Morning coverage focused on weather disruptions across multiple provinces, with schools closing in Afyon and Uşak as snow intensified. A water main burst in Kadıköy forced building evacuations, while authorities announced early school closures for New Year's Eve.
By midday, attention shifted to the aftermath of DEM Party's İmralı visit, with Sırrı Süreyya Önder expressing optimism about the process, while MHP leadership issued critical statements. The Interior Ministry released new deportation figures, claiming over 140,000 irregular migrants were expelled in 2024.
Evening developments centered on a 4.4 magnitude earthquake in Sivas and the announcement of increased Motor Vehicle Tax rates. Minister Yerlikaya provided specific figures on Syrian returns, while Russia's Lavrov made notable statements regarding Assad's failure to achieve political solutions despite Moscow's support.