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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 23.01.2025.
It displays 359 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.01.2025 ⇢ Day Fire Report Revealed Mountain Resort's Last Hour
⌨The preliminary fire department report on the Kartalkaya disaster revealed a 54-minute response delay and confirmed the fire's origin in the hotel restaurant. Detention numbers rose to 12 as investigations widened to Istanbul. The hotel management sparked controversy by sending automated messages to guests hoping they "enjoyed their stay."
The Justice Ministry presented its 4th Judicial Reform Strategy document amid ongoing pressure on opposition figures, with Istanbul Bar Association board member Fırat Epözdemir detained over alleged terror links. President Erdogan hosted Rwanda's President Kagame, offering mediation between Rwanda and Congo while thanking Rwanda for action against FETÖ.
Evening brought news of a soldier's death in the Pençe-Kaplan operation zone, while the US's removal of gender marker "X" from passports and Trump's declassification orders generated international coverage.
The Justice Ministry presented its 4th Judicial Reform Strategy document amid ongoing pressure on opposition figures, with Istanbul Bar Association board member Fırat Epözdemir detained over alleged terror links. President Erdogan hosted Rwanda's President Kagame, offering mediation between Rwanda and Congo while thanking Rwanda for action against FETÖ.
Evening brought news of a soldier's death in the Pençe-Kaplan operation zone, while the US's removal of gender marker "X" from passports and Trump's declassification orders generated international coverage.
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00:57⇢Medics Hit While Treating Victims
⌨Turkish newspapers report the death toll in the Kartalkaya hotel fire has risen to 79 (Gazete Duvar, Bianet, Yeni Akit). In new developments, multiple sources report a car accident involving healthcare workers attending to injured people, resulting in 10 casualties (Hürriyet, Sözcü). The National Security Council held its first meeting of the year, issuing a seven-point declaration (Birgun).
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05:31⇢Hotel Fire: Varnish and Chimney Theory Emerges
⌨Turkish newspapers continue extensive coverage of the Kartalkaya hotel fire aftermath, with death toll remaining at 79. New details emerge about the disaster's possible cause, with reports focusing on a chimney fire and varnish's role in spreading flames (Milliyet, OdaTV). US military presence in Southern Cyprus draws attention (Aydinlik), while reports surface of potential sabotage at oil fields in Batman and Şırnak (Yeni Akit).
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09:09⇢Fire Death Count Revised Down
⌨Turkish newspapers update the death toll in the Bolu hotel fire to 78, with the Justice Ministry correcting previous figures (Bianet, Birgun, Gerçek Gündem). All victims' identities have been confirmed and the hotel has been sealed (Aydinlik). In other developments, Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Damascus after 13 years (Daily Sabah), while legal proceedings advance against suspects in a controversial Kadıköy party case (Hürriyet, Sözcü).
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11:15⇢Central Bank Cuts Again
⌨Turkish newspapers report the Central Bank has announced another interest rate cut (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). Coverage of the Grand Kartal Hotel fire continues with focus shifting to responsibility and documentation issues (Medyascope). Israeli military operations in Jenin are reported to have killed two Palestinians and displaced hundreds (Daily Sabah).
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12:18⇢Erdogan Unveils Reform While Banks Cut Again
⌨Turkish newspapers report on President Erdogan's presentation of a new Judicial Reform Strategy document (Gazete Duvar, Sabah, Gerçek Gündem), with emphasis on his statement against "threats to judiciary" (OdaTV). The Central Bank announces another interest rate cut (Aydinlik). In parallel developments, DEM Party releases a statement following a second İmralı visit regarding Öcalan (Bianet, Birgun), while Defense Ministry sources confirm continued Turkish military presence in Syria (Daily Sabah).
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13:54⇢Miners Trapped as Elazığ Mine Explodes
⌨Turkish newspapers report on a mine explosion in Elazığ, with two workers trapped under debris (Milliyet, OdaTV, Birgun). President Erdoğan continues to defend judge Akın Gürlek against opposition criticism (Cumhuriyet, Daily Sabah). In international news, Trump's climate orders are discussed (Bianet), while Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Syria (Yeni Akit). The Narin murder case verdict generates discussion about judicial reasoning (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem).
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15:29⇢Mine Blast and Bar Association Arrest
⌨Turkish newspapers report on multiple casualties in a mine explosion in Elazığ (Cumhuriyet). First findings emerge regarding the cause of the Kartalkaya hotel fire (Birgun). A member of Istanbul Bar Association board, Fırat Epözdemir, has been detained over alleged terror links (Gazete Duvar, Sabah). The ODTÜ metro station in Ankara announces weekend closure (Milliyet). A suspect faces trial for shooting an imam with an arrow in Bağcılar (Hürriyet).
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17:37⇢Hoteliers Enter Fire Probe Fray
⌨Turkish newspapers report on diplomatic developments as Foreign Minister Fidan meets with Lavrov to discuss Syria (Daily Sabah), while First Lady Emine Erdoğan meets Rwanda's First Lady Jeannette Kagame (Hürriyet, Sabah). The Grand Kartal Hotel fire aftermath continues to generate discussion, with hoteliers responding to inspection debates (Aydinlik, OdaTV, Birgun). Reports emerge of concerning ground movements in Konya (Milliyet).
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19:29⇢Hotel Fire Detentions Mount as Management Messages Guests
⌨Turkish newspapers report heavily on developments in the Grand Kartal Hotel fire investigation, with detention numbers rising to 12 (OdaTV, Gerçek Gündem, Sabah). Justice Minister Tunç discusses details of a new judicial reform (Milliyet, Yeni Akit). In an unusual development, the burned hotel management sent a message to guests hoping they had "good memories" of their stay (Gazete Duvar, Birgun, Cumhuriyet).
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21:45⇢Fire Report Reveals 54-Minute Response Delay
⌨Turkish newspapers focus heavily on the preliminary fire department report regarding the Grand Kartal Hotel disaster. The report indicates the fire started in the restaurant, with first response arriving 54 minutes after initial notification (Gazete Duvar, Hürriyet, Yeni Akit). Police have seized camera footage and documents (Gerçek Gündem), with claims of critical documents being damaged (Cumhuriyet). In parallel, Erdoğan offers mediation between Rwanda and Congo (Daily Sabah).
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