The Defense Ministry issued its first official response to Öcalan's disarmament call, demanding unconditional surrender and immediate dissolution of all PKK-affiliated groups. Public support for disarmament reached 57.5% according to Areda Research.
Missing architect Ece Gürel was found alive in Belgrad Forest after four days, experiencing cardiac arrest but being successfully revived - media coverage focused extensively on her survival story while avoiding speculation about her disappearance.
İmamoğlu formally announced his presidential candidacy, while extending a Ramadan iftar invitation to Erdoğan. The Ministry of Culture advanced a 40-year pending copyright law reform.
Foreign Minister Fidan emphasized Turkey's essential role in European security architecture, while Baykar signed a drone production agreement with Italy's Leonardo. Evening brought a 3.9 magnitude earthquake in Hatay, followed by reports of armed attacks in Çorum leaving five wounded.