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18.10.2024

The day the newborn gang was exposed

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 18.10.2024.

It displays 102 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.10.2024The day the newborn gang was exposed
The "Yenidoğan" (newborn) gang scandal dominated Turkish news on October 18, 2024. A CHP Istanbul Metropolitan Council member was implicated in the investigation. The gang allegedly threatened families, saying they would bury victims in paupers' graves. The Health Ministry responded to the scandal, and the Bağcılar Şafak Hospital linked to the investigation was closed. In foreign affairs, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hamas officials, reportedly offering condolences for Yahya Sinwar's death. The "influence agency" bill returned to parliament, raising concerns about potential restrictions on civil society. Domestically, Fadıl Şenyaşar was released after six years and four months in prison. The day concluded with reports of Israel launching attacks on northern Gaza as communication was cut off in the area.
18.10.2024
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11:09Gaza Hunger Crisis Looms as Domestic Issues Roil Turkey

The newspapers report on ongoing tensions in Gaza, with the WHO warning of a hunger crisis (Daily Sabah). Domestically, media covers a criminal investigation involving a CHP Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality council member (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). A case of domestic violence in Manisa, where a man who beat his pregnant wife was released, has sparked public outrage (Hürriyet).

17:10Erdoğan Demands UN Arms Embargo on Israel

The newspapers report on President Erdoğan's call for a UN arms embargo against Israel (Daily Sabah). Domestic issues are prominent, with reports on declining trust in politics, religion, and the judiciary under AKP rule (Bianet). Criminal activities are also highlighted, including threats from a "newborn gang" (Gazete Duvar) and a doctor involved in suspicious activities (Sözcü).
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20:48Fidan Meets Hamas: Gaza Talks Heat Up

The newspapers report on Foreign Minister Fidan's meeting with Hamas officials to discuss Gaza developments (Daily Sabah, Hürriyet, Sabah, Sözcü). German Chancellor Scholz's visit to Turkey is highlighted, with discussions on rejected asylum seekers' return (Bianet, OdaTV). Domestic politics are also covered, including CHP's delegation assignment (Birgun) and calls for the Health Minister's resignation (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem).
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22:00Diplomatic Shuffle: New Ambassadors Appointed

The newspapers report on new ambassador appointments published in the Official Gazette (Hürriyet, Sözcü, Yeni Akit). A hospital linked to a "newborn gang" scandal has been closed (Sabah, Gerçek Gündem). Foreign Minister Fidan's critical meeting is mentioned (OdaTV), while a 3.7 magnitude earthquake in Afyonkarahisar is reported (Milliyet). President Erdoğan's appointment decisions have also been published (Gazete Duvar).