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13.01.2025

The Day Municipal Keys Changed Hands

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 13.01.2025.

It displays 380 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.01.2025 ⇢ The Day Municipal Keys Changed Hands
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Morning began with the arrest of DEM Party's Akdeniz Municipality co-mayors, followed by trustee appointment - continuing the pattern of administrative pressure seen in previous days. By mid-morning, authorities issued detention orders for CHP's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat and 46 others in an alleged tender corruption investigation.

MIT Chief Kalın conducted Hamas discussions while Erdoğan announced new family support programs, including interest-free credit for newlyweds. Opposition leaders İmamoğlu and Özel responded with joint appearances at Beşiktaş Municipality, calling for early elections.

Evening coverage shifted to security matters, with reports of ISIS arrests in Istanbul and Ukraine's alleged attempt against TurkStream infrastructure. The day's coverage showed coordinated messaging across pro-government media regarding municipal investigations, while opposition outlets emphasized procedural irregularities in the morning raids.

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01:01⇢Shara Claims Millions Will Return

⌨The newspapers report on Syrian refugee returns, with Syrian official Shara claiming 14 million Syrians will return within two years (Sabah, Yeni Akit). Coverage continues on the situation of Circassians in Syria (Gazete Duvar), while environmental concerns emerge with reports of thermal power plant pollution (Sözcü) and a city facing housing crisis with 100,000 homeless (OdaTV). New bridge and highway toll rates for 2025 have been announced (Hürriyet), while ferry services face cancellations due to weather conditions (Milliyet).
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07:49⇢Beşiktaş Mayor Faces Corruption Probe

⌨The newspapers report heavily on a detention order issued against Beşiktaş Municipality Mayor Rıza Akpolat in connection with a tender corruption investigation (Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, OdaTV, Sözcü). In related municipal developments, Akdeniz Municipality Mayor and four council members were arrested (Milliyet). Meanwhile, DEM Party delegation visits Figen Yüksekdağ and Semra Güzel in Kocaeli (Sabah).
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09:17⇢Municipal Trustees Replace Arrested Mayors

⌨The newspapers report heavily on local government interventions, with trustees appointed to Akdeniz Municipality following the arrest of its co-mayors (Bianet, Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). Additionally, detention orders have been issued for CHP's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat and 46 others in a corruption probe (Aydinlik, Sabah), prompting a strong response from Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu (Cumhuriyet, Sözcü).
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10:37⇢Besiktas Mayor Detained

⌨The newspapers report heavily on the detention of Beşiktaş Municipality Mayor Rıza Akpolat in a corruption investigation (Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Medyascope, Sabah). CHP leader Özel has responded to the detention, calling it a "setup" (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). In other news, a worker's shuttle bus accident in Balıkesir has left 25 injured (Hürriyet).
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11:49⇢Public Workers Strike While Winter Looms

⌨The newspapers report a wave of public sector strikes across Turkey (Birgun). Multiple sources focus on discussions about potential mid-year minimum wage adjustments (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem). Weather alerts emerge for Istanbul, with AKOM warning of severe winter conditions (Sözcü). In foreign policy, there's coverage of Ukraine territorial disputes, with calls for Kiev to cede certain territories (Aydinlik).
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13:17⇢Handcuffs Meet Father's Eyes

⌨The newspapers extensively report on developments at Beşiktaş Municipality, with Mayor Rıza Akpolat being handcuffed in presence of his father (Gerçek Gündem), while CHP holds demonstrations outside the municipality building (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar). New developments include Russia's announcement of an attempted attack on TurkStream gas station by Ukraine (Hürriyet) and the capture of a Reyhanlı attack suspect (OdaTV, Sabah).
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14:22⇢Public Workers Strike While Hospitals Overflow

⌨The newspapers report on nationwide public worker strikes (Bianet, Birgun) while focusing on joint statements by CHP leaders Özel and İmamoğlu regarding Beşiktaş Municipality developments (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). A new labor report indicates at least 1,897 worker deaths (OdaTV), while hospitals face capacity issues with intubated patients in emergency rooms (Aydinlik).
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15:33⇢Opposition Demands Early Ballot

⌨The newspapers report extensively on opposition leaders İmamoğlu and Özel's joint call for early elections, challenging Erdoğan to "not flee from the ballot box" (Birgun, Cumhuriyet). In economic developments, Erdoğan announced interest-free credit for newlyweds and increased birth assistance to 5,000 liras (Gazete Duvar, OdaTV, Sözcü). Qatar's presentation of a Gaza truce deal receives coverage in pro-government media (Daily Sabah).
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17:12⇢Corruption Net Widens

⌨The newspapers report extensively on a corruption investigation, with both Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat and key figure Aziz İhsan Aktaş now in custody (Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Yeni Akit). Erdoğan announced new family support programs while using controversial rhetoric (Bianet). Multiple sources report on a disturbing incident involving a 15-year-old at a land registry office (Hürriyet, Milliyet).
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19:34⇢Ottoman Guards Return to Palace Gates

⌨The newspapers report on new threats against the family of Berkin Elvan (Bianet), while a sexual abuse case involving a mufti generates controversy (Birgun). Cultural shifts at Topkapı Palace show guards now wearing Ottoman-style uniforms (Milliyet). Foreign Minister Fidan met with his Norwegian counterpart Eide (Sabah), while jewelers announce restrictions on certain sales (Sözcü). Mosques will hold prayers for France (Yeni Akit).
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21:52⇢Kalın Meets Hamas While Crowds Crown İmamoğlu

⌨The newspapers report extensively on MIT chief Kalın's discussions with Hamas regarding Gaza ceasefire (Daily Sabah, Yeni Akit). Opposition figures İmamoğlu and Özel held a joint appearance in Beşiktaş, where crowds chanted presidential slogans for İmamoğlu (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). In security news, six ISIS suspects were arrested in Istanbul (Hürriyet).
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