Significant progress has been made on the Cihannuma Pavilion and Arz Odasi as part of the renovation of Edirne Palace, the historic home of the sultans whose foundation was laid in 1450. Teams are working to restore the palace's splendor in line with a five-year Master Plan.

Six tons of rice were cooked in Turkiye's largest pot at the "Edirne Gastronomy Festival from Soil to Table" held in Edirne. Governor Sezer emphasized the importance of promoting Edirne rice and announced that preparations will be made for next year's Guinness World Records entry.

Located in the Gulf of Saros, the Port of Ibrice is making significant strides toward becoming a center for underwater sports. Investments made this year and the region's underwater riches have increased the interest of diving enthusiasts. Features such as the port's artificial reefs and battle tanks have increased visitor numbers by 30 percent, making the area popular.

The water level of Lalapaşa and Büyüköğünlü reservoirs in Edirne continues to decline due to hot weather and drought. Taner Öztürk, President of the Lalapaşa Chamber of Agriculture, stated that the drought in the region is negatively impacting agriculture and livestock.