President Erdoğan visited Serbia, emphasizing economic ties and regional cooperation. A shocking animal massacre was discovered at a municipal shelter in Gebze, sparking widespread outrage and protests. The government proposed new defense industry fees on high-limit credit cards. A man randomly stabbed three people in Başakşehir, citing video game influence. The prosecution demanded aggravated life sentence for the killer of police officer Şeyda Yılmaz. Allegations of e-Nabız health data being sold to Qatar were refuted by the Health Ministry. Economic concerns persisted, with discussions on wage increases and inflation forecasts. The ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict continued to draw attention, with Turkey calling for recognition of an independent Palestinian state.