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    2013 Trafficking in Persons Report

    Secretary Kerry (June 19): "There are countless voiceless people, countless nameless people except to their families or perhaps a phony name by which they are being exploited, who look to us for their freedom and for the possibility of life itself."

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  • Secretary of State John Kerry Commemorates PEPFAR's 10th Anniversary (State Dept. Image)

    PEPFAR's 10th Anniversary

    Secretary Kerry (June 18): "The fight against HIV and AIDS shows what we can accomplish when we make the effort together, join hands, overcome the ideology and the politics, and really dedicate our hearts to win."

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    VP Biden's Remarks at American Turkish Council

    Vice President Joe Biden gave remarks at the American Turkish Council on June 4, 2013.

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  • U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Francis J. Ricciardone, Jr.

    Ambassador Ricciardone on Taksim Square Protests‏

    "... I wish a speedy recovery to all those injured; get well soon. But if you are asking me about U.S. foreign policy, as you know, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, and the right to have peaceful protests are fundamentals of a democracy.”

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    State Department Issues Travel Alert for Turkey

    The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Turkey to the continuing public demonstrations taking place throughout the country.

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Changes for All Visa Applicants

 
 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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    Fact Sheet: President Obama Increases Humanitarian Assistance to Syrians

    During his meeting with G-8 leaders in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, President Obama announced over $300 million in additional life-saving humanitarian assistance to help feed, shelter, and provide medical care for children, women, and men affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria. The United States remains the single-largest contributor of humanitarian assistance for the Syrian people, and this new contribution brings total U.S. humanitarian assistance for the Syria crisis to nearly $815 million since the crisis began. 

  • The Lough Erne Golf Resort Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, where G8 leaders will meet
    Economic Growth and Jobs Top G8 Meeting Agenda

    Washington — Global economic growth and expanded employment will be a significant part of the agenda at the annual summit of the Group of Eight major industrialized nations in Northern Ireland on June 17–18, a White House economic adviser says.   G8 Summit Preview »

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    Sanctions Eased for Syrian Opposition

    Through the Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury, the Administration is taking several significant steps to ease U.S. economic sanctions, enable additional relief and reconstruction activities in opposition-controlled areas of Syria, and support the Syrian opposition and the people of Syria. 

  • U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry
    Secretary Kerry on LGBT Pride Month

    "LGBT persons must be free to exercise their human rights – including freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly and association – without fear of reprisal."  Video »

  • 2013 World Day Against Child Labor
    2013 World Day Against Child Labor

    Secretary Kerry (June 12): "We are proud to stand united with our partners in the international community on this World Day Against Child Labor, and with one voice, we call for the elimination of child labor."  More »

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    Secretary Kerry's Remarks on Turkey After Their Meeting with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski

    "...we are following the events in Turkey obviously very, very closely, and as many of you know, we’ve been working very closely with the Turkish leadership. As we have stated always to them in conversations as well as elsewhere in public, the United States supports full freedom of expression and assembly, including the right of people to peaceful protest, because that is fundamental to any democracy."  Video »

  • White House Spokesperson Jay Carney (Photo: White House)
    White House Briefing - Turkey

    Spokesperson Carney (June 3): "We continue to follow the events in Turkey closely and with concern. As we stated from the outset last week, the United States supports full freedom of expression and assembly, including the right to peaceful protest, as fundamental to any democracy."  Video »

  • Spokesperson Jen Psaki (State Dept. Image)
    Daily Press Briefing - Protests in Istanbul

    Spokesperson Psaki (June 3):"which is that we continue to work with Turkey – a close NATO ally – on a number of issues, including Syria. It is not up to us to judge here; we’re simply looking at the events happening and encouraging freedom of expression, which is something we do around the world. It is not up to us to judge here; we’re simply looking at the events happening and encouraging freedom of expression, which is something we do around the world."  Video »

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    Daily Press Briefing - Protests in Istanbul

    Spokesperson Psaki (May 31): "We believe that Turkey’s long-term stability, security, and prosperity is best guaranteed by upholding the fundamental freedoms of expression, assembly, and association, which is what it seems these individuals were doing." 

  • After intense but enjoyable 48 hours, all student teams successfully developed their social responsibility apps during the first Social Entrepreneurship Hackathon in Turkey
    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.  Video »

  • "Peak Points" Photography and Film Exhibition Poster at TAV Gallery Ankara
    "Peak Points" Photography and Film Exhibition at TAV Gallery Ankara

    2. Open Dance Studio’s concept Catch the Movement at "Peak Points" Photography and Film Exhibition is opening soon with the support of the U.S. Embassy Ankara. Welcoming everyone passing through Ankara Esenboga Airport (domestic departure area) to TAV Gallery Ankara. 

  • Country Reports on Terrorism 2012
    Country Reports on Terrorism 2012

    U.S. law requires the Secretary of State to provide Congress, by April 30 of each year, a full and complete report on terrorism with regard to those countries and groups meeting criteria set forth in the legislation. 

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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 »

  • U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Susan Hockfield driving a fuel cell prototype car that runs on sodium borohydride at the TUBITAK Marmara Research Center (MAM) in Gebze, Turkey on May 16." title="U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Susan Hockfield driving a fuel cell prototype car that runs on sodium borohydride at the TUBITAK Marmara Research Center (MAM) in Gebze, Turkey on May 16.
    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 »

  • U.S. President Barack Obama and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (State Dept. Image)
    Joint Press Conference by President Obama and Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey

    President Obama: "And I want to take this opportunity to commend you and the Turkish people for your courage in seeking an historic and peaceful resolution of the PKK violence that has plagued Turkey for so long. And just as the United States has stood with you in your long search for security, we will support efforts in Turkey to uphold the rule of law and good governance and human rights for all.   Video »

  • U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, with U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden, right, delivers remarks in honor of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on May 16, 2013. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
    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."  Video »

  • Ambassador Francis J. Ricciardone, Jr. - The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey (Photo: U.S. Embassy Staff)
    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. 

  • Ambassador Ricciardone Visited Izmir
    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 »

  • U.S. State Dept.
    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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