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14.02.2025

14.02.2025Day Business Leaders Faced State Power

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 14.02.2025.

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

14.02.2025Day Business Leaders Faced State Power
TÜSİAD's criticism of government policies triggered an immediate state response, with prosecutors launching investigations against the business organization's leadership by morning. The Justice Minister led coordinated messaging portraying the group's statements as attempts to revive "February 28 mentality," referring to the 1997 post-modern coup. Opposition leaders, including Özgür Özel and Kılıçdaroğlu, defended TÜSİAD.

Foreign Minister Fidan conducted meetings with US, UK, and German counterparts in Munich, focusing on Gaza ceasefire efforts. Meanwhile, Erdoğan signaled cabinet changes while dismissing concerns about potential political bans on İmamoğlu.

The day saw multiple infrastructure incidents in Istanbul, including a landslide in Üsküdar forcing evacuations and a fatal accident involving a firefighter. CHP's primary election schedule was finalized, with nearly 4,000 polling stations to be established.
14.02.2025

04:33Judges Return While Deputies Fall

Turkish newspapers report on corruption-related developments, with two judges accused of bribery being reinstated (Gazete Duvar) and ten arrests in the 'Kent Uzlaşısı' case including deputy mayors (Bianet, Gerçek Gündem). In sports, Galatasaray's loss to AZ Alkmaar in European competition receives coverage (Aydinlik). Parliament's Commission on Violence Against Women has heard media representatives' testimonies (Milliyet).
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06:42Snow Fills Reservoirs While Fireman Falls

Turkish newspapers report on snowfall's impact in Istanbul, with updates on reservoir levels following precipitation (Hürriyet). A firefighter died during operations (Milliyet). The Constitutional Court issued a ruling on the Gezi case (Cumhuriyet). In healthcare, reports emerge of price negotiations during surgeries (Aydinlik), while TÜSİAD's delayed response to recent events receives analysis (Medyascope).
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08:01Markets Watch While Business Speaks

Turkish newspapers report heightened economic concerns, with coverage focusing on market inflation expectations rising (Birgun) and discussions about year-end dollar rates (Gerçek Gündem). TÜSİAD's criticism of government policies receives continued attention, with its president defending the organization's regular statements (Sözcü). Municipal comparisons between AKP and CHP on basic services generate partisan coverage (Sabah, Yeni Akit).
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09:13Bahçeli Leaves Hospital While CHP Sets Primary Vote

Turkish newspapers extensively report on two major developments: MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli's discharge from hospital (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, OdaTV, Sabah) and CHP's announcement of a 41-day primary election schedule for candidate selection, with nearly 4,000 polling stations to be established (Aydinlik, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Sözcü). The Ministry of Defense reports seven PKK militants neutralized (Milliyet).
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11:05Erdoğan Fires at Trump Over Gaza

Turkish newspapers extensively report on Erdoğan's responses to international issues, particularly his criticism of Trump and US positions on Gaza (Milliyet, Sabah, Yeni Akit). The CHP's primary election schedule receives continued coverage, with details emerging about a month-long campaign process (Gazete Duvar, Aydinlik). A letter from Öcalan to three addresses generates attention (Cumhuriyet), while Erdoğan comments on potential cabinet changes (Hürriyet).
11:27

12:10TÜSİAD Chairman Under Investigation

Turkish newspapers extensively report on an investigation launched against TÜSİAD's High Advisory Council Chairman Ömer Aras (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah, Yeni Akit). Erdoğan continues his criticism of Trump's Gaza positions (Daily Sabah), while commenting on potential changes in his cabinet (Aydinlik) and İmamoğlu's political future (Medyascope).

13:29Business Leaders Under Criminal Probe

Turkish newspapers extensively cover a criminal investigation launched against TÜSİAD leadership (Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Sabah), with CHP leader Özgür Özel responding to the probe (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar). Amid economic concerns, reports indicate a 65% annual increase in Ramadan food aid package prices (Aydinlik). Several accidents are reported, including a fatal bus crash in Bingöl (Milliyet) and a construction truck incident in Beşiktaş (OdaTV).
13:59

14:57Syria Occupation Plans Surface

Turkish newspapers report intensively on Syria, with discussions of a potential long-term occupation (Aydinlik), while coverage continues of the TÜSİAD investigation with opposition leader Özel's first response (Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope). Turkey's interference in Abkhazian elections generates attention (Bianet), alongside reports of student protests at Boğaziçi University over cafe privatization (Gazete Duvar).
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16:57Fidan Meets Rubio Over Gaza

Turkish newspapers focus on Foreign Minister Fidan's meeting with US Secretary of State Rubio discussing Gaza ceasefire and Syria (Daily Sabah, Sabah, Yeni Akit). The TÜSİAD investigation continues to generate coverage, with former CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu responding to the probe (Sözcü), while investigation findings appear to validate TÜSİAD's position (Bianet). The Turkish Football Federation has increased penalties for teams withdrawing from matches (Gazete Duvar).
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19:13Business Group's Dark Past Surfaces

Turkish newspapers intensively cover the ongoing TÜSİAD investigation, with new developments showing DEM Party's support for the business organization (OdaTV) while pro-government media highlights TÜSİAD's controversial history during the 1980 coup (Sabah). Multiple outlets report on solidarity with Palestine (Aydinlik), while allegations of unfairness in teacher recruitment processes gain attention (Birgun).
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21:06Anti-American Chorus Rises

Turkish newspapers focus on two main themes: rising anti-American sentiment and the TÜSİAD investigation. Multiple outlets report critical views of US actions, with claims about "American imperialism" (Gazete Duvar) and warnings against US treasury bonds (Aydinlik). The European Parliament's call to end trustee appointments to opposition municipalities (Bianet) generates coverage alongside Trump's Gaza statements (Cumhuriyet).
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