DEM Party politician Sırrı Süreyya Önder's health crisis continued to dominate headlines, with hospital reports confirming his "life remains in danger" following yesterday's emergency surgery. DEM spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan noted that "Önder continues to unite us even as he fights for his life."
The anti-corruption campaign against opposition-run municipalities intensified, with Beşiktaş investigations expanding to include the deputy mayor among 11 sent to court. CHP leader Özel referenced undelivered diploma decisions while President Erdoğan directly accused CHP of "blacklisting artists and sportspeople" who didn't support them.
In law enforcement developments, authorities announced what they called "the biggest drug operation in Republican history," with Interior Minister Yerlikaya reporting 158 suspects from six criminal organizations were captured. Separately, a doctor stood accused of killing 15 patients with a "cocktail" of substances.
Media reported Erdoğan met with NATO representatives regarding holding a foreign ministers meeting in Antalya.