Turkish municipalities announce new service and infrastructure plans

Various Turkish metropolitan municipalities have announced new service expansions and support programs for 2026.

Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality will continue its 100% subsidized diesel support for farmers in 2026. The program aims to assist 48,182 registered producers, with a planned distribution of over 3.5 million liters of diesel to mitigate rising production costs.

Mersin Metropolitan Municipality is focusing on educational equality by providing school bags and stationery sets to 17,000 students in disadvantaged neighborhoods. The municipality is also promoting sustainable transport through European Mobility Week.

Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality is strengthening its infrastructure and water management. The city has added 10 new buses to its fleet and 5 new water tankers to its TİSKİ division to combat water stress and drought. Additionally, the number of water treatment plants has increased from 16 to 21.

Antalya Metropolitan Municipality has announced significant infrastructure investments, including a 110 million Euro project for Döşemealtı and Hurma. The municipality is also working on a 2040 Transportation Master Plan and aims to add 150 buses to its fleet by the end of 2026.