Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu appeared in Silivri court, forcefully rejecting terrorism accusations and declaring "I will challenge anyone who associates me with terrorism." His case was postponed to June 16, with his full defense later published by opposition media.
Severe weather caused significant disruption across Turkey, with schools in Ankara closed due to unexpected April snowfall. Istanbul experienced strong winds that damaged buildings in Beyoğlu, while Tekirdağ, Erzurum, and other regions reported extreme conditions.
The government continued its legal campaign, appointing trustees to 24 companies related to the Istanbul Municipality investigation, while President Erdoğan filed a compensation lawsuit against CHP leader Özgür Özel.
In diplomatic news, Erdoğan met with Syrian President Şara at the Antalya Diplomasi Forum, representing a notable shift in relations. MHP leader Bahçeli praised the recent Erdoğan-DEM Party meeting as "commendable."