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Signatures have been signed for the Mollaköy Canoe–Rowing Course, Nation’s Garden, and Water Park project, which will be the largest sports and social life investment in Sakarya’s history. Cemil Boz, Sakarya Provincial Director of Youth and Sports - Yusuf Alemdar, Mayor of Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality With the protocol signed between Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar and Provincial Director of Youth and Sports Cemil Boz, the process for this historic investme

The dates for the 2026 Türkiye Culture Route Festival have been set. According to a statement by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the 2026 Türkiye Culture Route Festival will take place in Sakarya from July 4 to 12 . Justinian Bridge, Sakarya During these dates, concerts, theater performances, art events, and artist meet-ups to be held in Sakarya are expected to leave a lasting mark on the festival with the city’s historical heritage and natural beauty. Taraklı The festiv

SUBÜ, Faculty of Agriculture Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBÜ) has successfully concluded the efforts it has been carrying out in line with its environmentally friendly campus goals. A total of 17 units, including the Graduate Education Institute, faculties, and vocational schools, were entitled to receive the Zero Waste Certificate  thanks to their environmentally conscious management approach. SUBÜ, Ferizli Vocational School At the end of the process carried out

The “Women’s Touch in Industry – Quality Control Specialist Program,” led by the Women Entrepreneurs Board of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), is starting in Sakarya. Women's Hand in Industry Project Within the scope of the “Women’s Touch in Industry” project, which was launched nationwide by the TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Board in 2021, the Quality Control Specialist Program will provide vocational training in the field of quality control for wom

When Türkiye’s first National High-Speed Train Factory, whose establishment works are ongoing in Sakarya, becomes operational, it is expected to contribute approximately 3.5 billion TL annually to the economy. The new factory will manufacture Türkiye’s first domestically designed and produced Electric High-Speed Train sets, capable of reaching speeds of up to 225 kilometers per hour. The facility, which will position Sakarya as a prominent center in rail systems technology, i

Sarp Creek Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Water and Sewerage Administration (SASKİ) has implemented another project to protect the water level and quality of Lake Sapanca. Launched with the aim of utilizing the power of nature to provide renewable energy and high-quality water, the project redirects spring waters flowing from the mountains into Sarp Stream. Following the implementation of the project, an increase in the flow rate of Sarp Stream—one of the tributaries feedi

Mesut Nurdoğan, Member of the Board of Directors at Federal Elektrik, stated that in Türkiye’s electrical distribution and control equipment sector, domestic production is no longer a preference but has become a strategic necessity. Emphasizing that the energy sector is one of a country’s most critical infrastructures, Nurdoğan underlined that this structure can only be safeguarded through strong and uninterrupted domestic supply. Mesut Nurdoğan, Member of the Board of Direct

The first of the sectoral information meetings initiated under the leadership of the Sakarya Commodity Exchange will be held on Thursday, February 12. Ahead of Ramadan, stakeholders of the red meat and livestock sector will come together at the meeting, where the sector will be discussed in detail. Aiming to pave the way for the branding efforts of Turkey’s food and agriculture sectors, the Sakarya Commodity Exchange is launching a series of meetings that will enable differen

Sakarya’s exports in January 2026 amounted to USD 559 million , marking a 26.5 percent increase  compared to January of the previous year. Entering 2026 with both a record performance and by maintaining its position as Türkiye’s 7th largest exporting province , Sakarya continued its strong momentum. In January, the top five sectors contributing to Sakarya’s exports were Automotive Industry, Iron and Non-Ferrous Metals, Chemicals and Chemical Products, Electrical and Electroni

The Electrical-Electronics and Electromechanical Fair & Sector Meeting will be held at SATSO. A large number of visitors are expected to attend the fair. Electrical-Electronics and Electromechanical Fair & Industry Meeting Organized by the 10th Professional Committee of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), the Electrical-Electronics and Electromechanical Fair & Sector Meeting will open its doors to visitors on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Kadir Beyenal, Chair

Meeting of Information and Telecommunications sector representatives from Sakarya and Eskişehir. The 31st Professional Committee representing the Information Technology and Telecommunications sector, operating under the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), hosted the equivalent 19th Professional Committee from the Eskişehir Chamber of Commerce. During the consultation meeting, participants exchanged views on common problems faced by the telecommunications and inf

A protocol aimed at enhancing academic cooperation has been signed between Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBU) and Afyonkarahisar University of Health Sciences (AFSU). Signed by SUBU Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sarıbıyık and AFSU Rector Prof. Dr. Adem Aslan, the protocol initiates a cooperation process based on the joint use of knowledge, experience, and research infrastructures of the two universities. AFSÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Adem Aslan - SUBÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sar

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality AFA Culture and Congress Center The long-awaited tender date for the AFA Congress and Cultural Center project has been announced. The project, which was prepared by the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality and submitted to TOKİ, will go out to tender on Tuesday, March 4, at 11:30 a.m. Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar Sakarya Metropolitan Mayor Yusuf Alemdar shared the following details on the matter: “We are delighted to be

Çakmak Crane, Sakarya Factory One of the leading brands in the crane industry, CMAK , continues its investments aimed at the European market. Reaching more than 100 countries worldwide with its smart crane technologies, the company is also preparing to launch new products to the market. Providing information about the company’s activities, Çakmak Vinç Deputy General Manager Orçun Çakmak stated that they have a strong production infrastructure supported by 50 years of knowled

Times Higher Education (THE), one of the world’s most respected higher education ranking organizations, has announced the results of the 2026 Engineering by Subject World University Rankings . Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBÜ), which is preparing to complete only its seventh year since its establishment, has secured a place in the global league by being ranked in the 1251+ band worldwide. Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBÜ) According to the THE 2026 Engi

The project titled “Connect by Radio, Choose Disaster Preparedness,”  developed through cooperation between the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality’s Department of Strategy Development and the Sakarya Radio and Amateur Radio Operators Electronic Communications Technologies Association (SAKRAD), is being implemented step by step. The project will be activated in the event of a major earthquake that could cause significant destruction within the borders of Sakarya, or during any

The protocol, aimed at strengthening the defense ecosystem, was signed by SUBÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sarıbıyık, Roketsan Deputy General Manager Murat Kurtuluş, BMC Power Engine Design Director Serdar Akça, and Teknopark İstanbul General Manager Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman Akyol. The program aims to accelerate the localization of critical technologies by bringing together startups that produce high value-added solutions with major industry players. DeepCube program strategic coope

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Information Meeting, AKOM Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar met with representatives of chambers, associations, and the business community at a meeting held at AKOM. Providing information about the Metropolitan Municipality’s goals, projects, and urban plans, Alemdar said, “Urban transformation and Lake Sapanca are vital issues for Sakarya’s future.” Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Information Meeting Stating that urban

Akgün Altuğ, Chairman of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), stated that while producing, it is necessary to take into account not only companies’ own costs but also the uncertain global order the world is currently experiencing. Emphasizing that despite the prevailing political and economic conditions worldwide, the greatest strength of the business community is not losing hope while acknowledging challenges, Altuğ said: Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Ch

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality has begun demolishing all encroachments and illegal structures along the lakeshore as part of the Sapanca Park project. Following official notifications issued for the removal of 89 different piers, many property owners had dismantled their encroaching structures using their own means. However, demolition has now started on the structures belonging to those who failed to remove their illegal constructions within the granted period. Demolition