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17.11.2024

17.11.2024The Day Two Scholars Left Us

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 17.11.2024.

It displays 344 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.11.2024The Day Two Scholars Left Us
Two prominent Turkish scholars passed away: Muazzez İlmiye Çığ, the country's first female Sumerologist, at age 110, and Prof. Dr. Münci Kalayoğlu, pioneer of liver transplantation. Their deaths dominated afternoon coverage.

Morning news focused on Minister Tekin's controversial statements about secularism and CHP's history, which evolved into a broader political debate with CHP announcing plans for legal action. The government denied airspace access to Israeli President Herzog for COP29 travel, maintaining its diplomatic stance on Gaza.

A tragic police death occurred in Malatya when a truck struck officers responding to an accident. In Istanbul, the Bosphorus was temporarily closed to maritime traffic due to a vessel malfunction. President Erdoğan arrived in Brazil for the G20 summit, where Turkish officials claimed to have exposed 250 Israel-sourced disinformation items.
17.11.2024

04:03The Paris Debt Hunt and Rising Bills

The newspapers report on new economic pressures, with headlines focusing on Minister Şimşek's Paris visit for debt negotiations (Aydinlik) and increased utility bills (Birgun). In security news, MIT's chief is scheduled to brief CHP (Gazete Duvar), while police arrested 17 illegal migrants and a FETÖ suspect in Edirne (Hürriyet). A new regulation targeting illegal gambling is being prepared (Sabah), while Putin's gas policies toward Europe generate discussion (Yeni Akit).
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06:03Erdogan Boards Brazil-Bound Flight

The newspapers report on President Erdogan's trip to Brazil (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Yeni Akit). Opposition parties react to attempts to discharge lieutenants over the Atatürk pledge controversy (Cumhuriyet), while AK Party searches for new parliamentary members (Gazete Duvar). The Istanbul Municipality faces criticism over development plans for green spaces (Sabah), and meteorological services warn of incoming snow and rain (Sözcü).

07:23The Day of the TikTok Gunfight

The newspapers report on Hezbollah's attacks on five Israeli military bases (Aydinlik), while a series of violent incidents draw attention: a TikTok livestream of an armed confrontation between female influencers watched by 40,000 viewers (OdaTV), a stabbing on a public bus (Sözcü), and a bomb threat in Beyoğlu (Milliyet). A bus caught fire while in motion (Hürriyet), while the Yenidoğan gang faces legal proceedings (Gerçek Gündem).

08:29Prison Talk and Daytime TV Showdown

The newspapers report on prison-related issues, with coverage of juvenile detention conditions (Bianet) and celebrations following a prisoner's release in Adana (Hürriyet). The RTÜK head threatens daytime TV programming with complete shutdown (Gazete Duvar), while constitutional discussions about Alevi recognition continue (Aydinlik). Meanwhile, G20 leaders gather in Rio to address global crises including Gaza (Sabah).
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09:39Rio Summit Meets While Palace Backs Bahçeli

The newspapers report on the G20 Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro (Sabah, Bianet), with coverage focusing on global crisis discussions including Gaza. In domestic politics, Bahçeli's call regarding Öcalan receives palace support (Birgun, Cumhuriyet), while İmamoğlu's legal team argues for consideration of Constitutional Court decisions in his ongoing case (Gazete Duvar). A 10-million-year-old discovery in Istanbul draws attention to earthquake vulnerability (Milliyet).
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10:36Soylu Picks His Side

The newspapers report on Süleyman Soylu's public alignment with Erdoğan and Bahçeli (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, OdaTV), while President Erdoğan departs for the G20 summit (Daily Sabah). Security operations continue with MIT and police forces capturing terrorist Serdar Tunagür (Hürriyet, Sabah). In Gaza coverage, Israel's attacks on northern and central regions result in at least 96 casualties (Bianet).

11:48The Democrat Party Coup Claims

The newspapers report on a leadership crisis at the Democrat Party congress, with allegations of a "coup" following rejected candidacies (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). Multiple sources cover an attack on AK Party's Beylikdüzü district office (Sabah, Yeni Akit), while continuing coverage of Israeli operations in Gaza shows mounting civilian casualties (Daily Sabah, Bianet). AFAD reports a new earthquake in Hatay (Sözcü).
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12:52Tekin Takes On CHP's Secularism

The newspapers report on Minister Tekin's criticisms of CHP's understanding of secularism, generating significant debate (Hürriyet, Milliyet). Economic concerns surface with reports of empty markets and citizens buying low-quality produce due to inflation (Birgun), while discussions continue about the ruling party's minimum wage formula (Cumhuriyet). Palace advisers and AKP's Şamil Tayyar engage in public disagreement (Sözcü).

14:20Tekin Doubles Down on CHP Attack

The newspapers heavily cover Minister Tekin's defense of his controversial statements about secularism and CHP's history (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Sözcü). In parallel developments, Gültekin Uysal is re-elected as Democrat Party chairman amid candidacy disputes (Milliyet), while Health Minister Memişoğlu addresses a newborn trafficking investigation (Hürriyet).

15:39The Triple Health Alert Day

The newspapers report on three emerging health concerns: fears of bird flu returning (Aydinlik), a newborn trafficking gang investigation addressed by Health Minister Memişoğlu (Hürriyet), and the tragic loss of five children in İzmir, acknowledged by Minister Göktaş (Milliyet). In parallel coverage, new gambling legislation proposing prison sentences is discussed (Yeni Akit), while an incident of violence against a woman by an MHP member draws attention (Birgun).

16:59First Female Sumerologist Passes Away

The newspapers report extensively on the death of Muazzez İlmiye Çığ, Turkey's first female Sumerologist (Aydinlik, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, Sözcü). In parallel coverage, Turkey's decision to deny airspace access to Israeli President Herzog is discussed (Birgun, Yeni Akit), while Minister Tunç criticizes İmamoğlu's recent statements about exile (Sabah).

18:44The Day Another Notable Figure Passed

The newspapers report on the death of prominent Turkish physician Prof. Dr. Münci Kalayoğlu (Sözcü), while TÜİK denies claims about its 2025 budget proposal (Hürriyet). Security incidents make headlines with two cousins found shot dead in Tekirdağ (Milliyet), while the Air Force celebrates F-4 fighters' 50th anniversary (OdaTV). Political tensions surface regarding PKK-related media appearances (Sabah).
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20:35Erdogan Lands in Brazil

The newspapers report on President Erdogan's arrival in Brazil (Hürriyet, Milliyet), while CHP announces plans to file a criminal complaint against Minister Tekin (Gerçek Gündem). In international coverage, the US has authorized Ukraine to use American missiles against Russia (Gazete Duvar). Multiple sources report on traffic accidents resulting in fatalities in Antalya and Karabük (OdaTV, Sözcü).