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18.01.2025

18.01.2025The Day Red Cards Met Prison Gates

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 18.01.2025.

It displays 320 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.01.2025The Day Red Cards Met Prison Gates
Morning headlines revealed details of a hotel fire in Istanbul's Ataşehir district, with five injuries reported. The story evolved through multiple updates, eventually reporting three deaths.

By midday, President Erdogan's confrontation with CHP leader Özgür Özel escalated, with Erdogan telling Özel to "leave his position before others take it from him." Former CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu joined the criticism, warning Özel about future accountability.

The Gaza ceasefire narrative shifted as Netanyahu imposed new conditions, demanding a hostage list before implementation. Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan expressed satisfaction with the agreement during his Baku visit.

Evening coverage focused on FETÖ confessions regarding exam fraud and the 16th anniversary of Hrant Dink's assassination, while media highlighted Turkey's air force participation in Romanian training exercises.
18.01.2025

04:09Hotel Fire Claims Casualties in Istanbul

The newspapers report on a significant fire at a hotel in Ataşehir, Istanbul, with multiple injuries (Milliyet, Sözcü). In parallel, Israel's cabinet approval of a ceasefire agreement (Gazete Duvar) is followed by UN demands for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory (OdaTV). President Erdoğan criticizes CHP over alleged corruption in Esenyurt and Beşiktaş municipalities (Sabah).

06:57Three Vie for Beşiktaş Chair

The newspapers report on developments in the Beşiktaş municipality case, with three candidates emerging to replace Mayor Akpolat (Gerçek Gündem). Israel published its list of Palestinian prisoners to be released (Gazete Duvar). The meteorological service warns of severe weather conditions, including snowfall and frost in multiple regions (Hürriyet), while authorities continue operations against counterfeit alcohol sales (Sözcü, Milliyet).
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08:49Gaza Ceasefire Set for Dawn

The newspapers extensively report on a new ceasefire agreement for Gaza, set to take effect tomorrow (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar). In domestic news, Turkish forces conduct operations in Syria and Iraq (Yeni Akit), while Foreign Minister Fidan meets with Aliyev in Baku (OdaTV). A scientific discovery of "moon milk" in Turkish caves makes headlines (Milliyet), as law enforcement arrests 11 suspects in an Izmir crime syndicate operation (Hürriyet).

10:17Gaza Death Toll Rises Despite Truce

The newspapers report on rising casualties in Gaza despite ceasefire, with 123 Palestinians killed since the announcement (Bianet). The Saturday Mothers movement demands justice for Abdullah Canan's death in custody (Birgun, Gazete Duvar), while CHP leader Özel confronts Erdoğan (Cumhuriyet). In lighter news, Minister Yerlikaya releases 2024's most popular baby names (Hürriyet, Milliyet), as pensioners protest insufficient retirement payments (Sözcü).
11:52

11:53Red Card Warning to Opposition Chief

The newspapers report on President Erdoğan's confrontation with CHP leader Özgür Özel, with Erdoğan issuing a "red card" warning (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, Milliyet). In parallel, Turkey signals readiness to support Syria's new administration (Aydinlik), while CHP leader Özel visits detained individuals Mine Özerden and Çiğdem Mater in Bakırköy (Bianet). The Beşiktaş municipality case continues with a statement from Rıza Akpolat's lawyer (Cumhuriyet).

13:37Erdogan Counters Opposition's War Talk

The newspapers extensively report on President Erdoğan's latest statements at AK Party's Mersin Congress (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah), particularly his response to CHP leader Özel's "declaration of war" remarks (Cumhuriyet). Multiple sources cover a discussion about "taking away duties" (Aydinlik, Birgun, Gerçek Gündem), while Syria announces import restrictions on Russian, Israeli, and Iranian goods (Bianet). Hostage families appeal to Netanyahu's government for swift action (Gazete Duvar).

15:38Opposition Leader Faces Double Fire

The newspapers report on President Erdogan's escalating confrontation with CHP leader Özgür Özel, with multiple sources covering Erdogan's call for Özel to step down, suggesting others will remove him from his position (Bianet, Gerçek Gündem). Former CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu joins the criticism of Özel (Gazete Duvar). In parallel, Justice Minister Tunç announces stronger measures against terrorism (Sabah, Birgun, Cumhuriyet).

18:18Netanyahu Sets Hostage List as Ceasefire Price

The newspapers report on Netanyahu's new conditions for a Gaza ceasefire, with multiple sources highlighting his demand for a hostage list before any agreement (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Yeni Akit). In domestic news, Minister Göktaş emphasizes family health policies (Milliyet), while tragic incidents make headlines, including a fatal street dog attack (Hürriyet) and a police officer's death (OdaTV).
18:56

21:45Dink's Memory Meets FETÖ Confessions

The newspapers report on the 16th anniversary of Hrant Dink's assassination, with multiple sources covering memorial events and media analysis (Bianet, OdaTV). FETÖ-related confessions make headlines, with reports of exam cheating and organizational structure revelations (Milliyet, Sabah). International coverage focuses on Netanyahu's stance on the Philadelphi Corridor (Gazete Duvar) and Biden-Trump transition analysis (Aydinlik).