Gaziantep

Gaziantep is a city of 1,200,000 inhabitants located in south-eastern Anatolia. It has 25 twinned cities, including Duisburg (Germany), Celje (Slovenia), Ostrava (Czech Republic), Braga (Portugal) and Ludwigshafen (Germany). It is a key economic hub, known for its industrial sector, particularly in textiles and manufacturing, and is the first city in Türkiye to implement an action plan against climate change. The city is also focused on sustainability, urban development, smart-city applications, environmental conservation and the well-being of its inhabitants.

Gaziantep is renowned for its international events, in particular the annual International Gastronomy Festival. It actively participates in European Mobility Week and celebrates Europe Day. The city has been awarded the European Label of Excellence in Governance (ELoGE).