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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 22.12.2024.
It displays 345 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.12.2024 ⇢ The Day Damascus Opened While Istanbul Flooded
⌨Morning began with flooding in Istanbul as heavy rains disrupted city life. A helicopter ambulance crash in Muğla claimed four lives, drawing national attention and condolences from President Erdogan.
The day's focal point emerged with Foreign Minister Fidan's historic Damascus visit, meeting both Syrian opposition leader Colani and regime representatives. This marked the first high-level Turkish visit in the post-Assad era, building on previous days' diplomatic momentum. Joint statements emphasized PKK's exclusion from Syria's future.
Internal politics intensified as AKP Istanbul Provincial Head Kabaktepe announced his resignation, while CHP and AKP exchanged accusations over national identity. The arrest of seven journalists in Şişhane highlighted ongoing press freedom concerns, following previous days' detention of journalist Özlem Gürses. Evening closed with a 4.7 magnitude earthquake off Muğla's coast.
The day's focal point emerged with Foreign Minister Fidan's historic Damascus visit, meeting both Syrian opposition leader Colani and regime representatives. This marked the first high-level Turkish visit in the post-Assad era, building on previous days' diplomatic momentum. Joint statements emphasized PKK's exclusion from Syria's future.
Internal politics intensified as AKP Istanbul Provincial Head Kabaktepe announced his resignation, while CHP and AKP exchanged accusations over national identity. The arrest of seven journalists in Şişhane highlighted ongoing press freedom concerns, following previous days' detention of journalist Özlem Gürses. Evening closed with a 4.7 magnitude earthquake off Muğla's coast.
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04:09⇢AKP Members Storm Out As Rain Floods Istanbul
⌨The newspapers report on internal AKP tensions as members abandon a party meeting (OdaTV), while President Erdogan criticizes CHP's stance on national issues (Sabah). PKK demands reach US Congress (Aydinlik), and police face violence in Çekmeköy with four officers injured (Milliyet). Heavy rain causes flooding in Istanbul businesses (Sözcü), while new teacher career advancement regulations are published in the Official Gazette (Hürriyet). Economic hardship continues to affect citizens (Birgun).
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06:09⇢Police Purge Reveals Thousand FETÖ Members
⌨The newspapers report on a major FETÖ operation within the police force, with 1,194 members identified through an informant codenamed "Garson" (Sabah, Yeni Akit). President Erdoğan's planned visit to Damascus makes headlines (OdaTV), while severe weather warnings across Turkey indicate risks of ice, snow, and strong winds (Milliyet). The budget allocations draw criticism for lacking resources for retirees, workers, and students (Cumhuriyet).
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07:14⇢Border Gates Active: Drugs Seized as Trucks Queue
⌨The newspapers report on a major drug bust at İpsala and Esendere border gates, with 493 kg of narcotics seized (Hürriyet). A truck congestion is reported at the Cilvegözü border crossing to Syria (Sözcü), while Lake Sıhke has completely frozen over (OdaTV). Internal developments include vandals damaging 35 car tires (Milliyet) and new international agreements signed by President Erdogan (Yeni Akit).
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08:25⇢Hospital Helicopter Crash Claims Four
⌨The newspapers extensively report on a helicopter crash at a hospital in Muğla, resulting in four deaths (Aydinlik, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet). In other developments, police operations against FETÖ continue with 1,194 officers placed on passive duty (OdaTV, Sabah). A bullet hit a kindergarten in Şanlıurfa (Milliyet), while religious media warns against New Year celebrations (Yeni Akit).
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09:13⇢Hospital Helicopter Plunges: Four Dead in Muğla
⌨The newspapers extensively cover a helicopter ambulance crash at a hospital in Muğla, resulting in four fatalities (Bianet, Daily Sabah, Gerçek Gündem, Yeni Akit, Aydinlik, Birgun, Cumhuriyet). New developments include a chain collision involving IETT buses in Istanbul (Hürriyet, Milliyet) while media continues coverage of PKK/YPG in Syria (Sabah, OdaTV).
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10:09⇢Hospital Helicopter Horror: New Details Surface
⌨The newspapers continue extensive coverage of the helicopter crash at Muğla hospital that claimed four lives (Aydinlik, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Daily Sabah, Gerçek Gündem). New developments include a harassment case in Elazığ resulting in a 27-month prison sentence (Hürriyet), and a dispute over call to prayer restrictions in CHP-led Etimesgut municipality (Yeni Akit). A human interest story emerges about a former teacher now exporting products to five countries (Milliyet).
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11:05⇢Istanbul Bar Under Investigation
⌨The newspapers continue coverage of an investigation into the Istanbul Bar Association (Birgun, Cumhuriyet), while reporting on Turkey's expected role in Syria's reconstruction (Daily Sabah). Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş comments on Middle East tensions (Hürriyet). In security news, the Defense Ministry announces neutralization of six militants (Sabah), while police conduct operations against an organized crime group across 12 provinces (Sözcü). Earlier coverage of the hospital helicopter crash continues with victim identifications (Yeni Akit).
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12:01⇢Bar Association Under Fire as Bahçeli Echoes İmralı
⌨The newspapers extensively report on a new prosecution investigation into the Istanbul Bar Association (Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Milliyet). MHP leader Bahçeli's renewed calls regarding İmralı receive widespread coverage (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem, Sözcü), particularly his message to DEM Party. In regional developments, Turkish media discusses Syria's security situation, focusing on cooperation with Syrian National Army against PKK/YPG (Daily Sabah) and the situation in Damascus's Mezze 86 district (Medyascope).
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13:13⇢Fidan's Damascus Breakthrough
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's meetings in Syria, particularly his encounter with HTS leader Colani in Damascus (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Daily Sabah, Gerçek Gündem, Sabah). This marks the first high-level Turkish visit in the post-Assad era. Meanwhile, coverage continues of discussions regarding İmralı communications (Aydinlik), while MHP's Bahçeli makes statements about Jerusalem following the Damascus developments (Yeni Akit).
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14:50⇢Damascus Visit Meets Winter's Grip
⌨The newspapers report prominently on Foreign Minister Fidan's historic Syria visit (Daily Sabah, Gerçek Gündem, Sabah), while new coverage focuses on women's protests against gender violence in Beşiktaş (Bianet). Economic discussions center on upcoming minimum wage negotiations (Aydinlik), while opposition leader Özel questions the government about ISIS (Cumhuriyet). The Defense Ministry announces weapons seizures in Operation Claw-Lock region (Hürriyet), as extreme cold weather hits parts of Turkey (Sözcü).
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16:25⇢Fidan-Colani Declare PKK Unwelcome
⌨The newspapers extensively cover the joint press conference between Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan and Syrian opposition leader Colani (Aydinlik, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, Yeni Akit), where they announced that PKK has no place in Syria. In party politics, AK Party Istanbul Provincial Head Kabaktepe announces his resignation (Sabah), while pensioners continue their appeals to the government (Sözcü).
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18:41⇢Journalists Detained as Press Council Meets
⌨The newspapers report on arrests in Şişhane, where 7 journalists were among 9 people detained (Bianet), while Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş meets with the Global Journalists Council (Hürriyet). Opposition CHP responds to Erdoğan's statements through spokesperson Deniz Yücel (Birgun, Cumhuriyet). Economic concerns surface with reports about 2024 being particularly difficult for pensioners (OdaTV) and food fraud cases involving olive oil (Yeni Akit).
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20:41⇢Damascus Opens Door to Turkish Support
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Foreign Minister Fidan's visit to Damascus, with multiple sources highlighting his statements about Syria's future and Turkey's readiness to support Syria (Milliyet, Sabah, Birgun). Ministers' travel methods draw attention as the Defense Ministry denies claims about Minister Kacır using military helicopters for party congress (Hürriyet). Meanwhile, demographics become a focus with new reports on foreign population distribution in Turkey (OdaTV).
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22:33⇢Damascus Statements Meet Job Announcements
⌨The newspapers continue reporting on Foreign Minister Fidan's Damascus meetings, with new statements about Syria's future emerging (Hürriyet, Yeni Akit). New developments include government job announcements in Justice and Health ministries (Milliyet, Sabah), while prominent seismologist Naci Görür issues new earthquake warnings (Sözcü). Economic discourse focuses on poverty management approaches (OdaTV).
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