Artists reflect on theatre in the shadow of war
April 26, 2026
On the fifth day of the Amed International Theatre Festival, artists from regions affected by war underlined that theatre is more than a form of expression: it is also a space of m...
Festival turns the streets into a stage
April 25, 2026
On its fourth day, the 11th International Amed Theatre Festival brought audiences together with distinctive stage experiences through open-air performances and striking examples of...
Inclusive art and creative practice highlighted at Amed Theatre Festival
April 25, 2026
Talks held on the fourth day of the International Amed Theatre Festival, hosted by Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality, focused on the transformative power of theatre and inclusiv...
Municipal terminology work continues in the Zazaki dialect
April 25, 2026
The Vate Working Group, which works to standardise Kirmanjki (Zazaki), held its 41st meeting in Diyarbakır, hosted by Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality. The Language Development...
DBB strengthens its transport fleet with 16 new buses
April 25, 2026
Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality has added 16 new buses to its fleet in order to strengthen urban public transport services. The Transportation Department continues its work to...
Festival delegation visits DBB
April 25, 2026
Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality Co-Mayor Serra Bucak hosted theatre companies, academics and culture and arts representatives from different countries who are in the city for...
11th International Amed Theatre Festival gathers momentum as stage, speech and debate come together
April 25, 2026
The third day of the Amed Theatre Festival stood out with plays and discussions focusing on women’s struggle and freedom of expression. Organised by Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municip...
Awareness training on tackling addiction held in libraries
April 24, 2026
Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality continues to carry out activities to tackle addiction in places frequently used by young people as part of its protective and preventive work....
Amed International Theatre Festival opens at the intersection of art, peace and memory
April 22, 2026
The 11th Amed International Theatre Festival, organised by Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality under the theme “Dialogue for Peace”, has opened with its multilingual and multicult...
JINMAP launched with a ‘Women’s City’ vision
April 22, 2026
Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality has launched JINMAP, a digital platform that maps the risks women face in the city, provides data-driven analysis and contributes to service pl...
A race against time to save lives
April 20, 2026
Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality’s Fire Department responds to accidents within seconds through advanced technological equipment and continuous training. Every rescue operation...
Hundreds of expired products seized during inspections at one business
April 20, 2026
During inspections carried out to protect public health, Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality teams seized and destroyed a large number of food products found on sale at one busine...
