Tuğçe Beder and Münir Ertuğ, National Judokas Athletes of Kağıtspor, brought pride to our country and our city by winning two gold medals at the Seniors European Cup held in Prague. We congratulate our athletes and team. 👏🥇

In Kocaeli, the Trees Bloomed with Books Once Again! 🌳📚 For 15 years, with the same excitement, with the same passion This morning on Cumhuriyet Boulevard, our trees once again bloomed with books, bringing thousands of our fellow citizens together with the joy of reading.

One of Türkiye’s largest cultural gatherings, the 15th Kocaeli International Book Fair, once again united books and readers with great enthusiasm.🌿 We warmly invite all book lovers to discover the enchanting world of books and imagination.📚✨

Exploring worlds made of paper 🤎 A new story on every page, a whole new world in every book. 📚✨ 📍 15th Kocaeli International Book Fair

At our Podcast Kocaeli studio, we host distinguished authors and produce special broadcasts that trace the footsteps of literature, thought, and life.🎙️

The international guest of the 15th Kocaeli Book Fair, writer and academician Muhyiddin Shakoor, began his response to a question about the genocide in Gaza by saying “Allahu Akbar.” He drew attention to the human tragedy taking place there, moving the audience to tears.

Thousands of voices, one heart! 💚 Together with thousands of children and parents, we read author Merve Gülcemal’s book “Palestine Is Ours!” and raised the voice of justice, conscience, and humanity as one. From the river to the sea, free #Palestine! 🇵🇸

We are all Palestinians. 🇹🇷🇵🇸

During the 15th International Kocaeli Book Fair, we hosted many distinguished guests at our Podcast Kocaeli Studio. Korean author Soyoung Park joined us at the fair and shared her thoughts with us.🎙️📚

During the 15th International Kocaeli Book Fair, we hosted many distinguished guests at our Podcast Kocaeli Studio. Thomas Taylor, a beloved name in children’s literature, was among our special guests.🎙️📚

Our Metropolitan Municipality Mehter Band will proudly represent both Kocaeli and Türkiye at the Industrial Festival in South Korea, upon the invitation of Ulsan Municipality. Our team has completed all preparations and is ready for the festival! 🌏🇹🇷

Our national motorcycle racer Toprak Razgatlıoğlu has once again made us proud by winning the 2025 World Superbike Championship,proudly waving our crescent-and-star flag on the world stage.We wholeheartedly congratulate him and wish him continued success in his outstanding career

We commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic, with respect, gratitude and deep remembrance. #10November

On National Afforestation Day, we planted saplings to give hope for, the future and to create a greener Kocaeli and Türkiye for tomorrow.

Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality has signed a sister city protocol with the Municipality of Asenovgrad in Bulgaria to strengthen our international cooperation.