Istanbul police conducted raids ahead of May Day, with reports indicating 92 arrests targeting alleged "terror organizations." The 1 May Taksim Organizing Committee announced plans to march from Şişli to Taksim despite restrictions. Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ's trial for "insulting the president" was postponed to September 10.

The Istanbul Municipality corruption investigation expanded with prosecutors seeking detention for 30 more individuals. The security manager of a hotel where cameras were allegedly covered with napkins during İmamoğlu's meetings was detained. Testimony from Murat Abbas claimed Murat Ongun pressured officials and directed tenders to specific addresses.

President Erdoğan visited Italy, meeting Prime Minister Meloni and announcing Turkey had become a "Strategic Partner" in the Three Seas Initiative. Turkey and Italy agreed to strengthen defense ties and increase trade goals.

Prosecutors demanded a 30-year prison sentence for Ayşe Barım on charges of attempting to overthrow the government.