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29.12.2024

The Day Öcalan Signaled While Korea's Plane Fell

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 29.12.2024.

It displays 290 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

29.12.2024The Day Öcalan Signaled While Korea's Plane Fell
Following DEM Party's historic İmralı visit, Abdullah Öcalan's messages dominated morning coverage, declaring readiness for "positive steps" and emphasizing a "new paradigm." The statement triggered responses across the political spectrum, with MHP and CHP leadership weighing in by afternoon.

A parallel crisis unfolded as reports detailed a South Korean passenger aircraft crash claiming 179 lives, prompting official condolences from Ankara. The Turkish defense establishment maintained focus on PKK operations, with operations neutralizing four militants in northern Iraq.

Evening coverage shifted to Turkish-Saudi defense talks and reactions to social media regulations. Weather services issued New Year's snow warnings for Istanbul, while Darıca schools suspended classes following gas explosions. The day concluded with denials of alleged PKK-linked social media campaigns targeting Foreign Minister Fidan.
29.12.2024

03:45Life Sentences Fall as Rain Approaches

The newspapers report extensively on the Güran case verdict, with aggravated life sentences handed down (Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Medyascope). In other news, several sources cover the arrest of an individual for insulting Atatürk and religious values on social media (Hürriyet, Sözcü). Weather warnings indicate strong rainfall expected across multiple provinces (Birgun), while South Korea reports 47 casualties in an unspecified incident (Yeni Akit).
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05:37Accidents Pile Up While Fidan Warns YPG

The newspapers report on a passenger plane losing control in South Korea with 181 people aboard (Birgun), while Foreign Minister Fidan issues a statement about YPG's presence in Syria (Milliyet). Multiple sources cover various accidents: a group brawl in Izmir leaving 7 injured (Hürriyet), and accidents in three cities resulting in 11 injuries (OdaTV). The parliament reestablishes the General Secretariat system (Cumhuriyet), while coverage continues of planned Gaza protests (Sabah).

07:14Korean Jet Loses Control

The newspapers extensively report on a plane accident in South Korea involving a passenger aircraft losing control during landing (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). Meanwhile, coverage continues of Palestinian issues, with Google Maps reportedly complicating West Bank travel (Bianet), and Netanyahu scheduled for surgery (OdaTV). Gaza protest plans for January 1st maintain presence in the coverage (Sabah).
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08:19Öcalan Signals New Steps from İmralı

The newspapers extensively report on DEM Party's İmralı Prison visit aftermath, with Abdullah Öcalan indicating readiness for "positive steps" (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, Sabah, Sözcü). Meanwhile, Euro-Med reports severe human rights violations in northern Gaza (Bianet), while Presidential advisor Uçum warns against a "two-state solution trap" (OdaTV).
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09:06Öcalan Signals Peace from Prison Cell

The newspapers extensively cover statements from Abdullah Öcalan following DEM Party's İmralı Prison visit, with multiple sources reporting his readiness to contribute "positively" to regional peace and democracy (Aydinlik, Bianet, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Medyascope, Yeni Akit). In parallel news, a South Korean plane crash claims 179 lives (Daily Sabah), while weather services issue New Year's snow warnings (Milliyet).
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10:25PKK Operations Resume While Öcalan Echo Lingers

The newspapers report on recent PKK developments from multiple angles: Turkish operations neutralized 4 PKK members in Northern Iraq and Syria (Sabah), while coverage continues of Öcalan's statements following the İmralı visit. In domestic news, police detained suspects in a 13 million lira gold theft (Hürriyet) and launched anti-narcotics operations (OdaTV), while an AKP official comments on minimum wage and retirement policies (Sözcü).
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11:53Azerbaijan's Plane Falls to Russian Fire

The newspapers report on an Azerbaijani aircraft reportedly shot down by Russia (Gerçek Gündem), while coverage continues of Öcalan's statements from İmralı. Erdoğan's 2024 diplomatic agenda gets attention, with planned visits to 17 countries (Sabah). In Israel news, Netanyahu undergoes surgery amid calls for investigation of his wife (Yeni Akit). Domestic coverage includes CHP's Veli Ağbaba's personal loss (OdaTV) and a business owner's narrow escape from workplace fire (Sözcü).

13:21Aliyev Demands Moscow's Admission

The newspapers extensively cover Azerbaijan's diplomatic response to a military plane incident, with President Aliyev demanding Russia's acknowledgment and compensation (Daily Sabah, Cumhuriyet, Yeni Akit). This development follows Putin's reported apology. In parallel, multiple sources report growing concerns about aviation safety following four major accidents in four days, including the South Korean Boeing crash (Milliyet, OdaTV).

14:49Echoes from İmralı Meet Korean Condolences

The newspapers report extensively on reactions to DEM Party leaders' statements and the İmralı visit, with MHP commenting on messages from the prison (Gerçek Gündem, Aydinlik). In parallel, President Erdoğan sends condolences for the South Korean accident (Hürriyet, Sabah). Meanwhile, CHP leader Özgür Özel emphasizes transparency in new statements (Birgun), while Aliyev continues pressing Russia over the military plane incident (Cumhuriyet).
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17:37Gaza Rally Set While İmralı Echoes

The newspapers extensively report on a major gathering planned for January 1st regarding Gaza (Hürriyet, Milliyet), while continuing coverage of the İmralı developments with new statements from Özgür Özel (Cumhuriyet) and reactions from Fatih Erbakan regarding DEM Party (Yeni Akit). In local politics, attention turns to a leadership election with voting concluded (Gerçek Gündem), while Türker Eriş's arrest makes headlines (Sözcü).

19:38Saudi-Turkish Defense Talks Surface

The newspapers report on two main developments: defense talks between Turkey and Saudi Arabia (Hurriyet, Yeni Akit), and the Justice Minister's criticism of the opposition (Sözcü). In parallel, coverage continues of the Narin murder case which has captured national attention (Gerçek Gündem), while the Hatay governorate issues a statement denying reports of an armed robbery (Milliyet).