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20.01.2025

20.01.2025 — The Day Opposition Leaders Found Prison Gates

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 20.01.2025.

It displays 412 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.01.2025 ⇢ The Day Opposition Leaders Found Prison Gates
⌨CHP Youth Branch President Cem Aydın's morning detention set off a chain of investigations targeting opposition figures. By afternoon, Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ was also detained, while prosecutors announced investigations against social media users who shared similar posts.

Trump's inauguration for his second term dominated international coverage, with Erdogan emphasizing the importance of maintaining friendship with the returning US president. Netanyahu expressed anticipation for renewed cooperation.

Slovak Prime Minister Fico's Ankara visit resulted in three bilateral agreements, with the Slovak leader praising Erdogan as "a major international actor." The government maintained pressure on municipalities, with new investigations targeting İmamoğlu and continued scrutiny of school administrators over graduation ceremonies.

Evening brought news of former Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer facing additional detention requests, while reports emerged of Iran sentencing to death a rapper previously deported from Turkey.
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06:19⇢CHP Youth Leader Behind Bars

⌨The newspapers extensively report on the detention of CHP Youth Branch President Cem Aydın (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, OdaTV). In parallel coverage, discussion continues regarding retirees' economic challenges (Birgun), while a 3.9 magnitude earthquake is reported in Sivas (Milliyet). Former "Wise People" member Şükrü Karatepe offers analysis comparing Erdogan's and Öcalan's political positions (Medyascope).
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07:14⇢Double Investigations Rock Opposition

⌨The newspapers extensively report on investigations launched against both CHP Youth Branch President Cem Aydın (Bianet, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar) and Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ (Hürriyet, Sabah, Sözcü). In parallel, coverage continues of Palestinian prisoner releases by Israel (Daily Sabah), while speculation emerges about İmamoğlu's potential candidacy (Gerçek Gündem).
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08:35⇢Fake Intel Agent Behind Bars

⌨The newspapers continue their coverage of investigations against opposition figures, with a call for CHP Youth Branch President Cem Aydın to appear at Çağlayan courthouse (Cumhuriyet). CHP leader Özgür Özel calls on Erdogan to remove intermediaries (Gazete Duvar). In security news, MIT apprehends an individual impersonating their personnel (OdaTV), while discussions about family structures draw attention in conservative media (Yeni Akit).
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09:39⇢Second Bid to Visit Öcalan

⌨The newspapers report extensively on DEM Party's second application to visit Öcalan in İmralı prison (Bianet, Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Sabah). In parallel coverage, multiple sources report on Ünal Karaman's resignation from İYİ Party (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sözcü). Other developments include Germany's EU-related diplomatic overtures (Aydinlik) and the raising of Turkish flag in Syria (Gerçek Gündem).
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10:33⇢Swift Investigation Targets Istanbul Mayor

⌨The newspapers extensively report on a new investigation launched against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, Medyascope, Milliyet). The rapid nature of the investigation is specifically emphasized across multiple sources. In parallel, Hamas claims Israel's military failures in Gaza led to truce concessions (Daily Sabah).
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11:54⇢Swift Probe Hits Istanbul Mayor

⌨The newspapers extensively report on a new investigation launched against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, with multiple sources providing ongoing coverage and reactions (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope, Yeni Akit). İmamoğlu and CHP leader Özgür Özel are making public statements regarding the investigation. In parallel, Oxfam releases an inequality report (Bianet), while the Ministry of Education investigates private schools for excessive price increases (Milliyet).
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13:06⇢CHP Launches Candidate Hunt

⌨The newspapers extensively cover CHP's candidate selection process, with party leader Özgür Özel making statements about determination procedures (Bianet, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). In parallel, Justice Minister Tunç comments on the investigation against İmamoğlu regarding threatening statements (Gazete Duvar, Milliyet). Multiple sources report on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's visit to Ankara (Hürriyet, Sabah).
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14:34⇢Trump Triumphant, CHP Scrambles

⌨Turkish newspapers extensively cover Trump's return to power, with Putin's congratulations before the inauguration (Birgun, Daily Sabah). In parallel, coverage continues of the investigation against İmamoğlu, with CHP searching for alternative formulas (Gerçek Gündem) and Justice Minister Tunç criticizing İmamoğlu's statements (Sabah). Local governance issues are discussed amid investigations and appointments of trustees (Gazete Duvar).
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16:01⇢Slovak PM Meets Erdogan as Trump Returns Home

⌨Turkish newspapers extensively cover Trump's visit to the White House (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem), while focusing on President Erdoğan's meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Fico in Ankara (Milliyet, Sabah, Yeni Akit, Hürriyet). In parallel, local developments include protests against Cengiz Holding's copper mining operations in Sinop (Sözcü).
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17:37⇢Trump's Second Dawn as Özdağ Falls

⌨The newspapers extensively cover Trump's return to power, with multiple sources reporting on the official start of his second term (Aydinlik, Medyascope). Erdogan expresses the importance of continuing friendship with Trump (Hürriyet). In parallel, Turkish media reports on the detention of Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, OdaTV), while coverage continues of Gaza-related developments with Erdogan calling for continuous humanitarian aid (Sabah).
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19:54⇢Özdağ Behind Bars as Trump Takes Oath

⌨Turkish newspapers extensively cover two major developments: Trump's second inauguration as US President (Daily Sabah, Bianet, Yeni Akit) with Erdogan making statements about it, and the detention of Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ (Birgun, Medyascope, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Cumhuriyet). In parallel, Slovak PM Fico praises Erdogan as a major international actor (Sabah).
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23:53⇢Özer Faces Second Detention Request

⌨Turkish newspapers report extensively on legal proceedings against Ahmet Özer, with multiple sources covering new detention requests (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). Reports emerge of potential negotiations between PKK and HTS (Aydinlik), while law enforcement conducts major drug operations in Tekirdağ (Milliyet). Deputy Justice Minister Can makes statements about judicial independence (Sabah).
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