PKK announced a unilateral ceasefire in response to Öcalan's call, with DEM Party welcoming the move as "satisfactory." By afternoon, both Erdoğan and Bahçeli issued calculated responses, with Erdoğan warning of keeping the "iron fist ready" while Bahçeli described İmralı's statement as "valuable throughout."
The day was marked by parallel crackdowns: Zorlu Holding CEO Cem Köksal was detained following controversy over his Ramadan message, while authorities issued arrest warrants for influencers Dilan and Engin Polat on narcotics charges. Interior Minister announced a major cocaine seizure in Istanbul.
In the background, Foreign Minister Fidan prepared for London talks on Ukraine, while municipal "Kent" restaurants reported unprecedented Ramadan iftar queues, highlighting economic pressures despite the political focus on peace initiatives.