The Interior Ministry appointed trustees to DEM Party-led Tunceli and CHP-led Ovacık municipalities, triggering protests that were quickly restricted by a 10-day demonstration ban. CHP announced 414 mayors would gather in Ankara in response.
Former CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu appeared in court for alleged defamation of Erdoğan, making unexpected claims about Cyprus policy. The Yenidoğan Gang trial continued its fifth day, with an ambulance driver's testimony revealing financial motivations behind patient transfers.
Severe weather disrupted transportation across western Turkey, with Turkish Airlines canceling 38 flights and ferry services suspended in the Dardanelles. The Migration Authority released updated figures on Syrian residents, while Foreign Minister Fidan criticized NATO dependency ahead of incoming Secretary General Rutte's scheduled visit.
Culture Minister Ersoy announced plans to bring Formula 1 back to Istanbul, while authorities reported neutralizing four PKK militants in northern Iraq.