A new era is beginning in e-Government. With the implementation of the e-Notification service, a joint payment and identity verification application will be designed, and a public joint notification system will be established.
According to the new Medium-Term Program (MTP) covering the period of 2026-2028, a Digital State Strategy and Action Plan will be prepared and implemented to accelerate digital transformation in the public sector and to utilize new generation digital technologies more effectively.
Izmir Metropolitan Municipality is taking a giant step towards the future in line with its smart city vision: the “Digital Twin of Izmir” project. Thanks to this innovative project that will transfer all structural, environmental and social dynamics of the city to a digital platform, Izmir will have a smarter, more resilient and more sustainable city management infrastructure. This comprehensive system will provide city managers with a unique tool for data-based and instant decision-making processes, while making Izmir Metropolitan Municipality the pioneer of a model that will set an example in Türkiye.
Weiterlesen: TR: 'Izmir's Digital Twin' Project Takes City to Smart Future
As cities throughout the world embrace digital transformation, smart advertising has emerged as a tool to create more inclusive, efficient, and citizen-centric urban environments.
Municipalities can foster stronger community engagement, empower local businesses, and improve accessibility by using AI, IoT, and data-driven strategies.
Murat Ozkiyikci, smart advertising department manager at Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, spoke with IoT news, highlighting the evolving role of smart advertising in shaping modern urban experiences. “A city isn’t just a collection of infrastructure—it’s about the people who live and interact within it. Our goal is to make every citizen feel connected and engaged through technology,” he explains.
Ataşehir Municipality in Istanbul, Türkiye, has introduced "Zabıta360," an AI-powered vehicle designed to enhance urban monitoring. Resembling Google Maps' Street View car, the vehicle has 4K cameras to scan streets and analyze high-quality images.
It also features air quality and noise measurement sensors for real-time environmental tracking. Using a 360-degree rotating tripod, it captures detailed photographs and transmits data to the municipality’s main server. During test drives across 17 neighborhoods, Zabıta360 recorded crucial data on road conditions and sidewalk obstructions.
Weiterlesen: TR: AI-powered vehicle scans streets to improve city services in Istanbul
Izmit Municipality prevents waste of time by going digital. To build a sustainable smart city that uses all its resources efficiently; Izmit Municipality, which works to increase citizens' living standards and access services more easily, has moved the zoning and building permit process offered by the Directorate of Planning and Urbanization to digital.