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23.11.2024

23.11.2024The Day The Storm Met The Teachers

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 23.11.2024.

It displays 337 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.11.2024The Day The Storm Met The Teachers
Severe weather disrupted Istanbul's maritime traffic and forced flight cancellations, with the Bosphorus closing to ships and THY canceling 38 flights. A plastic factory fire in Beylikdüzü burned for 14 hours, requiring 300 firefighters to contain it.

The appointment of trustees to DEM Party-led municipalities continued generating responses, with Dersim's municipal building barricaded and an arrest warrant issued for Co-Mayor Birsen Orhan. The Yenidoğan gang trial entered its sixth day, with leader Fırat Sarı facing prosecutor questions about victim survival chances.

On Teachers' Day, Erdogan announced 20,000 new teacher appointments while introducing the "Turkey Century Education Model." By evening, heavy snowfall had affected multiple provinces, stranding vehicles on the Anatolian Highway and reaching 20cm depth at Uludağ. Minister Kacır's convoy was involved in an accident that killed the MYP provincial chair.
23.11.2024

03:37The Mayors Who Said No

The newspapers report continued coverage of the trustee appointments to Tunceli and Ovacık municipalities, with co-mayors declaring resistance (Bianet, Birgun). Strong winds cause damage in Bursa, with a bus stop being uprooted (Hürriyet). New details emerge in the Yenidoğan gang case regarding their interactions with patients' families (Milliyet), while media discussions focus on TV content's impact on violence against women (Aydinlik).

05:29Money Talks While Cities Burn

The newspapers report on financial scenarios amid currency concerns (Gerçek Gündem), while austerity measures face scrutiny in Bağcılar (Cumhuriyet). The Kurdish issue gains attention with MHP's involvement (Gazete Duvar). In municipal developments, trustee appointments to Tunceli and Ovacık continue to generate responses (Sabah, Bianet), while a fire breaks out at a plastic factory in Beylikdüzü (Milliyet). BUDO ferry services face cancellations (Yeni Akit).
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07:14Rain Grounds Istanbul's Planes

The newspapers report on multiple developments: the Israeli army's attack on central Beirut (Bianet), while heavy rain disrupts Istanbul's air traffic (Yeni Akit, Gerçek Gündem). Minister Yerlikaya announces 81 arrests in "Kuyu" operations, with 50 suspects detained (Hürriyet, Milliyet). Tensions between police and protesters continue in an unspecified location (Sözcü).
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08:25The Storm That Tore Istanbul Apart

The newspapers report extensively on severe weather conditions in Istanbul, with storm damage causing building parts to fall, roofs to fly off, and transportation disruptions (Birgun, Milliyet, Yeni Akit). In political developments, trustee appointments to Dersim and Ovacık municipalities continue to generate coverage (Gazete Duvar, Sabah). A new report emerges about social security payment distributions (Gerçek Gündem), while Israeli military bases reportedly come under attack (Aydinlik).

09:37The Gang Leader Takes The Stand

The newspapers report extensively on the trial of Fırat Sarı, with multiple sources covering his court appearance and defense statements (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). Opposition media outlets focus on criticism of Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş's metro construction record (Sabah, Yeni Akit), while others report on Israel's strike targeting a Hezbollah leader in Beirut (OdaTV, Bianet).
09:43

10:41A Day of Fists and Hammers

The newspapers report on multiple incidents of violence: attacks on journalists (Yeni Akit, Gerçek Gündem), assault on an imam and muezzin in a mosque (Sözcü), and a murder case in Niğde involving a couple killed with a hammer (Hürriyet). Environmental coverage focuses on the COP29 draft decision, which faces criticism (Bianet). A continuing theme is the ongoing coverage of Fırat Sarı's trial (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar).
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11:47The Trustees That Sparked Dersim's March

The newspapers report extensively on the trustees' appointment controversy, with protests erupting in Dersim (Gazete Duvar, Bianet, Birgun, Cumhuriyet). In diplomatic news, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warns about nuclear war risks (Milliyet). AKP spokesperson Ömer Çelik makes statements about genocide allegations (Hürriyet), while President Erdogan addresses an NGO forum (Sabah).
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13:06The Nuclear Warning

The newspapers report on emerging concerns about nuclear war risks, with multiple sources highlighting warnings (Aydinlik, Gerçek Gündem). Military operations continue in Syria and Iraq's north, with seven militants neutralized (Hürriyet). In domestic news, a plastic factory fire in Beylikdüzü has been burning for 11 hours (Milliyet), while the cause of fish deaths in Batman has been determined (Sözcü).

14:33The Storm That Struck Both Coasts

The newspapers report extensively on severe weather conditions across Turkey, with storms affecting both Istanbul and Antalya. Multiple sources cover storm damage in Istanbul (Birgun), while in Antalya, Russian tourists continue beach activities despite weather warnings (Milliyet), and greenhouses suffer tornado damage (Sözcü). Political coverage focuses on Kılıçdaroğlu's legacy and current opposition dynamics (Medyascope, Cumhuriyet), while MHP leader Bahçeli presents awards to teachers in earthquake zones (Hürriyet).
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16:01The Gang's Freedom Plea Denied

The newspapers report extensively on the Yenidoğan Gang trial, with multiple sources covering the rejection of release requests (Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Sabah, Yeni Akit). The prosecution's questioning focuses on victim survival chances (Milliyet). In separate news, an arrest warrant has been issued for Dersim Municipality Co-Mayor Birsen Orhan (Bianet), while Kütahya received its first seasonal snow (Sözcü).

17:29Twenty Thousand Teachers Join The Force

The newspapers report extensively on Teacher's Day celebrations, with President Erdogan announcing the appointment of 20,000 new teachers (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah) and introducing the "Turkey Century Education Model." In parallel coverage, an arrest warrant has been issued for Dersim Municipality Co-Mayor Birsen Orhan (Gazete Duvar, Bianet), while AKOM releases storm damage assessment for Istanbul (Sözcü).
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19:37The Snow That Stranded Uludağ

The newspapers report on heavy snowfall across Turkey, with multiple provinces affected and Uludağ experiencing 20cm accumulation causing vehicles to be stranded (Hürriyet, Milliyet). President Erdogan discusses the Turkish Maarif Education Model and claims attempts to sabotage it (Gazete Duvar, Sabah). In military-related coverage, concerns about NATO weapons at İncirlik base emerge (Aydinlik).
20:47

21:13The Snow That Stopped The Highway

The newspapers report on widespread snowfall affecting Turkey's western regions, with traffic halted on the Anatolian Highway and multiple provinces covered in white (Hürriyet, OdaTV). In political coverage, DEM Party calls for resistance through Savaş Özel (Aydinlik), while AKP discusses general amnesty and mother tongue policies (Birgun). A social media influencer was found dead in Mersin (Milliyet), and the Ministry warns citizens about suspicious messages (Sözcü).
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