The 86th commemoration of Atatürk's death dominated media coverage, with nationwide sirens and moments of silence at 09:05. President Erdoğan's speech at the newly opened Atatürk Cultural Center criticized "social media Atatürkists" for allegedly harming Turkey, generating controversy.
The Cabinet met at Çankaya Palace for the first time in nine years. Following the 3.5-hour meeting, Erdoğan defended recent trustee appointments to municipalities, framing them as necessary measures against "terror-linked politics."
A morning bus accident in Bayrampaşa resulted in multiple casualties, while weather services warned of incoming storms and snow. The SPK (Capital Markets Board) appointments announced in the evening sparked debate, particularly regarding the appointment of Prosecutor Gürlek's spouse to a key position.
Protests against municipal trustees continued in several cities, with CHP maintaining its "trustee watch."