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29.11.2024

29.11.2024The Day Trustees Met Counterfeiters

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 29.11.2024.

It displays 445 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

29.11.2024The Day Trustees Met Counterfeiters
The morning opened with new trustee appointments to DEM Party municipalities, notably Van Bahçesaray, continuing the pattern of administrative pressure on Kurdish local governance. CHP leader Özgür Özel visited Silivri prison, generating a swift judicial response with prosecutors opening an investigation into his statements about judge Akın Gürlek.

Interior Minister Yerlikaya announced results of a major counterfeit currency operation, with 340 raids conducted over 10 months, while military operations against PKK continued in northern Syria. The Foreign Ministry maintained careful distance regarding developments in Aleppo, where HTS forces advanced.

Parliament approved the 2025 budget in evening sessions, while Transportation Minister announced mandatory winter tires for private vehicles. A 4.8 magnitude earthquake off Antalya's coast closed the day's developments, as rescue operations continued for workers trapped under a collapsed structure in Istanbul.
29.11.2024

03:29Emergency Buttons Come To Every Taxi

The newspapers report on the erasure of health insurance premium debts (Bianet), while the government mandates emergency buttons and cameras in taxis (Hürriyet). A violent clash in İzmir resulted in three deaths (Milliyet). In municipal politics, coverage focuses on an AKP municipality's controversial cocktail tender (Sözcü), while the HSK decree gets published in the Official Gazette (Sabah). UEFA's neutrality in sports penalties remains under discussion (Yeni Akit).
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05:29When Tankers Block TEM While Migrants Get Caught

The newspapers report on multiple traffic incidents on TEM highway, including a tanker accident in Esenyurt and Hadımköy (Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, OdaTV). In parallel, a major immigration operation codenamed "Kalkan-32" has resulted in the arrest of 55 human trafficking organizers and the detention of 1,626 irregular migrants (Milliyet, Sabah).
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06:56Özel At The Prison Gates While Aleppo Burns

The newspapers report on CHP leader Özgür Özel's visit to Silivri Prison (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Milliyet), while fighting intensifies in Aleppo with HTS advances resulting in 231 casualties (Medyascope). In domestic policy, the government announces complete erasure of pre-2015 health insurance premium debts (Bianet), while the Ministry of Trade responds to allegations made by Birgün newspaper and Uğur Dündar (Yeni Akit).
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07:45Özel At The Prison Gate While ATMs Get Stuffed

The newspapers report heavily on opposition leader Özgür Özel's visit to Silivri prison to meet Ahmet Özer (Bianet, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Sabah). In parallel, reports emerge about an arrest warrant for Esenyurt Deputy Mayor (Gerçek Gündem, Milliyet), while several sources cover a bank fraud case involving counterfeit dollars being deposited in ATMs (Hürriyet, Sözcü).

08:27The Mining Victory While Maps Shake

The newspapers report on new regulations for motorcycle couriers (Bianet), while seismic concerns emerge with experts noting discrepancies in fault line maps (Hürriyet). Mining workers achieve a victory as privatization plans get postponed (Sözcü). President Erdogan issues new statements on Gaza (Sabah), while a cheating scandal in driving license exams comes to light (Milliyet). Judge Akın Gürlek receives public warnings (Cumhuriyet).
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09:21The PKK Hunt Goes International

The newspapers report extensively on PKK-related events: Turkish military announces neutralizing 13 PKK members in Hakurk and Gara regions (MSB, Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah), while UK authorities investigate serious allegations following clashes between PKK supporters and police (Daily Sabah). The coverage marks a shift from previous prison visit narratives to security operations.

10:17The Narin Murder Footage Emerges

The newspapers report on newly emerged camera footage in the Narin murder case (Hürriyet, Gerçek Gündem), while CHP faces a second hearing in the money counting case with Kaftancıoğlu presenting another excuse (Sabah). The TÜRK-İŞ union leader makes statements about minimum wage (Aydinlik), as Diyarbakır detainees are released while Eskişehir situation remains pending (Bianet). A developing story about Mossad connections emerges with meetings in a synagogue (Yeni Akit).

11:30Swift Justice Comes For Özel

The newspapers report on rapid legal proceedings against CHP leader Özgür Özel (Birgun, Cumhuriyet), while a prosecutor requests the detention of bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz (Bianet). In parallel, minimum wage negotiations are set to begin (Gerçek Gündem), and new footage emerges in the Narin Güran murder case (Milliyet). AK Party's Ömer Çelik makes statements on Palestine (Hürriyet), while authorities seize assets from a newborn care facility criminal network (Sabah).

12:35The Newborn Network Comes Down

The newspapers report on an investigation into a criminal network at newborn care facilities (Cumhuriyet, OdaTV), while multiple outlets cover military operations in northern Syria that neutralized four terrorists (MSB, Hürriyet, Sabah). The coverage of Gaza continues with reports on the humanitarian situation (Daily Sabah) and criticism of the UN's role (Gerçek Gündem). A warning about counterfeit dollars circulates (Aydinlik).

13:29The Gaza Trade Protests Begin

The newspapers report on ongoing tensions regarding Israel, with President Erdogan warning about a humanitarian crisis in Gaza (Daily Sabah), while protests emerge against trade with Israel (Medyascope). In parallel, political developments show DEM Party leadership meeting with CHP's Özgür Özel (Birgun), as CHP calls for positive steps from AKP (Gerçek Gündem). The Zionist presence in Turkish ports becomes a point of contention (Cumhuriyet).

14:19The Constitutional Call And Kurdish Crossroads

The newspapers report on constitutional discussions, with Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş calling for Turkey to move beyond the 1982 constitution (Hürriyet). In parallel, coverage continues of CHP's potential role in Kurdish issues (Birgun), while AKP's Güler criticizes Özel for his statements about the judiciary (Gerçek Gündem). The investigation into judge Akın Gürlek generates responses (Cumhuriyet), as US PMCs' presence in Gaza draws attention (Aydinlik).

15:13Gürlek's Ghost Returns To Haunt

The newspapers report on the intensifying discussion around judge Akın Gürlek (Gerçek Gündem, Cumhuriyet), while new developments emerge in Syria with jihadists entering Aleppo (Medyascope) and opposition forces capturing positions (Yeni Akit). Migration concerns receive focused coverage (Aydinlik), as protests against Erdogan regarding Palestine continue (Bianet), despite his statement that "the hardest days are behind us" (Sabah).

16:25The Counterfeit Cash Crackdown

The newspapers report on Interior Minister Yerlikaya's announcement of 340 operations against counterfeit money in the first 10 months of the year (Hürriyet, Sabah). A new development emerges regarding public servants, with reports of a potential 3-year leave policy (Sözcü), while discussions continue about judicial independence (Birgun) and Syria involvement (Yeni Akit).
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17:12Trustee Takes Van

The newspapers report on the appointment of a trustee to Van Bahçesaray Municipality, with multiple sources covering the removal of the DEM Party mayor (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Sabah). A serious traffic accident in İzmir results in casualties (Hürriyet, Sözcü), while Turkey's Foreign Ministry emphasizes maintaining stability in Syria as a priority (Daily Sabah).

18:50Another Trustee Takes Van

The newspapers report on another trustee appointment to Van Bahçesaray Municipality (Bianet, Cumhuriyet), while discussions around İmralı prison continue with AKP's Hamza Dağ making notable statements (Gerçek Gündem). The Communications Director claims Turkey is building "genuine dialogue platforms" internationally (Hürriyet), as TRT's Director General criticizes the West's stance on Gaza (Sabah).
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20:02Tremors And Budget Both Pass Through

The newspapers report on a 4.8 magnitude earthquake off Antalya's coast (Cumhuriyet, OdaTV), while Parliament approves the 2025 budget (Hürriyet). A worker rescue operation continues in Istanbul following a collapse (Yeni Akit). A new mandatory regulation for private vehicles is announced by the minister (Sözcü), marking significant policy changes alongside the budget approval.
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22:18The Budget Passes While Syria Burns

The newspapers report extensively on the 2025 budget approval in Parliament (Hürriyet, Sabah), while discussions continue regarding the Bahçesaray municipality trustee appointment (Birgun, Bianet). The Syrian situation receives significant coverage, with HTS-related developments being labeled as terror propaganda (Aydinlik) and operations being described as signs of desperation (Cumhuriyet).