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19.11.2024

19.11.2024The Day The Nurse Confessed and The Judges Moved

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 19.11.2024.

It displays 426 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

19.11.2024The Day The Nurse Confessed and The Judges Moved
The Yenidoğan gang trial entered its second day with key testimony from nurse Hasan Basri Gök, who revealed earning 5,000 TL per baby and detailed systematic document manipulation. The testimony provided insight into the operation's financial structure and medical negligence.

A major judicial reshuffle saw 332 judges and prosecutors receiving new assignments, while the prosecutor in İmamoğlu's upcoming trial took leave. The military lieutenants controversy continued with competing narratives about the disciplinary code's application.

President Erdoğan, speaking from the G20 summit, addressed Putin's nuclear positioning and called for NATO review, while maintaining criticism of Western support for Israel. Turkey officially denied reports of a UK agreement regarding irregular migrants.

By evening, Ankara Metropolitan Municipality suspended two officials in an ongoing concert spending investigation, while TOKİ announced the sale of 882 plots across 44 provinces.
19.11.2024

01:30The Social Security Report Cards Are In

The newspapers report on Trump's plan to deploy the military for mass deportation of 11 million immigrants (Bianet), while domestically covering a car accident on Bolu Mountain injuring three (Milliyet). Social security concerns emerge with IPA publishing a critical report on Turkey's social security status (Sözcü). President Erdoğan's meeting with Australian PM Albanese continues to receive coverage (Yeni Akit, Sabah).
04:33

04:37The Scholar's Legacy Divides

The newspapers report on the controversy surrounding Muazzez İlmiye Çığ, with contrasting coverage between sources - some highlighting alleged "crimes against humanity" (Sabah) while others focus on her historical records (Medyascope). New developments include a constitutional reform proposal suggesting a "gradual method" (Milliyet), and concerns over damage to Lycian artifacts (Gazete Duvar). A domestic violence incident involving a child hostage situation receives coverage (Sözcü).
04:49
05:53

06:03The Rize Landslide Claims One

The newspapers report on a landslide in Rize causing one death and three injuries (Gazete Duvar, Milliyet, Cumhuriyet). A significant FETÖ-related operation is underway with 53 arrest warrants issued (Hürriyet, OdaTV). The "Yenidoğan Gang" case continues to receive attention (Gerçek Gündem, Birgun), while 44 irregular migrants, including 19 children, were apprehended in Çanakkale (Sözcü).
06:57

07:00The Great FETÖ Sweep

The newspapers report extensively on a landslide in Rize causing casualties (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). A major FETÖ operation across 66 provinces has resulted in 459 arrests (Hürriyet, Sabah, Sözcü). The Yenidoğan Gang trial continues into its second day (Medyascope, Birgun), while meteorological warnings are issued for Istanbul (Milliyet).
07:05
07:54

07:55The Gang Trial's Second Round

The newspapers extensively cover the second day of the Yenidoğan Gang trial, with defendants set to testify (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope, Milliyet). In political developments, immunity files for 7 MPs have been submitted to parliament (Hürriyet), while MHP leader Bahçeli addresses his party's group meeting (Sabah, Yeni Akit). Istanbul prosecutors report 45 suspects detained in terrorism investigations (Sözcü).

08:28The Nurse Who Sold Babies Confesses

The newspapers report intensively on the second day of the Yenidoğan gang trial, with a suspect nurse testifying about earning 5,000 per baby (Medyascope, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). A controversy involving military lieutenants receives responses from political figures (Sözcü, OdaTV, Bahçeli). CHP appears to face internal tensions over İmamoğlu's social media posts (Sabah, Cumhuriyet, Birgun).

09:41The Doctor's Commission and The Nurse's Bribe

The newspapers report on several new developments in the Yenidoğan baby trafficking case, with details emerging about doctors receiving commissions and nurses being bribed (Sözcü, Gerçek Gündem). The G20 summit's focus on Gaza aid and Ukraine peace receives coverage (Daily Sabah), while Minister Ersoy announces the discovery of a statue's head in Denizli (Hürriyet). A 22-year-old was shot at an ATM (Milliyet).

10:28Five Gangs Fall in One Sweep

The newspapers report on a major police operation against five criminal organizations, resulting in 130 arrests (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sözcü, Sabah). The Yenidoğan baby trafficking case continues with new testimonies, including a defendant named Gök claiming the baby could have survived with timely intervention (Birgun, Gazete Duvar). A poll shows AKP-MHP alliance losing support following Öcalan-related statements (Cumhuriyet).
11:13

11:31The Lieutenants' Discipline Day

The newspapers report on ongoing disciplinary proceedings against military lieutenants (Aydinlik, OdaTV). In legal developments, BEKSAV members were acquitted in a Pride case (Bianet), while the Yenidoğan baby trafficking case continues with new testimony from Hasan Basri Gök (Gazete Duvar). Environmental issues emerge with reports of sea color changes in Rize (Hürriyet) and Manisa Metropolitan Municipality being fined for untreated wastewater discharge (Sabah).

12:28Ukraine's ATACMS Debut

The newspapers report extensively on Ukraine's use of US-made ATACMS missiles against Russian targets (Daily Sabah, Birgun). Labor unions issue statements regarding minimum wage discussions (Aydinlik), while the opposition continues to address the military lieutenants controversy (Cumhuriyet). A nurse's unusual defense referencing a TV show "Kurtlar Vadisi" in an ongoing trial gains attention (Gerçek Gündem).

14:03The MOSSAD Twenty Face Court

The newspapers report on the ongoing criminal trial of 20 suspects accused of spying for MOSSAD (Milliyet). In legal developments, İmamoğlu's case sees a prosecutor obtaining a medical report (Cumhuriyet), while Hatimoğulları responds to Bahçeli regarding parliamentary solutions (Bianet). The UK's potential plans to send asylum seekers to Turkey receives media attention (Yeni Akit), while labor confederations present their concerns to Özel (OdaTV).

15:23The Gambling Sweep Returns

The newspapers report on new developments in illegal gambling investigations, with a second wave of operations announced (Cumhuriyet, Yeni Akit). İmamoğlu's ongoing trial sees the prosecutor taking leave before the hearing (Birgun). The passing of renowned Sumerologist Muazzez İlmiye Çığ receives coverage (Sözcü), while political discourse continues with Özgür Özel addressing early election speculation (Milliyet).
16:01

16:43Nurses Stand Trial While Gaza Aid Pledged

The newspapers report on the ongoing Yenidoğan gang trial's second day (Bianet, Gazete Duvar), where revelations about patient mistreatment emerge. In diplomatic news, Turkey officially denies reports of a UK deal regarding irregular migrants (Daily Sabah). President Erdoğan makes statements following the G-20 summit, particularly regarding aid to Gaza and Lebanon (Hürriyet, Sabah). Meanwhile, journalists in Greece initiate a 24-hour strike (Birgun).
17:05

17:55Erdoğan's NATO-Russia Warning Day

The newspapers report on President Erdoğan's recent statements regarding NATO and Russia's nuclear positioning (Gazete Duvar, Milliyet), as well as his criticism of Western support for Israel (Daily Sabah, Sabah). In legal developments, a court issues life sentence for an attempted arson in Istanbul (Aydinlik), while authorities conduct operations against gun trafficking across three provinces (Sözcü) and detain FETÖ suspects in Gaziantep (Hürriyet).

19:15The Great Judicial Shuffle

The newspapers extensively report on a significant judicial reshuffle, with 332 judges and prosecutors receiving new assignments (Hürriyet, Milliyet, OdaTV, Sabah). Ukraine's first use of ATACMS missiles against Russian territory receives coverage (Bianet), while an earthquake in Muğla is reported by AFAD (Sözcü). Aydinlik reports on alleged secret meetings between CHP and Israeli officials.
20:49

21:08The Concert Probe Claims Two Officials

The newspapers report on a developing story at Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, where two officials have been suspended due to a concert investigation (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, OdaTV). In national development news, TOKİ announces the sale of 882 plots across 44 provinces (Sözcü), while a terror operation in Batman results in 12 arrests (Sabah). President Erdoğan's G20 summit meetings receive coverage (Hürriyet), and Turkey signs a cooperation agreement with the Netherlands (Yeni Akit).