Manisa Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek's funeral dominated morning coverage, with ceremonies held at the municipality building before burial. By evening, the investigation into his electrocution took a significant turn as authorities arrested two suspects following an expert report revealing he was killed by 68-80 volt alternating current.
The Madleen aid vessel story concluded with Greta Thunberg's deportation from Israel, while four activists accepted voluntary departure. Turkish officials continued condemning the Gaza blockade enforcement.
A concerning education crisis emerged as reports indicated 600,000 fewer students applied for university entrance exams this year, raising questions about Turkey's demographic and social trajectory. An arrest warrant was issued for Halk TV owner Cafer Mahiroğlu on tender manipulation charges.
Syrian refugee returns continued post-holiday, with coverage emphasizing voluntary departures. The Competition Authority opened an investigation into Coca-Cola, while forest fires broke out in İzmir and Balıkesir provinces. A Danıştay judge was found shot in the head in Mardin, surviving but in critical condition.
