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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

Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry President of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), Akgün Altuğ, stated that they are planning 2026 as a period in which steps that increase productivity in manufacturing and accelerate digital transformation will come to the forefront. Speaking at the final assembly meeting of 2025, President Altuğ noted that while the Sakarya economy did not contract in 2025, it also did not experience rapid g

Cooperation protocol between TÜBİTAK and Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality A cooperation protocol has been signed between the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) and Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality. The signing ceremony took place at Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality with the participation of Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır. After examining the project, Minister Kacır stated that the planned investment is not merely an e

Kaynarca Advanced Biological Treatment Plant The Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Water and Sewerage Administration (SASKİ) continues its environment-focused investments. Within this scope, construction works for the Kaynarca Advanced Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant and a 50-kilometer wastewater pipeline have been completed, and the facility has officially begun operations. Having successfully passed all testing phases and completed discharge processes in a healthy man

Climate change prevention and zero waste education. The Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality continues its awareness-raising activities without interruption in line with its goals of combating climate change and achieving zero waste. Within this scope, environmental education was provided to 2,100 high school students studying in 14 districts across the city during 2025. Under the coordination of the Department of Climate Change and Zero Waste, comprehensive training programs we

Sakarya University of Applied Sciences Rectorate Building Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBÜ) will recruit a total of 24 academic staff, including 5 professors, 3 associate professors, and 16 assistant professors. In a statement released by SUBÜ, it was announced that 24 academic staff members will be appointed to professor, associate professor, and assistant professor positions. The recruitment will be carried out for the following units of Sakarya University of Ap

A protocol signing ceremony was held between Sakarya University Rector Prof. Dr. Hamza Al and Tashkent State Medical University Rector Prof. Dr. Shuhrat Baymuradov, with the participation of Prof. Dr. Fatih Altıntoprak, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Sakarya University. Sakarya University Rector Prof. Dr. Hamza Al - Tashkent State Medical University Rector Prof. Dr. Shuhrat Baymuradov Within the scope of the cooperation protocol, joint activities will be carried out betwe

Sapanca Park Project Information Meeting, AKOM Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar stated that claims alleging the Sapanca Park project is harming the lake are unfounded, emphasizing that they oppose all practices that pollute, occupy, or degrade the lake’s water quality. Speaking at a press conference held to respond to misleading and baseless allegations, Mayor Alemdar said that they are meticulously continuing the projects prepared to protect Sapanca Lake

Sakarya University has taken an important step in sustainability by ensuring that all of its campuses receive the Zero Waste Certificate. With the Faculty of Dentistry becoming eligible for the “Basic Level Zero Waste Certificate,” all university campuses—including Esentepe Campus, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Medicine, and the Vocational School of Health Services—have now been certified under the Zero Waste Management System. The Zero Waste Certificate is issued

7th International Forum on Design Education in Central China Sakarya University and Anadolu University will establish a joint laboratory with Jingdezhen Ceramic University, one of China’s long-established higher education institutions. Continuing its internationalization vision, Sakarya University has signed a strategic cooperation protocol with Jingdezhen Ceramic University, one of China’s well-rooted universities, together with Anadolu University. Following discussions betw

Sakarya University Campus While international student enrollments have been declining at many universities across Türkiye, Sakarya University has demonstrated a contrasting trend. The university’s new international student registrations for 2025 increased by 56 percent compared to the previous year. Despite the decrease in international student enrollments at numerous universities in Türkiye, Sakarya University has continued its upward trajectory, strengthening its vision for