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14.11.2024

14.11.2024The Day Two Mayors Faced The Music

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 14.11.2024.

It displays 404 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

14.11.2024The Day Two Mayors Faced The Music
The morning began with investigations into both Istanbul and Ankara Metropolitan Municipalities regarding concert expenditures, continuing previous days' scrutiny of opposition-run cities. CHP leader Özgür Özel claimed the probe was politically motivated, revealing that the prosecutor was related to Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun.

By afternoon, Qatar's Emir Al-Sani arrived in Ankara, signing eight cooperation agreements with Turkey. Germany provided initial approval for Eurofighter sales, while the Ministry of Defense asserted Turkey's right to conduct operations in northern Syria.

The controversial "foreign influence agent" legislation was completely removed from the agenda, though sources indicated it would return after budget discussions. Evening brought news of Israel's strikes on Damascus, while the Erdoğan-Bahçeli meeting generated speculation about potential electoral law changes.
14.11.2024

01:07The Istanbul Municipality Under Investigation

The newspapers report extensively on a new investigation launched into Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Sabah). Russia declares Turkey's potential military operation in Syria as "unacceptable" (Bianet), while Presidential decisions are published in the Official Gazette (Hürriyet, Milliyet). Opposition party TİP's leader Erkan Baş criticizes the government's "Turkey Century" vision (Sözcü).
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04:45The Two Cities' Spending Under Scrutiny

The newspapers report on investigations into both Ankara and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipalities regarding concert expenditures and irregular spending (Milliyet, Sabah). The Supreme Election Council (YSK) representatives explain why electronic voting is legally impossible at present (Gazete Duvar). A new legal requirement mandates law degrees for mediators (OdaTV), while arrest warrants are issued for those who invited celebrities Serdar Ortaç and Mehmet Ali Erbil abroad (Sözcü).
05:45

05:55Metro Burns, Bosphorus Freezes

The newspapers report extensively on a fire in Istanbul's metro system (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Yeni Akit), leading to station closure. Maritime traffic in the Bosphorus has been suspended in both directions (Hürriyet, Milliyet). A new expert examination is being conducted for the Canal Istanbul project (Gazete Duvar), while voters are reportedly seeking alternative political options (Birgun).
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06:59The Metro Burns While Drug Lords Fall

The newspapers report on a fire in Istanbul's metro system (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem), while drug trafficking operations are highlighted with multiple arrests (Milliyet, Sabah). The Supreme Election Council representatives explain why electronic voting remains legally impossible (Gazete Duvar). Weather warnings are issued for strong rainfall in Istanbul, with predictions of snow (Hürriyet).
07:29

07:56The Violent Morning

The newspapers report extensively on multiple cases of domestic violence, including a police officer who killed his wife and attempted suicide (Sözcü, Gerçek Gündem). A mother whose five children died in a fire claims she received no assistance, contradicting previous reports of financial aid (Gazete Duvar). The Committee awaits concrete responses from Turkey regarding unspecified matters (Bianet), while a 19-year-old was found shot in the chest under mysterious circumstances (Milliyet).

08:43Municipalities Face Asset Seizure

The newspapers report on multiple developments regarding municipalities' debts, with SGK (Social Security Institution) threatening seizure of indebted municipalities' assets (Aydinlik, Milliyet). DEM Party protests at the Interior Ministry, claiming AKP undermined public will (Gazete Duvar). Human Rights Watch's assessment of Israel's actions in Gaza receives coverage (Daily Sabah, Yeni Akit), while criminal incidents including a youth with 134 criminal records (Sözcü) and a child stabbing (OdaTV) are reported.

09:30The Day Nobody Claimed The Brothers

The newspapers report on an ongoing dispute between municipalities and the Social Security Institution (SGK). SGK responded to Ankara Mayor Yavaş's statements, denying mutual agreement (Gazete Duvar), while Treasury covered TÜİK's SGK premiums (Bianet). İmamoğlu describes legal pressures as judicial harassment (Birgun). Three bodies of Iranian siblings remain unclaimed in Antalya (Hürriyet, Milliyet). Pro-government media (Sabah) continues to scrutinize concert expenditures by opposition municipalities.

10:10Erdogan-Bahçeli Summit at Beştepe

The newspapers report on President Erdoğan's scheduled meeting with MHP leader Bahçeli at Beştepe (Hürriyet, Birgun, Sabah). Turkish intelligence services conducted operations against human trafficking networks (OdaTV). A Turkish delegation visited Haftar's headquarters in Libya (Aydinlik), while plans for a second meeting at İmralı prison are being discussed (Gazete Duvar). Rising costs are highlighted through public reactions to tea and simit prices (Sözcü).

11:16Al Sani's Surprise Summit

The newspapers report on a surprise summit at the Presidential Complex, with Qatar's Emir Al Sani visiting Ankara (Sabah, Gerçek Gündem). New developments in the PKK-related protests continue, with mothers demanding the return of their children from the organization (Hürriyet). Multiple municipalities face investigations, including Beykoz Municipality (Cumhuriyet) and Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, while Mayor Yavaş is reported to be in Paris (Yeni Akit).
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11:57The Hunt For Municipal Crime

The newspapers report on multiple investigations into CHP-led municipalities, with opposition leader Özel claiming three ministries received instructions to find criminal evidence (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem, Cumhuriyet). In diplomatic news, Turkey signed nine new agreements with Qatar during Emir's visit (Sabah). A forest fire is reported in Kahramanmaraş (Milliyet), while MPs protest against Minister Tekin regarding free school meals (Bianet).

12:35The Commissioner's Cousin In The Probe

The newspapers report on ongoing investigations into CHP municipalities, with opposition leader Özel revealing that Fahrettin Altun's cousin is involved in the probe (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). The UN's assessment of Israel's actions in Gaza meeting genocide criteria receives coverage (Daily Sabah, Milliyet), while Turkish media faces pressure regarding Berlinale submissions (Bianet). A construction-related closure of the Çanakkale strait is also reported (OdaTV).

13:48Twenty Thousand Teachers Get Their Call

The newspapers report on two major developments: teacher appointments, with the Ministry of Education opening preference procedures for 20,000 new positions (Milliyet, Sözcü), and President Erdoğan's meeting with Qatar's Emir in Ankara (Daily Sabah). Parliament speaker Kurtulmuş calls for Israel's UN membership suspension (Hürriyet), while media outlets discuss the authenticity of Picasso paintings (Bianet).

14:59Bahçeli Arrives At Beştepe

The newspapers report on two concurrent events: President Erdoğan's meeting with MHP leader Bahçeli begins at Beştepe (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem), while a domestic violence case in Kırklareli, where a woman was killed by her husband with an axe, receives coverage (Hürriyet, Milliyet). In international news, Israel conducts airstrikes on Damascus, resulting in 15 casualties (Gazete Duvar).

16:43The Foreign Agent Clause Removed

The newspapers report on the removal of the "foreign influence agent" clause from proposed legislation (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem). AKP municipalities' spending on events comes under scrutiny (Cumhuriyet), while archaeological developments include the excavation of the historic Keykavus Castle and concerning findings in Sapanca (Milliyet, OdaTV). Meanwhile, Turkey-US relations continue to be discussed with emphasis on mutual dependency (Aydinlik).

19:00Yavaş Takes On The Minister

The newspapers report on multiple discussions of municipal spending and governance. Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş responds to criticism from Education Minister Tekin (Gazete Duvar, Sözcü), while AKP's event expenditures come under scrutiny, with reports comparing spending across different numbers of events (Birgun, Cumhuriyet). A controversy emerges over a sexual education book for teachers (OdaTV), and Yeni Akit criticizes Cumhuriyet newspaper's coverage of Atatürk.

20:43Germany Approves The Jets

The newspapers report on three main developments: Germany's approval for Eurofighter sales to Turkey (Gazete Duvar, Milliyet), while the Ministry of Defense asserts Turkey's right to conduct operations in northern Syria (Bianet). Political discussions continue around Bahçeli's call regarding Öcalan, with reports suggesting Erdoğan's prior knowledge (Birgun). MHP also proposes abolishing university entrance exams (Yeni Akit).

22:51MHP Demands New Election Laws

The newspapers report on MHP's call for new election legislation, with multiple sources (MHP, Sözcü, Hürriyet, Gazete Duvar) covering the party's statement that "the time has come" for electoral law reforms. This follows recent discussions about municipal governance. In parallel, media outlets (Birgun, Cumhuriyet) report on former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu's emergence in the news with an apology letter and correspondence with Ahmet Özer.