Morning headlines focused on TÜİK's announcement of 42.12% annual inflation, while ENAG's independent calculation showed 81.01%. This economic narrative intertwined with reports of over 570 earthquakes in the Aegean since January 28, prompting emergency responses in both Turkey and Greece.
By afternoon, President Erdoğan's cabinet meeting produced statements on both the Kartalkaya resort deaths and the Aegean seismic activity, which he framed as a "national security matter." The administration announced new healthcare prescriptions regulations and social media age restrictions.
Evening coverage shifted to institutional changes, with AFAD chief Okay Memiş's appointment as MGK General Secretary, while actress Melisa Sözen's questioning over a French series role highlighted ongoing tension between cultural expression and state security concerns. The continuing coverage of expelled lieutenants' supporters at Anıtkabir showed the military discipline story maintaining momentum.