Multiple arrests in the "Yenidoğan" baby trafficking case opened the day, with 14 additional suspects detained including medical personnel. Interior Minister Yerlikaya revealed statistics showing 1.24 million Syrians from Aleppo residing in Turkey, while announcing destruction of 709 PKK hideouts.
By afternoon, a mounting crisis emerged as bootleg alcohol deaths in Istanbul reached 17, prompting widespread coverage and emergency responses. The Supreme Court overturned Abdullah Zeydan's civil rights restoration, while Istanbul received a new police chief with intelligence background.
Evening brought news of diplomatic activity as Foreign Minister Fidan met with Ukrainian and Egyptian counterparts regarding Syria developments. French Prime Minister Barnier's government collapsed through no-confidence vote, while reports emerged of Israeli military buildup on Syria's border. The day closed with seven more arrests in the Yenidoğan case, bringing total detainees to 29.