The day began with MHP leader Bahçeli criticizing EU Commission President von der Leyen, asserting Europe cannot dictate Turkey's path. By mid-morning, a police warning shot turned fatal, dominating coverage alongside the Gülistan Doku file scandal involving a 'I'll fix the judiciary' bribe claim. TÜİK announced March unemployment figures, showing a sharp rise in broad unemployment. In the afternoon, President Erdoğan made a statement about a sensitive process, likely referring to the 'Terror-Free Turkey' initiative, which later saw new claims about trustees and ill convicts. The Ministry issued flood and storm alerts for several provinces. The evening brought news of a flood in Adana with a person swept away, and the US released six Iranians. The AI overview highlighted the Yüreğir mayor replacement and a father's call for state accountability after his daughter's death in a KYK dorm.