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28.01.2025

28.01.2025Day Three Journalists Joined Kartalkaya Dead

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 28.01.2025.

It displays 427 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.01.2025Day Three Journalists Joined Kartalkaya Dead
Morning media coverage focused on CHP's presidential candidate selection process, with party leader Özel announcing all members would vote - a move positioning the party against potential judicial interference. By noon, parliament announced investigation into the Kartalkaya resort tragedy, while pro-government media intensified coverage of environmental issues in CHP-led İzmir.

Afternoon brought detention of journalists Barış Pehlivan, Serhan Asker, and Seda Selek in connection with expert witness investigations related to the Kartalkaya fire. Media watchdog RTÜK launched probe into journalist Kübra Par, while DEM Party's leadership faced increasing pressure through arrests and investigations.

Evening coverage shifted to mounting protests against journalist detentions, with opposition parties forming delegations to visit detention centers. Palestinian developments and Turkish-Syrian border negotiations received limited coverage despite significant developments.
28.01.2025

02:33Law Enforcement's Double Strike

Turkish newspapers focus heavily on arrests: manager Ayşe Barım has been detained in connection with the Gezi investigation (Medyascope, Bianet, Gazete Duvar), while another individual was arrested for insulting President Erdoğan during a street interview (Hürriyet, Sabah). The police discovered four bodies in a family residence in Konya (Milliyet). Headlines also discuss Palestinian statehood implications (Aydinlik).
05:35

05:45Double Wave of Arrests Sweeps Turkey

Turkish newspapers continue reporting on arrests, with new developments in two directions: multiple sources cover Ayşe Barım's detention (Bianet, Hürriyet, Medyascope), while authorities conducted a large-scale anti-ISIS operation across 24 provinces, resulting in 100 detentions (Milliyet). MHP leader Bahçeli intensifies criticism of İmamoğlu, describing him as politically and legally cornered (Sabah).

07:22Speech Crime and Trade Routes

Turkish newspapers report new developments in freedom of speech cases, with a woman arrested for allegedly insulting the president during a street interview (Birgun). In international relations, Turkey signs a weapons deal with Saudi Arabia (OdaTV) and opens trade routes with Syria (Yeni Akit). Opposition voices discuss social issues, with CHP calling for psychologists and sociologists in schools (Bianet) and criticizing pension policies (Sözcü).
07:43

08:19Bahçeli's Tears Over Resort Tragedy

Turkish newspapers extensively cover MHP leader Bahçeli's emotional response to the Kartalkaya resort tragedy, demanding accountability from the Ministry and other institutions (Sabah, OdaTV, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). In parallel developments, Siirt Co-Mayor Sofya Alağaş received a 6-year prison sentence (Milliyet), while meteorological services warn of severe weather conditions ahead (Sözcü).

09:24Gezi Tapes Return Through Barım Case

Turkish newspapers report continuing developments in the Ayşe Barım arrest, linking it to Gezi wiretaps (Bianet, Cumhuriyet). Finance Minister Şimşek issues inflation warning (Birgun), while the Ministry of Defense announces neutralization of 15 terrorists (Sabah, Sözcü). Academic debate intensifies as columnist Murat Somer suspends his writings, citing ethical concerns over peace process discussions (Medyascope).

10:34Öcalan Speaks From İmralı

Turkish newspapers heavily cover Abdullah Öcalan's new message following a second İmralı meeting (Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem), particularly his comments regarding Bahçeli's approach. In parallel developments, multiple sources report that Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu has been summoned for questioning in two investigations (Sabah, Sözcü, Yeni Akit).
10:48

12:03CHP Opens Presidential Race

Turkish newspapers extensively report on CHP's presidential candidate selection process, with party leader Özgür Özel announcing the beginning of deliberations (Sözcü, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). In parallel, İmamoğlu makes notable statements about Mansur Yavaş (Sabah), while coverage continues of the Kartalkaya investigation with another detention (OdaTV). Siirt Mayor Alağaş receives 6-year prison sentence (Hürriyet).
13:04

13:53CHP Opens Presidential Vote to All Members

Turkish newspapers extensively cover CHP's presidential candidate selection process, with Özgür Özel announcing all party members will vote to determine the candidate (Medyascope, Birgun, OdaTV, Aydinlik). Meanwhile, unusually warm weather draws Istanbul residents to beaches and parks (Hürriyet, Milliyet), while Palestinian developments receive attention with PM Mustafa's Damascus meeting (Gazete Duvar, Daily Sabah).

15:30Pehlivan Behind Bars

Turkish newspapers extensively cover the detention of journalist Barış Pehlivan (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Sözcü), while reporting on CHP's presidential candidate selection process continues (Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope). Multiple pro-government sources highlight environmental issues in İzmir, attributing pollution and fish deaths to CHP municipality management (Sabah, Yeni Akit).

16:50Expert Witness Investigation Claims Three Journalists

The Turkish press extensively covers the detention of journalist Barış Pehlivan and colleagues Seda Selek and Serhan Asker in a "expert witness" investigation (Bianet, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope). In parallel, technology companies report massive losses (Aydinlik), while a trilateral mechanism meeting between Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan takes place (Sabah).
19:04

19:06Parliament Opens Kartalkaya Fire Probe

Turkish newspapers extensively cover parliament's decision to investigate the Kartalkaya hotel fire (TBMM, Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah, Yeni Akit). In parallel, multiple outlets report on the detention of journalists Barış Pehlivan, Serhan Asker, and Seda Selek in an ongoing expert witness investigation (Bianet, Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope).
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21:28

21:29Press Crackdown Sparks Newsroom Protests

Turkish newspapers extensively cover the detention of journalists, with growing protests against the arrests (Gazete Duvar, Birgun, Cumhuriyet). RTÜK, the media watchdog, launches investigation into journalist Kübra Par (Hürriyet, Yeni Akit). In parallel, SETA's 2025 report draws criticism (Aydinlik), while Serbian leadership changes receive attention (OdaTV).