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18.11.2024

18.11.2024The Day The Babies' Gang Faced Justice

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 18.11.2024.

It displays 391 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.11.2024The Day The Babies' Gang Faced Justice
The trial of the Yenidoğan Gang, accused of infant deaths for insurance fraud, began with 47 defendants facing up to 589 years in prison. Victims' families and journalists were denied entry to the courtroom, while a key defendant revealed systematic document manipulation for financial gain.

President Erdoğan attended the G20 summit in Brazil, where he called for a permanent Gaza ceasefire. Turkey maintained its diplomatic stance by denying airspace access to Israeli President Herzog.

The military command crisis deepened as three commanders faced dismissal requests related to the sword oath ceremony controversy. CHP leader Özel announced continued resistance in Esenyurt following recent municipal interventions.

Renowned Sumerologist Muazzez İlmiye Çığ's death at 110 generated significant coverage, with competing narratives about her legacy emerging in different media outlets.
18.11.2024

02:35Between Brazil and Women's Rights

The newspapers report on Erdogan's diplomatic meeting with Brazil's President Lula da Silva (Hürriyet, Milliyet), while multiple sources highlight women's rights issues through coverage of the Nahide Opuz case (Bianet) and incidents of violence against women (Birgun, Yeni Akit). Russia's statements about Turkey's presence in Syria generate diplomatic discourse (Gazete Duvar).
02:57

04:43The Food Price Surge and Minister's Stumble

The newspapers report on rising food prices causing concern among mothers (Cumhuriyet), while Ziraat Bank lists a beachfront hotel for sale (Gerçek Gündem). The Kurdish issue receives coverage through analysis of potential resolution in Rojava (Gazete Duvar). Diplomatic activity at the G20 summit makes headlines (Milliyet), while several sources cover ongoing political criticism of a minister's statements (Birgun, Sözcü).

06:27The Day The Borders Were Sealed

The newspapers report on Turkish border operations capturing 1,644 irregular migrants (Hürriyet), while coverage of Kurdish issues continues through analysis of potential Rojava solutions (Gazete Duvar). In parallel, the newspapers note the passing of prominent scholar Muazzez İlmiye Çığ (Aydinlik). President Erdoğan's upcoming messages in Rio remain a point of focus (Sabah).
06:34
07:05

07:34The Bus Crash and The Israeli Ban

The newspapers report on Turkey's airspace ban for the Israeli president (Daily Sabah), while unemployment data shows a rise to 26.5% in the third quarter (Birgun). Multiple sources cover a significant bus accident in Eskişehir resulting in one death and 30 injuries (Hürriyet, Milliyet). The Yenidoğan Gang trial begins with 47 defendants (Medyascope, Gerçek Gündem).
07:53

08:19The Courtroom's Closed Doors

The newspapers extensively cover the Yenidoğan Gang trial, where families and journalists were reportedly denied entry to the courtroom (Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Cumhuriyet, Medyascope). In other coverage, Turkey's democracy report generates discussion (Bianet), while student loans begin distribution (OdaTV). A military harassment case involving Lieutenant Ebru draws attention (Sözcü).

09:07The Locked Doors of The Gang Trial

The newspapers extensively cover the Yenidoğan Gang trial, with 47 defendants appearing in court while victims' families and journalists were denied entry to the courtroom (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope, Milliyet). Multiple sources also report the death of renowned researcher-writer Muazzez İlmiye Çığ (Bianet, Aydinlik).
09:14
09:45

10:05The Baby Traffickers Face Justice

The newspapers extensively cover the Yenidoğan Gang trial, with multiple sources reporting tension in the courtroom. The gang leader revealed monthly earnings of 8,000 lira from trafficking newborns (Sözcü), while lawyers faced expulsion from the courtroom (Gerçek Gündem). Victims' families were denied entry (Birgun), as 47 defendants face charges. A separate report examines conditions of children in prisons (Bianet).
10:41

11:07The Gang's Finances and The Concert Bills

The newspapers continue coverage of the Yenidoğan Gang trial (Aydinlik, Gazete Duvar, Medyascope), with defendant Fırat Sarı revealing financial details. In new developments, Biden's approval for Ukraine to strike inside Russia generates attention (Daily Sabah). A controversy emerges over Ebru Gündeş concert billing, with allegations of fraudulent documentation against Mansur Yavaş (Sabah). The Meteorological Service warns of a three-day weather event starting Wednesday (Milliyet).

12:12The Gang's Finances and The Officers' Fate

The newspapers continue extensive coverage of the Yenidoğan Gang trial, with defendant Fırat Sarı disclosing financial details (Gazete Duvar, Aydinlik, Medyascope). In military developments, reports focus on the ongoing investigation of lieutenants facing dismissal, with the Ministry of Defense announcing a year-end deadline for the process (Cumhuriyet, Hürriyet, MSB). A bus accident in Eskişehir with multiple rollovers generates attention (Milliyet).

12:59DEM Party Leaders Behind Bars

The newspapers report extensively on two main developments: Turkey's rejection of Israel's request to use its airspace (Bianet), and the detention of DEM Party Esenyurt district co-chairs Abdullah Arınan and Rojda Yılmaz (Hürriyet, OdaTV, Sabah). The Yenidoğan Gang trial continues to generate coverage, with focus on defendant Fırat Sarı's activities (Gazete Duvar, Yeni Akit).
13:22

14:03Gang Members Face Six Centuries

The newspapers report intensively on the Yenidoğan Gang trial developments, with defendants facing up to 589 years in prison (Medyascope). Opposition leader Özgür Özel makes statements about resistance and trustee appointments (Birgun, Gazete Duvar). A manager is under investigation for inappropriate messages to female employees (Hürriyet), while reports emerge of a journalist's death in Beyoğlu (Milliyet).

15:15The School Under Fire

The newspapers report extensively on Azerbaijan's attempt to use COP29 to cover its actions (Bianet), while domestic coverage focuses on the Esenyurt political situation with Özgür Özel announcing continued resistance (Gazete Duvar, Birgun). New developments include a tragic construction accident in Malatya (Milliyet) and an armed attack on a school in Istanbul (OdaTV), while journalist İlker Yağmur's death in a traffic accident generates attention (Sözcü).

17:15The Nurse's Testimony and The Party's Stand

The newspapers report extensively on CHP's political maneuvering, with party leader Özel announcing continued resistance in Esenyurt (Hürriyet, Gazete Duvar). Kılıçdaroğlu's call to "tighten ranks" receives response from İmamoğlu (Sözcü). A nurse provides testimony about document manipulation for financial gain (Birgun), while Minister Kurum reports on the restoration of Mevlana Square (Milliyet).
18:25
19:05

19:08Erdogan's Gaza Plea at G20

The newspapers extensively report on President Erdoğan's Gaza cease-fire call at the G20 summit (Daily Sabah, Hürriyet, Yeni Akit). New developments emerge in the sexual harassment case against Lieutenant Ebru Eroğlu, with the dismissal decision being reversed (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar). A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah is also reported (Sabah).
20:25

20:35The Sword Oath Scandal

The newspapers report extensively on calls for the dismissal of three military commanders related to a sword oath ceremony (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar). President Erdoğan continues diplomatic engagements at the G20, meeting with Australia's Prime Minister Albanese (Sabah, Milliyet). The Kremlin warns about Ukraine's potential use of US missiles against Russia (Bianet).