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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

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

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

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

AK Party Sakarya Provincial Chairman Yunus Tever stated that the Presidential Decree on the Approval and Implementation of the 2026 Investment Program has been published in the Official Gazette, noting that Sakarya is further strengthening its infrastructure with new investments. Tever emphasized that investments for Sakarya continue uninterrupted in every field, from agriculture to infrastructure, from justice to health, and from public security to transportation. Yunus Teve

Providing information about the project, Mayor Alemdar stated that the new development will be a strong meeting point reflecting the city’s cultural vision. He noted that the project will feature elements of both modern and traditional architecture. Alemdar emphasized that the AFA Culture and Congress Center will be a vibrant cultural and artistic hub, active throughout the day and offering a place for people of all ages. Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar

SASKI's water conservation efforts. As part of its efforts carried out with a strong focus on preventing water losses, SASKİ prevented waste equivalent to the annual consumption of 150,000 subscribers in one year. Within the scope of comprehensive infrastructure transformation works, the amount of water saved through loss prevention increased by more than 100 percent, reaching a total of 11.5 million cubic meters. By prioritizing acoustic listening, the SCADA system, and robu

Akgöl Lake Mustafa Genç, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sakarya Commodity Exchange (STB), stated that serious losses have been experienced in agricultural production in Sakarya due to drought, emphasizing that the implementation of the Akgöl Irrigation Project will be a major gain for regional agriculture. Mustafa Genç, President of Sakarya Commodity Exchange Chairman Genç noted that the drought and water restrictions experienced in 2025 severely affected producers

Akgöl field study Work has begun on a project of vital importance for Akgöl, one of the region’s most significant natural assets. Speaking on the matter, AK Party Ferizli District Chairman Rahmi Yılmaz stated that embankment works aimed at protecting Akgöl’s ecological balance have been initiated. Yılmaz also announced that with the tender for the Akgöl Irrigation Project to be held on February 3, approximately 20,000 decares of agricultural land will be equipped with a moder

Proceeds from the Sapanca Lake Underwater Photography Exhibition to Be Donated to Gaza The “Sapanca Lake Underwater Photography Exhibition,” prepared as a result of two years of work by Hasan Coşkun—Sakarya Correspondent of Ekonomi Gazetesi and Vice President of the Sakarya Journalists’ Association—has opened. The proceeds from the exhibition will be donated to orphaned and fatherless children in Gaza. Sapanca Lake Underwater Photography Exhibition Opened at Serdivan Agora Sh

Akgün Altuğ, Chairman of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated that exports—not consumption—should be the main driving force of economic growth. Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Making a general assessment of the announced export figures, Chairman Altuğ noted that despite the challenges of 2025, Sakarya continued to increase its exports. Chairman Altuğ shared the following information: “In 2025, Sakarya recorded exports worth

Seyit Sakallıoğlu, General Manager of the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Water and Sewerage Administration (SASKİ), stated that in 2026 they will secure Sakarya’s water resources by making significant investments in the city’s infrastructure. State Water Works (DSİ) 3rd Regional Director Kağan Şan - Sakarya Water and Sewerage Administration (SASKİ) General Manager Seyit Sakallıoğlu During his visit to Kağan Şan, Regional Director of the State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) 3rd Regi

The Sakarya Commodity Exchange has approved its Strategic Plan covering the years 2026–2029. With this strategic plan, the activities to be carried out by the institution over the next four years and its priority areas have been defined. Mustafa Genç, President of Sakarya Commodity Exchange Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sakarya Commodity Exchange, Mustafa Genç, stated that the plan presents a roadmap focused on digitalization, strengthening institutional capacity,

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality shared with the public the climate, energy, and zero-waste initiatives it implemented throughout 2025 in line with its sustainable urbanism approach. Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, Solar Power Plant (GES) In the statement, the following information was provided regarding the investments: With the Solar Power Plant (SPP) installed on the roof of the Intercity Bus Terminal, the terminal building’s electricity needs are met through solar ene

The Global Women Power Association will focus on life-changing projects in 2026. Established in 2025, the association plans to implement three projects in the fields of education, addiction, and culture as part of its work program. Tülay Türedi Balcı, President of the Global Women's Power Association Stating that they have planned an intensive agenda for 2026 and beyond, Global Women Power Association President Tülay Türedi Balcı said that the association will also place grea

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor, Yusuf Alemdar Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar said that 2026 will be an investment year in which concrete steps will be taken in urban transformation across Sakarya. Stating that construction activities were carried out in every part of the city in 2025, Mayor Alemdar noted that 2026 will be the year of Sakarya’s rise, marked by openings and new projects. Emphasizing that the construction of the Science Center and

Yusuf Alemdar, Mayor of Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar stated that in 2026 they will carry out work under four different headings to secure the future of Sapanca Lake. Mayor Alemdar noted that, within this scope, they have accelerated the construction processes of the Ballıkaya and Çamdağı dams, and have also initiated the tender process for a 108-kilometer drinking water pipeline investment aimed at a strong infrastruc

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor, Yusuf Alemdar Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar announced the data revealed over a 10-month period regarding the use of DOA (Deposit-Return Packaging) machines. Mayor Alemdar stated that in Sakarya, the first pilot province for DOA machines, more than 5 million packages were recovered and brought back into the economy within 10 months, thereby preventing environmental damage. He noted that a total of TRY 1.25 millio