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The Sapanca Park Project, one of Sakarya's flagship waterfront development initiatives, is moving into its second phase as the metropolitan municipality prepares to launch a new tender for the expansion of public recreational areas along the shores of Lake Sapanca. Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar announced that the tender for the 10-kilometer second phase, extending from the first section of the Sapanca shoreline to Serdivan Gölpark, will be held on Augu

Protocol on Scientific and Technical Cooperation for the Sustainable Management of the Sapanca Lake Basin and Sakarya Water Resources, AKOM A new scientific advisory board has been established to strengthen the protection and sustainable management of Sapanca Lake, one of northwestern Türkiye's most important freshwater resources. Within this framework, Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar and Sakarya University Rector Prof. Dr. Hamza Al signed a cooperation

The new headquarters of the Sakarya Commodity Exchange was officially inaugurated in a ceremony attended by prominent government officials, business leaders, and representatives of civil society. Hosted by Sakarya Commodity Exchange Chairman Mustafa Genç, the opening ceremony was attended by Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB); Gökhan Yazgı, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism; Ergün Atalay, President of TÜRK-İ

trendyol.com One of Türkiye’s leading manufacturing and industrial hubs, Sakarya is also strengthening its position in e-commerce. According to data from Trendyol, sellers based in Sakarya fulfill 55.6% of all baby biscuit orders across Türkiye. Standing out with its strong performance in the mother-and-baby category, the city is using e-commerce to deliver locally manufactured products to customers nationwide. Sakarya has become one of Türkiye’s prominent e-commerce centers,

The Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality has introduced an innovative solution to prevent traffic signal disruptions caused by overheating and power outages at intersection control units. By installing solar energy panels on the power supply system of traffic signal controllers, the municipality aims to ensure uninterrupted operation even during technical failures. The new system, developed by the Traffic Branch Directorate under the municipality’s Department of Road Maintenance

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