CHP's 21st Extraordinary Congress dominated the headlines, with Özgür Özel re-elected as chairman after becoming the sole candidate when Ümit Uysal withdrew. The congress, framed as a preemptive measure against potential government trustee appointments, took a confrontational turn when Özel declared "Erdoğan has no legitimacy anymore" and characterized the government as a "cunta" (junta).
This sparked immediate and harsh reactions from government officials. Foreign Minister Fidan told Özel to "know your limits," while AK Party spokesperson Çelik countered that "coup equals CHP" in the democratic lexicon. Vice President Yılmaz condemned characterizing voters as "junta supporters."
The corruption investigation into Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality continued with Kaan Ketenci's arrest in Northern Cyprus and subsequent detention. Meanwhile, traffic accidents during the Bayram holiday claimed 72 lives in eight days, prompting Interior Minister Yerlikaya to issue speed warnings.