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Sakarya City A panel and mini expo will be organized through the collaboration of the 12th Professional Committee of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) and the Outdoor and Industrial Advertising Association (ARED). The event, which will be held for the third time since the beginning of 2026 and is aimed at different sectors, will feature discussions on city branding, visual communication, outdoor advertising, and urban identity during the panel sessions. The

A new African Studies Application and Research Center has been established within Sakarya University. The center aims to contribute to the development of African studies in Türkiye, promote scientific research in the field, and strengthen both national and international academic collaborations. Sakarya University Rector Prof. Dr. Hamza Al Speaking about the initiative, Hamza Al, Rector of Sakarya University, stated that the university seeks to bring together Türkiye’s strateg

The restoration works of Sakarya’s iconic Historic Water Wheel have been completed. Originally built to supply water to the city and later becoming one of Sakarya’s most recognizable symbols, the Historic Water Wheel was once again restored by teams from the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality’s Department of Parks and Gardens. Located in Aziz Duran Park, the structure had suffered deterioration in its wooden components over the years. Through meticulous restoration work, the d

Having successfully hosted numerous national and international sporting events, Sakarya is once again preparing to welcome two of the most prestigious competitions in the world of cycling. The UEC MTB Eliminator European Championship will be held on June 7, followed by the UCI MTB Eliminator World Cup on June 14 at the Ayçiçeği Bicycle Valley, one of Europe's most renowned cycling facilities. Following the European Championship on Sunday, June 7, Turkish singer Öykü Gürman wi

The Sales Consultancy Practice Workshop, established within the Marketing and Retail Department of Adapazarı Prof. Dr. Tansu Çiller Trade Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, was officially opened with a ceremony. The opening program of the workshop, which was implemented with the support of the 3rd Professional Committee of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was attended by Sakarya Deputy Provincial Director of National Education Fatih Arduç, Adapazarı

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