worker Victory

The newspapers report on Baykar's first satellite launch into space (Hürriyet, Sabah), while metal workers claim victory after a 33-day strike despite ban (Gazete Duvar). In international coverage, Blinken expresses optimism about Gaza ceasefire possibilities (Daily Sabah), and Trump faces criminal allegations regarding the 2020 election (Bianet). Istanbul Bar Association faces demands for dismissal over alleged PKK connections (Yeni Akit, Birgun).