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The day began with reports of a pork meat scandal at Köfteci Yusuf, a popular restaurant chain, causing public uproar. President Erdoğan embarked on a Balkan tour, visiting Albania and Serbia to strengthen regional ties. The evacuation of Turkish citizens from Lebanon continued, with ships departing for Mersin. Domestic issues included protests marking the anniversary of the 2015 Ankara bombing and discussions on constitutional reform. The disappearance of Rojin Kabaiş remained a concern, with her headscarf found 13 days after she went missing. In the afternoon, Erdoğan inaugurated the largest mosque in the Balkans in Tirana. The day concluded with reports of Israeli strikes on central Beirut, escalating regional tensions.