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New production areas to be created for SMEs in Sakarya
Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Assembly Meeting Akgün Altuğ, President of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), announced that they plan to make Organized Industrial Zones more attractive for SMEs. Speaking at the chamber’s assembly meeting, Altuğ stated that they are working on an alternative model that is more feasible and capable of delivering faster results. Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Noting that they had p
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Sakarya University and Keskin Kimya will collaborate.
A cooperation protocol was signed between SAU and Keskin Kimya. A cooperation protocol has been signed between Sakarya University and Keskin Kimya Sanayi A.Ş.. The signing ceremony was attended by Sakarya University Rector Hamza Al, Keskin Kimya General Manager Yahya Keskin, Keskin Enamel Academy Coordinator Gülşah Akbaba, SAU Vice Rector Halit Yaşar, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Ertan Bol, and academic staff. The protocol was officially signed by Rector Hamza Al and Ge
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Bicycle Use Expands Along Karasu Coast
Tripy Bikes Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality continues to strengthen its “bicycle-friendly” initiatives and environmentally friendly transportation alternatives across the city. As part of these efforts, the municipality has increased the number of Tripy electric bicycles operating along the Karasu Coast to 150, making bicycle use more accessible in the area. With the expanded capacity, residents and visitors will be able to easily rent bikes from various نقاط along the coas
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Prof. Dr. Erdal Çelik: “We Are Working on 6th and 7th Generation Fighter Jet Concepts”
Rector of Bingöl University, Erdal Çelik, stated that Türkiye’s 5th-generation fighter jet TAI Kaan is among the limited number of platforms in the world with its low radar visibility and internal weapons systems. He also emphasized that universities are currently conducting studies on 6th and 7th generation fighter jet concepts. SUBÜ, Faculty of Technology Deputy Dean Assoc. Dr. Harun Gül - Bingöl University Rector Prof. Dr. Erdal Çelik Prof. Dr. Erdal Çelik was the 120th gu
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Toyota Technical Project Competition Awards Ceremony to Be Held on May 12
Finalists of the Toyota Technical Project Competition, organized in cooperation with the Sakarya Provincial Directorate of National Education and Toyota Automotive Industry Turkey, have been announced. Aiming to discover future scientists, the competition received applications from Sakarya, Bilecik, Bolu, Düzce, and Kocaeli. Awards will be presented to the projects that ranked first in their respective provinces during the ceremony to be held on Tuesday, May 12. Within the sc
4 days ago1 min read


₺1 Billion Investment to Protect Lake Sapanca
Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar announced that work has begun on a new infrastructure investment aimed at protecting Sapanca Lake and minimizing water loss and leakage rates. Sapanca Lake Stating that 65% of Sakarya’s drinking water needs are supplied from Lake Sapanca, Alemdar emphasized that with the implementation of new projects and the renewal of existing lines, water losses will be reduced to minimum levels. He also noted that the lake will be prot
7 days ago2 min read


Innovative Ideas from Youth to Shape Sakarya’s Future
Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, Youth Participatory Project Workshop The voting phase has begun for the “Youth Participatory Project Workshop 2025–2026 Idea Competition,” launched by the Strategy Development Department of Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality. The competition, which aims to encourage young people to contribute to Sakarya’s future with innovative ideas, will remain open for public voting via www.sakarya.bel.tr until May 3, 2026. Organized with a transparent and
Apr 252 min read
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Sakarya’s exports to Gulf countries dropped by 70%
Akgün Altuğ, Chairman of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated that exports from Sakarya in March 2026 amounted to $338 million, marking a 15.1% decrease compared to the same month of the previous year. Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Altuğ thanked the entire business community that continues to work, produce, and strive to compete globally despite competitive pressures and geopolitical tensions, noting that rising te
Apr 31 min read


Sakarya’s Future Vision Should Be a Balanced Industrial Model with Rapid Development in Agriculture and Tourism
Sakarya, one of Türkiye’s key production centers, continues its rapid growth driven by industry-based investments. In particular, the districts of Kaynarca, Karasu, and Kocaali along the Black Sea coast are expected to undergo even greater development and transformation in the coming period due to increasing investment demands. quince If the Adapazarı–Bartın Railway Project is implemented, these three districts will become a major logistics hub not only for Sakarya but also f
Mar 312 min read


Karasu is Becoming an Important Logistics and Trade Hub
Karasu Port Akgün Altuğ, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), stated that investments in Sakarya should be planned with a railway infrastructure integrated with industry. Emphasizing that planned industrialization steps in Sakarya have intensified particularly in the northern part of the province in recent years, Altuğ said that integrating Karasu Port with the railway network would bring significant economic vitality to
Mar 122 min read


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