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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality to support the transformation of the city’s digital infrastructure.  USTDA’s grant…

Last Updated: January 13, 2021  New Updates:  Effective January 15, Istanbul will implement a new law that states the Istanbul Kart for anyone over six (6) years old…

Location: Turkey Health Alert: COVID-19 Related Restrictions in Turkey – Update New Updates: As of December 28, 2020, all international passengers traveling to Turkey are…

December 21, 2020 Location: Turkey New Updates: Turkey will impose a four (4) day curfew from 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2020 through 5:00…

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Istanbul, Turkey December 14, 2020 Location: Istanbul, Turkey Event: A demonstration is expected to take place this afternoon near the U.S. Consulate…

December 10, 2020 Today, the United States Mission to Turkey commemorates International Human Rights Day and the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights…

PRESS RELEASE   Ankara, December 4, 2020 Statement on U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad’s Visit to Turkey U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan…

December 1, 2020  Location: Turkey  New Updates: The Government of Turkey has announced the following measures for all 81 provinces will go into effect at 9…

Key Strategic Policy Themes for Mission Turkey’s Grants Program U.S. Mission Turkey announces its country-wide grants program. Funding is available to support projects that address…

November 18, 2020 Location: Turkey Health Alert: COVID-19 Related Restrictions in Turkey – Update New Updates:  The Government of Turkey announced the following measures to…

PRESS RELEASE   November 13, 2020   Statement on the Visit to Turkey by U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad  U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan…

November 18, 2020 Location: Turkey Health Alert: COVID-19 Related Restrictions in Turkey – Update New Updates:  The Government of Turkey announced the following measures to…

American Outlook U.S. Citizen Services United States Mission, Turkey November 2020 Newsletter Featured in this issue: 1. Limited In-Person Appointment Availability – Consider Mailing-in Your…

Statement By Morgan Ortagus, Spokesperson November 1, 2020  A free press is essential to an informed citizenry. A vigorous press can, for instance, expose corruption, shine…

Location: Izmir, Turkey Event: The Izmir Governor’s office has restricted entry into Izmir Province.  Per the Government of Turkey’s request to minimize unnecessary travel in the earthquake-affected areas, the U.S. Embassy…

The U.S. Embassy Ankara received initial reports of a 6.6 magnitude earthquake which occurred offshore just south of Izmir.  The initial earthquake was followed by…

By Ambassador David Satterfield 27 October 2020 On or before November 3, many millions of U.S. citizens will vote – in person, by mail and by e-mail –…

AFCP 2021 Grants Program Call for Concept Notes   The U.S. Mission in Turkey and the Cultural Heritage Center of the Bureau of Education and…