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21.12.2024

21.12.2024The Day Palandöken's Snow Took Athletes While Press Faced Silence

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 21.12.2024.

It displays 299 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

21.12.2024The Day Palandöken's Snow Took Athletes While Press Faced Silence
Morning brought tragedy at Palandöken Ski Resort as an avalanche trapped national judo team members, with conflicting reports about casualties throughout the day. Initial governor statements about athlete Emre Yazgan's death were later contested by ministry reports of intensive care treatment.

The press freedom narrative intensified as journalist Özlem Gürses received house arrest following military-related comments, while six journalists were detained during protests against colleagues' deaths. These developments occurred amid continued coverage of Turkey-Syria dynamics, with Foreign Minister Fidan making first-time admissions about HTŞ cooperation.

By evening, attention shifted to flooding in Antalya with 236 people requiring rescue, while Istanbul experienced a 3.0 magnitude earthquake in Avcılar. The day closed with news of investigations into T24 and journalist Seyhan Avşar, marking continued pressure on media outlets.
21.12.2024
05:11

05:29Anti-PKK Sweep Hits 19 Provinces

The newspapers report on a major anti-PKK/KCK operation codenamed 'GÜRZ-30' across 19 provinces, resulting in 40 arrests (Hürriyet, Milliyet). In U.S. news, Congress avoided a government shutdown despite Trump's opposition (Bianet). New regulations regarding second-hand cars and phones have been published in the Official Gazette (Gerçek Gündem), while IMF approves financial aid to Ukraine (OdaTV). A priest named Isaac calls for continued support for Gaza (Yeni Akit).

07:06AKP Condemns German Market Attack

The newspapers focus heavily on the attack at a German Christmas market, with AK Party officials including Ömer Çelik issuing strong condemnations (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sözcü). Coverage continues of the anti-terror operations across 19 provinces (Sabah). In economic discourse, discussions arise comparing Erdoğan's economic policies with İmamoğlu's approach (Cumhuriyet), while new banking promotions for private sector employees are announced (Gerçek Gündem).
07:35

08:09Avalanche Traps Judo Team at Palandöken

The newspapers extensively cover an avalanche at Palandöken Ski Resort in Erzurum, where members of the National Judo Team were caught in the snow (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, Milliyet, OdaTV, Sabah, Sözcü). In regulatory news, new installment period regulations for phones and vehicles have been announced (Aydinlik), while environmental activists face increasing pressure (Bianet).

09:37Avalanche Claims Athletes at Palandöken

The newspapers extensively cover an avalanche at Palandöken Ski Resort trapping national team athletes (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Sabah). New developments include reports of casualties. In domestic incidents, coverage includes an elevator accident in Osmaniye (Hürriyet) and fraud targeting a prominent professor (Sözcü). In international news, French military forces are reported withdrawing from an unspecified country (Yeni Akit).
09:43

10:57Governor and Ministry Clash Over Athlete's Fate

The newspapers report on confusion regarding a national athlete's condition, with contradicting statements from the Governor and Ministry about Emre Yazgan's status (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). Journalists protesting colleagues' deaths faced intervention, resulting in 6 detentions (Bianet). Multiple sources cover U.S. Justice Department's antitrust action against Google's alleged monopoly (Sabah, Yeni Akit).
11:35

12:17Daltons Gang Crackdown Nabs Opposition Member

The newspapers report on arrests targeting the "Daltonlar" criminal organization, with a CHP member among those detained (Hürriyet). Foreign Minister Fidan makes statements regarding HTŞ cooperation (Cumhuriyet, Birgun), while the Ministry of Defense announces neutralizing six PKK members in northern Iraq (Sabah). Journalists protesting colleagues' deaths face detention in Istanbul (Bianet).
13:19

13:22Budget Debates Spark Parliamentary Fire

The newspapers report on budget discussions in parliament (Gerçek Gündem), with heated exchanges between Erdoğan and opposition leader Özgür Özel (Yeni Akit, Aydinlik). In Istanbul, protests regarding Nazım Daştan and Cihan Bilgin led to 30 detentions (Bianet). Minister Kurum announced increased rent support for 2025 (Hürriyet), while coverage continues of a prominent architect killed in traffic dispute (Milliyet).

14:49Migration Burden Meets Syrian Returns

The newspapers report on migration discussions, with calls for "fair distribution of migration burden" (Birgun) and debates about Syrian returnee numbers (Yeni Akit). Security operations continue with terrorists neutralized in northern Syria (Hurriyet, Sabah). Foreign Minister Fidan makes first statements about HTŞ cooperation (OdaTV), while new urban transformation rent support measures are announced (Gerçek Gündem).
15:27

16:25Press Under House Arrest As Constitution Calls Rise

The newspapers report on house arrest for journalist Özlem Gürses, with multiple outlets covering the development (Bianet, Birgun, Gerçek Gündem). President Erdoğan's statements on a new constitution are prominently featured, with him describing it as an "overdue need" (Sabah, Aydinlik, Yeni Akit). The Turkish Red Crescent opens a delegation in Damascus (OdaTV), while Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş meets with North Macedonia's Prime Minister (Milliyet).
17:19
17:59

18:26Quake Hits As Press Remains Confined

The newspapers report on three main developments: An earthquake in Istanbul (OdaTV), house arrest for journalist Özlem Gürses continues to draw attention (Sözcü, Bianet, Birgun, Gerçek Gündem), and discussions about constitutional reform, with Justice Minister Tunç making new statements (Hürriyet) and Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş addressing Turkish language (Milliyet). A TikTok ban in another country receives coverage (Yeni Akit).

21:05Press Under Double Investigation

The newspapers report on legal actions against journalists, with house arrest for Özlem Gürses (Birgun) and a new investigation into T24 and journalist Seyhan Avşar (Sözcü). A security incident at a television station is covered, with a suspect claiming to have explosives (Gerçek Gündem, Milliyet). A tragic medical case draws attention after a woman died following cosmetic surgery (Hürriyet).