Wednesday, May 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 scientific studies, examples of best practices, and inclusive urban policies.
Organized by the Directorate of Disability Studies of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, the symposium will take place between 09.30 and 16.30 on 12–13 May at the Historic Gasworks Factory. By bringing together different stakeholders on a common platform, the symposium aims to promote an inclusive vision for İzmir that supports the full and equal participation of individuals with autism and their families in urban life. It is also intended that the knowledge generated during the symposium will be transformed into concrete service models and urban policies.
İzmir Hosts International Ceramic Workshop
Thursday, October 8, 2026
İzmir will bring together artists from around the world for the International İzmir Ceramic Workshop that will take place between October 9 and 18.
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İzmir Comes Together Through the Healing Power of Literature
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The 10th İzmir International Literature Festival hosted talks, documentary screenings, theater performances, and a variety of artistic events over four days under the theme “Literature Heals”.
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Visit to Mayor Tugay by Gaarder, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Türkiye
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Mayor of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Dr. Cemil Tugay welcomed Andreas Gaarder, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Türkiye, to his office and emphasized the importance of strengthening relations between İzmir and Norwegian cities.
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Literary Masters Manguel and Livaneli Will Meet in İzmir
Friday, September 18, 2026
For the past 10 years, İzmir Metropolitan Municipality has brought the international literary community together with the people of İzmir. This year, İzmir International Literature Festival will welcome two of the world’s leading literary figures, Alberto Manguel and Zülfü Livaneli.
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