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New Drinking Water Sources to Be Commissioned in Sakarya
SASKI, water infrastructure works. Efforts have begun to solve the water supply problems in the coastal districts of Karasu and Kocaali, two of Sakarya’s key tourism destinations. A total of 27 alternative water sources will be brought into operation to provide a permanent solution to the water shortages experienced in these Black Sea districts, especially during the summer months when the population increases significantly. Making a statement on the issue, Sakarya Metropolit
23 hours ago1 min read


Work begins for railway transportation between Adapazarı and Hendek
Work has started to establish a railway network on the Adapazarı–Hendek line. Making a statement on the matter, Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar said that the first step has been taken by the General Directorate of Infrastructure Investments and that the project tender for the railway line to be constructed has been completed. He stated that following the tender, the project for the line will be designed and then included in the investment program. Sakary
2 days ago1 min read


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
2 days ago1 min read


Electricity for 30,000 Homes in Sakarya Generated from Recycling
SEKAY (Sakarya Integrated Solid Waste Management) Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality contributed 28,000 tons of plastic, glass, and aluminum waste to the economy through zero waste projects carried out in 2025. A total of 220 tons of vegetable oil, batteries, and electronic waste were separated without harming the environment, while 1,700 tons of medical waste were safely disposed of. In total, enough electricity was generated to meet the needs of 30,000 households. In additio
3 days ago1 min read


Strategic Zero Waste Targets Set for Sakarya
The outcomes of the Sakarya Zero Waste Workshop, held under the auspices of the Zero Waste Foundation and the Sakarya Governorship, in cooperation with Sakarya University, Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, the Sakarya Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Provincial Directorate of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, were announced to the public at the Final Conference. In addition, a Provincial Zero Wast
3 days ago6 min read


Hands-On Agricultural Areas for Children to Be Established in Sakarya
Little Hands Farming Project Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality is launching an important project to strengthen children’s connection with nature and raise awareness about agriculture. The Department of Agricultural Services of Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, which has started working on the initiative, will establish hands-on agricultural areas specifically for children through the “Little Hands Agriculture Workshop” project. Existing mushroom production sites will be tran
4 days ago2 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
5 days ago2 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
2 days ago1 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
5 days ago2 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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