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20.11.2024

20.11.2024The Day Three MHP Deputies Were Asked To Leave

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 20.11.2024.

It displays 409 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.11.2024The Day Three MHP Deputies Were Asked To Leave
The Yenidoğan gang trial entered its third day, with nurse Cansu Akyıldırım's testimony revealing profit motives behind infant deaths. MIT Chief Ibrahim Kalın gave an unusual three-hour presentation to CHP leadership about terrorism threats.

Parliamentary tensions escalated when Interior Minister Yerlikaya faced physical obstruction from opposition deputies, leading to a confrontation that dominated midday coverage. Istanbul announced a 17.5% water price increase, while 500 miners in Çayırhan locked themselves underground to protest privatization.

By evening, MHP leadership requested the resignation of three deputies over alleged gold smuggling connections. The deputies complied with formal loyalty oaths upon departure. Meanwhile, Turkey's Foreign Ministry condemned a missile attack on a Turkish cargo vessel near Yemen, while Israel's strike on Syria's Palmyra resulted in 36 casualties.
20.11.2024

00:43The Concert Probe Claims Two More

The newspapers report heavily on developments at Ankara Metropolitan Municipality (ABB), where two officials have been suspended in relation to a concert investigation (Cumhuriyet, Sözcü, Yeni Akit, Gerçek Gündem). In regional news, Iraq conducts its first census in 27 years (Bianet), while a factory fire in Mersin affects four workers (Hürriyet). Headlines also note a secret meeting between CHP and Israeli officials (Aydinlik).
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04:59The Hindibank Fraud and The Judges' Shuffle

The newspapers report on a new fraud scheme dubbed "Hindibank" with alleged damages of 50 million TL (OdaTV), while labor confederations present their demands to parliament without wage specifications (Birgun). A judicial reshuffle affects 332 judges and prosecutors (Yeni Akit), and new evidence emerges in the Narin murder case (Gerçek Gündem). The Health Minister Memişoğlu responds to investigation closure allegations (Hürriyet), while a security guard biting incident in Bursa draws attention (Sözcü).
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06:43The 500 Miners' Lock-In

The newspapers report on 500 miners protesting privatization by locking themselves inside a mine (OdaTV, Gazete Duvar). The Yenidoğan Gang trial enters its third day (Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope), while President Erdoğan returns from the G20 Leaders' Summit (Hürriyet, Sabah). Qatar's decision regarding Hamas's Doha office receives coverage (Yeni Akit).
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07:33The Underground Lock-In

The newspapers report extensively on 500 miners locking themselves underground in protest (Aydinlik, Birgun). A separate focus is on a confrontation at parliament involving Interior Minister Yerlikaya, with competing narratives about him being denied entry (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Sabah). The Yenidoğan Gang trial continues into its third day (Gazete Duvar, Medyascope).

08:11The Parliament Punch-Up

The newspapers extensively report on a physical altercation in parliament involving Interior Minister Yerlikaya and CHP deputies (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Sabah). The Yenidoğan Gang trial continues its third day with nurse Cansu Akyıldırım's testimony (Birgun, Medyascope). The UN Security Council prepares to vote on a Gaza ceasefire resolution (Daily Sabah).
08:25

08:53The Parliament Punch-Up Part II

The newspapers extensively report on chaos in parliament, with a physical confrontation between Interior Minister Yerlikaya and CHP deputy Başarır (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, OdaTV, Sabah). Two opposition mayors, İmamoğlu and Yavaş, held a meeting (Birgun), while new testimony emerges in the Yenidoğan gang trial about concealing patient intubations (Gazete Duvar).
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09:30

09:32AKUT Chief Behind Bars

The newspapers extensively report on the arrest of former AKUT President Nasuh Mahruki (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). A significant focus remains on the parliament confrontation involving Interior Minister Yerlikaya, with pro-government papers (Sabah, Yeni Akit) condemning CHP's actions, while opposition media (Bianet) reports on Yerlikaya striking a camera. New developments emerge in the Narin Güran murder case regarding phone calls made by the suspect (Hürriyet, Milliyet).

10:10Erdoğan Takes On Biden

The newspapers report on President Erdoğan's criticism of Biden's role in escalating conflicts (Hürriyet, OdaTV), while Russia announces response to Ukraine's use of US missiles (Daily Sabah). The Yenidoğan gang trial continues its third day with a nurse testifying about profit motives (Medyascope, Gazete Duvar). Several outlets cover Erdoğan's statements about minimum wage and pension adjustments (Milliyet, Yeni Akit).
10:25

10:53The Mayors Behind Bars

The newspapers report extensively on Erdoğan's recent statements, with focus on his response to Bahçeli's call regarding Öcalan (Birgun, Gazete Duvar) and his warning about US missile decisions in Ukraine (Daily Sabah). New developments include the imprisonment of two municipality mayors from Tunceli and Ovacık, who received 6-year sentences (Hürriyet, Sabah). Former AKUT president Nasuh Mahruki's arrest continues to generate coverage (Medyascope).

11:40Media Mogul Under the Gambling Spotlight

The newspapers report on a new investigation launched against media mogul Acun Ilıcalı over illegal gambling advertising allegations (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem, Milliyet). MIT Chief Kalın gave a special three-hour presentation to opposition leader Özgür Özel and CHP's central committee members (Gazete Duvar, Sözcü). Turkish media also notes Greece's reported concerns over Turkey's Bayraktar TB3 drones (Yeni Akit).

12:28The Water Price Spike and The Turkey Farm Fraud

The newspapers report on two main developments: MIT Chief Ibrahim Kalın's presentation to CHP's central committee members (Medyascope, Gazete Duvar), and Istanbul's water price increase of 17.5% (Sabah, Birgun). Parliamentary tension continues as Speaker Kurtulmuş criticizes attempts to block the minister's speech (Hürriyet). A food safety scandal at a major retail chain emerges (Aydinlik), while controversy surrounds a civil servant's turkey farm fraud scheme (Milliyet).

13:08The Hospital Strike and The Terror Arrest

The newspapers report on escalating violence in Gaza, with Israeli forces bombing a hospital and killing 19 people including a rescue worker (Daily Sabah, Bianet). Turkish coverage focuses on digital warfare aspects of the conflict (Access Now). In domestic news, former DBP provincial co-chair Şükrü Tapkan was arrested on terrorism charges with a 33-year sentence pending (Hürriyet), while İmamoğlu's court case reached no verdict (Gerçek Gündem).

14:19The Beyzanur Murder Trial

The newspapers report on a femicide case in Ankara, where prosecutors seek life imprisonment for the murder of Beyzanur Kaya by her boyfriend (Hürriyet, Milliyet). Today marks World Children's Rights Day (Aydinlik), with Minister Yerlikaya facing questions about missing children (Sözcü). In Israeli news, Netanyahu faces vocal opposition in the Knesset (Sabah), while the Istanbul Municipality (İBB) denies new investigation claims (Cumhuriyet).

15:24The Miners Lock Themselves In

The newspapers report on a significant miners' protest in Ankara's Çayırhan, where 500 miners have locked themselves in the mine (Bianet). Multiple sources cover Ukraine's reported strike on Russia using British missiles (Bloomberg, Gerçek Gündem, Yeni Akit). A critical political meeting between Ufuk Uras and Devlet Bahçeli draws attention (Birgun, OdaTV, Sözcü), while construction companies face strict inspections resulting in 14 million lira in fines (Sabah).
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16:57The MHP Three Must Go

The newspapers report on a significant shake-up in MHP (Nationalist Movement Party), with three MPs being asked to resign (Aydinlik, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope, OdaTV, Sözcü). In other developments, MIT Chief Ibrahim Kalın presented terrorism-related information to CHP leadership (Hürriyet, Sabah), while the US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire for the fourth time (Daily Sabah).

22:09The MHP Purge Deepens

The newspapers report on three MHP parliamentarians being forced to resign (Cumhuriyet, Medyascope), while Russia signals military preparations against Israel (Aydinlik). In maritime news, Turkish authorities condemn a missile attack on a Turkish cargo ship near Yemen (Hürriyet, Sabah). Volkswagen faces potential historic strikes in Germany over layoff plans (Bianet), while parliament announces investigation into infant mortality rates (Milliyet).
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