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World Seniors Day initiatives in Turkey and Cyprus

Overview

Following the commencement of World Seniors Day on October 1, social initiatives were observed across Turkey and Cyprus. In Turkey, activities included awareness walks, community dinners, and cultural events, such as a concert for Darülaceze residents. In Cyprus, the Minister of Labor and Social Security announced plans to convert an idle facility in Sınırüstü into an ‘Active Aging Center’ to foster social and cultural engagement. Other regional efforts included the launch of a ‘Second Spring University’ in Efeler and health advisories in Kemer. Local municipalities in Bursa, Kahramanmaraş, Ankara, and Mersin further expanded these efforts through health screenings, musical performances, and home visits. In the aftermath of the celebrations, various Turkish municipalities continued to hold commemorative events. Muğla Metropolitan Municipality organized a walking event and cocktail for members of the Nilüfer Caner 100 Age House, which supports over 2,450 citizens aged 60 and older. In Seferihisar, local authorities conducted physical exercises and social gatherings at nursing homes in Sığacık and Ürkmez. Other local engagements included visits to nursing homes in Ünye and Niğde, where officials met with residents to highlight the importance of elderly experience. In Osmangazi, a Turkish Classical Music concert was hosted for BAREM facility residents. Additionally, the Denizli Metropolitan Municipality focused on advocacy by organizing a seminar titled ‘Elderly Rights and Law,’ led by the City Council Elderly Assembly, which addressed legal status, social security, and the protection of elderly citizens' rights. Further commemorations included a live folk music event at Kahramanmaraş Castle, organized by the Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality and the Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services. In Trabzon, Metropolitan Mayor Ahmet Metin Genç visited the Çamlık Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center to meet with residents and reaffirm the municipality’s commitment to supporting the social lives of elderly citizens.

Entities

Turkey · Ministry of Family and Social Services · Osmangazi Belediyesi · Erzurum · Muğla Büyükşehir Belediyesi

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Erzurum hosts intergenerational chess tournament for seniors

    A chess tournament in Erzurum, Turkey, brought together healthcare workers and seniors aged 65+ to promote healthy aging and intergenerational connection for World Seniors Day.

  2. [CULTURE] 11 sources
    Turkey municipalities hold events for World Seniors Day

    Municipalities across Turkey held various events, including concerts, walks, and legal seminars, to celebrate World Seniors Day and promote elderly rights and social inclusion.

  3. [CULTURE] 23 sources
    World Seniors Day initiatives launched across Turkey and Cyprus

    Various Turkish and Cypriot institutions marked World Seniors Day with social programs, health screenings, and educational initiatives like the ‘Second Spring University’ to support active aging.

  4. [POLITICS] 28 sources
    Turkey to hold simultaneous walks in 81 provinces for World Seniors Day

    Turkey will hold simultaneous walks in 81 provinces on October 1 for World Seniors Day to promote intergenerational solidarity and active aging policies.

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