17.03.2025 ⇢ Day DEM Party Crosses Political Lines
⌨Early morning earthquake fears in Istanbul proved unfounded as DEM Party began unprecedented talks with both MHP and AKP, marking a significant political development following earlier peace signals. The meetings represent a concrete step in the dialogue process initiated days earlier involving Öcalan.
Interior Ministry announced 145,639 Syrians had returned home, while OdTV reported Israeli airstrikes on Syria killed 2 and wounded 19, reflecting ongoing regional instability.
Cultural stories emerged with celebrations of St. Patrick's Day alongside a piece on "hero mules and divisive horses," examining animal roles in conflict narratives. Daily Sabah highlighted Gazan children returning to school despite trauma.
Domestic news included record fines for a street-racing driver, illegal gambling arrests with 21 suspects detained, and Culture Minister Ersoy filing a symbolic 5 kuruş lawsuit against a CHP member, continuing government-opposition tensions.