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30.01.2025

30.01.2025Fire Report Ignites Journalists' Hunt

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 30.01.2025.

It displays 423 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

30.01.2025Fire Report Ignites Journalists' Hunt
Morning coverage centered on witness testimonies from the Kartalkaya hotel fire revealing non-functioning alarms and sprinklers, while authorities detained a floor attendant. The investigation expanded beyond safety violations into media coverage, with historian Çiğdem Bayraktar Ör's detention marking escalation against journalists reporting on expert testimonies.

By afternoon, parliament passed legislation expanding presidential powers over public servants without judicial oversight, while the Transport Minister announced new social media age restrictions. Opposition leader İmamoğlu responded by calling for early elections.

Evening brought confirmation of Mohammed Deif's death in Gaza, while Turkish media focused on the detention of additional journalists and academics. The day ended with reports of bank profits reaching record highs, contrasting with ongoing debates about pension increases and economic challenges.
30.01.2025
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04:55

05:38US Air Collision Claims 18

Turkish newspapers extensively report on a military helicopter collision with a passenger aircraft in the US, resulting in multiple casualties (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Yeni Akit). In parallel developments, coverage continues of three Turkish citizens killed near the Israeli border by human traffickers (Sabah), while new regulations regarding pepper spray for women are being implemented (OdaTV). The arrest of Halk TV's Chief Editor Suat Toktaş remains in focus (Bianet, Medyascope).
06:31

07:13Opposition Chief Demands Snap Elections

Turkish newspapers report on opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu's call for early elections (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem), while CHP's presidential candidacy process continues to draw attention (Cumhuriyet). New developments emerge in the hotel fire investigation, with reports of malfunctioning alarm and sprinkler systems (Gazete Duvar). Media also covers a passenger aircraft-helicopter collision resulting in casualties (Aydinlik, Yeni Akit).

08:34Hotel Fire Systems Failed, Four Die in Bus Crash

Turkish newspapers report on multiple developments in two key areas. A hotel fire investigation reveals new testimony about malfunctioning alarm and sprinkler systems (Gazete Duvar), while a worker bus accident results in 4 deaths (OdaTV). International coverage focuses on a plane-helicopter collision in Washington with 67 missing (Daily Sabah). Finance Minister Şimşek's statements about potential new taxes also draw attention (Gerçek Gündem).
08:56

09:37Lieutenant Oath Verdict Looms

Turkish newspapers focus heavily on the expected verdict regarding military lieutenants' unauthorized oath case (Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Sabah). The Ministry of National Defense makes statements about both the lieutenants' case and military aircraft acquisitions, with final offers expected for Eurofighter and F-16 deals (MSB, Sözcü). A new report on the Kartalkaya hotel fire reveals non-compliant emergency exits (Bianet).
10:16
10:48

10:58Kartalkaya Fire Escape Route Exposed

Turkish newspapers focus on new developments in the Kartalkaya hotel fire investigation, with reports highlighting a single fire escape (İMO, Gazete Duvar) and emerging witness testimonies (Milliyet). A delegation from the Ministry of National Defense visits Syria (Bianet), while multiple outlets report on penalties issued to Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality for wastewater discharge into the sea (Sabah, Sözcü).
12:00

12:17Microsoft-IDF Links Exposed, Erdogan Defends Courts

Turkish newspapers focus on leaked documents revealing ties between Microsoft and the Israeli military (Bianet), while President Erdogan makes statements about judicial independence (Sabah, Milliyet). Multiple outlets report on the death of Sedanur Akalın at her boyfriend's residence (Hürriyet, Sözcü). Coverage continues of private schools' excessive pricing concerns (Gerçek Gündem) and suspected chemical contamination in drinking water (Cumhuriyet).
13:28

13:53Kartalkaya Staff: No Extinguishers Found

Turkish newspapers focus on new details from the Kartalkaya fire investigation, with staff testifying about missing fire extinguishers (Bianet). President Erdogan directly criticizes İmamoğlu (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). Multiple outlets cover a plane-helicopter collision in Washington with mass casualties (Daily Sabah, Gazete Duvar). Israel's withdrawal from a reported agreement receives attention (Yeni Akit), while journalist Suat Toktaş's arrest sparks protests in Elazığ (Sözcü).
14:47
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15:23Palestinian Prisoners May Head to Turkey

Turkish newspapers report on new developments regarding Palestinian prisoners potentially being transferred to Turkey (Gazete Duvar). The Kartalkaya hotel fire investigation continues, with commemoration ceremonies for the 78 victims (Hürriyet) and gendarmerie statements (Yeni Akit). Coverage includes the arrest of journalist Suat Toktaş (Medyascope) and concerns about rising costs ahead of Ramadan (Sözcü).
15:36

17:13Pension Hike Passes, Gas Price Looms

Turkish newspapers report on new economic measures, with legislation passing to increase retirement pensions (Gazete Duvar), while speculation continues about natural gas price hikes (Aydinlik). The Transport Minister made statements on multiple networks (Hurriyet, Milliyet), and media covers Trump's announcement regarding a major accident (Gerçek Gündem). Opposition outlets focus on discussions about presidential powers (Cumhuriyet).

18:49Hamas Commander's Death Confirmed

Turkish newspapers report Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif's death (Gazete Duvar, Sabah). Coverage continues of the killing of Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika in Stockholm, known for Quran burning incidents (Bianet). Local incidents receive attention, including a 10-year prison sentence in a sexual abuse case in Kayseri (Hürriyet, Sözcü), while discussion of presidential powers remains in focus (Cumhuriyet).

20:49Historian Detained as Presidential Powers Expand

Turkish newspapers report the detention of historian Çiğdem Bayraktar Ör (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Sözcü). A new law passes expanding presidential powers over public servants without judicial oversight (Bianet). Economic officials make statements about inflation trends and trade deficit reduction (Hürriyet, Sabah), while reports emerge about a quarantine in Tunceli (OdaTV).
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