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16.02.2025

16.02.2025Day Mountain Gates Release White Snow While Van Burns

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 16.02.2025.

It displays 323 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

16.02.2025Day Mountain Gates Release White Snow While Van Burns
A 4.8 earthquake in Bingöl and building evacuations in Istanbul marked the early hours, as meteorologists warned of unprecedented snowfall approaching Istanbul. The Van trustee appointment from yesterday continued generating reactions, with protests met by police intervention and multiple detentions.

TÜSİAD controversy from previous days escalated as MHP leader Bahçeli joined government criticism against the business organization, suggesting CHP consider TÜSİAD's chairman as their candidate. The Communications Directorate denied claims about Turkish Aeronautical Association trustee appointments.

By evening, Tayfun Demirören's release after one day in custody signaled possible shifts in the business leader investigations, while 34 bar associations issued statements regarding trustee appointments. The day closed with HÜDA-PAR's workshop drawing criticism from presidential advisor Uçum, who labeled it as "betrayal."
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04:17Streets Shake as Van Burns

Turkish newspapers report on continued tension in Van following trustee appointment (Milliyet, Birgun), while a 4-story building evacuation in Istanbul raises safety concerns (Sözcü). The arrest of Demirören Holding board member Tayfun Demirören continues to make headlines (Cumhuriyet, Medyascope). An earthquake in Bingöl (Yeni Akit) and a car crash in Maltepe (Hürriyet) add to infrastructure concerns.

07:13Traffic Laws Tighten as Highway Violence Spikes

Turkish newspapers report on new traffic regulations targeting dangerous driving (Sabah, OdaTV), following a violent incident on TEM highway (Hürriyet). CHP internal politics continue to unfold with calls for İmamoğlu to take position (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar). Turkish media also discusses expectations regarding Trump's potential return (Aydinlik) while reporting on İbrahim Kalın's statements about Israel (Yeni Akit).
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08:51Island Trees Guardian Falls Ill

Turkish newspapers report on a story about Ziya, who planted 4,000 trees on an island after his wife's death, with municipality now taking responsibility for the project (Hürriyet, Milliyet). The media continues coverage of CHP internal politics with focus on Erdoğan's lawsuit against Özgür Özel (Cumhuriyet). A journalist, Egît Roj, was reportedly killed in an airstrike at Tishrin Dam (Bianet).
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10:31Kurdish Delegation Crosses Erbil Gates

Turkish newspapers report on continued engagement with Kurdish leaders as the İmralı delegation meets with Barzani in Erbil (Gazete Duvar, Medyascope). In domestic politics, Erdoğan loses lawsuit against CHP leader Özel (Cumhuriyet), while AKP's Elitaş claims Özel and İmamoğlu are seeking victimhood status (Bianet). A new development emerges regarding early elections with AKP providing specific dates (Birgun).

12:00Kurdish Peace Talk Gates Open in Erbil

Turkish newspapers report on the İmralı delegation's meetings in Erbil, with Barzani expressing readiness to support peace process (Gazete Duvar, Medyascope). CHP's presidential candidate selection process faces allegations of interference, with Özgür Özel claiming attempts to disrupt the process (Birgun). A journalist, Sinan Seyfittinoğlu, was found dead at home (Hürriyet), while multiple sources report on a body found in Esenyurt (Milliyet, Yeni Akit).
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13:29Kurdish Dialogue Gates Swing Both Ways

Turkish newspapers report on developments in Van following trustee appointment (Gazete Duvar), while debate intensifies over Kurdish political dialogue. Opposition leader Bakırhan questions the government's stance on democratic solution versus Kurdish antagonism (Birgun), as headlines discuss PKK/KCK operations (Sözcü). Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş's Tokyo visit (Hürriyet) and AKP's criticism of CHP's Özel (Milliyet) indicate continued political tension.

14:49Business Association Under Nationalist Fire

Turkish newspapers extensively report on MHP leader Bahçeli's strong criticism of TÜSİAD (Turkish Industry and Business Association), accusing them of "planned political engineering" (Sabah, Cumhuriyet, Birgun, Gazete Duvar). Additionally, reports discuss the US delivery of heavy bombs to Israel (Daily Sabah) and local district mayors expressing support for Mansur Yavaş (Sözcü).
17:52

18:02Trustees Claims Denied While Demirören Walks Free

Turkish newspapers report on the quick release of Tayfun Demirören after just one day in custody (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar). Multiple sources cover the Communications Directorate's denial of claims regarding Turkish Aeronautical Association trustee appointments and salary increases (Hürriyet, Milliyet). Additionally, 34 bar associations have issued statements regarding the trustee appointments (Sözcü), while Fahrettin Altun responds to The Economist's coverage (Gerçek Gündem).
20:56
Çevre, Şehircilik ve İklim Değişikliği Bakanlığı, şehirlerde yeşil alanların tasarımında yöreye uygun, iklim değişikliğine dayanıklı doğal bitki türlerinin tercih edilmesi için 81 ilde 'Kent Peyzajında Kullanılabilecek Doğal Bitki Rehberi Projesi'ni başlattı. Projeyi duyuran Bakan Kurum "Cennet ülkemizin dört bir yanındaki yerel bitki örtülerini iklim ve ekolojik özelliklerine göre kayıt altına alacağız. Böylece Türkiye’nin doğal bitki örtüsüne göre yeşillendirmesi için çok önemli bir adım atmış olacağız" dedi.
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21:03
Charlotte Beradt rüyaları toplar, kitap olur. Kitabında anlattığı rüyalar “Terör Rüyaları” isimli radyo programında 21 Mart 1963’te Köln Radyosunda  (WDR -Batı Alman Radyo ve Televizyon Kurumu) yayımlandı.
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