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29.01.2025

29.01.2025Day Three Die Under Israeli Fire, Three Journalists Face Court

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 29.01.2025.

It displays 371 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

29.01.2025Day Three Die Under Israeli Fire, Three Journalists Face Court
Morning began with two journalists, Seda Selek and Serhan Asker, being released under judicial control, while Barış Pehlivan remained in custody. The Kartalkaya hotel investigation expanded with the detention count reaching 28, as new testimonies revealed systematic safety violations.

By afternoon, developments shifted to international affairs as Turkey's Foreign Ministry announced three Turkish citizens had been killed in an Israeli airstrike near the Lebanon border. The announcement coincided with Erdoğan's meeting with Hamas delegation - their first post-ceasefire visit.

Evening news focused on two institutional changes: parliament established a commission to investigate the Kartalkaya tragedy, while the Health Ministry modified private hospital regulations. The Syrian transition received attention as Ahmed al-Shara was declared president at the "Victory Conference," marking a shift in regional dynamics.
29.01.2025
06:37

06:44Siirt Falls Under State Control

Multiple Turkish outlets report that a trustee (kayyum) has been appointed to the Siirt Municipality (Bianet, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Medyascope, OdaTV, Sabah). Governor Kızılkaya takes over municipal duties, marking another instance of central government intervention in local administration. In parallel, new details emerge about the Kartalkaya hotel fire, with a manager admitting to fleeing without activating the warning system (Milliyet).
07:12
07:19
07:35

07:54Three Journalists Face Judge

Turkish newspapers report extensively on the referral of three journalists - Barış Pehlivan, Serhan Asker, and Seda Selek - to court (Gazete Duvar, Hürriyet, Sabah). In parallel developments, the grandson of Ahmet Türk has been killed in an armed attack (Birgun, Yeni Akit), while a trustee appointment to Siirt municipality continues to draw coverage (Aydinlik, Bianet).
08:39

09:13Turkish UAVs Rattle Greek Defenses

Turkish newspapers report that three journalists have completed their court testimony (Bianet), while military operations in northern Syria resulted in 14 PKK/YPG casualties (Hürriyet, Milliyet). The assassination of Ahmet Türk's nephew Hüseyin Reber Türk in Mersin (Medyascope) receives significant coverage. In parallel, tensions with Greece surface over Turkish drones in the Aegean (Sözcü).

10:17Kartalkaya Hotel's Six Fatal Flaws

Turkish newspapers extensively cover the Kartalkaya hotel tragedy, with new details emerging about negligence and arrests (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet). President Erdoğan criticizes opposition media coverage and allegations (Birgun, Cumhuriyet). In parallel, reports discuss military operations in Syria against PKK/YPG (OdaTV), while Justice Minister Tunç addresses concerns about journalist detentions (Yeni Akit).
10:23

11:53Syrian Return Numbers Released

Turkish newspapers follow two main developments: Interior Minister Yerlikaya's announcement of updated Syrian refugee return numbers (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah), and expanding investigations into the Grand Kartal Hotel disaster with detentions reaching 28 people (OdaTV, Sözcü). Legal proceedings continue against journalists Pehlivan, Selek, and Asker (Birgun), while a two-week report indicates 45 arrests and nine investigations in media-related cases (Bianet).

13:30Istanbul Orders Universal Fire Inspections

Turkish newspapers report a new wave of fire safety inspections ordered by Istanbul governorate across all public and private buildings (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sözcü). Mayor İmamoğlu responds to the detention of three journalists (Cumhuriyet), while Halk TV faces additional summons of staff members (Yeni Akit). In parallel, Turkey's potential role as an energy hub amid European crisis receives coverage (Daily Sabah).
14:23

15:01Journalists Walk Free As Hamas Arrives

Turkish newspapers report on the release of journalists Seda Selek and Serhan Asker under judicial control (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar). President Erdoğan's meeting with Hamas delegation, marked as the first post-ceasefire visit, receives significant coverage (Hürriyet, Sabah, Gerçek Gündem). In parallel, reports discuss Turkey's missile developments causing tension with Greece (Sözcü).
15:27
15:27

17:05Three Journalists Face Court's Gavel

Turkish newspapers focus on three journalists - Barış Pehlivan, Kürşad Oğuz, and Suat Toktaş - being sent to court with a detention request (Birgun, Medyascope, Gazete Duvar). In parallel, President Erdoğan's meeting with Hamas delegation receives coverage (Aydinlik, Gerçek Gündem), while German President's upcoming visit to Turkey is announced (Sabah).

19:05Three Turks Die in Israeli Strike

Turkish newspapers widely report that three Turkish citizens who were missing near the Israel border have been killed in an Israeli airstrike (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Milliyet, OdaTV, Yeni Akit). The Foreign Ministry has issued a condemnation. In parallel developments, Turkish Presidential Advisor Kılıç met with Russia's Syria Special Representative Lavrentyev (Hürriyet), while discussions continue about customs regulations among Turkic states (Aydinlik).

21:05Syria's New President Crowned at Victory Meet

Turkish newspapers report on Syria-related developments, with Ahmad al-Shara being declared Syria's president at the "Victory Conference" (Bianet, Sabah). Multiple sources cover MHP's new legislative proposal regarding fires (Hürriyet, Milliyet), while Turkish media discusses alleged coordination between Erdoğan and Trump on Syria withdrawal (Yeni Akit). The Fed's first interest rate decision of the year also receives coverage (Gerçek Gündem).
22:24

23:53Editor Jailed, Two Walk Free

Turkish newspapers report extensively on developments in the case of three journalists: Suat Toktaş has been arrested while Barış Pehlivan and Kürşad Oğuz were released under judicial supervision (Bianet, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Medyascope, Milliyet, Sabah, Yeni Akit). In parallel, parliament established a research commission to investigate the Kartalkaya hotel fire (Hürriyet), and new regulations for private hospitals have been announced (Gerçek Gündem).