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The TOBB Sakarya Provincial Women Entrepreneurs Board will organize a “Product Exhibition and B2B Event” on May 12. The “Add Women’s Power to the Supply Chain” Product Exhibition and B2B Event will be organized by the The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye Sakarya Provincial Women Entrepreneurs Board, which operates under the umbrella of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, service building. The event will t

The construction of the Science Center, which is being built on a 7,500-square-meter area, has reached 50 percent completion. The Science Center, which is being constructed by the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality using its own financial resources, will include an incubation center, foyer area, exhibition units, information desk, permanent and traveling exhibition halls, a TÜBİTAK point, as well as workshops focused on space, aviation, astronomy, natural sciences, mathematics

SAU 2nd Advisory Board Meeting Sakarya University held its 2nd Advisory Board Meeting, where the strategic goals included in the university’s 2030 vision were discussed. The meeting was attended by the following figures:Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Türkiye and 27th Term Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım, former Minister of Transport Ahmet Arslan, former Minister of Transport Cahit Turhan, Rahmi Doğan, AK Party Sakarya MP Ali İnci, Sakarya University Rector Hamza Al,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registrations have started for the new term of free sports schools organized by Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality for women. The training programs, offered in five different disciplines—step aerobics, zumba, self-defense training, pilates, and swimming—will be conducted by expert instructors. Applications Available at sakarya.bel.tr Participants can register free of charge via www.sakarya.bel.tr for the programs organized under the motto “Sports for Everyone and Health for A

The Project Olympics, organized within the scope of the “Entrepreneur from the Ground Up” Project—implemented in cooperation with the Sakarya Provincial Directorate of National Education and the Sakarya Branch of the Entrepreneur Businesspeople Foundation—concluded with a project exhibition and award ceremony. The project, carried out in line with the vision of the Türkiye Century Education Model , aims to raise courageous, productive, and entrepreneurial individuals. Seed E

A new project titled “Accessible Transportation Support System for Individuals with Disabilities” has been launched in Sakarya, aiming to eliminate barriers faced by people with disabilities. The project, which marks a new era in public transportation services in the city, was introduced to the public at a presentation program held at the Social Development Center (SGM). Accessible Transportation Support System for Individuals with Disabilities Transportation Project The eve

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar shared the services and projects implemented over the two-year period since he took office on March 31 at a public presentation meeting. Stating, “We have launched the largest investment period in Sakarya’s history over the past two years,” Alemdar emphasized that they will continue to implement projects that will shape the city’s future. Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Project Presentation Ceremony Providing information

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

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

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

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, Sunflower Bicycle Valley Barcelona, Spain, Turkey’s top cyclists will enter a training camp in Sakarya and compete in the National Team selection trials. The event will take place at the Ayçiçeği Bicycle Valley, regarded as one of the most modern and comprehensive cycling facilities in Europe. Athletes will not only compete for a place on the national team but also continue their preparations for upcoming international championships. Hosted

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar announced during his presentation to the council members at the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) Conference Hall that the industrial transformation process has begun, and that infrastructure and building projects are ready. Sakarya Small Industrial Zone Transformation Project Alemdar provided information on the projects that have been planned, implemented, and are ongoing over the past two years since he to

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Water and Sewerage Administration (SASKİ) organized an awareness program on the occasion of March 22 World Water Day to highlight the protection of water resources, the future of Lake Sapanca, and sustainable water use. The program, held at the Adapazarı Social Development Center (SGM), was attended by Sakarya Governor Rahmi Doğan, Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar, Sakarya University Rector Prof. Dr. Hamza Al, Serdivan Mayor Osm

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar announced that the Tığcılar Urban Transformation Project has officially begun. As part of the ground survey studies forming the basis for the building permit, drilling operations have started, with drilling machines set to reach a depth of 45 meters to collect samples from 28 different points across four streets. Providing information about the drilling works, Mayor Alemdar stated that the first phase of the Urban Transfor