May 19th Youth and Sports Day dominated morning coverage with ceremonies across Turkey, including celebrations at Anıtkabir, Gabar, and Kapadokya. The Ministry of National Defense released special content featuring flags of 16 Turkic states. President Erdoğan emphasized the role of youth in building the "Turkey Century."

By afternoon, diplomatic tensions emerged as Turkey's Foreign Ministry issued a stern response to Greece's "Pontus genocide" allegations, calling them "delusional statements" that "interpret history backwards." This dispute added strain to already complex bilateral relations.

Political developments continued with DEM Party beginning outreach visits to other political parties, starting with DEVA Party, while the PKK disarmament process remained in focus with TBMM President Kurtulmuş emphasizing a "Terror-free Turkey." President Erdoğan later reinforced this message, stating Turkey would "turn the terror-free corner" toward the Turkey Century.

International news highlighted Trump-Putin talks producing an agreement for "immediate" Russia-Ukraine ceasefire negotiations.