# Erdoğan infrastructure inaugurations in Black Sea region

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/erdoan-infrastructure-inaugurations-in-black-sea-region
> Updated: 2026-09-10T08:03:53.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 2.

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 oversee investments in Rize totaling approximately 9 billion Turkish Liras, alongside the scheduled opening of the Samsun City Hospital on September 13.

During his visit to his hometown of Rize, Erdoğan participated in mass opening ceremonies for regional projects with a reported combined cost of approximately 10 billion TL. These projects encompass housing, schools, sports facilities, a cultural street, and a ‘millet bahçesi’ (national garden). Specifically, he inaugurated 26 completed projects and laid the foundations for three new investments. Regarding the Rize City Hospital, Erdoğan noted that it is currently 70 percent complete. New plans were also introduced for a 30-kilometer South Ring Road and tunnel project intended to alleviate urban traffic.

In the Güneysu district, Erdoğan addressed crowds to emphasize themes of national unity and the ‘Turkey Century,’ asserting that the nation has established a solid foundation in defense, economy, and technology. Regarding the political landscape, Erdoğan stated, ‘I renew my belief that we will get through the upcoming elections successfully,’ while criticizing the political opposition and committing to a ‘terror-free Turkey.’

Local concerns persist regarding the Black Sea Coastal Road, with journalists noting that viaducts act as a ‘concrete wall’ restricting sea access. Additionally, hazelnut producers have requested government intervention regarding market pricing and TMO purchasing policies. During the Rize visit, a notable interaction also occurred with Abdulai Yahaya, a medical graduate from Ghana who chose to study at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University due to the institution’s namesake.

## Claims

- Erdoğan expressed confidence in successfully navigating upcoming elections through unity and togetherness. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The President arrived in Rize via Rize-Artvin Airport and traveled to the Güneysu district by helicopter. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Erdoğan is scheduled to participate in a mass opening ceremony for projects costing approximately 10 billion TL. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Erdoğan visits Rize for 10 billion TL project inaugurations

President Erdoğan visited Rize to inaugurate 10 billion TL in projects, including hospital and road developments, while addressing political unity and upcoming elections.

34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/recep-tayyip-erdoan-visits-hometown-of-rize

### 2026-09-07: Erdoğan to inaugurate major investments in Rize and Samsun

President Erdoğan will inaugurate major investments in Turkey's Black Sea region, including 9 billion lira worth of projects in Rize and the opening of the Samsun City Hospital on September 13.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erdoan-to-inaugurate-major-investments-in-rize-and-samsun

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