NOTICE for U.S. Citizen Travelers
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Statement on Four Years of Osman Kavala’s Detention
Today marks four years since the ongoing detention of Osman Kavala began. The continuing delays in his trial, including by merging different cases and creating…
COVID-19 Information
Last Updated: October 12, 2021 New Updates: Passengers arriving from a country other than Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Sri…
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meetings with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Önal
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release READOUT September 17, 2021 Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meetings with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Önal…
Ambassador Satterfield’s 9/11 Commemoration Remarks
Ambassador Satterfield: On September 11, 2001, a group of small and hateful minds conspired to threaten the very fiber of our country, seeking to break…
On Today’s Terrorist Attacks in Kabul
Today’s bombings around the Kabul airport were a devastating reminder of the dangerous conditions in which our service members and diplomats are operating as we…
Newsletter
August 27, 2021 Featured in this issue: Updated Turkey Travel Advisory New Turkish COVID-19 Restrictions beginning September 6, 2021 Bringing a Dog into the United…
Art in Embassies Exhibition
The Chief of Mission Residence of the U.S. in Ankara welcomes guests to the Art in Embassies exhibition on its YouTube channel. Diplomat Elizabeth Fritschle, the…
U.S. Embassy Statement Regarding Firefighting Cooperation
August 18, 2021 We are pleased that two CH-47 Chinook helicopters provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. European Command could…
Message for U.S. Citizens – Travel Advisory Update
On August 16, 2021, the Department of State updated its Travel Advisory for Turkey.
Statement by U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David M. Satterfield
August 13, 2021 Dalaman, Mugla On behalf of the American people, and in partnership with the Government of Turkey, the U.S. European Command, and…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Ankara, Turkey
August 9, 2021 Location: Near the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, at the intersection of JFK Cd. and Ataturk Blvd, in front of the Modern Art…
U.S. Assistance to Wildfires in Turkey
By Ambassador David M. Satterfield August 8, 2021 U.S. Ally and NATO member Turkey answered our call for help with personal protective equipment early in…
U.S. Department of State Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Press Note
Turkey: Afghan Refugees and Migrants It is not the USG’s policy to encourage or direct individuals seeking protection to specific safe havens, including Turkey, nor…
Message to U.S. Citizens – Wildfires in Southern Turkey
On July 28, 2021, the Government of Turkey (GoT) announced that dozens of forest fires have spread throughout southern Turkey, including in Antalya, Mersin, Osmaniye,…
Statement Regarding Transfer of Parts of Varosha to Turkish Cypriot Control
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 20, 2021 The United States condemns the announcement by Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar and Turkish…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Temporary Suspension on the Importation of Dogs into the United States
Location: Entry into the United States Event: Temporary Suspension on the Importation of Dogs into the United States. On June 14, the Centers for Disease…
Ambassador David M. Satterfield’s Video Message on the Occasion of 2021 Independence Day
Ambassador David M. Satterfield: "I am delighted to welcome you to our virtual celebration of the 245th anniversary of American independence – the Fourth of…
America’s Independence Day and Our Commitment to Equality
By Ambassador David M. Satterfield July 2, 2021 On the Fourth of July, the United States of America celebrates the 245th anniversary of our Declaration…
