Rize

Kaçkar by UTMB ultra marathon preparations

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Beyza Güzel prepares for Kaçkar by UTMB 100K race

Preparations are finalizing for the second edition of the Kaçkar by UTMB ultra mountain marathon, scheduled for September 11–13, 2026, in the Ayder Plateau and Kaçkar Mountains of Rize, Turkey. As part of the UTMB World

Erdoğan infrastructure inaugurations in Black Sea region

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Erdoğan visits Rize for 10 billion TL project openings

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is conducting a series of official visits to the Black Sea region of Turkey to inaugurate major infrastructure and public service projects. Initial reports indicated that Erdoğan would over

Extreme weather shifts and regional volatility in Turkey

131 clusters · 525 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Turkey weather: High temperatures and upcoming rainfall

By early September 2026, Turkey’s weather patterns continued to exhibit extreme regional diversity. In the south, provinces such as Muğla and Antalya maintained summer-like heat, with temperatures reaching as high as 40

Turkish economic and gold market trends

2 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Gold markets face volatility amid inflation and interest rate concerns

In late August 2026, economic activity in Turkey involved significant agricultural subsidies totaling approximately 67 million TL and anticipation regarding upcoming GDP and inflation data. During this period, Goldman Sa

Yeni Parti expansion and Üsküdar political crisis

38 clusters · 331 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Dündar Ziya Gültekin elected Deputy Mayor of Üsküdar

Since its formal registration in July 2026, Yeni Parti has undergone rapid expansion under Özgür Özel. After reporting membership numbers exceeding 600,000 in late August, the party has focused on organizational growth a

Citrus Longhorned Beetle infestation in Turkey

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Trabzon hazelnut damage drops to near zero following pest control efforts

The Citrus Longhorned Beetle, also known as the ‘Dracula bug’, has emerged as a threat to hazelnut production in Turkey’s Black Sea region. After being managed in Trabzon, the pest was detected in the Fındıklı district o

Cultural and sporting events in Rize

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Handüzü Plateau hosts 10th International Bicycle Festival

Rize hosted a series of cultural and sporting events in late 2026. In early August, the Rize Living Heritage Festival opened at Çay Çarşısı, featuring 45 cultural heritage carriers and master craftsmen demonstrating trad

Turkish transportation infrastructure development

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Turkey advances major tramway and infrastructure projects in Van, Konya, and Samsun

Turkey’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure continues to manage several large-scale infrastructure developments across the country. In Istanbul, the ministry has officially assumed responsibility for the constructi

Ongoing severe rain, flooding, heat, and fires across TR

20 clusters · 250 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Turkey faces multiple natural disasters including floods and fires

Turkey has faced a prolonged period of severe weather, characterized by recurring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash flooding across various provinces. In late May 2026, the Interior Ministry issued orange-level alerts

Turkish youth and U23 boxing championships

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Turkish U23 Boxing Championship concludes in Rize

Turkish boxing championships for youth and young adult categories have been held in different provinces. In Sivas, the U-13 Women and Men’s Turkish Individual Boxing Championship commenced with 781 athletes from 64 pro

Çaykur Rizespor infrastructure development plans

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Çaykur Rizespor announces new stadium and academy plans

Çaykur Rizespor President Ali Zeki Saruhan has announced plans to modernize sports infrastructure in Rize. The proposal includes constructing a new UEFA-standard sports complex with a capacity of 25,000 to 30,000 spectat

Traditional plateau festivals in Rize

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Koçdüzü Plateau hosts 40th traditional festival in Rize

Various traditional plateau festivals were held in the Rize province of Turkey during August 2026. The 26th Ovit Plateau Festival took place in the İkizdere district at an altitude of 2,640 meters. Organized by the Ekşi

Turkish municipal clubs continue medal surge

5 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Canoe Turkey Championship held in Eskişehir

In late July 2026 municipal sport clubs across Turkey continued to dominate the national Minikler youth championships. At the Minikler Wrestling Turkey Championship in Ankara, Bursa Büyükşehir Belediyespor led the medal

Turkey water infrastructure expansion

3 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Turkey regional updates: infrastructure, sports, and agriculture

By late August 2026, Turkish municipal infrastructure, agricultural support, and local governance projects continued to expand across several regions. In Gaziantep, the Kılavuzlu Dam Irrigation Project has reached 84% c

Ayder Plateau road infrastructure development

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Çamlıhemşin Tunnel to open August 17 in Rize

Turkey is progressing with the 36.5-kilometer Pazar-Ardeşen Junction–Çamlıhemşin–Ayder Provincial Road project, an infrastructure development designed to improve access to the Ayder Plateau. On August 17, Minister of T