The morning began with prosecutors launching a "fake diploma" investigation against Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu, marking the latest in a series of legal challenges. By afternoon, YÖK officials denied claims about diploma cancellation, while CHP leadership issued statements defending İmamoğlu's credentials.
Heavy snowfall continued paralyzing Istanbul, with AKOM reporting 40cm accumulation. THY canceled flights while authorities lifted restrictions on delivery motorcycles. Vice President Yılmaz projected inflation to drop to 20% range by year-end.
The HDK investigation scope expanded to 4,753 individuals, while media reported on arrest details of the initial 30 detainees. Press organizations protested the detention of journalists among those arrested.
Evening brought reports of Netanyahu halting prisoner exchanges with Hamas, while Turkey's oil export procedures from Ceyhan reached completion.