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28.12.2024

28.12.2024The Day İmralı Spoke While Gürans Fell

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 28.12.2024.

It displays 303 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.12.2024The Day İmralı Spoke While Gürans Fell
The DEM Party delegation's historic visit to İmralı dominated morning coverage, following yesterday's authorization. By afternoon, attention shifted to President Erdogan's economic statements in Bursa, promising interest rate cuts while urging citizens to boycott overpriced goods.

The day's climax came with the Narin Güran murder verdict, delivering aggravated life sentences to the mother, brother, and uncle, while key witness Nevzat Bahtiyar received 4.5 years. The Diyarbakır Bar Association immediately announced plans to appeal Bahtiyar's lighter sentence.

Foreign Minister Fidan's conversation with Blinken regarding PKK/YPG presence in Syria maintained the week's diplomatic momentum. Meanwhile, ferry services faced storm disruptions, and Kocaeli witnessed a series of explosions injuring 14 people, closing a day that began with promises and ended with consequences.
28.12.2024
04:15

04:17Rich Fifth Takes Half the Pie

The newspapers focus on new economic inequality data showing the wealthiest 20% controlling half of Turkey's resources (Birgun). Syria remains a prominent topic, with coverage of current developments (Cumhuriyet) and Erdoğan's statements on refugee-related provocations (Sabah, Aydınlık). Law enforcement conducted operations against social media influencers involved in illegal betting schemes (Hürriyet).
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06:57Güran Trial's Final Hours

The newspapers heavily focus on the final day of Narin Güran's trial, with multiple sources awaiting the verdict after the last defendant's statement (Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Milliyet, Sözcü). In other news, an Iranian businessman with drug cartel connections was murdered in Sarıyer, leading to 8 arrests (Hürriyet), while Greek media reportedly expresses frustration over Turkey's military exports to Saudi Arabia (Yeni Akit).
07:36

08:19Güran Trial Attorney Vanishes Under Threats

The newspapers extensively cover day three of Narin Güran's murder trial, with notable developments including an attorney's absence amid alleged threats (Birgun, Sabah). New domestic headlines report on plastic bag pricing for 2025 (Hürriyet) and university students being pressured to attend a congress (Gerçek Gündem). A major Turkish glass manufacturer has reportedly filed for bankruptcy (Yeni Akit).
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09:21Öcalan Receives DEM Party Visitors

The newspapers extensively cover DEM Party delegation's visit to İmralı Prison to meet PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, with Sırrı Süreyya Önder and Pervin Buldan among the visitors (Aydinlik, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope, Daily Sabah). Ministry of Defense announces neutralization of five terrorists (Sabah), while ferry services to Gökçeada remain suspended for three days (Milliyet).
10:47

10:49Masses Rally in Ankara as Minimum Wage Spikes

The newspapers report extensively on a major protest rally in Ankara, with opposition voices calling for President Erdogan's resignation (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). New economic data shows a 49.1% increase in minimum wage (Aydinlik), while serious criminal cases draw attention, including a sexual assault case in Cyprus (Sözcü) and a military commander's trial for spouse murder (Hürriyet). The DEM Party delegation's visit to İmralı continues to receive coverage (Yeni Akit, Medyascope).
11:11

12:01Erdogan Vows Rate Cuts in Bursa Speech

The newspapers extensively cover President Erdogan's new economic statements in Bursa, promising to lower interest rates and combat price gouging (Sabah, Sözcü, Hürriyet, Milliyet). The minimum wage increase of 49.1% remains a central topic (Aydinlik, Gerçek Gündem), while opposition forces hold a "citizen unity" rally in Ankara (Birgun). A bus accident in Kars (Cumhuriyet) and contaminated village products seizure (Yeni Akit) round out domestic coverage.
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13:20

13:21Minimum Wage Sparks Queues as Putin Dials Aliyev

The newspapers report extensively on economic developments, with President Erdogan making new statements about minimum wage and combating price gouging (Sabah, Cumhuriyet, Milliyet). A significant price increase of 43% is causing long queues (Sözcü), while a citizen unity rally takes place in Ankara (Birgun). In diplomatic news, Putin reportedly called Aliyev to apologize (Gerçek Gündem).

14:58DEM Delegation Concludes Öcalan Visit

The newspapers extensively cover a DEM Party delegation's completed visit to İmralı Prison to meet Abdullah Öcalan (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope, Sözcü), with delegation members Sırrı Süreyya Önder and Pervin Buldan. Meanwhile, President Erdoğan speaks at an economic awards ceremony (Sabah, Hürriyet), while Minister Kurum announces plans for Turkey's largest coastal development project (Milliyet).
15:19

16:34DEM Issues First İmralı Statement

The newspapers report extensively on DEM Party's first statements following their İmralı visit (DEM Parti, Gerçek Gündem, Cumhuriyet), while Foreign Minister Fidan meets with US Secretary Blinken (Hürriyet, Yeni Akit). The court panel withdraws for deliberation in the Narin case (Bianet, Sabah), and archeologists report finding an ancient "cancer-healing" amulet (Milliyet).
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18:41Güran Verdict Approaches

The newspapers extensively report on the unfolding verdict in the Narin Güran case, with multiple sources covering the court's final decision moments (Aydinlik, Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Sabah). Meanwhile, BUDO ferry services face cancellations due to storm conditions (Milliyet), while coverage continues of the DEM Party delegation's İmralı visit (Birgun, Medyascope).
18:47

20:17Triple Life Sentence in Güran Murder

The newspapers extensively report on the verdict in the Narin Güran murder case, with the court sentencing three defendants - the mother, brother, and uncle - to aggravated life imprisonment (Aydinlik, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope, Milliyet, Yeni Akit). In breaking news, 14 people were injured in an explosion at a four-story building in Kocaeli (Hürriyet, Sözcü).