Sunday, March 8, 2026
Öznur Tugay, spouse of the Mayor of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, Dr. Cemil Tugay, said at the March 8 International Women's Day event "May the days come when women are not subjected to violence, not torn away from life, and International Women’s Day is celebrated only for joy, let’s achieve this change together through unity and strength."
Öznur Tugay, spouse of the Mayor of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, Dr. Cemil Tugay, attended the March 8 International Women’s Day event organized by İzmir Azerbaijan Association (İZAZDER). The event was hosted by Terlan Akçay, President of İZAZDER Women’s Committee. Tugay said, “It is very meaningful to be together on this special day. I hope that women will not be torn away from life, will not suffer psychological or physical violence, and that Women’s Day will become a day celebrated only with joy. Let’s achieve this change together through unity and strength.” Akçay congratulated all women on Women’s Day and presented Öznur Tugay with a traditional Azerbaijani shawl, while Tugay gifted Akçay an evil eye amulet.
23 April Celebrations Sweep Across İzmir
Thursday, April 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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A Strong Message from İzmir to COP31
Thursday, April 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.
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The Future of Natural Stone Discussed at Marble Talks
Friday, April 17, 2026
Marble İzmir – 31st International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair continues to attract significant attention not only with nearly a thousand exhibitors, thousands of professional visitors from over 100 countries, and the trade volume it generates, but also with its Marble Talks sessions.
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Re-elected to the Political Committee
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Dr. Cemil Tugay, Mayor of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality and President of the Healthy Cities National Network of Türkiye, has been re-elected to the Political Committee—one of the highest-level governance bodies of the World Health Organization (WHO) European Healthy Cities Network.
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