The day was dominated by the fallout from Rahmi Koç's discriminatory joke about a Kurdish woman, which sparked widespread condemnation and an official investigation. Morning headlines reported the joke, followed by calls for an apology from women's groups and political figures. By midday, Justice Minister Gürlek announced a formal probe, and Koç issued an apology. The story overshadowed other developments, including the arrest of Buca Mayor Görkem Duman in a corruption operation, a deadly Black Sea attack on a fishing boat, and President Erdoğan's address to the business world. In the afternoon, MHP leader Bahçeli criticized the investigation as excessive, while a flood in Niğde killed one person. The editorial focus remained on the Koç controversy, reflecting its resonance across political and social lines.
