September
01.09.2025
Monday
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The day centered on significant domestic legal and political developments. In the afternoon, reports emerged of two individuals detained after inquiring about the residence of Chief Public Prosecutor Akın Gürlek, a story that gained widespread attention. This incident occurred amidst earlier news of a red notice issued for a fugitive in the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) corruption investigation, which Gürlek commented on as a major case. Concurrently, dossiers were submitted to parliament seeking to lift the immunity of several deputies, including Özgür Özel and Tuncer Bakırhan. Later, the Justice Minister affirmed that there would be no general amnesty, clarifying previous speculation. Internationally, the Afghanistan earthquake continued to be reported, and the situation in Gaza remained a focus, particularly concerning journalists. In the evening, a US representative stated the SDF had no links to the PKK.
02.09.2025
Tuesday
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The day began with President Erdoğan's post-China trip statements, reiterating his commitment to prevent "chaos" in Syria and projecting economic growth. International news included Belgium's announcement to recognize the Palestinian State and the DMM's later clarification denying an agreement with China on Uyghurs. Domestically, ongoing forest fires in Kastamonu and Karabük remained a concern, with villages evacuated. However, the dominant story of the afternoon became the Republican People's Party (CHP). A court annulled the CHP's Istanbul Provincial Congress and appointed Gürsel Tekin as a trustee. This decision was met with immediate and strong defiance from CHP leader Özgür Özel, who declared the party's non-recognition of the decision and announced Tekin's expulsion from the party. Government officials, including Minister Tunç and AK Party Spokesperson Çelik, commented on the annulment as a "precautionary measure," while MHP leader Bahçeli criticized the CHP.
03.09.2025
Wednesday
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The day in Turkey was initially dominated by the intensifying internal dispute within the Republican People's Party (CHP), a direct continuation of the annulled Istanbul Provincial Congress from the previous day. CHP leader Özgür Özel addressed a public rally in Zeytinburnu, expressing defiance against the court's decision and the appointed trustee, Gürsel Tekin, whose initial meetings also garnered attention. The CHP formally objected to the court's ruling on the Istanbul Provincial Management. Alongside these political developments, President Erdoğan delivered strong condemnations of Israel's offensive in Gaza during the late afternoon. However, the evening saw a sudden and significant shift in editorial focus, with multiple outlets reporting the murder of Istanbul Public Prosecutor Ercan Kayhan, an event that quickly became a primary story.
04.09.2025
Thursday
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Turkish media's focus on September 4th evolved from a widespread global Google outage impacting essential services, dominating early headlines, to sustained attention on the Republican People's Party (CHP) internal crisis. This crisis intensified with reports of district congresses, such as Ataşehir, being blocked and İmamoğlu's notary application regarding the Istanbul Provincial Congress. A significant development was the Supreme Election Council's (YSK) announcement to convene on the CHP's annulled congresses. Domestically, the previous day's murder of Public Prosecutor Ercan Kayhan saw an arrest. Geopolitically, the escalating Red Sea conflict with Yemen striking Israel and an Israeli minister's threats, alongside ongoing Gaza coverage, held international attention. Later, national sports achievements, including a football victory and women's volleyball advancement, provided a prominent shift in editorial priority.
05.09.2025
Friday
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The day was marked by pivotal developments in the Republican People's Party (CHP) internal crisis, stemming from the annulled Istanbul Provincial Congress. Following early morning reports of Beykoz Mayor Alaattin Köseler's release and Gürsel Tekin's initial statements as trustee, attention centered on the Supreme Election Council (YSK). In a significant early afternoon decision, the YSK accepted the CHP's appeal, reversing earlier rulings concerning the provincial congress. This was swiftly followed by the withdrawal of at least two members from the appointed trustee committee, indicating continued internal disarray despite the YSK's intervention. Concurrently, a new major political development emerged in the afternoon as the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) proposed a delegation meet with PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, drawing national attention. Debates within the CHP persisted into the evening, with Gürsel Tekin’s strong remarks towards Özgür Özel and calls for an extraordinary congress. International reports on Gaza's humanitarian crisis and US threats towards Lebanon also continued to feature.
06.09.2025
Saturday
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The day opened with extensive media focus on the Republican People's Party's (CHP) renewed bid for an Extraordinary Congress, directly following the Supreme Election Council's decision not to overturn the removal of the Istanbul provincial organization, a continuation of the party's internal crisis. Concurrently, reports on severe crime gained prominence, including an alleged "online contract killer" and several specific murder cases. National attention also turned to significant sports achievements, with the "Sultans of the Net" women's volleyball team advancing to the World Championship final and the men's basketball team reaching EuroBasket quarterfinals. A major political-legal development unfolded in the early afternoon as Beykoz Mayor Alaattin Köseler was re-imprisoned after an appeal against his release was accepted, reversing his freedom from the previous day. This development, alongside the later suspension and warrant for the Antalya Police Chief, underscored ongoing shifts in political and administrative landscapes.
07.09.2025
Sunday
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The day saw a continued focus on domestic political-legal issues, following the previous day’s re-imprisonment of Beykoz Mayor Alaattin Köseler. Early reports detailed the surrender of the Antalya Police Chief and an attorney's arrest for attempting to provide drugs in prison.
Concurrently, Turkish media extensively covered the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with prominent political figures, including CHP leader Özgür Özel, commemorating Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, killed by Israeli soldiers. By early afternoon, national attention celebrated the "Sultans of the Net" women's volleyball team achieving second place globally.
However, the dominant narrative shifted dramatically in the evening as the Istanbul Governorate announced a protest ban in six districts, leading to a police blockade of the CHP Istanbul Provincial Headquarters and Minister Yerlikaya issuing a warning against Özgür Özel for allegedly provoking unrest.
08.09.2025
Monday
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The day maintained strong editorial focus on the Republican People's Party (CHP) Istanbul Provincial Presidency, which remained under police blockade. This continued the previous day's events regarding the announced protest ban and trustee appointment, with further police intervention and detentions reported in the morning.
A major, distinct development in the morning was an armed attack on a police station in İzmir, resulting in the deaths of two police officers. This incident quickly garnered widespread media attention, with the attacker's apprehension, initial statements from the President, and warnings to broadcasters.
In the afternoon and evening, the CHP situation intensified as Gürsel Tekin, the designated trustee, entered the headquarters under police escort. President Erdoğan later stated that the state would not allow the disruption of public order or defiance of courts by the CHP, implicitly addressing the ongoing internal party turmoil. Separately, the increase in the overseas exit fee was a notable economic update.
09.09.2025
Tuesday
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The day saw a continued focus on the Republican People's Party (CHP) internal turmoil, with initial morning reports detailing ongoing challenges related to its Istanbul Provincial Congress and strong statements from CHP leaders against perceived pressure, directly following the previous days' blockades and trustee appointment.
Concurrently, international attention began to solidify on Middle East tensions, particularly with reports of an attack on the Sumud Flotilla. This escalated significantly in the afternoon as news broke of an Israeli strike in Doha, reportedly targeting Hamas leaders. This development rapidly became the day's dominant narrative, drawing strong condemnations from Turkish officials, including President Erdoğan and Ömer Çelik, who characterized the strike as a "barbaric act of terror" and an embrace of terrorism as state policy.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Election Council (YSK) delivered a critical decision regarding the CHP Istanbul Extraordinary Provincial Congress, and party leader Özgür Özel reiterated his defiance against any attempts to harm the party.
10.09.2025
Wednesday
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The internal developments within the Republican People's Party (CHP) continued to dominate Turkish media. In the morning, the Constitutional Court issued a decision on the CHP Congress, and Chairman Özgür Özel reaffirmed his support for the Istanbul Provincial Chairman. The appointed trustee, Gürsel Tekin, specified who could enter the former Istanbul Provincial building. A significant new turn occurred in the afternoon with a wave of resignations among CHP council members in Beykoz Municipality, leading to the party losing its majority there. Özgür Özel later held a rally in Kadıköy, reiterating defiance. Concurrently, international reports sustained focus on the Middle East, following the previous day's Israeli strike in Doha, with Turkey expressing unity with Qatar. Late in the day, a major domestic administrative change occurred with the reshuffling of 37 provincial police chiefs.
11.09.2025
Thursday
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The day began with the significant administrative reshuffle of police chiefs in 37 provinces, following up on reports from the previous day. However, the dominant story quickly shifted to the large-scale operation against Can Holding, leading to the seizure of 121 companies, including major media outlets Habertürk and Show TV. This development generated extensive coverage across multiple Turkish media sources throughout the morning and early afternoon. Later in the day, the Republican People's Party (CHP) saw renewed focus on its internal dynamics, with Özgür Özel calling on Kılıçdaroğlu to clarify the party's governance.
12.09.2025
Friday
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The day began with the first hearing of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem
13.09.2025
Saturday
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The day's news focused heavily on the anti-corruption operation at Bayrampaşa Municipality, with Mayor Hasan Mutlu and numerous others detained in the morning, a development that continued to be reported throughout the day. This follows earlier reports concerning internal CHP dynamics. Concurrently, the "diploma case" of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu reappeared, with investigations launched into photos taken during his court hearing. Later in the afternoon, a new indictment against İmamoğlu was accepted, accusing him of "insult" and seeking a prison sentence, intensifying the ongoing legal scrutiny. International news included reports on over a million Palestinians in northern Gaza rejecting forced displacement.
14.09.2025
Sunday
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The day's significant political development centered on the CHP. In the early afternoon, Özgür Özel publicly declared Ekrem İmamoğlu as the party's presidential candidate, a statement that garnered significant attention. This announcement followed earlier reports of a large CHP demonstration in Ankara ahead of the General Assembly lawsuit, and an ongoing internal party crisis as reported by Medyascope. Concurrently, international news continued to highlight Israel's actions in Gaza, with reports of new bombings in Gaza City and U.S. diplomatic involvement. Domestically, RTÜK initiated an investigation into the 'Kızılcık Şerbeti' series.
15.09.2025
Monday
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The day's main focus in Turkish media was the lawsuit concerning the CHP General Assembly, which was postponed until October 24, as reported by Gerçek Gündem and Medyascope in the morning and early afternoon. This follows previous days' coverage of internal party dynamics and legal challenges. Concurrently, President Erdoğan's condemnation of Israeli aggression and calls for economic pressure, echoing earlier statements, continued to be a significant international story, particularly amplified by conservative outlets. Domestically, there was ongoing coverage of an assault on a father in front of his children after he warned a speeding driver, leading to investigations.
16.09.2025
Tuesday
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The ground operation in Gaza continued to dominate Turkish headlines in the morning, with various outlets reporting on the Israeli incursion and President Erdoğan's diplomatic efforts in Qatar. Later in the morning and early afternoon, the ongoing investigation into the Bayrampaşa Municipality resurfaced prominently. This follows previous days' coverage of arrests related to this case. By late afternoon and evening, news escalated with reports of Bayrampaşa Mayor Hasan Mutlu's arrest, a significant development in the corruption probe that has been a recurring theme. Concurrently, responses to Netanyahu's statements about Erdoğan and Jerusalem gained traction across several news sources.
17.09.2025
Wednesday
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The day began with ongoing reports concerning alleged corruption in CHP-led municipalities, recalling previous days' developments. By late morning, attention shifted to the Ayvalık International Film Festival and a developing story in Manisa about a fire at a pallet factory. In the early afternoon, a significant development occurred with the dismissal of Bayrampaşa Belediye Başkanı Hasan Mutlu from his position, building on the corruption probes that have been a recurring theme in Turkish media, particularly over the past two days. Concurrently, news outlets continued to report on Israel's actions in Gaza, with new allegations of a children's hospital being targeted. By evening, the focus also included the end of Ali Erbaş's term as President of Religious Affairs, with Safi Arpaguş appointed as his successor.
18.09.2025
Thursday
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The day's narrative began with the appointment of Safi Arpaguş as the new head of the Directorate of Religious Affairs, a development continuing the previous day's news of Ali Erbaş's term ending. Discussions around the CHP also remained prominent, with reports on an upcoming congress and a controversial Atatürk portrait incident.
Later, the focus shifted significantly to the Turkish singer Mabel Matiz. The Ministry of Interior filed a criminal complaint against Matiz regarding his song "Perperişan," leading to widespread media attention and discussions about freedom of expression. Concurrently, news about alleged Turkish imports reaching Israel via Greece persisted, reflecting ongoing regional dynamics.
The day closed with the Super League football match between Galatasaray and Frankfurt, where Galatasaray suffered a significant defeat.
19.09.2025
Friday
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The day began with ongoing reports on Israel's actions in Gaza, reflecting a continued focus on regional issues. Domestically, discussions continued about the potential shift of Bayrampaşa Municipality from CHP to AKP, a recurring theme from previous days. News also emerged about a YÖK directive for universities to hold their first class on Gaza.
By the early afternoon, the CHP's Extraordinary Congress was confirmed after the YSK rejected an appeal. Concurrently, President Erdoğan addressed the UN General Assembly, demanding action against Israel, and reiterated a strong stance on Jerusalem at TEKNOFEST.
The evening brought the most significant development: the confirmation of a meeting between President Erdoğan and Donald Trump on September 25th in the White House to discuss Türkiye-US ties, a story initially raised by Özgür Özel and later confirmed by Trump.
20.09.2025
Saturday
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The day's focus remained largely on international affairs, with initial reports dominated by the confirmed Erdoğan-Trump meeting scheduled for September 25th, an ongoing story from previous days. By mid-morning, cyberattacks at European airports and Portugal's decision to recognize Palestine, with France expected to follow, gained traction, shifting the editorial emphasis to broader geopolitical developments.
The afternoon saw further discussions on the political future of Ekrem İmamoğlu and internal CHP dynamics. However, the most prominent development by the evening was Hamas's warning regarding hostages in Gaza if Israel continued its assault on Gaza City, alongside reports of Trump threatening Venezuela, underscoring a heightened focus on Middle Eastern and global tensions.
21.09.2025
Sunday
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The day's media coverage highlighted two main areas: international relations and domestic political developments. In the morning, Turkish media continued to focus on President Erdoğan's upcoming UN trip and meeting with Trump, an ongoing story from previous days. Domestically, discussions around CHP's internal dynamics and Özgür Özel's actions regarding a 'no confidence' vote received attention.
By the early afternoon, international focus shifted significantly with reports from Daily Sabah and Gerçek Gündem confirming that the UK, Canada, and Australia had recognized a Palestinian state, marking a notable development in the ongoing international discourse on the Middle East. Simultaneously, domestic attention turned to the outcome of the CHP General Chairman election, with Özgür Özel re-elected, and Fenerbahçe's presidential election, where Sadettin Saran became the new president.
The evening saw President Erdoğan arrive in the US for the UN General Assembly, with a Gaza summit with Trump also being reported. The day concluded with reports of a 4.9-5.0 magnitude earthquake in Balıkesir/Sındırgı.
22.09.2025
Monday
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The day's media coverage continued to center on international relations, with President Erdoğan's engagements at the UN General Assembly dominating headlines. Early reports from Daily Sabah highlighted Erdoğan's upcoming discussions with Trump regarding Middle East affairs. By early afternoon, the focus shifted to the UN General Assembly convening to discuss Palestinian territories (Bianet), with Daily Sabah criticizing the limitations of historic Palestinian recognition.
In the evening, President Erdoğan delivered a significant speech at the UN, addressing the Palestinian issue and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza (Hürriyet, Daily Sabah). Domestically, an ongoing investigation into Mabel Matiz (Medyascope) and reports of earthquakes in Balıkesir (Hürriyet, OdaTV) also received attention throughout the day.
23.09.2025
Tuesday
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Turkish media maintained its focus on international relations, with President Erdoğan dominating headlines due to his engagements at the UN General Assembly. Early reports highlighted Erdoğan's continued advocacy for Palestine, with Daily Sabah and Sabah covering his Fox News interview where he accused Netanyahu of genocide. The domestic sphere saw significant attention given to an operation and arrests at the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, prompting a reaction from Mayor Mansur Yavaş. In the early afternoon, Daily Sabah further elaborated on the recognition of an independent Palestinian state, referencing past, present, and future perspectives. By late afternoon and evening, Erdoğan's UN addresses continued to be a central theme, with Daily Sabah reporting on his emphasis on Palestinian suffering and his statement that there is no war in Gaza, only an Israeli massacre.
24.09.2025
Wednesday
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Turkish media continued its focus on international diplomacy regarding Gaza throughout the day. In the morning, reports highlighted President Erdoğan's meeting with Trump at the UN Gaza Summit and Trump's strong statements against countries recognizing Palestine. This international focus persisted into the early afternoon, with Daily Sabah reporting on Israel's alleged aim for Gaza control and a Jewish majority in the West Bank. Domestically, the CHP Istanbul Congress was a significant ongoing story. Although initially facing a suspension order, the congress was later allowed to proceed by the Supreme Election Council (YSK). In the evening, Trump's statements to Muslim leaders about not allowing Israel to annex the West Bank received attention, alongside further comments from Erdoğan regarding Trump. Meanwhile, a poll indicated 60-70% support for the "process" – likely referring to ongoing peace or political initiatives – while the CHP held a rally in Eyüpsultan to support Palestine, and İmamoğlu's Guardian article on Turkish democracy being under threat was also highlighted.
25.09.2025
Thursday
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Turkish media heavily focused on the meeting between President Erdoğan and President Trump at the White House. Early reports noted a military exercise with Egypt aiming for Mediterranean peace, while Trump's views on legitimacy for Turkey also received attention. The actual meeting between Erdoğan and Trump began in the early afternoon, with discussions around CAATSA sanctions and the Syria crisis. Following the meeting, Trump lauded Erdoğan's role in solving the Syria crisis and both leaders described the talks as "great." Domestically, a new lawsuit against Selahattin Demirtaş and a professor's suspension for alleged bribery also made headlines, alongside reports of a forest fire in Burdur and Israel striking Yemen.
26.09.2025
Friday
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Turkish media on September 26 continued to follow the political aftermath of the Erdoğan-Trump meeting, with an early AI overview highlighting its framing as a success for Turkey and Erdoğan's global leadership. Domestically, ongoing legal and political developments took center stage, including the İmamoğlu court case, and reports on global child poverty. By early afternoon, the official expulsion of Gürsel Tekin and Barış Yarkadaş from the CHP emerged as a prominent story, signaling significant internal party shifts. Concurrently, the Gaza conflict remained a focus, with reports on foreign health workers witnessing civilian injuries and discussions nearing an agreement. Late afternoon coverage continued to emphasize diplomatic efforts regarding Gaza, including Erdoğan's meeting with the UK leader and Minister Fidan's strong statements against Israel.
27.09.2025
Saturday
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Turkish media on September 27 continued its robust focus on the Gaza conflict and international diplomacy. Early reports covered Israeli strikes and Minister Fidan's assertion that the Netanyahu regime had become a "rogue actor." The ongoing debate surrounding President Erdoğan's meeting with Trump from the previous day, and the reliability of agreements with Trump, also persisted. By late morning and early afternoon, the narrative intensified, with Daily Sabah reporting Erdoğan's demand for Netanyahu to be tried over Gaza crimes, and later, Erdoğan stating that Palestinian statehood remains "incomplete" without Israel being stopped. Opposition leader Özgür Özel, in turn, accused Erdoğan of being "Netanyahu's friend" during a rally in Afyon. Local political and criminal developments, including manipulation investigations on Borsa İstanbul and local elections, were also present but secondary to the dominant foreign policy discourse.
28.09.2025
Sunday
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Turkish media on September 28 continued to prioritize foreign policy, with Minister Fidan emphasizing a Gaza ceasefire as a key priority. This follows previous days' robust focus on the Gaza conflict. Early reports also covered a cyberattack on OdaTV. By early afternoon, reports of a 5.4 magnitude earthquake in Kütahya, felt in Istanbul, emerged as a significant domestic story, followed by a detention request for Kemal Can of Can Holding. Later in the afternoon, MİT operations against ISIS in Syria were reported, with several individuals captured. The day concluded with a focus on traffic accidents, particularly a fatal one in Manisa, and the announcement of 18,000 new personnel for the Ministry of Health.
29.09.2025
Monday
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Turkish media on September 29 began with reports of critical messages before a meeting and ongoing domestic personnel recruitment by the Health Ministry. Early afternoon saw attention on Türkiye leading a Gaza aid flotilla rescue, and allegations of the US preparing Tomahawks against Russia. The re-election of Özgür Çelik as CHP Istanbul Provincial Head and a Cabinet meeting also received coverage. As the day progressed, the focus shifted dramatically to President Trump's newly announced Gaza peace plan. Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan engaged in diplomacy, discussing the plan with Saudi, Jordanian, and Qatari counterparts. President Erdoğan expressed appreciation for Trump's efforts and leadership regarding the plan, with media outlets highlighting the unveiling and implications of the peace proposal.
30.09.2025
Tuesday
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Turkish media on September 30 continued its strong focus on the Gaza conflict, with early reports discussing Türkiye's support for the Sumud flotilla and the latest on President Trump's Gaza peace plan, including Netanyahu's approval (Daily Sabah, Yeni Akit). As the day progressed, the discourse intensified, centering on Trump's ultimatum to Hamas to respond to his Gaza peace plan within 3-4 days (Daily Sabah, Gerçek Gündem). The Turkish National Security Council (MGK) also convened, urging global action to halt the Gaza genocide and emphasizing the Cyprus issue (Daily Sabah, OdaTV). Later, reports indicated US pressure on Türkiye to push Hamas towards accepting the plan (OdaTV). Domestically, discussions continued on potential electricity and natural gas price hikes (Gerçek Gündem) and calls for the elimination of terrorist organizations (Sabah).
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