Samsun Metropolitan Municipality

Social support and inclusive policies for special needs in

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Samsun officials plan inclusive urban policies for disabled citizens

In October 2026, a strategy workshop was held in Samsun under the auspices of the Samsun Governorship to address the needs of individuals with Down syndrome. The event, a collaboration between the Samsun Provincial Direc

Turkish agricultural spending and rural development rollout

18 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Agricultural support programs launched in Düzce and Diyarbakır

In the first half of 2026, the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry allocated significant funding toward agricultural support and consumer protection. Out of an annual support budget of 167.6 billion lira, 106 bi

Kahramanmaraş local administration and security updates

6 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Kahramanmaraş institutions launch student coaching and youth programs

Local authorities in Kahramanmaraş have initiated several community-focused programs and infrastructure projects. In early October, the Kahramanmaraş Water and Sewerage Administration (KASKİ) launched water conservation

Turkish literary reading programs

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Esenler Municipality launches Sezai Karakoç reading program

Various municipalities in Turkey have launched cultural programs focused on significant literary figures. In Samsun, the Samsun Metropolitan Municipality and the Samsun Branch of the İlim Yayma Cemiyeti organized session

Strawberry and aronia production in Samsun

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Samsun Metropolitan Municipality expands strawberry production in Alaçam

Agricultural activity in the Samsun region is seeing a focus on strawberry and aronia production, driven by both individual transitions and municipal support. Individual farmers, such as former textile worker Birsen Yıl

Turkish municipal zero waste and recycling initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities implement zero waste and recycling initiatives

Turkish municipalities are implementing various zero waste and recycling initiatives to promote environmental sustainability and a circular economy. In Yunusemre, a protocol established in 2024 with the 29th Region Mani

Norovirus outbreak in Tokat, Turkey

3 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Tokat health outbreak suspected to be viral rather than waterborne

In Tokat, Turkey, a norovirus outbreak has caused a significant surge in medical visits. As of October 12, approximately 5,000 people have sought medical attention for gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea, vomitin

Turkey disability care Nefes Merkezi expansion

2 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry announces social media rules and Hatay social services

Turkey’s Ministry of Family and Social Services has launched the ‘Nefes Merkezi’ (Breath Center) project to support caregivers of individuals with disabilities. The initiative provides short-term, state-run care for rela

Turkish municipal social, educational, and relief efforts

17 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Turkish local officials conduct school visits to support students

Turkish municipalities and regional authorities continue to implement diverse social welfare, educational, and specialized support programs. Recent efforts have focused on measurable outcomes in exam preparation and regi

16th International Kocaeli Book Fair Ongoing

7 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Kocaeli Book Fair hosts talks on war impacts and girl child development

The 16th International Kocaeli Book Fair, organized by the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, continues at the Kocaeli Congress Center through October 11. Featuring Professor Dr. Ahmed Güner Sayar as the guest of honor,