District Mayor Bauch strengthens partnership with Şişli in Istanbul

An exciting adventure in Istanbul begins for district mayor Kirstin Bauch! As of today, she is in Şişli, the partner district of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, and is a strong sign of intercultural cooperation. Your three -day visit should deepen the connection that has existed since 2021 and will soon lead to an official city twinning. What an impressive step towards mutual exchange and cooperation!

While your stay certainly brings many highlights, the exploration of important historical sites is particularly on the plan. Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque are waiting to be discovered by her. These monumental buildings are not only eyewitnesses in history, but also symbols of Turkish culture! An additional highlight will be participation in the celebrations for the Day of the Republic on October 29, in which the proclamation of the Republic is celebrated in 1923.

deep insights into local projects

But that's not all! The mayor will also have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with local projects and to examine the important social structures in Şişli. Visits to a municipal neighborhood house and at a food bench are on the program in addition to important monuments such as the Mongeri building. Not only the story becomes visible here, but also the heart of the Turkish community's social engagement.

The exchange is about central issues such as social policy, cultural policy and urban development. Last year, both districts started a joint funding project on monument protection. The collaboration is raised during this visit to a new level! The opportunity to learn from each other and exchange experiences could be pioneering for future projects.

And the best thing is still coming: In December a delegation from Şişli will travel to Berlin! On December 18, the decisive contract for the official town twinning between Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf and Şişli will be signed in the middle of the "35 years of the Istanbul and Berlin city partnership" conference.

District Mayor Kirstin Bauch commented: "The city partnership with Şişli is a valuable bridge between Berlin and Istanbul. A visit to Şişli offers the opportunity to further strengthen our cooperation and to develop joint projects for our diverse city companies."

A visit that not only beats bridges, but also connects heart!

On behalf of
Räsch