Social Entrepreneurship Hackathon
The U.S. Embassy in Turkey, Middle East Technical University Technopolis and Google Turkey organized the First Social Entrepreneurship Hackathon in Turkey.
Press Conference with Prime Minister Erdoğan
President Obama:"This visit reflects the importance that the United States places on our relationship with our ally, Turkey, and I value so much the partnership that I've been able to develop with Prime Minister Erdogan."
U.S. - Turkey Relationship
Secretary Kerry (May 16): "We all gather here knowing that we have a distance to go to make our world more secure and stable, and never has that been – that effort – been more important than it is today."
Bombings in Turkey
Secretary Kerry: "The United States condemns the car bombings and we stand with our ally, Turkey. This awful news strikes an especially personal note for all of us given how closely we work in partnership with Turkey, and how many times Turkey's been a vital interlocutor..."
Secretary Kerry Travels to Turkey & Belgium
Secretary Kerry traveled to Istanbul and met with key partners and members of the Syrian Opposition Coalition to further explore ways that the international community can support the opposition and accelerate a Syrian-led political transition.
Changes for All Visa Applicants
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We are pleased to announce that Mission Turkey, including both Embassy Ankara and Consulate General Istanbul, will introduce improved visa processing arrangements on December 19, 2012, which will make the entire process of making visa appointments, paying visa fees, and receiving documents easier and cheaper for our applicants. |
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Destination America
This issue explores an America most people don’t find until their second, or even third, visits.
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Trace Effects
A collaborative English language video game experience for students ages 12-16.
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Pop Culture vs. Real America
Are real Americans different from those depicted on TV shows?
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International Religious Freedom Report for 2012
the Department of State released its annual report on the state of international religious freedom around the world, which documents that in nearly half of the world’s countries, governments either abuse religious minorities or fail to intervene in societal abuse. Turkey »
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U.S. Science Envoy Susan Hockfield to Travel to Turkey to Promote Public-Private partnerships
U.S. Science Envoy Susan Hockfield will travel to Turkey May 13-17. On her first trip as an envoy, Dr. Hockfield will visit Ankara and Istanbul. While there, she will meet senior-level government officials and representatives from the academic, scientific and NGO communities to promote cooperation and achieve mutual goals in science and technology. Video »
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Condolence Message from U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Francis J. Ricciardone
On behalf of the United States, I offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the dozens of victims of today’s murderous attack in Reyhanli. We mourn the tragic loss of life and pray for a full and speedy recovery for those who were injured.
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Ambassador Ricciardone Visited Izmir
Ambassador Ricciardone visited Agean Young Businessmen Association in Izmir and also had the chance to watch one of the most famous Philharmonic Orchestrate of the world, New York Philharmonic, in Adnan Saygun Art Center. Photos »
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U.S. Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance in Response to the Syrian Crisis
The United States is providing an additional $100 million in humanitarian assistance to support those affected by the violence within Syria and the more than 1.4 million refugees across the region. This new funding is in addition to the nearly $25 million in food assistance for Syria announced by Secretary Kerry in Istanbul April 21. The United States remains the single-largest contributor of humanitarian assistance for the Syrian people, and with today’s announcement, is now providing nearly $510 million in humanitarian assistance.
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ILL-Abilities performed in Izmir
ILL-ABILITIES™ is an International Dance Crew (breakdance) comprised of 5 dancers. The “ILL-Abilities” concept was created in the summer of 2007 by Montreal based ... Video »
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English Language Specialist in Turkey Conducts Program on Using Social Media in English Language Teaching
During the first two weeks of May, English Language Specialist Maggie Sokolik of the University of California Berkeley conducted a series of workshops on creative methods of integrating social media in English Language Teaching in Turkey. Photos »
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International Jazz Day at Hagia Irene
April 30 marked the second annual International Jazz Day, a U.S. initiative established in 2011 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which described jazz as a "universal music of freedom and creativity." Video »
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International Jazz Day
April 30 marked the second annual International Jazz Day, a U.S. initiative established in 2011 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which described jazz as a "universal music of freedom and creativity."
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Earth Day 2013
22 April 2013 - Today is Earth Day, the annual U.S. celebration of the environment and a time to assess the work still needed to protect the natural gifts of our planet.
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NASA Engineer Nagin Cox is Visiting Turkey
Nagin Cox, a notable women engineer from Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) of NASA, will be visiting İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir Adana , Mersin and Gaziantep from April 22 to May 1, 2013.
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2012 Human Rights Reports
The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – the Human Rights Reports – cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements. The U.S. Department of State submits reports on all countries receiving assistance and all United Nations member states to the U.S. Congress in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Trade Act of 1974. Turkey Human Rights Report »
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Animators Festival
“Canlandıranlar Festival” is going to be held in Istanbul between 24-28 April 2013 and in Ankara between 16-19 May 2013 organized by Animators Association. U.S. Embassy Ankara is one of the sponsors of the Festival. The Festival will be a meeting point for the animation filmmakers (both local and international), cinema professionals and animation lovers.
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Secretary of State John Kerry's Travel to Turkey
Secretary Kerry traveled to Istanbul, Turkey on April 6, where he met with senior Turkish officials to discuss a range of bilateral and global issues, including the crisis in Syria and regional peace and security. Photos »
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Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Programs (YES) 2012-2013
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