16:18⇢SDG Becomes Damascus Partner in De Facto Federation
⌨Turkish newspapers focus on the SDG-Damascus agreement, with political scientist Dr. Zafer Yörük analyzing that SDG is now officially part of the Damascus government, essentially establishing a federal solution (Bianet). In media news, several prominent journalists including Şule Aydın, Barış Pehlivan, and others resigned from Halk TV following a controversial interview with Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı (Medyascope), while RTÜK (Radio and Television Supreme Council) is investigating statements by Merdan Yanardağ (Sabah, Milliyet). Other headlines report on record Euro exchange rates (Gerçek Gündem), tensions between Ankara and Tel Aviv spreading to NATO (Cumhuriyet), and reconstruction work in earthquake-damaged İskenderun (Hürriyet).