Turkish media on October 30 focused on the visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Ankara. The morning reports covered his arrival and official welcome by President Erdoğan, highlighting discussions on bilateral ties and regional issues. The ruling party-affiliated media emphasized Emine Erdoğan's Republic Day program and Putin's praise for Istanbul. By early afternoon, President Erdoğan's statement regarding "Ankara criteria" in relation to EU relations emerged as a significant talking point, paralleling the Copenhagen Criteria. Concurrently, a meeting between President Erdoğan and a DEM Party delegation, focusing on a "Terror-Free Turkey" agenda, was a key development. Separately, the aftermath of a building collapse in Gebze continued to be reported, with an investigation into the builder.