The day was dominated by the fifth wave of the Ahbap Association investigation, with operations across 20 provinces targeting 53 suspects over alleged mismanagement of earthquake aid. This story led morning coverage and resurfaced in the afternoon with claims of 125 million lira paid for undelivered trailers. Concurrently, the Kaşif Kozinoğlu case saw 10 prison officials detained, and President Erdoğan's post-Cabinet remarks warned against regional hostility while extending a housing campaign. Other developments included a fatal crash in Düzce killing four, a ferry disaster dismissal in Northern Cyprus, and the AfD's election win in Germany.