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31.12.2024

31.12.2024The Last Day of Iron Fists and Gaza Marches

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 31.12.2024.

It displays 406 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

31.12.2024The Last Day of Iron Fists and Gaza Marches
Morning coverage centered on New Year's security measures, with Istanbul announcing road closures and deploying 60,000 police officers. The Interior Ministry reported arresting 536 ISIS suspects across 57 provinces over 12 days.

By afternoon, President Erdogan's "iron fist in velvet glove" New Year's message dominated headlines, coinciding with preparations for January 1st's major Gaza solidarity march on Galata Bridge. The messaging reflected ongoing attempts to balance domestic control with international diplomacy.

Evening developments focused on the National Lottery draw results and final preparations for the Gaza march, while Foreign Minister Fidan emphasized "solution-oriented diplomacy" for 2025. The coverage maintained focus on both festive preparations and political messaging, with state media highlighting Erdogan's visit to Darülaceze elderly home and official statements regarding Syrian diplomatic developments.
31.12.2024
04:07
04:31

05:21Istanbul Locks Down For New Year

The newspapers report on New Year's security measures in Istanbul, with the Governor's office announcing specific precautions (Hürriyet, Gerçek Gündem). Economic coverage focuses on persistent poverty issues (Birgun) and Finance Minister Şimşek's 12 billion TL decision (OdaTV). Education reforms for 2024 emerge as a discussion point (Milliyet), while Interior Minister Yerlikaya continues updating refugee return figures (Yeni Akit).
06:47

06:49New Year's Price Hikes Meet Medical Fraud

The newspapers report on new identity card and passport fees for 2025 (Bianet), while New Year's celebrations draw coverage through lottery wins (Gerçek Gündem) and price gouging concerns (OdaTV). A medical scandal emerges where a real doctor was treated by an impersonator (Sözcü), and authorities report an illegal alcohol operation in Osmaniye (Hürriyet). End-of-year retrospectives begin appearing in mainstream media (Milliyet).

07:46Buses Burn While Shelters Fill

The newspapers report on unfolding events in Israel, with Israelis rushing to shelters (Aydinlik), while Turkey maintains focus on Gaza through First Lady Emine Erdoğan's diplomatic priorities (Sabah). On the domestic front, security operations continue with MIT neutralizing a PKK/KCK leader (Yeni Akit), as Istanbul prepares for New Year's with road closures around Galata Bridge (Hürriyet). Multiple sources report on a bus fire incident (OdaTV, Gerçek Gündem).

08:41Daesh Sweep Meets Economic Deficit

The newspapers report on major security operations against Daesh, with 536 suspects detained in 12 days of operations (Daily Sabah). Economic indicators draw attention with a reported deficit of 7.4 billion dollars (Birgun), while housing loan conditions face changes (Gerçek Gündem). Political discourse centers on CHP leader Özel's New Year message (Hürriyet) and discussions about the 'Turkey Alliance' (Cumhuriyet).

09:39Erdogan's Iron Fist Greets 2024

The newspapers report on Erdogan's New Year's message, characterized by "iron fist" rhetoric (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). Foreign policy coverage centers on Syria-Turkey relations with analysis of Assad's position (Daily Sabah), while security operations against FETÖ continue to draw attention (Sabah, OdaTV). Parliamentary discussions focus on immunity files for party leaders (Sözcü).
10:24

10:41Bahçeli Demands Action After İmralı Visit

The newspapers report on Devlet Bahçeli's comments regarding DEM Party's İmralı visit, calling for a transition from words to action phase (Hürriyet, Sabah, Gerçek Gündem). Security preparations for New Year's Eve are detailed with 207,000 police and 99,000 gendarmerie officers to be deployed (Sözcü). Economic coverage focuses on global uncertainty predictions for 2025 (Daily Sabah), while meteorological reports indicate upcoming snowfall in Istanbul (Milliyet).

11:37New Year's Politics Meet Kahramanmaraş Tremors

The newspapers report on New Year's Eve political messaging, with President Erdogan emphasizing anti-terrorism stance (Daily Sabah) and opposition leader Özel extending greetings to political figures (Hürriyet). Several sources cover MHP leader Bahçeli's statements on momentum for action (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem). A notable earthquake is reported in Kahramanmaraş (Yeni Akit), while environmental struggles for 2024 draw coverage (Bianet).

12:25İmralı Talks Echo Through Year's End

The newspapers report on interactions with İmralı, with several sources discussing its implications (Aydinlik, Gerçek Gündem). Coverage extends to international affairs, with reporting on Israel's conflict (Yeni Akit) and broader regional assessments (Daily Sabah). Domestic focus includes the Ministry of Education's 22-year service compilation (Hürriyet) and First Lady Erdoğan's New Year message (Sabah).

13:21Year-End Stories Meet Syria's New Dawn

The newspapers report on year-end reflections, with multiple sources discussing Turkey's ecological struggles and economic challenges in 2024 (Bianet, Daily Sabah). Defense Minister Güler's statements on Syria indicate satisfaction with new developments (Milliyet, Sabah), while Medyascope provides political portraits of key figures including İmamoğlu, Bahçeli, and Öcalan. Reports continue on the İmralı-DEM meeting aftermath (Yeni Akit, Aydinlik).
14:23

14:25Parliament's New Year Exchanges

The newspapers report on New Year's messages from political leaders, with Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş and President Erdoğan extending greetings to opposition figures (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah). Coverage includes global New Year celebrations starting in Sydney and Auckland (Daily Sabah). Parliamentary tensions surface in reports of heated exchanges between MPs (Gerçek Gündem), while concerns about the National Lottery operations draw attention (Cumhuriyet).
14:55
15:11

15:47Galata Bridge Protest Meets Kahramanmaraş Tremors

The newspapers report on a protest at Galata Bridge affecting public transport (Hürriyet), while seismic activity in Kahramanmaraş prompts warnings for Malatya from geologist Naci Görür (OdaTV). Cultural coverage includes Deputy Minister Mumcu's assessment of 2024 as an arts-focused year (Milliyet). Economic concerns surface with questions about potential natural gas price increases (Cumhuriyet), while President Erdoğan's visit to Darülaceze draws coverage (Yeni Akit).
16:56

17:29New Year's Eve Meets Gaza Rally

The newspapers report intensively on New Year's Eve celebrations and preparations, with coverage of first countries entering 2025 (Gerçek Gündem), and official statements from Interior Minister Yerlikaya and Istanbul Governor Gül (Hürriyet, Milliyet). A notable focus emerges on the Galata Bridge Gaza solidarity gathering (Sabah), while alcohol restrictions are reported for major squares (OdaTV). Economic coverage continues with announcement of minimum pension rates (Cumhuriyet).

18:57CHP's Legal Challenge While Damascus Talks

The newspapers report on CHP's announcement of legal action (Birgun, Cumhuriyet), while SDG's meeting with Ahmed al-Shara in Damascus draws attention (Bianet). ASELSAN claims position among top 10 fastest-growing defense companies (Milliyet). Security measures intensify in Taksim for New Year's Eve, with mounted police and K-9 units deployed (Hürriyet). Meanwhile, Kyrgyzstan announces decision regarding FETÖ schools (Sabah).

20:49New Year's Lottery Meets Gas Dreams

The newspapers report extensively on New Year's Eve festivities, with coverage of first countries entering 2025 (Gerçek Gündem) and National Lottery results announcing 600 million TL winners across three provinces (Milliyet). Government announcements include plans to increase Black Sea natural gas production to 9 million cubic meters (Hürriyet) and transportation infrastructure developments for 2025 (Sabah). President Erdoğan's New Year message to military forces draws coverage (Aydinlik), while Foreign Minister Fidan emphasizes diplomatic solutions (Daily Sabah).
21:11

22:41Turkey Welcomes 2025 While Taxes Rise

The newspapers extensively report on Turkey's entrance into 2025, with coverage of nationwide celebrations (Milliyet, Sözcü) and New Year's greetings from officials including Foreign Minister Fidan (Sabah) and various media outlets (Bianet). The first baby of 2024, named Mahir Deniz, is reported (OdaTV), while economic updates include new tax rates for vehicles, passports, and mobile phones (Cumhuriyet).