The detention of Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat reached its climax as prosecutors requested his arrest along with 30 others, following four days of custody. CHP leadership responded with calls for street demonstrations, while pro-government media maintained focus on corruption allegations.
Syria imposed 500% tax on Turkish imports while diplomatic contacts continued through Foreign Minister Fidan's terrorism-focused approach. ASELSAN announced plans to triple radar production capacity, marking continued defense industry expansion.
Counterfeit alcohol deaths in Istanbul reached 33, prompting new control measures from the governorship. The press covered U.S. Secretary Blinken's acknowledgment of Erdoğan's role in bringing Hamas to negotiations, while authorities issued arrest warrant for Sözcü newspaper owner Burak Akbay. Evening brought release of 9 suspects in Beşiktaş municipality case under judicial control measures.