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24.01.2025

24.01.2025Day Mountain Fire Findings Divided Power

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 24.01.2025.

It displays 443 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

24.01.2025Day Mountain Fire Findings Divided Power
The morning revealed an expert report placing responsibility for the Kartalkaya fire on ministry and provincial authorities rather than the municipality, prompting Justice Minister Tunç to denounce it as "unauthorized." By afternoon, hotel owner Halit Ergül and his son-in-law were arrested, while Culture Minister Ersoy insisted fire certification authority lay with local firefighters.

The investigation's political dimension expanded as actress Ayşe Barım was detained over alleged Gezi protest involvement, followed by summons for prominent actors including Halit Ergenç. Opposition leader Özel's sharing of the expert report sparked confrontation with Minister Tunç.

Evening brought a building collapse in Konya with five people trapped under rubble, while Furkan Foundation leader Alparslan Kuytul was detained in a separate development. The day ended with authorities confirming disabled fire sensors at Kartalkaya had contributed to the tragedy.
24.01.2025

03:53Seven-Car Pileup Rocks Sarıyer

Turkish newspapers report on a multi-vehicle collision in Istanbul's Sarıyer district involving seven cars and leaving three injured (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sözcü). The Bolu hotel fire investigation reveals its origin point through a newly obtained fire department report (Sabah). Trump reportedly made threats against Russia and Turkey (Yeni Akit), while the Oscar nominations for the 97th Academy Awards are announced (Bianet).
04:15
05:03

05:54Gezi Protests Manager Detained

Turkish newspapers report on the detention of manager Ayşe Barım in connection with the Gezi protests (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope). Multiple outlets cover a minibus accident in Tuzla with several injuries (Hürriyet, Milliyet). Press freedom concerns continue with reports of increased pressure on journalists throughout 2024 (Bianet).
06:31

07:21Kartalkaya Fire Detentions Hit Dozen

Turkish newspapers report heavily on developments in the Kartalkaya fire case, with detention numbers rising to 12 (Bianet, Aydinlik). Multiple traffic accidents are being reported, including a worker's minibus falling into a stream bed in Tuzla with one death and 14 injuries (Birgun, Gazete Duvar). Media also commemorates journalist Uğur Mumcu (Cumhuriyet).
07:43

08:49Hotel Employee Breaks Silence Over Mountain Inferno

Turkish newspapers report extensively on the Kartalkaya fire aftermath, with new detentions and global media coverage highlighting government pressure (Gazete Duvar, Milliyet). A former hotel employee has made revealing statements (Cumhuriyet). In parallel, the detention of Ayşe Barım in connection with Gezi protests continues to draw attention (Birgun, Medyascope, Sabah), while reports emerge about US plans to withdraw troops from Europe (Aydinlik).

10:09Fire Experts Dismissed Mid-Investigation

Turkish newspapers report on developments in the Kartalkaya ski resort fire investigation, with experts being dismissed from the case (Bianet, Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). A preliminary fire department report has been released (Yeni Akit), and new detentions are announced (Milliyet). In parallel, journalists mourn the passing of Deniz Arman (Hürriyet, Sözcü) and commemorate Uğur Mumcu (OdaTV).

11:29Bedsheets Hero Saves Eleven in Mountain Blaze

Turkish newspapers report on several aspects of the Kartalkaya fire aftermath: Former Tourism Minister Bahattin Yücel points to current Minister Ersoy's responsibility (Bianet), while a heroic rescue using bedsheets saved 11 lives (Daily Sabah). Actors Dolunay Soysert and Halit Ergenç have been summoned for questioning (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem). In security news, two PKK members were neutralized in Gara (OdaTV), and a weapons cache was discovered in Antalya (Sözcü).
12:07

12:42Expert Report Exposes Mountain Inferno

Turkish newspapers focus on developments in the Kartalkaya fire investigation, with opposition leader Özgür Özel sharing an expert report (Birgun), and President Erdogan promising accountability (OdaTV). A new fire at a textile workshop in Istanbul is being reported (Hürriyet), while UNRWA appeals for immediate aid as Gaza displacement reaches 1.9 million (Daily Sabah).

13:47Expert Report Shifts Kartalkaya Blame

Turkish newspapers focus on the expert report regarding the Kartalkaya hotel fire, which places blame on the ministry, provincial administration, and hotel owners rather than the municipality (Bianet, Birgun). Housing Minister announces the delivery of the 201,000th post-earthquake home (Sabah), while renowned historian İlber Ortaylı makes a significant donation (Sözcü). Reports also cover Putin-related diplomatic tensions (Aydinlik).

14:57Minister Rejects Mountain Fire Report

Turkish newspapers focus on Justice Minister Tunç's dismissal of the Kartalkaya fire expert report as "unauthorized" (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar), while reporting multiple sources confirm the detention of Furkan Foundation's former leader Alparslan Kuytul (Hürriyet, OdaTV, Sabah). Foreign Minister Fidan meets with UAE counterpart (Sözcü).
15:43

16:33Eight Face Prison in Mountain Inferno

Turkish newspapers focus on new developments in the Kartalkaya fire investigation, with prosecutors seeking detention for 8 suspects (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). The hotel owner Halit Ergül has been taken to court (Yeni Akit). In diplomatic news, Putin signals openness to Trump meeting (Milliyet), while opposition CHP confronts Justice Minister over fire investigation (Sözcü).
16:55
17:51

18:01Hotel Owner Behind Bars, Building Crumbles in Konya

Turkish newspapers report on multiple significant developments: The owner of Grand Kartal Hotel and its manager have been arrested following the Kartalkaya fire (Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Medyascope). In Konya, rescue operations are underway after a building collapse (Gerçek Gündem, Milliyet, OdaTV). Culture Minister Ersoy made statements regarding fire certification responsibility (Hürriyet, Sabah).
19:35

20:26Building Crumbles in Konya's Heart

Turkish newspapers report a building collapse in Konya, with people trapped under rubble (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). PKK attacks on Iraqi forces are reported (Sözcü), while the Foreign Ministry condemns attacks on civilians in Colombia (Milliyet). New developments in the Kartalkaya hotel investigation reveal details about disabled fire sensors (Yeni Akit).
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