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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

A delegation representing the “Sakarya International Machinery and Metal Cluster,” established through the partnership of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) and the Sakarya Machinery Manufacturers Association (SAMİB) with the support of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade, visited the People’s Republic of China to attend the first phase of the 139th Canton Fair. Sakarya International Machinery and Metal Cluster, China Organized by SATSO’s Project and B

The purchasing summit organized by the Sakarya branch of the Economy and Trade Association (ETD) will be held at Sen Hotel. Economy and Trade Association, Sakarya With the participation of the Istanbul and Thrace branches, the ETD Sakarya Purchasing Summit will turn into a regional trade event and will begin on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Following the protocol speeches, the summit will continue with stand visits, and a total of 80 companies will take part in the e

Federal Electricity Factory Building Turkey’s first and only domestic manufacturer of switchgear equipment, Federal Elektrik, continues to grow with its strong technological infrastructure in its 36th year. Since its establishment in 1990, the company has gone beyond being just a manufacturer, strengthening its leadership in the low-voltage switchgear sector with its integrated structure that designs, develops, tests, and produces its own products. Providing information about

While some of the projects announced to the public by Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar are nearing completion, others stand out as large-scale investments that will shape the city’s long-term development vision. Planned across many areas such as transportation, infrastructure, culture, tourism, urban transformation, sports, and the environment, these projects represent strong steps that will define Sakarya’s future. However, the main issue is not simply p

Sakarya University of Applied Sciences and Tajikistan International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship signed a cooperation protocol. A strategic cooperation protocol has been signed between Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (SUBÜ) and the International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of Tajikistan (IUTET). The protocol was signed by SUBÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sarıbıyık and IUTET Rector Prof. Dr. Asrorzoda Ubaidullo Sattor. Based on cooperation agree

The Sakarya University Lifelong Learners Academy aims to improve the quality of life of individuals aged 60 and over, strengthen their social participation, and support their active involvement in lifelong learning processes. Lifelong Learners Academy for Individuals Aged 60 and Over The program will be carried out under the coordination of Sakarya University’s Social Contribution and Sustainability Coordination Office, in cooperation with Sakarya University, the Sakarya Gove

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 international REACT academy project is being carried out under the coordination of SAU. The kickoff meeting of the REACT Academy Project, supported by the European Union and coordinated by Sakarya University, has been held. The meeting, hosted by Sakarya University, brought together academics and researchers from six different countries. With the launch meeting of REACT Academy— the highest-budget project led by the university—project activities have officially begun. The

Quality Control Specialist Program trainings The Quality Control Specialist Training Program organized by TOBB (The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye) has officially begun. The Sakarya implementation of the nationally conducted “Women’s Touch in Industry” project—led by the TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Board—is being carried out by the TOBB Sakarya Provincial Women Entrepreneurs Board. The trainings planned within the scope of the program are continuing at th

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

Dr. Metin Çengel, co-founder of Aris888 Metaverse Company, an academic and technology entrepreneur, stated that metaverse technologies are not just a digital trend but will become one of the economic infrastructures of the future. Aris888 Metaverse Universe Emphasizing that metaverse technologies represent the transition from the two-dimensional structure of the internet to a three-dimensional experiential world, Çengel noted that with the platform they are developing as Aris

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

Akgün Altuğ, Chairman of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated that exports from Sakarya in March 2026 amounted to $338 million, marking a 15.1% decrease compared to the same month of the previous year. Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Altuğ thanked the entire business community that continues to work, produce, and strive to compete globally despite competitive pressures and geopolitical tensions, noting that rising te

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

The outcomes of the Sakarya Zero Waste Workshop, held under the auspices of the Zero Waste Foundation and the Sakarya Governorship, in cooperation with Sakarya University, Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, the Sakarya Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Provincial Directorate of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, were announced to the public at the Final Conference. In addition, a Provincial Zero Wast

Little Hands Farming Project Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality is launching an important project to strengthen children’s connection with nature and raise awareness about agriculture. The Department of Agricultural Services of Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, which has started working on the initiative, will establish hands-on agricultural areas specifically for children through the “Little Hands Agriculture Workshop” project. Existing mushroom production sites will be tran