The anti-corruption drive against opposition municipalities intensified with three CHP-run cities targeted: Beşiktaş (12 detentions including deputy mayor), Kemalpaşa (5 detentions), and ongoing Beykoz prosecutions. Previous day's detainee Selçuk Kozağaçlı was rearrested after a brief release, continuing the pattern of revolving-door justice seen with other defendants.
Sırrı Süreyya Önder's health condition showed improvement, with hospitals reporting he "responds well to treatment" after yesterday's life-threatening surgery. Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz visited him.
President Erdoğan presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Silvan Tunnel, framing it as a transformative project that will make the region "compete with Çukurova." The Central Bank announced its interest rate decision amid continued economic concerns.
MHP leader Bahçeli specifically targeted journalist Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı, who was subsequently detained. Istanbul Airport began simultaneous operations on three runways in what officials called a "historic" development.