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Meram Municipality social service expansions

Overview

Meram Municipality in Konya has focused on expanding its social and religious infrastructure and support systems. Initial efforts included increasing the municipality’s social service fleet, which grew to 15 vehicles, including condolence buses, disabled transport, and funeral-related vehicles.

Following these infrastructure developments, the municipality reported significant financial assistance through its ‘Social Card’ program. During the first eight months of 2026, the program provided over 128 million TL in support to nearly 5,000 applicants, allowing families to shop at local businesses for their specific needs. Additionally, the municipality manages a program to distribute second-hand goods and medical supplies to families affected by emergencies such as fires or floods.

Entities

Mustafa Kavuş · Meram Municipality · Kocaeli Büyükşehir Belediyesi · Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality · Karşıyaka Junction

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Meram Municipality provides 128 million TL in social aid

    Meram Municipality provided over 128 million TL in social assistance via its Social Card program in the first eight months of 2026, supporting thousands of families in Konya, Turkey.

  2. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Meram and Kocaeli municipalities expand social and religious infrastructure

    Meram Municipality has increased its condolence vehicle fleet to 10, while Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality continues construction on the Gazze Şehitleri Mosque and a large mosque project in Gebze.

Sources

aksiyon.com.tr · anadoludabugun.com.tr · ayancikgazetesi.com · haberport.com · kocaeli.bel.tr · konyapostasi.com.tr · medyagazete.com · rayhaber.com