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22.11.2024

The Day Two Mayors Lost Their Seats And The Storm Came

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 22.11.2024.

It displays 407 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

22.11.2024The Day Two Mayors Lost Their Seats And The Storm Came
The Interior Ministry appointed trustees to DEM Party-led Tunceli and CHP-led Ovacık municipalities, triggering protests that were quickly restricted by a 10-day demonstration ban. CHP announced 414 mayors would gather in Ankara in response.

Former CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu appeared in court for alleged defamation of Erdoğan, making unexpected claims about Cyprus policy. The Yenidoğan Gang trial continued its fifth day, with an ambulance driver's testimony revealing financial motivations behind patient transfers.

Severe weather disrupted transportation across western Turkey, with Turkish Airlines canceling 38 flights and ferry services suspended in the Dardanelles. The Migration Authority released updated figures on Syrian residents, while Foreign Minister Fidan criticized NATO dependency ahead of incoming Secretary General Rutte's scheduled visit.

Culture Minister Ersoy announced plans to bring Formula 1 back to Istanbul, while authorities reported neutralizing four PKK militants in northern Iraq.
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02:30 (23:30)The Women's Commission and The Kurdish Statement

The newspapers report on two main developments: the selection committee for preventing violence against women was officially announced in the Official Gazette (Hürriyet, Milliyet), and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made statements about Turkey's role regarding Kurdish populations in neighboring regions (Gazete Duvar). Turkish officials express support for the ICC's warrant against Netanyahu (Daily Sabah), while discussions continue about drone warfare's future impact (Bianet).
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07:08 (04:08)The Gold Deputies' Resignation Day

The newspapers report on a new gold smuggling scandal, with MHP requesting resignations from three deputies (Birgun, Sabah). Interior Minister Yerlikaya comments on a shooting incident (Bianet), while Defense Ministry announces neutralization of 34 militants (Milliyet). Foreign Minister Fidan delivers five key messages to international community (Hürriyet). Coverage continues of medication shortages (Sözcü), while a fatal fire at a tutoring center in Sivas is reported (OdaTV).
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09:27 (06:27)The Emergency Lights Clampdown

The newspapers report on a crackdown on unauthorized emergency vehicle lights, with 10,444 drivers facing penalties (Milliyet) and new restrictions on vehicle traffic (Sözcü). Interior Ministry announces stricter penalties for unlicensed firearms, with prison terms now ranging from two to four years (Hürriyet). An investigation has been launched against journalists Fatih Altaylı and İsmail Saymaz (Cumhuriyet, OdaTV).
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10:28 (07:28)The Day Palestine Bleeds and The Gang Returns

The newspapers report on two major developments: 112 Palestinians killed in the last 12 hours of Israeli strikes (Bianet), and the fifth day of the Yenidoğan Gang trial begins (Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope). A new investigation has been launched against journalists Altaylı and Saymaz (Sabah, Cumhuriyet). Meanwhile, rescue teams have descended underground at Çayırhan (OdaTV), while details emerge about a cybercrime attempt targeting an IT professor (Milliyet, Sözcü).
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11:09 (08:09)The Two Journalists' Investigation Day

The newspapers report on an investigation launched against journalists Fatih Altaylı and İsmail Saymaz (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Sabah), while the Yenidoğan Gang trial continues with new confessions from an ambulance driver (Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope). Opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu appears in court while İmamoğlu visits Germany (Aydinlik). Hungarian PM Orban offers Netanyahu shelter from ICC prosecution (Gazete Duvar).
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11:57 (08:57)The Gang's Money Trail Emerges

The newspapers report on developments in the Yenidoğan Gang case, with new confessions about payments from Fırat Sarı emerging (OdaTV, Gerçek Gündem). President Erdoğan focuses on energy initiatives, preparing to open the Istanbul Energy Forum (Sabah) while maintaining diplomatic efforts on Gaza (Daily Sabah). The CHP opposition pushes for extended maternity leave to 6 months (Sözcü) while İmamoğlu responds to trustee appointments (Cumhuriyet).
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12:53 (09:53)Parliament's Trustee Showdown

The newspapers report on multiple developments in parliament, where CHP leader Özgür Özel addresses tensions over trustee appointments and confrontations with President Erdoğan (Hürriyet, Gazete Duvar, OdaTV). A new twist emerges in the Yenidoğan Gang trial as an ambulance driver challenges the prosecutor's intentions (Medyascope, Gerçek Gündem). Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza with 21 new casualties reported (Daily Sabah).
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13:48 (10:48)The Gang Trial's Ambulance Driver Speaks Up

The newspapers report on continued developments in the Yenidoğan Gang trial, with new confessions emerging and an ambulance driver challenging the prosecutor's credibility (Medyascope, Gerçek Gündem, Aydinlik). Opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu appears in court while İmamoğlu comments from Germany (Birgun, Gazete Duvar). In diplomatic news, Turkish FM Fidan discusses Gaza ceasefire efforts (Daily Sabah) while Hungary's Orbán offers support to Netanyahu despite ICC decisions (Bianet).
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14:46 (11:46)Kılıçdaroğlu's Day in Court

The newspapers report heavily on CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu's court appearance, with crowds gathering at the courthouse (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, OdaTV). İmamoğlu expressed support for Kılıçdaroğlu, calling the proceedings "a bad joke" (OdaTV). Separately, the International Crime and Punishment Film Festival has begun (Bianet), while Daily Sabah covers Türkiye's continued support for Palestinian resistance.
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15:33 (12:33)Kılıçdaroğlu's Cyprus Claims in Court

The newspapers extensively cover CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu's court appearance, where he made claims about Erdoğan's alleged plans regarding Cyprus territory (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope, Sözcü). Erdoğan comments on energy issues in context of Russia-Ukraine conflict (OdaTV), while Sabah reports on the court's reasoning in the Halil Umut Meler assault case. Strong waves hit Sinop's Black Sea coast (Hürriyet).
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16:38 (13:38)Kılıçdaroğlu Names The Collaborators

The newspapers report on new developments in Turkish politics, with Kılıçdaroğlu accusing nationalist figures of collaboration (Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem). DEM Party makes statements about Abdullah Öcalan (Bianet), while Erdoğan reaffirms energy independence goals (Daily Sabah). In security news, special operations police conduct exercises in Şırnak (Hürriyet). New confessions emerge in the Yenidoğan Gang case (Sözcü).
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17:49 (14:49)The Call for Early Elections

The newspapers report on mixed political developments, with calls for early elections (Birgun) and CHP's discussion of an "economy tour" (Sözcü). Migration authorities released updated numbers of Syrian refugees (Hürriyet), while military operations continue in northern Iraq against PKK (Sabah). On the infrastructure front, Sabiha Gökçen Airport announces partial flight cancellations for Saturday (Milliyet). Another child worker death is reported through MESEM system (Bianet).
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19:17 (16:17)The Medical Confession and the Storm

The newspapers report on the latest developments in CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu's court case against Erdoğan for defamation (Hürriyet, Medyascope). A medical confession emerges regarding responsibility for five infant deaths (Gerçek Gündem), while government releases updated figures on Syrian residents (Yeni Akit). Storm conditions disrupt maritime transportation (Milliyet), and news of expected meeting between Ahmet Türk and Devlet Bahçeli surfaces (Gazete Duvar).
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20:13 (17:13)Trustees Take Over Two Municipalities

The newspapers report extensively on the appointment of trustees (kayyum) to Tunceli and Ovacık municipalities (Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, OdaTV, Sabah, Yeni Akit). In other news, NATO Secretary General Rutte is scheduled to visit Turkey (Milliyet), while Istanbul faces severe traffic congestion with 80% density (Sözcü). Another child worker death through MESEM system is reported (Bianet).
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21:33 (18:33)The Trustees Take Two Cities

The newspapers extensively report on the appointment of trustees (kayyum) to two municipalities: Tunceli (DEM Party) and Ovacık (CHP) (Aydinlik, Bianet, Birgun, Medyascope, Yeni Akit, Sözcü, Hürriyet). Police intervened against protesters demonstrating the decision (Cumhuriyet), while removed mayor Cevdet Konak issued a statement (Gerçek Gündem). In separate news, Energy Minister Bayraktar met with Libya's Oil and Gas Minister (Milliyet).
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23:08 (20:08)The Mayors Rise Against The Trustees

The newspapers extensively report on the appointment of trustees to two municipalities: Tunceli and Ovacık (Bianet, Birgun, Gazete Duvar, Gerçek Gündem, Medyascope). CHP announces 414 mayors will gather to protest these appointments (Birgun). In other developments, Foreign Minister Fidan criticizes NATO dependency (Aydinlik), while Culture Minister Ersoy expresses interest in bringing Formula 1 back to Istanbul (Milliyet).
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