A 4.8 earthquake in Bingöl and building evacuations in Istanbul marked the early hours, as meteorologists warned of unprecedented snowfall approaching Istanbul. The Van trustee appointment from yesterday continued generating reactions, with protests met by police intervention and multiple detentions.
TÜSİAD controversy from previous days escalated as MHP leader Bahçeli joined government criticism against the business organization, suggesting CHP consider TÜSİAD's chairman as their candidate. The Communications Directorate denied claims about Turkish Aeronautical Association trustee appointments.
By evening, Tayfun Demirören's release after one day in custody signaled possible shifts in the business leader investigations, while 34 bar associations issued statements regarding trustee appointments. The day closed with HÜDA-PAR's workshop drawing criticism from presidential advisor Uçum, who labeled it as "betrayal."