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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
14 hours ago2 min read


Prof. Dr. Hayrettin Zengin Elected President of Sakarya City Council
Prof. Dr. Hayrettin Zengin has been elected as the President of the Sakarya City Council. The 5th Ordinary General Assembly of the Sakarya City Council—one of the key platforms for participatory governance and collective decision-making—was held with broad participation at the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Council Hall. Sakarya City Council 5th Ordinary General Assembly The meeting attracted significant interest from public institutions, non-governmental organizations, an
21 hours ago2 min read


Sakarya International Machinery and Metal Cluster Delegation Holds Contacts in China
A delegation representing the “Sakarya International Machinery and Metal Cluster,” established through the partnership of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) and the Sakarya Machinery Manufacturers Association (SAMİB) with the support of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade, visited the People’s Republic of China to attend the first phase of the 139th Canton Fair. Sakarya International Machinery and Metal Cluster, China Organized by SATSO’s Project and B
2 days ago1 min read


Economy and Trade Association Purchasing Summit Kicks Off
The purchasing summit organized by the Sakarya branch of the Economy and Trade Association (ETD) will be held at Sen Hotel. Economy and Trade Association, Sakarya With the participation of the Istanbul and Thrace branches, the ETD Sakarya Purchasing Summit will turn into a regional trade event and will begin on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Following the protocol speeches, the summit will continue with stand visits, and a total of 80 companies will take part in the e
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Federal Elektrik Continues Its Growth with Strong Technology
Federal Electricity Factory Building Turkey’s first and only domestic manufacturer of switchgear equipment, Federal Elektrik, continues to grow with its strong technological infrastructure in its 36th year. Since its establishment in 1990, the company has gone beyond being just a manufacturer, strengthening its leadership in the low-voltage switchgear sector with its integrated structure that designs, develops, tests, and produces its own products. Providing information about
4 days ago2 min read


Poor Planning Can Burden a City with Long-Term Problems
While some of the projects announced to the public by Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar are nearing completion, others stand out as large-scale investments that will shape the city’s long-term development vision. Planned across many areas such as transportation, infrastructure, culture, tourism, urban transformation, sports, and the environment, these projects represent strong steps that will define Sakarya’s future. However, the main issue is not simply p
5 days ago2 min read


Cooperation to Be Established Between SUBÜ and IUTET Universities
Sakarya University of Applied Sciences and Tajikistan International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship signed a cooperation protocol. A strategic cooperation protocol has been signed between Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBÜ) and the International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of Tajikistan (IUTET). The protocol was signed by SUBÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sarıbıyık and IUTET Rector Prof. Dr. Asrorzoda Ubaidullo Sattor. Based on cooperation agree
Apr 172 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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