A 6.0 magnitude earthquake in the Aegean Sea triggered concerns across western Turkey in early morning hours, with seismologists providing reassurances about its implications for Marmaris and Bodrum regions.
Istanbul faced public transportation disruption as private bus operators halted services over unpaid municipality debts, though service resumed after emergency negotiations. This crisis occurred amidst continuing municipal corruption investigations with 13 additional officials arrested in a third wave of operations targeting Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's Tree and Landscape Company.
The National Security Council met and issued an eight-point statement emphasizing commitment to the "Terror-Free Turkey" goal, highlighting ongoing monitoring of PKK's dissolution process declared earlier in May.
President Erdoğan made notable statements rejecting early election possibilities and addressing constitutional changes, stating he had "no concern about being re-elected or nominated again."
Late evening brought reports that prominent businessman İnan Kıraç had allegedly been abducted from a hospital.