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Turkey transport and logistics infrastructure development

12 clusters · 133 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Trabzon New Airport project enters foundation stage

Turkey continues to expand and restructure its transport and logistics infrastructure, focusing on maritime cargo, rail networks, tunnel construction, and new privatization models for strategic assets. In the maritime se

Cultural tourism and urban renovation in Konya

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Konya Metropolitan Municipality renovates Mevlana Avenue

Konya is highlighted as a significant cultural and historical center in Turkey, featuring diverse attractions such as the Mevlana Museum, Alaeddin Hill, and the Sille district, which is noted for its preserved historical

Turkish municipal solar energy projects

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Kahramanmaraş Solar Power Plant enters full production

The Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality has commenced full production at its Solar Power Plant (GES) located in the Pazarcık Karabıyıklı neighborhood. The facility, which was inaugurated on July 18, represents a 200

Turkish municipal elderly support initiatives

4 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Konya Metropolitan Municipality sends second group for Vefa Umresi

Municipalities in Turkey have introduced initiatives to support and honor elderly citizens. In Van, the ‘Tecrübe-i Hayat’ program focuses on gathering residents aged 60 and over to record personal memories and life exper

Karatay Municipality local development projects

5 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities develop new public parks and recreational spaces

Karatay Municipality in Konya is implementing various local development projects involving housing, sports infrastructure, and urban greening. In mid-August 2026, the municipality launched the Selim Sultan Konakları Hous

Turkey summer family and sports programs

7 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities conclude summer youth sports programs

As the summer season concludes, Turkish municipalities have finalized a wide array of youth programs spanning sports, arts, and digital literacy. In the sports sector, scale remains significant. Yıldırım Municipality in

Konya culinary heritage festivals

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Konya GastroFest attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors

The 4th Konya GastroFest has concluded after attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from Konya and other regions. Organized by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality at the Kalehan Ecdad Bahçesi, the event was designe

Turkey municipal police 200th anniversary celebrations

3 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities celebrate 200 years of Municipal Police

Municipalities across Turkey are holding ceremonies to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Zabıta Teşkilatı (Municipal Police Force) and Zabıta Week, observed from September 1–7. In various cities, including Malatya

Turkey Cycling Promotion Initiatives

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Konya announces winners of European Capital of Cycling photo contest

In mid‑July 2026, the Turkish Cycling Federation staged a three‑day Track Cycling Cup and Development Camp at the Konya Olympic Velodrome, drawing about 200 participants. Sixty senior and junior cyclists used the competi

Manisa agricultural support initiatives

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Turkish municipalities launch agricultural support initiatives

Manisa Metropolitan Municipality has implemented a grant program for strawberry producers in the Yunusemre district to mitigate rising input costs. The initiative provides mulch film through a 75% grant, requiring a 25%

Infrastructure and utility works in Turkey

2 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Nazilli Mayor announces three major urban transformation projects

Municipalities and the General Directorate of Highways in Turkey continue to execute various infrastructure, road maintenance, and utility projects across several provinces. In Nazilli, Mayor Ertuğrul Tetik has provided

Turkish Siyer competitions and Umrah prizes

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Niğde students depart for Umrah after winning religious competition

In Turkey, various educational and municipal authorities are organizing Siyer competitions—quizzes focused on the life of the Prophet—with Umrah pilgrimages as prizes for winners. In early August, student Osman Balcı of

Konya industrial site urban redevelopment

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Konya industrial site to become mixed-use urban center

The Konya Metropolitan Municipality has initiated the relocation of the Heavy Maintenance Facility, a major urban transformation project. The relocation involves moving hundreds of tanks and military vehicles from the fo

Mevlid Kandili observances in Turkey

4 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Çorum hosts Mevlid Kandili religious program

Mevlid Kandili, commemorating the 1501st anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, is being observed on Monday, August 24, 2026. The occasion follows the Hijri calendar, specifically the 12th night of the month o

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Konya hosts major science, culture, and international youth events

Tourism development at Yerköprü Waterfall

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Yerköprü Waterfall attracts tourists in Mersin

The Yerköprü Waterfall is being developed as a significant tourism destination through various regional efforts. In Konya, the Konya Metropolitan Municipality has implemented environmental landscaping projects in the Ha

Turkey-Bulgaria security and diplomatic cooperation

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Konya Science Festival opens with focus on national technology

Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi conducted official visits to Bulgaria to strengthen security and cultural ties. In Sofia, Çiftçi met with Bulgarian counterpart Ivan Demerdzhiev to address transnational crime, dr

Konya urban transportation infrastructure development

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Konya launches tender for 16 new suburban train vehicles

Konya is expanding its urban transportation infrastructure through several major projects involving rail and bus networks. The municipality is advancing a new intercity bus terminal, with construction expected to begin i