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27.12.2024

27.12.2024The Day DEM Met İmralı While Media Faced New Controls

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 27.12.2024.

It displays 411 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

27.12.2024The Day DEM Met İmralı While Media Faced New Controls
The Justice Ministry's approval of DEM Party's visit to İmralı Prison dominated coverage, with Sırrı Süreyya Önder and Pervin Buldan scheduled to meet Öcalan. This development follows weeks of Kurdish-related diplomatic activity and Syrian negotiations.

Meanwhile, the government announced new social media regulations for children, while RTÜK issued penalties to opposition media. Istanbul authorities prepared extensive security measures for New Year's celebrations, seizing 17 tons of counterfeit alcohol.

By evening, Erdoğan initiated a significant bureaucratic reorganization, establishing a new Presidential General Secretariat and removing several provincial education directors. The changes came alongside reports of Turkey dispatching an eight-person team to investigate Azerbaijan's recent plane crash, maintaining regional diplomatic engagement.
27.12.2024

02:10Putin Weighs In On Kurdish Question

The newspapers report on Putin's statement regarding the Kurdish issue, describing it as "serious" and requiring resolution (Bianet). In Gaza coverage, sources report 50 Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike near a hospital (Daily Sabah). Domestically, multiple sources cover the publication of new water efficiency regulations in the Official Gazette (Hürriyet, Milliyet), while Patriarch Bartholomeos seeks support from Erdoğan (OdaTV).
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05:08Güran Trial: All Suspects Named Accomplices

The newspapers report extensively on the Narin Güran murder trial, where prosecutors demanded aggravated life sentences for multiple suspects, with all defendants considered accomplices (Milliyet, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet). Minimum wage discussions continue to create tension, with reports of ruling party MPs facing pressure and big business interests prevailing (Birgun, Sözcü). Oil discovery in Erdoğan's hometown gains attention (OdaTV), while new social media regulations for children are announced (Sabah).

06:33Second Güran Trial Day Opens

The newspapers extensively cover the ongoing Narin Güran murder trial's second hearing (Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope). In regional developments, journalists report on Syrian observations (Bianet) and alleged sectarian violence (Yeni Akit). Weather impacts are noted with school transportation suspended due to snow in unnamed locations (Milliyet), while the Ministry of Defense announces 151 permanent worker positions (Sözcü).
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08:20Civil Servants Face Another Raise-less Year

The newspapers report on newly released income distribution data from TÜİK showing economic inequality (Birgun), while civil servants enter another year without raises under Memur-Sen authority (Bianet). The Health Minister announces new physician appointments (Milliyet), as theft incidents targeting nurses are reported (Hürriyet). Coverage continues of an Azerbaijani response following their recent plane crash (Sabah).
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09:06PKK Operation Claims 14 in Northern Iraq

The newspapers heavily report on a military operation against PKK, with 14 militants neutralized in Gara and Metina regions (Hürriyet, OdaTV, Sabah, Yeni Akit). In domestic affairs, coverage continues of an expanding illegal gambling investigation (Gerçek Gündem), while CHP criticizes Erdoğan over minimum wage calculations (Sözcü). International coverage notes South Korea's parliament impeaching its acting president (Daily Sabah).

09:55Istanbul Braces for Snow as Iran Backtracks

The newspapers report heavily on new snowfall warnings for Istanbul, with specific districts expected to be affected (Birgun, Milliyet, AKOM). In international coverage, Iran's statements about alleged strikes against Israel are scrutinized, with focus on diplomatic implications (Yeni Akit, Aydinlik). A Turkish Bar Association delegation announces plans to visit Syria (Cumhuriyet), while coverage continues of ongoing criminal trials and defense proceedings (Bianet).
10:32

11:38Opposition's Boycott Call Meets Gorilla Smuggling

The newspapers report extensively on CHP leader Özgür Özel's call for boycotts against certain companies (Birgun, Cumhuriyet), while Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu criticizes Treasury discrimination against municipalities (Gerçek Gündem). A separate focus emerges around animal trafficking as authorities intercept a smuggled baby gorilla at a bus terminal, reportedly worth millions (Hürriyet, Milliyet).
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12:49CHP Faces Protest Investigation

The newspapers report on a new investigation against CHP's Yankı Bağcıoğlu following the party's protest calls (Cumhuriyet, OdaTV, Sabah). President Erdoğan visits Balıkesir (Hürriyet), while search efforts continue for a missing university student, Engin Şeker (Milliyet). A fatal traffic accident is reported in Bursa (Sözcü), as regional conflict coverage continues with reports of casualties in Gaza (Yeni Akit, Aydinlik).
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13:37Baykar Takes Piaggio While Erdoğan Slams Assad

The newspapers report on Erdoğan's comments regarding Assad, with multiple outlets covering his "mersiye" (elegy) remarks (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem). In business news, Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has acquired Italy's Piaggio Aerospace (Daily Sabah). Coverage continues of İmamoğlu's public appearances (Aydinlik), while the Disinformation Center addresses claims about a misrepresented Erdoğan statement (Hürriyet).

14:41Cybercrime Sweep Nets Social Media Stars

The newspapers report heavily on two main events: a major cybercrime operation across 16 provinces targeting illegal betting networks and social media influencers, with 27 arrests (Hürriyet, Milliyet), and Turkey's diplomatic response condemning Israel's minister's actions at Al-Aqsa (Daily Sabah, Yeni Akit). The ongoing Narin Güran murder trial continues to receive coverage, with the defendant making emotional pleas (Medyascope).
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16:17Erdoğan's Security Promise Meets Cyprus Claims

The newspapers report on President Erdoğan's security promises for 2025 (Daily Sabah) and AKP statements on Cyprus being a "national issue" (Hürriyet). New coverage focuses on the Health Minister's announcement of "Turkey's Century in Healthcare" initiative (Milliyet). The murder trial of Narin Güran continues to receive attention (Medyascope), while Istanbul announces new taxi designs (OdaTV).
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17:21DEM Party Gets İmralı Prison Pass

The newspapers extensively report on DEM Party's approved visit to İmralı Prison, with Önder and Buldan scheduled to meet Öcalan in the coming days (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope, Yeni Akit). Minister Kurum pledges housing completion for earthquake victims (Hürriyet), while law enforcement continues operations against illegal betting networks, with three social media influencers arrested (Sözcü).

18:41İmralı Visit Gets Green Light

The newspapers continue extensive coverage of DEM Party's approved visit to İmralı Prison, with new details emerging about the Justice Ministry's permission and specific timing (Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Birgun, Medyascope). Meanwhile, Istanbul authorities announce New Year's security measures (Sabah), and governorship issues new regulations for ski resorts (Milliyet). First Lady Emine Erdoğan meets with TOGEM-DER board members (Hürriyet).

20:41DEM Party's Prison Visit Gets Final Go-Ahead

The newspapers extensively cover DEM Party's approved visit to PKK leader Öcalan in İmralı Prison, with new details emerging about timing and permissions (Daily Sabah, Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Birgun, Medyascope). In law enforcement news, Istanbul police seized 17 tons of counterfeit alcohol ahead of New Year's celebrations (Sabah). Meanwhile, Germany's president dissolved parliament, scheduling new elections for February 23 (Bianet).
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21:54Erdoğan's Midnight Bureaucracy Shake-Up

The newspapers extensively report on President Erdoğan's late-night administrative reorganization, with the establishment of a new Presidential General Secretariat and the removal of several provincial education directors (Hürriyet, Cumhuriyet, Sözcü, Yeni Akit, Sabah). Travel costs are set to increase with a 42% hike in departure fees (OdaTV), while heavy snowfall disrupts transportation in Erzurum (Milliyet).