Sakarya City A panel and mini expo will be organized through the collaboration of the 12th Professional Committee of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) and the Outdoor and Industrial Advertising Association (ARED). The event, which will be held for the third time since the beginning of 2026 and is aimed at different sectors, will feature discussions on city branding, visual communication, outdoor advertising, and urban identity during the panel sessions. The

Aiming to encourage young people to pursue careers in high-tech manufacturing and engineering, the second edition of the ROBOTEK Robot Olympics will be held on June 13–14, 2026 in Sakarya. Following the success of the inaugural event last year, the competition will once again be organized through the collaboration of Sakarya Machinery Manufacturers Association (SAMİB) and Sakarya University of Applied Sciences. The event is designed to support future engineers, innovators, an

The Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality has completed preparations for the new summer season along the province’s northern coastline. Teams responsible for ensuring the safety of millions of holidaymakers along the 54-kilometer coastal stretch in Karasu, Kocaali, and Kaynarca will officially begin their duties on June 6. Kocaali Beach A total of 76 lifeguards have been selected for the 2026 summer season, and all coastal training programs have been completed. Duty assignments h

Sakarya 1st Organized Industrial Zone Türkiye’s leading manufacturing and industrial centers are increasingly embracing digital transformation, and Sakarya is emerging as one of the cities drawing attention with its strong industrial zones, export capacity, and production power. Companies operating in sectors ranging from automotive and machinery manufacturing to food production and logistics are investing in digital technologies to enhance their competitiveness. Through digi

Türkiye Culture Route Festival, Sakarya The schedule for the Türkiye Culture Road Festival in Sakarya, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye, has been announced. Recognized as the largest festival in Türkiye and one of the most comprehensive cultural festivals in the world, the festival will take place between July 4 and July 12. Over the course of the festival, nine artists will perform during nine days of cultural activities. The program will feature c

A new African Studies Application and Research Center has been established within Sakarya University. The center aims to contribute to the development of African studies in Türkiye, promote scientific research in the field, and strengthen both national and international academic collaborations. Sakarya University Rector Prof. Dr. Hamza Al Speaking about the initiative, Hamza Al, Rector of Sakarya University, stated that the university seeks to bring together Türkiye’s strateg

The restoration works of Sakarya’s iconic Historic Water Wheel have been completed. Originally built to supply water to the city and later becoming one of Sakarya’s most recognizable symbols, the Historic Water Wheel was once again restored by teams from the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality’s Department of Parks and Gardens. Located in Aziz Duran Park, the structure had suffered deterioration in its wooden components over the years. Through meticulous restoration work, the d