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15.12.2024

15.12.2024The Day Weather Warnings Met Somali Peace

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 15.12.2024.

It displays 339 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

15.12.2024The Day Weather Warnings Met Somali Peace
Morning headlines focused on yellow weather alerts across 13 provinces including Istanbul and Izmir, with authorities warning of floods and landslides. AFAD's announcement of deploying 80 personnel to Syria's Sednaya prison marked continued engagement following recent diplomatic shifts.

By midday, Erdoğan's Erzurum youth meeting revealed Turkey's mediating role in resolving the Somalia-Ethiopia crisis through a seven-hour negotiation, building on previous days' diplomatic momentum. The arrest of Reyhanlı bombing suspect Cengiz Sertel provided closure to a decade-old case.

Evening coverage shifted to Foreign Minister Fidan's Al Hadath interview, where he emphasized regional restructuring, while BAYKAR marked Kızılelma drone's second anniversary. Multiple schools announced closures as weather conditions worsened, while labor protests continued despite official restrictions.
15.12.2024
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05:45Storm Alerts While Metal Strike Halts

The newspapers report extensively on severe weather warnings across Turkey, with yellow alerts issued for 13 provinces including Istanbul and Izmir (Milliyet, Gerçek Gündem). Labor issues surface as government postpones metalworkers' strike citing "national security" concerns (Cumhuriyet, Birgun). Meanwhile, a major Turkish textile company faces bankruptcy after 40 years of operations (Sözcü), while President Erdoğan, speaking in Erzurum, describes Turkey as an "island of stability" amid regional chaos (Hürriyet).
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10:07

11:21Russia Keeps Syrian Bases While Turkey Blocks YPG

The newspapers report on multiple Syria-related developments: Russia's commitment to maintain its two main bases in Syria (Birgun, Reuters), Turkish officials' statements about preventing YPG activities (Daily Sabah, Sabah), and plans regarding Syrian refugees (Aydinlik). In domestic news, police intervened in "Give Me My Rights" protests in Ankara (Bianet), while meteorological services warn of heavy snowfall in the capital (Milliyet).

12:25Istanbul's Fatal Traffic Day

The newspapers report on increasing Syrian returns to their homeland (Daily Sabah), while discussions continue regarding US-Israel supported HTS cooperation (Aydinlik). Multiple sources cover traffic accidents in Istanbul, including a fatal incident involving a university student taxi driver (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sözcü). Labor issues persist as Polonez workers' protest enters its second week (Birgun).

13:38Rights Protests Met With Force

The newspapers report heightened police response to "Give Me My Rights" protests in Ankara (Bianet, Cumhuriyet). Multiple outlets cover local incidents: a minibus fire with passengers (Milliyet), a workplace fire in Sultanbeyli (OdaTV), and a shooting in Manisa (Sözcü). Meanwhile, Daily Sabah continues coverage of Gaza casualties, reporting 46 new Palestinian deaths as total approaches 45,000.
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16:04Syria's Triple Squeeze

The newspapers report on shifting Syrian dynamics, with discussions about Israel's gradual occupation of Syria (Gerçek Gündem) and government efforts to establish normalcy (Daily Sabah). Georgia's potential participation in the 3+3 platform receives attention (Aydinlik). In domestic news, police intervened in "Give Me My Rights" protests in Ankara (Bianet), while Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality addressed Court of Accounts reports regarding missing vehicles (Hürriyet).

17:47SMEs Wait For Rate Cut While Golan Expands

The newspapers report on three ongoing developments: SMEs await interest rate cuts in December (Aydinlik), while human rights activist Şebnem Korur Fincancı receives an award in France (Bianet). In reconstruction news, Minister Kurum announces the handover of new homes in Hatay earthquake zone (Milliyet), while Israel expands settlements in Golan Heights (Birgun).
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19:21Seven Hours To Save The Horn

The newspapers report extensively on Turkey's mediation in the Somalia-Ethiopia crisis, with multiple sources (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah, Yeni Akit) highlighting Erdoğan's announcement of a seven-hour negotiation that led to resolution. Meanwhile, several outlets (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem) discuss ongoing debates about brain drain and young professionals leaving Turkey, with varying perspectives on their potential return.

21:13AFAD Enters Sednaya

The newspapers report on AFAD's (Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management) planned operations in Syria's Sednaya prison (Sabah, OdaTV, Yeni Akit). Meanwhile, Cengiz Sertel, one of the perpetrators of the Reyhanlı attack, has been arrested (Birgun, Milliyet). BAYKAR marks the second anniversary of Kızılelma drone's first flight (Hürriyet), while several districts report school closures due to snow (Sözcü).