Message to U.S. Citizens: Transition to Istanbul’s New International Airport (January 17, 2019)
Location: Istanbul, Turkey Event: Istanbul’s new international airport (ISL) officially opened on October 29, 2018. However, international and domestic flights are gradually being transferred from…
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Istanbul, Turkey (January 15, 2019)
Location: Istinye neighborhood, Sariyer Avenue in front of the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey. Event: A demonstration is expected to take place near the…
Emergency Alert – Operations During a Lapse in Appropriations (December 22, 2018)
Although there has been a lapse in appropriations, visa services and American citizen services will be available at U.S. Mission Consular Sections in Turkey. Visa…
Meeting Readout of The Secretary’s Special Representative on Syria Engagement in Gaziantep
The Secretary’s Special Representative for Syria Engagement Ambassador James Jeffrey and Special Envoy for Syria and Deputy Assistant Secretary Joel Rayburn visited Gaziantep
Apply for Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders
Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders are intensive short-term academic programs whose purpose is to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with…
Chargé d’Affaires J. M. Hovenier’s Speech at “Gypsy Girl” Mosaics Repatriation Eve
December 8, 2018 “Merhaba. Burada olmaktan mutluyum. First, I want to thank Minister of Culture Mehmet Ersoy, Governor of Gaziantep Davut Gül, and Mayor of…
U.S.-Turkey Joint Statement on Syria
The Turkish-U.S. High-Level Working Group on Syria met for the third time, in Ankara.
Holiday Security Alert
Location: Turkey, countrywide Event: During the holiday season, there are ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe,…
In tribute: George H.W. Bush, 41st president
George Herbert Walker Bush, who served as the 41st president of the United States, died November 30 at the age of 94.
Secretary’s Remarks to the Media
Washington, DC November 20, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: ….And finally, I just left a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu today. I welcomed the positive momentum…
U.S. Department of State Press Release: On the Detention of Civil Society Leaders
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC November 16, 2018 ________________________________ The United States is very concerned about Turkey’s detention today of academics, journalists,…
Open Doors 2018
The Open Doors Report has been released! This annual report highlights the number of international students studying in the United States. Where do students study…
Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
The U.S. Embassy Turkey and the Cultural Heritage Center of the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State are pleased to…
Statement on U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Palmer’s Visit to Ankara, Turkey
U.S. Embassy Ankara Ankara, Turkey November 6, 2018 Over the past two days I have been very pleased to have my first visit to Ankara…
The U.S. Embassy Grants Program
The U.S. Embassy in Ankara announces its country-wide Grants Program. Funding is available to support projects that address one or more of the following key…
CJTF-OIR and Turkish Military Begin Combined Joint Patrols
COMBINED JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE Public Affairs Office November 1, 2018 SOUTHWEST ASIA—Coalition and Turkish military forces initiated combined joint patrols northwest of…
Turkey National Day
Secretary Pompeo: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, and the American people, I congratulate the people of Turkey as you…
Outlaw Regime: A Chronicle of Iran’s Destructive Activities
The report covers Iran's support for terrorism, its missile program, illicit financial activities, threats to maritime security and cybersecurity, human rights abuses, as well as…
