TÜSİAD's criticism of government policies sparked immediate responses from multiple officials, with Justice Minister Tunç leading a coordinated pushback against the business organization's statements about democracy and rule of law. The government's narrative portrayed this as an attempt to interfere with politics.
President Erdoğan's Pakistan visit dominated official media, with emphasis on trade agreements and statements about Gaza. The gift of a TOGG vehicle to Pakistan's president received particular attention.
Operations against CHP municipalities intensified, with prosecutors using WhatsApp group memberships as evidence to arrest 10 officials. Meanwhile, labor protests in Gaziantep faced a governor's ban.
The Aegean region experienced multiple 4.6 magnitude earthquakes within minutes, while AFAD assured the public about tsunami risks. Evening brought news of a fatal bus accident in Bingöl, with 4 deaths and 32 injuries.