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Tugay: May 19 Marks the Day Türkiye First Rose to Its Feet

5/19/2026

Speaking at the ceremony organized by the Republican People’s Party (CHP) Provincial Branch as part of the May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day celebrations in İzmir, İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Dr. Cemil Tugay said, “May 19 marks the first day that set Türkiye back on its

Literature Will Heal in İzmir

5/19/2026

Applications will open on 22 May for the “Literature Heals: Poetry, Short Story and Essay Competition”, organized for high school students as part of the 10th İzmir International Literature Festival, which will be held by İzmir Metropolitan Municipality between 25–27 September.

Art Gathering Begins in İzmir

5/14/2026

The Denizbank 3rd IAAF İzmir Art Fair, hosted by İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, has opened its doors at Fuar İzmir. Bringing together artists from Türkiye and abroad, the fair will present thousands of works ranging from painting and sculpture to ceramics and glass art until 17 May.

Digital Transformation and Cooperation Bridge Between Estonia and İzmir

5/13/2026

Mayor of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Dr. Cemil Tugay hosted Väino Reinart, Ambassador of Estonia to Ankara, and Daniel Lochner, Honorary Consul of Estonia in İzmir.

Mayor Tugay Hosts British Ambassador Morris

5/12/2026

The Mayor of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Dr. Cemil Tugay hosted the Ambassador of United Kingdom to Ankara, Jill Morris, and her accompanying delegation.

European Drama Encounters to Bring Young People Together in İzmir

5/9/2026

European Drama Encounters (EDERED) will be held in İzmir this year with the participation of young people involved in drama and theatre from 11 different countries.

İzmir Shapes Its Cultural Roadmap

5/8/2026

The İzmir Cultural Policies Workshop, organized by İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, continued with panels and sessions attended by experts from various fields.

İzmir Chamber Orchestra Delivers an Unforgettable Evening

5/7/2026

The İzmir Chamber Orchestra, performing at Ahmed Adnan Saygun Arts Center of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, brought together world-renowned artists Jana Kuss and William Coleman with music lovers.

Mayor Tugay: Culture Is a Right and a Driver of Development

5/7/2026

The İzmir Culture Policies Workshop, organized by İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, brought together national and international participants at the Historical Coal Gas Factory.

İzmir Hosts International Autism Symposium

5/6/2026

The 1st International Autism Symposium, bringing together individuals with autism and their families alongside representatives from academia, civil society, and public institutions, will be held in İzmir on 12–13 May. The event, to be organized at the Historic Gasworks Factory, will focus on ...

New Cooperation Initiative Between İzmir and Athens

5/5/2026

The Mayor of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, Dr. Cemil Tugay, hosted the Ambassador of Greece, Theodoros Bizakis, and his accompanying delegation.

Saint Polycarp Memorial Site Opens in Kadifekale

5/5/2026

The Saint Polycarp Memorial Site, established by İzmir Metropolitan Municipality in Kadifekale, is bringing new momentum to the city’s faith tourism sector.

A Bridge of Friendship Between İzmir and Kosovo

5/4/2026

Kosovo’s Minister of Youth and Sports Blerim Gashani and his accompanying delegation paid an official visit to the Mayor of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, Dr. Cemil Tugay, underscoring growing ties between İzmir and Kosovo and prospects for future cooperation.

40th Anniversary of İzmir–Baku Sister City Relations Celebrated with Music

5/3/2026

The 40th anniversary of the sister city relationship between İzmir and Baku was celebrated at Kültürpark with an exhibition and a concert by world-renowned mugham artists.

Runners Gather for Friendship

5/3/2026

The first-ever Balkan Friendship Run, held in İzmir, concluded with great enthusiasm and nearly one thousand participants.

Luca Minnelli Enchants Audience in İzmir

4/30/2026

Renowned tenor Luca Minnelli captivated audiences at the Ahmed Adnan Saygun Arts Center (AASSM), delivering a memorable evening filled with music through his powerful voice and rich repertoire.

EU Recognition for İzmir’s Industrial Heritage

4/28/2026

İzmir Metropolitan Municipality has brought the city’s industrial heritage to the international stage by preserving and transforming historic industrial structures.

Stüdyo Kültürpark Hosts a Music Group from Kazakhstan

4/27/2026

“Stüdyo Kültürpark,” launched by Dr. Cemil Tugay, Mayor of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, to promote equal opportunities among young musicians, recently hosted SAİKESTİK, a music group formed by students from Kazakhstan.

A Strong Message from İzmir to COP31

4/23/2026

İzmir Metropolitan Municipality hosted a pioneering gathering ahead of COP31—set to take place on 9–20 November under Türkiye’s hosting—where young people directly contributed to climate policies.

23 April Celebrations Sweep Across İzmir

4/23/2026

23 April National Sovereignty and Children’s Day was celebrated throughout the day in İzmir with events organized by İzmir Metropolitan Municipality at Kültürpark.

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