Welcome to the Tr Reader, your regular review of what the Turkish press is saying about major events by Daniel Thorpe.
In this episode, we examine President Erdoğan’s trip to the United States for the United Nations General Assembly, focusing on how pro-government papers highlighted his speeches on Gaza and UN reform, while critics targeted his interactions with Donald Trump and a major Boeing aircraft deal.
We also cover jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu’s sharp critique of foreign policy and the high-profile resignation of Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş from the CHP alongside eight district mayors.
Finally, we look at how the Kemalist opposition daily Nefes illustrated the cost of living crisis by charting the staggering rise in the price of basic staples like dried beans and red meat.
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