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27.01.2025

27.01.2025Mountain Resort Fire's Ripples Reach Capital

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 27.01.2025.

It displays 375 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

27.01.2025Mountain Resort Fire's Ripples Reach Capital
The Kartalkaya resort fire investigation expanded into a political crisis as talent manager Ayşe Barım was arrested, linking the tragedy to broader opposition investigations. Turkish media coverage shifted from technical details to political implications as AKP's MKYK meeting addressed accountability.

Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu faced a new investigation over his "turnip" comments, prompting MHP leader Bahçeli to challenge him to resign and run for president. The prosecution's swift action - launching the probe while İmamoğlu was still speaking - dominated afternoon coverage.

Evening brought confirmation of Barım's arrest and a probe into Halk TV and journalist Barış Pehlivan over their coverage of expert reports. Meanwhile, a second hotel fire in Alanya, though without casualties, intensified scrutiny of Turkey's resort safety standards. The return of 300,000 Palestinians to northern Gaza received limited coverage.
27.01.2025
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04:20Pensions and Cocaine: Twin Crises Surface

Turkish newspapers report on new financial concerns over pension payments (Birgun), while a major drug bust nets 9 tons of cocaine (Gazete Duvar). Coverage continues of the resort fire aftermath, with discussions on media broadcast bans (Bianet) and anticipation of AKP's MKYK meeting where President Erdogan is expected to address the disaster (OdaTV). International headlines focus on Trump's new sanctions and denial of US aircraft landing rights (Sözcü).
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08:17İmamoğlu Names His Turnip

Turkish newspapers report extensively on İmamoğlu's revelation of 'Satılmış Büyükcanayakın' as the subject of his previous cryptic "turnip" references (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope). In security news, military sources announce neutralizing four PKK/YPG militants in Operation Euphrates Shield area (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah).
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09:21Prosecutors Strike İmamoğlu Mid-Speech

Turkish newspapers extensively report on a new investigation launched against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, with prosecutors taking action immediately after his recent speech (Bianet, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Sözcü, Yeni Akit). In other news, retirees are set to receive 10,000 lira support payment (OdaTV), while new details emerge about the Bolu hotel case through the accountant's testimony (Sabah).
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10:33CHP Rallies Behind Probed Mayor

Turkish newspapers continue extensive coverage of the investigation against Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu, with CHP officials issuing consecutive responses to the probe (Gazete Duvar, Medyascope). Commemorative coverage marks journalist Uğur Mumcu's legacy in investigative journalism (Bianet). In crime news, police apprehend two motorcycle riders wearing Anonymous masks in Antalya (Milliyet), while talent manager Ayşe Barım is taken to court (Hürriyet).
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12:01Gaza Child Death Toll Hits 13,000

Turkish newspapers report extensively on Gaza casualties, with UN data showing over 13,000 children killed (Daily Sabah). Coverage continues of the İmamoğlu investigation, with news of his upcoming testimony date (Gerçek Gündem). In local news, a 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Bursa (Yeni Akit), while media commemorates investigative journalist Uğur Mumcu (Bianet).

13:21İmamoğlu's Testimony Date Set

Turkish newspapers heavily focus on Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu's upcoming testimony, scheduled for January 31st (Birgun, Hürriyet, Sabah, Gerçek Gündem). In international news, Hamas has provided a list confirming 25 hostages are alive (Gazete Duvar), while Türkiye announces policy requiring Syrian armed groups to integrate into state army (Daily Sabah). A new drone named "Gaza" has been unveiled (Yeni Akit).
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14:51Workers Rescued from Burning Hotel Site

Turkish newspapers extensively report on a fire at a hotel construction site in Alanya, with workers trapped and subsequently rescued (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Hürriyet). In political news, President Erdoğan claims victory over terrorism is near (Daily Sabah), while Mayor İmamoğlu's upcoming testimony continues to draw coverage (Medyascope). A 93-year-old earthquake survivor receives TOKİ housing in Hatay (Sabah).
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16:57Arrest Warrant Sought for Star Manager

Turkish newspapers prominently cover the arrest warrant request for manager Ayşe Barım (Gazete Duvar, Sabah, Sözcü). Other coverage includes women protesting for justice for Rojin Kabaiş in Istanbul (Bianet), and thousands of teachers taking to the streets (OdaTV). Two fires are reported - one in Bolu and another at a hotel in Alanya (Yeni Akit).

18:33Bahçeli Demands İmamoğlu's Exit

Turkish newspapers extensively cover MHP leader Bahçeli's strong statements against Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu, calling for his resignation (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Medyascope, Sabah, Gerçek Gündem). In other news, a Kurdish prisoner reports torture in Assad's prison for speaking Kurdish (Bianet), while police discover four people murdered in Konya (Milliyet).
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20:49Media Figures Face Legal Action

Turkish newspapers extensively cover the arrest of manager Ayşe Barım (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem) and a criminal investigation launched against Halk TV presenters and journalist Barış Pehlivan (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Yeni Akit). In other developments, Foreign Minister Fidan held talks with his Greek counterpart (Sabah), while authorities arrested 33 people in a fraud operation (Sözcü).
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