Friday, October 3, 2025
The sustainability-driven tourism initiatives of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality have been crowned with international recognition. At the 2024 Green Destinations Top 100 Stories Awards, İzmir received awards with three different destinations.
Efes Tarlası Life Village in Selçuk, Gastro Farm Urla in Urla, and the Turuncu Eller Agricultural Development Cooperative in Menderes were included in the Top 100 Stories list for their environmentally responsible practices that support local production and community development. The awards were presented during a ceremony held as part of the Green Destinations International Conference.
With this achievement, İzmir has been featured with five different stories in the Green Destinations Top 100 list over the past three years, further strengthening its international visibility in sustainable tourism and continuing to promote a tourism approach centered on nature, culture, and local values on the global stage.
The World Meets at Marble Talks
Sunday, April 12, 2026
The heart of the natural stone industry will beat in İzmir. Leading figures from design, architecture, and global trade will come together on the Marble Talks stage on 14–17 April.
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İzmir Strengthens Its Ties with French Cities
Friday, April 3, 2026
Mayor of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, Dr. Cemil Tugay, hosted the Ambassador of France to Ankara, Isabelle Dumont, the Consul General of France in İstanbul, Nadia Fanton, and the Country Director of the French Development Agency (AFD), Xavier Muron.
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International Success from İzmir’s Athletes
Monday, April 13, 2026
Successful taekwondo athletes from İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Sports Club won two silver and one bronze medal at the Türkiye Open Tournament.
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Scientific mobilization for a “Healthy Gulf”
Thursday, March 26, 2026
An international conference organized by İzmir Metropolitan Municipality as part of its “Healthy Gulf” vision has started at the Tarihi Havagazı Fabrikası Cultural Center.
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