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26.01.2025

26.01.2025Mountain Resort Truth Through Three Gates

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 26.01.2025.

It displays 339 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

26.01.2025Mountain Resort Truth Through Three Gates
The Kartalkaya resort investigation proceeded through three distinct phases. Morning brought hotel owner Ergül's claim that ministry inspectors found no deficiencies in December, while the architect was released. By afternoon, Bolu's deputy mayor faced arrest demands, highlighting local authority responsibility.

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism's inspection authority emerged as central to the debate, with provincial authorities challenging minister Ersoy's earlier statements about responsibility distribution. Evening concluded with the deputy mayor's arrest, bringing the total detained to 19.

MIT chief Kalın's Damascus meeting with Ahmed Şara indicated continued Syrian diplomatic engagement. CHP leadership discussions intensified with reports of Muharrem İnce's potential return to the party, while parliament prepared to address the resort tragedy in upcoming sessions.
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05:45Court Signals Leniency for Resort Fire Deaths

Turkish newspapers report on two major judicial developments: a verdict in the Çarşı case related to the Gezi protests (Cumhuriyet), and early signals of lenient sentences in the Kartalkaya hotel fire case (Gazete Duvar). President Erdogan sets a target for winning over 50% in 2028 elections (Sabah), while medical examination fees see a 500% increase (Birgun). A fire in Çankaya has hospitalized 9 people (OdaTV).

07:29Holy Night Messages Mix with Resort Case Signals

Turkish newspapers highlight the religious observance of Miraç Kandili, with messages from MHP leader Bahçeli and First Lady Emine Erdoğan (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah). Meanwhile, coverage continues of the Kartalkaya resort case, with indications of potentially lenient sentences for the defendants (Gerçek Gündem, Gazete Duvar). Reports also emerge of two public tenders awarded to an AKP-affiliated father-son duo within 17 days (OdaTV).

08:59Hotel Owner's Testimony Surfaces

Turkish newspapers report on new updates to the Kartalkaya hotel case, with hotel owner testimony emerging (Aydinlik) and claims that bank executive Hakan Ateş knew about Seçil Erzan's fund (Gerçek Gündem). Weather dominates several outlets, with Erzurum recording -13.6°C (Hürriyet) and discussions about Istanbul's lack of snow (Milliyet). The Ministry of Interior announces elimination of 13 PKK militants (OdaTV), while controversy erupts over mocking messages about fire victims in an 'Israelsohbet' group (Yeni Akit).
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10:33Hotel Owner Claims State Cleared Deadly Resort

Turkish newspapers focus on new developments in the Kartalkaya hotel case, with hotel owner Ergül claiming ministry inspectors found no deficiencies in December (Gazete Duvar), while debate continues about responsibility for the 78 deaths (Cumhuriyet). In environmental news, sea snot has reappeared in the Marmara Sea (Bianet). Defense cooperation discussions between Italy's Leonardo and Turkey's Baykar are reported (Daily Sabah).
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12:09Resort Architect Walks Free

Turkish newspapers provide new details on the Kartalkaya hotel case, with architect Ali Bilir being released (Sabah, Sözcü) while the hotel owner claims ministry inspectors found no deficiencies in December (Gazete Duvar). Simultaneous raids target illegal gambling in Istanbul (Hürriyet), and five people are detained for mocking fire victims (OdaTV). Hamas claims victory over hostage releases (Yeni Akit), while Trump's Gaza comments draw Palestinian criticism (Daily Sabah).
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13:45Resort Owner Claims Clean Inspection Before Fire

Turkish newspapers continue covering the Kartalkaya hotel fire aftermath, with the hotel owner claiming ministry inspectors found no deficiencies (Bianet), while the hotel's architect has been released (Gazete Duvar). New developments include the chef's account of the tragic night (Milliyet) and arrests of individuals who mocked the victims (Cumhuriyet, Yeni Akit, Gerçek Gündem). On the diplomatic front, Turkey urges Iraq to join anti-PKK operations (Daily Sabah).
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16:10Chef Survivor Tells Hotel Hell

Turkish newspapers focus on new developments in the Kartalkaya hotel tragedy, with a chef survivor providing a harrowing account (Gerçek Gündem) and the Ministry of Culture responding to allegations about the hotel (Sabah). The CHP is reportedly accelerating its presidential candidate selection process (Gazete Duvar), while reports emerge that 233,000 websites were blocked in 2024 (OdaTV). Israel's blocking of northern Gaza returns is also covered (Daily Sabah).

18:49Deputy Mayor Faces Arrest Over Resort Inferno

Turkish newspapers report on developments in the Bolu hotel fire investigation, with authorities seeking detention of deputy mayor and other officials (Gazete Duvar, OdaTV, Sabah). The Ministry of Culture and Tourism's inspection authority over such facilities is being emphasized (Birgun, Cumhuriyet). Meanwhile, the country observes Miraç Kandili religious holiday (Hürriyet), and CHP's upcoming group meeting draws attention for potential candidate announcements (Sözcü).
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21:13Mountain Resort Death Toll Brings Wave of Arrests

Turkish newspapers report on new developments in the Kartalkaya hotel fire case, with the number of detainees rising to 18 (Milliyet). Muharrem İnce's potential return to CHP is widely discussed (Birgun, OdaTV), while AKP's Şamil Tayyar criticizes Minister Ersoy (Gerçek Gündem). In Bolu, the deputy mayor has been arrested in connection with the hotel tragedy (Cumhuriyet).