The memory of the 1999 Marmara earthquake remains central to Kocaeli’s construction, planning and disaster preparedness. As of 30 August 2026, work included assessing older buildings, renewing high-risk neighbourhoods, improving assembly areas and building better information for decisions before...
🏭 Kocaeli: the industrial powerhouse on Istanbul’s doorstep
Kocaeli is one of Türkiye’s leading provinces for industry, foreign trade and maritime transport. Its strength comes from an interconnected network of industrial estates, refineries, vehicle factories, chemical and metal producers...
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