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16.10.2024

The day Açık Radyo was silenced

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 16.10.2024.

It displays 63 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

16.10.2024The day Açık Radyo was silenced
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey, affecting 187 people with 43 under treatment. RTÜK silenced Açık Radio, prompting protests. Erdoğan warned against Israeli expansion in meetings with Barzani and urged the Arab League to impose an arms embargo on Israel. FM Fidan discussed Lebanon and Ukraine with UN chief Guterres. A forced retrieval order was issued for Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Turkey ranked first in Europe for fossil fuel electricity production and remained among countries without internet freedom. Trump called for military action against "internal enemies". Environmental concerns arose with reports of animal killings and discussions on Turkey's fossil fuel usage. Domestic violence cases and public transport incidents were reported throughout the day.
16.10.2024
05:09

09:10Eastern Turkey Rocked: 5.9 Quake Strikes Malatya

The newspapers report extensively on a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Turkey, particularly Malatya, and was felt in surrounding areas (Daily Sabah, Gazete Duvar, Medyascope). This new development dominates the headlines, overshadowing previous topics. Some sources continue to cover President Erdogan's activities, including his wife's meeting with women farmers (Hürriyet, Sabah).

15:10Kılıçdaroğlu Summoned: Political Tension Rises

The newspapers report on a forced summons decision for Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). President Erdoğan warns against Israeli expansion in a meeting with Barzani (Daily Sabah). Israel reportedly bombed a municipal building in southern Lebanon (Bianet). A domestic violence incident resulting in a woman's death is also covered (Hürriyet). These new developments overshadow previous earthquake reports.

23:10Turkey's Digital Dilemma: Internet Freedom Still Elusive

The newspapers report on Turkey's continued lack of internet freedom (Bianet), and discussions about political bans, specifically regarding İmamoğlu (Gerçek Gündem). International affairs are covered, with FM Fidan discussing Lebanon and Ukraine with the UN chief (Daily Sabah). Domestic issues include a reported armed conflict in Istanbul (Sözcü) and the Health Minister's comments on doctor-patient relationships (Hürriyet).