
Ünye is a district located in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region, known primarily for hazelnut cultivation. In addition to its agricultural production, the district plays a regional role through its industrial and commercial activities. Ünye’s historical and geographical features are significant factors influencing its position within the Black Sea Region. Hazelnuts are a major agricultural product in the district, and industrial and commercial activities contribute to diversifying the local economy.Üny
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Sinan Turan

Arsin Foşa Hazelnut is a unique hazelnut variety native to the Arsin district of Trabzon province in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region. This product was officially registered with a geographical indication by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 8 December 2022. The registration application was submitted by the Arsin Municipality on 15 February 2022.Arsin Foşa Hazelnut is a variety of foşa hazelnut grown exclusively in the Arsin district of Trabzon province. It is also known locally as “boyhane.”
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Sabiha Meyra Şahinler

Giresun is a historic city located in the east section of the Black Sea, occupying place territory and possessing a deep historical legacy. Since antiquity, this region has come under the rule of various civilizations and particularly served as a strategic center during the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods.Giresun (Source: Pexels/Traveler)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">HistoryAntiquity and Early SettlementsThe history of Giresun extends back to the 2000s BCE. The earli
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Sümeyra Uzun

📍 Where is Giresun?Giresun is a coastal city located in the eastern part of the Black Sea Region, situated between Ordu and Trabzon. Surrounded by natural beauty, historical structures and the cool waters of the Black Sea, Giresun is especially famous for its hazelnuts and its island.🕰️ A Brief HistoryThe history of Giresun extends back to antiquity, to the 7th century BCE. Known in ancient times as Kerasus, the city has been home to many civilizations, from the Persians to the Romans. The nam
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Seda Özdemir
AlAltınordu is the administrative center and largest district of Ordu Province in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region. Following the enactment of Law No. 6360, which granted Ordu metropolitan municipality status, the district formerly known as Ordu Merkez was renamed Altınordu.Historical DevelopmentThe history of the region where Altınordu is located extends back to the 17th century BCE. The area is mentioned in Hittite tablets as the land of the Kaskians. During antiquity, it came under the rule of succes
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Ilgın Zabun

Tunç Fındık is a Turkish mountaineer, high-altitude climber, author, and mountain guide. He is the first and only Turkish citizen to complete the “14x8000” project, having summited all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters above sea level. He is regarded as one of the pioneering figures of modern mountaineering in Türkiye, due to his climbs within the discipline of alpinism and his technical contributions to mountaineering literature.Early Life and Entry into MountaineeringFındık was born in Ankara in 197
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Yağmur Binici

Giresun Tombul Fındığı is a hazelnut variety native to Türkiye’s Black Sea region and registered under its place of origin name. This product is primarily cultivated in the coastal areas of Giresun Province and Trabzon, and distinguishes itself from other hazelnut varieties by its round shape, thin shell, high yield, and distinctive aroma. The kernel is characterized by an easily peelable membrane, high oil and protein content, making it suitable for consumption both raw and roasted. The variety
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Sabiha Meyra Şahinler

The hazelnut green stink bug, scientifically known as Palomena prasina (Linnaeus, 1761), is an insect species classified within the family Pentatomidae of the order Hemiptera. It is recognized as a significant economic pest in hazelnut cultivation. In Türkiye, it is locally referred to as the "hazelnut stink bug" or "green stink bug." Adult individuals range in body length from 11 to 14 mm. The general body coloration is green or greenish-brown. The tips of the antennae and legs display reddish
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Samet Şahin

🌊 The Green Jewel of the Black Sea!⚖️ Historical DevelopmentOrdu is a Black Sea city with a history dating back to antiquity. The earliest settlements in this region, formerly known as Kotyora, were established by the Milesians around 670 BCE. During the Roman and Byzantine periods, Ordu served as an important port city. In the 13th century, it was conquered by Turkish beyliks and came under Ottoman rule in 1455. In 1923, it became a province. Today’s Ordu is a tranquil and culturally rich Blac
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Veli Orhun Seyhan

Hazelnut is one of the most important building blocks of Giresun’s urban identity and local economy. Giresun’s socio-cultural structure, seasonal cycles, and everyday life practices are largely shaped around hazelnut production. In this context, hazelnut is not merely an agricultural product; it also assumes the roles of a spatial organizer and social regulator. On the other hand, the product registered with the geographical indication “Giresun Tombul Hazelnut” holds strategic importance in nati
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