Kastamonu

Turkish fishing season sees abundance but rising price gaps

16 clusters · 109 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkey fishing season opening brings seafood abundance and lower prices

The 2026-2027 Turkish fishing season has commenced following a four-and-a-half-month industrial ban. While operations began in the Black Sea, Marmara, and Aegean seas on September 1, the Mediterranean season officially o

Turkey expands family aid, demographic & gender policies

25 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Minister Göktaş visits Kastamonu to open support center and meet veterans

The Ministry of Family and Social Services continues to expand its demographic and financial support programs. Central to these efforts is the Family and Youth Fund, which provides interest-free marriage loans to young c

Preservation of traditional Turkish and regional crafts

12 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Traditional crafts face continuity challenges in Turkey and Syria

Efforts to preserve traditional Turkish crafts and archaeological legacies are being led by veteran practitioners and new entrepreneurs. In Eskişehir, jeweler Hüseyin Altay maintains the Sivrihisar cebesi gold weaving tr

Turkey forest fire response, May–Sep 2026

49 clusters · 545 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Adana forest fires damage homes in Kozan and surrounding districts

Turkey’s 2026 fire season saw intense activity through July and August, with major surges in southwestern provinces like Muğla. In early September, wildfires intensified across Antalya, Adana, and Mersin. In Mersin’s Bo

Quran memorization ceremonies in Turkey

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Kastamonu celebrates 51 students completing Quran memorization

Ceremonies were held in different Turkish districts to celebrate students who completed Quran memorization training. In the Alaşehir district of Manisa, 11 students were recognized during an authorization ceremony at th

Turkish regional agricultural retail cooperation

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Kastamonu local products to reach national markets via Migros

Local government offices in Çankırı and Kastamonu have established cooperation protocols with the national retail chain Migros to connect regional producers with broader markets. In Çankırı, the agreement coordinated by

Roman-era archaeological discoveries in Turkey

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Pompeiopolis Ancient City yields Roman-era mosaic and Eros head

Archaeological excavations in Turkey have revealed significant Roman-era artifacts and artworks at different sites. In the ancient city of Adramytteion on the Aegean coast, researchers unearthed an 1,800-year-old mosaic

Minibus accidents involving workers in Turkey

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Kastamonu minibus accident kills 18-year-old worker

A series of minibus accidents involving workers has occurred in different regions of Turkey. In Elazığ, a minibus transporting employees from the Karsom fish company crashed into a ravine in the Keban district. The acci

Beekeeping practices in Turkey

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Bingöl beekeepers move hives seasonally to produce certified honey

Beekeeping activities in Turkey involve diverse methods ranging from traditional natural production to professionalized commercial operations. In the Toros Mountains, retired imam Hayfi Demirboğa practices natural beeke

Traditional craft preservation in Hatay

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Altınözü Cimemi craft preservation program launched in Hatay

The Hatay Metropolitan Municipality has initiated a training program in the Altınözü district to preserve the traditional art of Altınözü Cimemi. Organized under the Akademi Hatay and HAKİM projects, the course teaches t

Bozkurt flood disaster and reconstruction

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Giresun authorities investigate unconfirmed helicopter crash report

On the fifth anniversary of the devastating flood in the Bozkurt district of Kastamonu, Turkey, officials and survivors reflected on the disaster and the subsequent reconstruction. The flood, caused by the overflowing of

Employment and development initiatives in Turkey

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Kuzey Anadolu Kalkınma Ajansı announces technical support and new hires

Various organizations in Turkey have initiated recruitment and development programs. In mid-August 2026, the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality affiliate Belka announced the recruitment of 110 technical and automotive pers