The morning began with President Erdogan's stern warnings to TÜSİAD, followed by prosecutors launching investigations against its chairman Orhan Turan and advisory council head Tuncay Aras. By afternoon, both were escorted by police for questioning, culminating in prosecutors requesting travel bans.
Heavy snowfall hit Istanbul, prompting school closures and transportation adjustments. Metro services were extended until 2 AM, while maritime traffic through the Bosphorus was suspended.
Reports emerged of six migrants losing their lives off İzmir's coast, while animal rights activist "Aunt Necla" died in a suspicious house fire after being targeted on social media. The evening brought news of Trump calling Zelenskyy a "dictator," adding complexity to ongoing Turkey-Ukraine diplomatic efforts initiated during Zelenskyy's visit yesterday.