13:08⇢Mayors Join the Ruling Fold
⌨Turkish media's primary focus has shifted to major political alignments, specifically prominent figures joining the ruling AK Party. President Erdoğan announced multiple new members, including at least nine mayors (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Yeni Akit). This confirms earlier reports of defections (Birgun, Gerçek Gündem). Concurrently, discussions persist regarding the ongoing Mücahit Birinci scandal and the launch of an investigation (Bianet, Medyascope), alongside varied international and domestic issues.