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21.11.2024

21.11.2024The Day The Lieutenants and The Gang Both Spoke

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 21.11.2024.

It displays 457 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

21.11.2024The Day The Lieutenants and The Gang Both Spoke
The fourth day of the Yenidoğan gang trial brought revelations about systematic infant deaths, with nurse defendants providing detailed testimony about financial motivations. The military lieutenants controversy evolved as their lawyers issued statements clarifying the sword ceremony timeline, while CHP leader Özgür Özel disclosed details of his meeting with MIT head İbrahim Kalın regarding security cooperation.

Severe weather disrupted Istanbul's transportation, with ferry services cancelled and traffic congestion reaching 90%. The International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Netanyahu generated responses across Turkey's political spectrum, with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasizing its significance.

By evening, authorities captured Servet Bozkurt, who had committed two murders while under house arrest. The parliament approved increased penalties for unauthorized emergency vehicle lights, while Schengen visa rejections for Turkish citizens showed a marked increase.
21.11.2024

03:21The Bursa Storm Strikes

The newspapers report on severe storms in Bursa causing damage to construction scaffolding and vehicles (Hürriyet, Milliyet). A PKK Central Committee member makes statements about coexistence with Turkish society (Bianet), while miners continue their underground protest (Birgun). The Constitutional Court has issued a new ruling on passport law (Yeni Akit).

04:57The Municipal Powers Stripped Away

The newspapers report on new municipal developments, with discussions about removing construction permit authority from municipalities (Gerçek Gündem) and İmamoğlu's response to trustee appointments (Milliyet). Three MHP parliamentarians have resigned amid allegations of gold smuggling (Sözcü, Medyascope). The Interior Ministry's budget was debated in parliament (Cumhuriyet), while storm conditions are disrupting ferry services (Hürriyet).
05:43

06:33The Gang Trial Enters Day Four

The newspapers report on new revelations in the Yenidoğan gang trial entering its fourth day (Medyascope, Yeni Akit). A concerning report shows 4,179 women were killed and 7,221 injured by men over 15 years (Bianet). Schools damaged in previous earthquakes remain unrepaired after four years (Gazete Duvar), while details emerge about a tragic fire that killed five siblings (Hürriyet).

07:22The Dollar Bills They Won't Take

The newspapers report on Hamas's response to Gaza proposals (Gazete Duvar, Daily Sabah), while consumer confidence shows decline (Birgun). The Yenidoğan Gang trial continues its fourth day with new developments (Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope). Details emerge about the indictment of Mehmet Ali Erbil under house arrest (Milliyet, Yeni Akit), and currency exchange offices begin refusing certain dollar bills (Sözcü).
07:27
07:35

07:53The Fourth Day of The Baby Gang Trial

The newspapers report on the ongoing Yenidoğan gang trial entering its fourth day (Sözcü, Medyascope, Gerçek Gündem). The Meteorological Service has issued warnings for 49 cities (Milliyet), with ferry services already cancelled in Çanakkale (Hürriyet). Arçelik announces potential layoffs of 2,000 workers (OdaTV), while miners' strike continues into its second day (Birgun).

08:57The Minister's Nine Cases

The newspapers report on multiple developments in legal cases: Justice Minister Tunç announces 9 ongoing cases and 5 investigations against Kılıçdaroğlu (Gazete Duvar), while new details emerge about allegations of gold smuggling by MHP parliamentarians (Sözcü). In international news, Russia reportedly uses ICBM against Ukraine for the first time since invasion (Daily Sabah), while a future visit to China is announced (Aydinlik).
09:19

09:45The Defense Ministry Breaks Its Silence

The newspapers extensively cover the Ministry of Defense's breaking silence on the lieutenants controversy (MSB, Sabah, Aydınlik, OdaTV), while the ongoing Yenidoğan gang trial enters a new phase with discussions about public harm and responsibility (Medyascope, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). A tragic hunting incident in Tekirdağ is reported where a duck hunter went missing in a lake (Hürriyet, Milliyet).

10:49The Influencers' Betting Trial

The newspapers report extensively on a new indictment in the illegal betting investigation, with prosecutors seeking up to 3 years imprisonment for five social media influencers (Cumhuriyet, Hürriyet). Former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu's request for "helallik" (forgiveness) generates public discussion (Gazete Duvar). Hamas responds to US veto at UN (Yeni Akit), while price comparisons between Greece and Turkey surface in media discourse (OdaTV).

11:38The Central Bank's Eight Month Streak

The newspapers report extensively on the Central Bank's new interest rate decision, continuing an eight-month trend (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). Miners' protest continues in challenging weather conditions at Çayırhan (Gazete Duvar), while armed drone developments receive coverage (Bianet). A notable organ donation case provides hope for four patients (Milliyet).
12:07
12:23

12:27The ICC Goes After Netanyahu

The newspapers report extensively on the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Netanyahu and Gallant (Bianet, Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Yeni Akit). Former Defense Minister Hulusi Akar makes statements about Israel posing a threat to Turkey (Milliyet) and comments on the ongoing lieutenants controversy (Sözcü). In domestic news, CHP hosts a Teachers' Day reception (OdaTV).

13:06The Murderer Who Broke His Bracelet

The newspapers report extensively on a criminal case where Servet Bozkurt, while under electronic monitoring and house arrest, committed two murders (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). A significant development in the Yenidoğan gang case emerges as prosecutors seek life imprisonment for a suspect doctor (Hürriyet, Medyascope). Multiple sources continue reporting on the ICC's arrest warrant for Netanyahu (Bianet, Yeni Akit, Sabah).

14:01The House Arrest Double Murder

The newspapers report extensively on the ongoing Yenidoğan gang case developments (Medyascope, Gerçek Gündem), while following up on Servet Bozkurt, who committed two murders while under house arrest (Hürriyet, Gazete Duvar). In religion-related coverage, Islamic scholars gather in Gaziantep for an international forum (Daily Sabah), while Turkey's First Lady Emine Erdoğan addresses the International Anatolian Midwives Association Congress (Sabah).
15:03

15:14The Nurse's Dark Confession

The newspapers report extensively on new developments in the Yenidoğan gang case, with a nurse defendant providing detailed testimony about infant deaths (Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope). The debate over military lieutenants continues with their lawyers making public statements (Cumhuriyet, Sözcü). Heavy rainfall in Istanbul has caused significant traffic disruption, with congestion reaching 90% (Milliyet).

16:33The Six Minutes and Forty-Five Seconds Murder

The newspapers report on new developments in the Narin Güran murder case, with focus on specific time intervals and location evidence (Hürriyet, Milliyet). The International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Netanyahu receives continued coverage (Daily Sabah). A debate emerges regarding Northern Cyprus's potential role in EU membership negotiations (Aydinlik), while the Iraqi census draws attention over demographic concerns in Kirkuk (OdaTV).

17:37The CHP-MIT Security Summit

The newspapers report on CHP leader Özgür Özel's meeting with MIT head İbrahim Kalın, discussing terror organization infiltration concerns (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem, Cumhuriyet). In other developments, DEM Party co-chairs in Esenyurt were arrested (Gazete Duvar), while Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan comments on ICC's arrest warrant (Daily Sabah, Milliyet). The Meteorological Service warns of significant temperature drops in Marmara region (Hürriyet).
19:11

19:29The Double Murderer's Capture

The newspapers report on the arrest of Servet Bozkurt, who was wanted for two murders (Birgun, Sözcü). Coverage continues of CHP leader Özgür Özel's meeting with MIT head, with new details emerging about security cooperation requests (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). The Industry Minister Fatih Kacır discusses new technological initiatives (Hürriyet), while İŞKUR announces a major recruitment drive for 87,435 positions without KPSS requirements (Yeni Akit).

20:41The ICBM Strike and The Visa Spike

The newspapers report on Russia's intercontinental ballistic missile strike on central Ukraine (Bianet, Daily Sabah). Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discusses increased Schengen visa application rejections, noting a 36% rise in applications and 0.4% increase in rejection rates (Hürriyet, Milliyet). New legislation strengthens penalties for unauthorized use of emergency vehicle lights and firearms (Sabah, Sözcü).

23:30The Women's Commission and The Kurdish Statement

The newspapers report on two main developments: the selection committee for preventing violence against women was officially announced in the Official Gazette (Hürriyet, Milliyet), and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made statements about Turkey's role regarding Kurdish populations in neighboring regions (Gazete Duvar). Turkish officials express support for the ICC's warrant against Netanyahu (Daily Sabah), while discussions continue about drone warfare's future impact (Bianet).