MEDIA NOTE Office of the Spokesperson November 29, 2021 Today, the United States is releasing revitalized and more robust public-facing guidance on U.S. government policy on human rights defenders, which will be supplemented by similar internal guidance. The revitalized public-facing guidance highlights the U.S. commitment to protecting human rights defenders of all genders and identities, in all ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 1 December, 2021 | Topics: Key Documents, News, Policy, Reports | Tags: civil society, Human Rights, Human Rights Defenders
U.S. Mission Turkey announces its country-wide grants program. Funding is available to support projects that address one or more of the following key bilateral themes: Support Shared Security, Strengthen Economic Prosperity, Promote Innovation, Foster Entrepreneurship, and Improve the Digital Economy, Reinforce Democratic Values, Foster Turkish and U.S. Ties.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 1 December, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
Last Updated: November 30, 2021 New Updates: Effective November 29 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time, entry into the United States of noncitizens who are not U.S. LPRs and who were present in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, or Zimbabwe within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 30 November, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Joint Statement from the United States and Turkey Regarding a Compromise on a Transitional Approach to Existing Unilateral Measures During the Interim Period Before Pillar 1 Is in Effect
U.S. Department of the Treasury November 22, 2021 On October 8, 2021, the United States and Turkey joined 134 other members of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework (including Austria, France, Italy, Spain, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 23 November, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
AFCP 2022 Grants Program Call for Concept Notes The U.S. Mission in Turkey and the Cultural Heritage Center of the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State are pleased to announce the call for concept notes for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Competition 2022. The application process involves ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 November, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: AFCP, Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, Grant, grants
Anthony J. Blinken, Secretary of State 29 October 2021 On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Turkey as you celebrate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey. Turkey is an important NATO Ally and partner of the United States. For decades, Turkey has stood together ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Ibrahim Kalin, Spokesperson and Chief Advisor to the President of Turkey The White House October 27, 2021 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with Dr. Ibrahim Kalin, Spokesperson and Chief Advisor to the President of Turkey. They discussed a range ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey
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 new ones after a previous acquittal, cast a shadow over respect for democracy, the rule of law and transparency in the Turkish judiciary system. Together, the embassies of Canada, France, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 18 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
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 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Önal as part of the 2021 U.S-Turkey High-Level ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 18 September, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
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 the American spirit and destroy a free way of life that we share with our many allies and partners around the world. What emerged from the ashes of that day ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Statements
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 conclude the United States’ 20-year military mission in Afghanistan. As the President said, the servicemembers who were killed and wounded today are heroes. They put their lives on the line ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
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 States Returning to the United States on an Expired U.S. Passport Renewing your U.S. Passport by Mail COVID-19 Entry Requirements for the United States COVID-19 Entry Requirements for Turkey Foreigners ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 August, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
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 wife of the Ambassador, is telling you about the exhibition that covers the works of major American artists. The overarching theme of the exhibition is ‘transcendence’. In the preface of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 August, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture | Tags: Art, art in embassies
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 participate in a joint effort to fight fires in Turkey’s Mugla, Dalaman region. The helicopters completed water bucket drops in support of the firefighting effort. We commend the dedicated and successful efforts ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 18 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: International Cooperation
On August 16, 2021, the Department of State updated its Travel Advisory for Turkey.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 18 August, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
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 the U.S. Agency for International Development, I am honored to welcome the arrival today of two U.S. CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 18 crew members at Dalaman Airport in Mugla, Turkey. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 13 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
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 Center. Event: A demonstration is expected to take place at 13:00 today near the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, at the intersection of JFK Cd. and Ataturk Blvd, in front of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 August, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
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 the fight against COVID-19. Now, we are proud to return the gesture by responding to Turkey’s request and supporting Turkey’s wildfire suppression efforts. Through the U.S. European Command and in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 August, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: International Cooperation
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 did we.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 5 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & 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, Adana, and Mugla Provinces.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 31 July, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
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 President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today regarding the transfer of parts of Varosha to Turkish Cypriot control. This move is clearly inconsistent with UN Security Council Resolutions 550 and 789, which ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 21 July, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, Statements
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 Control and Prevention (CDC) released a
Notice of Temporary Suspension of Dogs Entering the United States from High-Risk Rabies Countries. Effective this Wednesday, July 14, 2021, the order temporarily suspends the importation of dogs from countries classified by the CDC as high risk for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 13 July, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Ambassador David M. Satterfield: "I am delighted to welcome you to our virtual celebration of the 245th anniversary of American independence – the Fourth of July, 2021. As has so often been the case over the last year and a half, the effects of the global pandemic have once again prevented our traditional in-person celebrations. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News
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 of Independence. The enduring power and influence of the Declaration derives from its core premise, the self-evident truths “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Declaration of Independence, independence day, U.S. Constitution, U.S. Democracy
NEW INFORMATION: Restrictions Lifted: On Sunday, June 27, 2021, the Government of Turkey (GoT) announced that all restrictions will be lifted, effective July 1, 2021 at 5 a.m. Groceries, restaurants, and other establishments will be fully open. Mask requirements remain in effect. Please refer to the
Ministry of Interior (MOI) circular for more information. Updated Flight Restrictions: On Monday, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 30 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Following discussions between President Biden and President Erdogan at their recent meeting in Brussels, the U.S. and Turkish delegations held two days of technical talks, and made progress toward possible future support for Afghanistan at Hamid Karzai International Airport.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 June, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases, Statements
In Commemoration of Juneteenth PRESS STATEMENT
ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 18, 2021 Juneteenth, or June 19, is a reflective day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation to abolish slavery. Yet it wasn’t until two and a half years later, on June 19, 1865, that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 19 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
Location: Turkey Event: The U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Turkey informs U.S. citizens that the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, the U.S. Consulate in Adana, and the U.S. Consular Agency in Izmir will be closed for normal operations today June 18, 2021 in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. Individuals who were previously scheduled for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 18 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
June 8, 2021 On June 8, 2021, the Department of State updated its
Travel Advisory for Turkey which we have reprinted below: Reconsider travel to Turkey due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution when traveling to Turkey due to terrorism and arbitrary detentions. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of State’s
COVID-19 page before you plan any ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield met today with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield reiterated the value of the strategic partnership between the United States and Turkey, our NATO Ally.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 4 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Syria, Syrian refugees
So today, I’m proud to announce the United States is providing nearly $240 million in additional humanitarian funding for the people of Syria and for the communities that host them.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: humanitarian assistance, Syria, Syrian refugees
UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Office of Press and Public Diplomacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 02, 2021 Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meetings with Turkish Presidential Spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the UN Spokesperson Olivia Dalton: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield met today with Turkish Presidential Spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 June, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
New Information: Updated Curfew: Effective, June 1, 2021, Turkey’s current nationwide curfew is between 22:00 and 05:00 from Monday through Saturday with a full Sunday curfew, starting at 22:00 on Saturday until 05:00 on Monday. Updated COVID-Testing Requirements for U.S. Citizens Entering Turkey: Effective June 1, 2021 the Government of Turkey (GoT) has announced new travel restrictions ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
May 25, 2021 Location: Turkey Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for this ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 25 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON May 18, 2021 Turkish President Erdogan’s Anti-Semitic Remarks The United States strongly condemns President Erdogan’s recent anti-Semitic comments regarding the Jewish people and finds them reprehensible. We urge President Erdogan and other Turkish leaders to refrain from incendiary remarks, which could incite ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 19 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
May 18, 2021 Location: U.S. Consulate General, Istanbul, Turkey Event: A demonstration is expected to take place at 11:00 am today near the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul. The police may implement traffic restrictions around the U.S. Consulate General from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and access to the U.S. Consulate General may be suspended. Actions to Take: ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 18 May, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Statement on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Istanbul Convention by the Ankara embassies of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, New Zealand.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Combating violence against women combating violence against women, Domestic Violence, preventing violence against women, The Istanbul Convention
The United States advocates for press freedom online and offline, and for the safety of journalists and media workers worldwide.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 4 May, 2021 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: freedom of expression, Press Freedom, World Press Freedom Day
NEW UPDATES: On April 26, 2021, the Government of Turkey (GoT) announced additional restrictions and closures to stop the spread of COVID-19, including a full-time curfew throughout ALL of Turkey, starting at 19:00 on Thursday, April 29, 2021, and ending at 05:00 on Monday, May 17, 2021, encompassing weekdays and weekends. The U.S. Embassy in Ankara, U.S. Consulate General ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
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 one or more of the following key bilateral themes: Support Security Strengthen Economic Prosperity, Promote Innovation, Foster Entrepreneurship, and Improve the Digital Economy Reinforce Democratic Values Foster Turkish and U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 April, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: grants
Location: Turkey, countrywide Event: Demonstrations or protests may occur following the April 24 White House statement remembering the lives of all those who died in the Ottoman-era Armenian genocide. As a precautionary measure, the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, the U.S. Consulate in Adana, and the U.S. Consular Agency in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert
New Updates: On April 21, the Government of Turkey (GoT) announced an extension of this weekend’s COVID-19 curfew restrictions over the National Sovereignty and Children’s Day holiday. The extended weekend curfew will begin today, Thursday, April 22, at 7 PM and continue until 5 AM on Monday, April 26. Actions to Take: Carry identity and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
New Updates: On Tuesday, April 13, 2021, the Government of Turkey announced partial restrictions for the month of Ramadan and Bayram April 14-May 17, 2021. These restrictions will be reviewed and updated in two weeks if necessary. All other restrictions previously announced by the Government of Turkey remain in effect. Weekday Curfews: Monday through Friday ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 16 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
NEW UPDATES: On Monday, March 29, 2021, the Government of Turkey (GoT) announced its latest update regarding COVID-19 and the status of each of Turkey’s 81 provinces. Provinces are still divided into 4 different risk groups: low (blue), medium (yellow), high (orange), and very high (red) based on infection and vaccination rates. To view the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Even before signing a cultural property agreement, the U.S. and Turkey worked together to save a centuries-old synagogue that was on the verge of collapse.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 April, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: cultural heritage, Cultural Preservation, freedom of religion, International Cooperation, respect cultural heritage
By
Leigh Hartman The People’s Republic of China is stepping up baseless prosecutions of Uyghur and other Muslim minorities, sentencing innocent people to years in prison, a new report says. In a February 24 report, Human Rights Watch says that the PRC’s judicial system in Xinjiang has sentenced 250,000 Uyghur and other ethnic minorities to prison, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 5 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: China, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, Uyghurs
APRIL 1, 2021 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke by phone today with Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar to underscore commitment to the U.S.-Turkish bilateral defense relationship and collective security through NATO. The Secretary thanked Minister Akar for the significant role Turkey is playing as part of the Resolute Support Mission ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 April, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
03/30/2021 Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Today at the fifth Brussels Conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region,” U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced more than $596 million in new humanitarian assistance to respond to the Syrian crisis. This funding brings the total U.S. Government humanitarian assistance to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 31 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad visited Turkey March 26-29 to discuss with Turkish counterparts the upcoming Istanbul international conference on the Afghanistan peace process. Building on recent international gatherings in support of the peace process, the Istanbul conference is meant to help Afghan negotiators accelerate their efforts to end the war in Afghanistan ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 30 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Statements, U.S. & Turkey
THE WHITE HOUSE March 21, 2021 Turkey’s sudden and unwarranted withdrawal from the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence, better known as the Istanbul Convention, is deeply disappointing. Around the world, we are seeing increases in the number of domestic violence incidents, including reports of rising femicide ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 21 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Statements
THE WHITE HOUSE March 20, 2021 Statement from President Biden Marking Nowruz Spring is an eternal symbol of renewal and rebirth, with light and hope filling the hearts of people from the United States to Iran, Central Asia, the Caucuses, the Middle East, and Europe. That is the message and the joy of Nowruz that ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 20 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Statements
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson The United States is closely following events in Turkey, including troubling moves on March 17 to strip Member of Parliament Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu of his parliamentary seat. We are also monitoring the initiation of efforts to dissolve the People’s Democratic Party, a decision that would unduly subvert the will of Turkish voters, further undermine democracy in Turkey, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 18 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson MEDIA NOTE March 15, 2021 Joint Statement by the Secretary of State of the United States of America, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, and the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, and Italy The following statement was released by United States Secretary of State Antony J. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Office of Press Relations March 15, 2021 STATEMENT BY ACTING ADMINISTRATOR GLORIA STEELE The United States Remains Committed to the Syrian People on the 10 Year Anniversary of Syria’s Conflict As the world marks the somber 10-year anniversary of the conflict in Syria, the U.S. Government affirms its ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State March 11, 2021 The Department of State is deeply disappointed by the expected grant of parole in the State of California of Hampig “Harry” Sassounian, who was convicted of the 1982 murder of Turkish Consul General to Los Angeles Kemal Arikan. Attacking a diplomat is not only a grave ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 12 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
Ambassador David M. Satterfield celebrates International Women's Day and congratulates Canan Gullu, the president of the Federation of Women's Associations of Turkey, a recipient of the Department of State’s International Women of Courage Award.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: International Women's Day, IWOC, IWOC2021
2021 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced NOTICE TO THE PRESS
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 4, 202 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken to Host Virtual Award Ceremony Featuring Special Remarks by the First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden On Monday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m., Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host the annual International Women ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 5 March, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
March is Women’s History Month. Here’s a look at political milestones for U.S. women.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 March, 2021 | Topics: News
March 3, 2021 Location: Turkey New Updates: Previously listed curfew times for regions in the high and very high categories have been corrected under “curfew.” The Government of Turkey (GoT) has announced the following measures for all 81 provinces effective immediately: On March 1, the Government of Turkey announced a four-tier system on local COVID-19 related restrictions. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
March 2, 2021 Location: Turkey New Updates: The Government of Turkey (GoT) has announced the following measures for all 81 provinces effective immediately: On March 1, the Government of Turkey announced a four-tier system on local COVID-19 related restrictions. Provinces are now divided into 4 different risk groups: low (blue), medium (yellow), high (orange), and very ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 March, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Each February, the United States celebrates African-American History Month, also known as Black History Month. This annual observance recognizes the important achievements by African Americans in U.S. history. In 1926, just 61 years after the abolition of slavery, the Association for Study of Negro Life and History decided to sponsor a national week dedicated to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 19 February, 2021 | Topics: History | Tags: African-American History Month, Black History Month
Interview on Turkey-U.S. relations with U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, David M. Satterfield
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Turkey
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke by phone with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu today. Secretary Blinken emphasized the longstanding importance of the U.S.-Turkish bilateral relationship, our shared interest in countering terrorism, and the importance of democratic institutions, inclusive governance, and respect for human rights.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: NATO, The U.S.-Turkish bilateral relations
Ned Price: The United States again calls on Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala from detention. The specious charges against Kavala, his ongoing detention, and the continuing delays in the conclusion of his trial, including through the merger of cases against him, undermine respect for the rule of law and democracy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey
Ambassador Satterfield: These 70 years of uninterrupted Fulbright exchanges between the United States and Turkey demonstrate how deeply the both of our nations value education, peace, and democracy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Turkey, Video | Tags: Fulbright Commision, The Turkish Fulbright Commission
January 28, 2021 ECA Acting Assistant Secretary Lussenhop: Merhaba. My Name is Matthew Lussenhop and I’m the Acting Assistant Secretary for the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. So thank you for inviting me to this anniversary celebration and conference on the impact of the educational exchange on peace, development, and intercultural ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 January, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Speeches, U.S. & Turkey, Video | Tags: Fulbright Commission, The Turkish Fulbright Commission
For Antony Blinken, America’s new top diplomat, returning to the U.S. Department of State brings the opportunity to continue both professional and family traditions.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 January, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: civil society, Secretary Blinken, U.S. Elections, U.S. History
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State January 19, 2021 The United States of America has led the world in holding the perpetrators of the most heinous human rights abuses accountable. From the Nuremberg Trials, to the creation of the Genocide Convention in 1948, to the declaration of ISIS’s recent genocide against the Yazidis, Christians, and other religious ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: China, freedom of expression, freedom of movement, freedom of religion, Uyghur
Today, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey David Satterfield and Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Ersoy signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding that protects Turkish cultural property.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: cultural heritage, Cultural Preservation, cultural property agreement, respect cultural heritage
In a ceremony at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara on January 19, 2021, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield and Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Minister of Culture and Tourism of Turkey, signed an agreement to prevent the trafficking of Turkish archeological and ethnological materials.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Joseph R. Biden Jr., a former vice president and a longtime Capitol Hill lawmaker known for reaching across the political aisle to get things done, takes office on January 20 as the 46th president of the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 18 January, 2021 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: presidency, President Biden, U.S. History, White House
Kamala Devi Harris, a senator who has represented California in the U.S. Congress since 2017, will break barriers when she is inaugurated as vice president of the United States on January 20.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 18 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Asian Americans, female leaders, U.S. Elections, women's empowerment
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Why so much time from election to inauguration of a U.S. president? By
ShareAmerica Jan 14, 2021 While many democracies swap in new leaders in a sprint, the U.S. ambles along with a transition period of 11 weeks. But slow as that might seem, it’s shorter than the four months the Constitution originally left for the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 January, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Good Governance, presidency, U.S. Elections, U.S. History, White House
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 will fund technical assistance to expand Istanbul’s data center and establish an Analytics Center of Excellence (ACoE).
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 13 January, 2021 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: International Cooperation, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, USTDA
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 required to have taken a COVID-19 PCR test with a negative result within 72 hours prior to their flight. Passengers must submit their test results to the airline at the time of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 a.m. on Monday, January 4, 2021. The previously announced curfews and bans on gathering in public places remain in effect. Effective immediately, all flights to and from the United Kingdom, Denmark, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 21 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
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 General in Istanbul. The police may implement traffic restrictions around the U.S. Consulate General from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm today and access to the U.S. Consulate General may be ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
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 by the UN General Assembly in 1948. The Declaration states that all individuals are born with inalienable rights, including freedoms of thought, religion or belief, expression, peaceful assembly, and association. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Statements | Tags: Human Rights, International Human Rights Day
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 Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad visited Ankara on December 3-4. In meetings with Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Önal, Presidency Special Advisor Ibrahim Kalin, and other senior Turkish officials, Ambassador Khalilzad discussed ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 4 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
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 p.m. (21:00), Tuesday, December 1, 2020: Curfew Weeknight curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day, effective Monday through Friday. Weekend curfew from 9 p.m. on Friday continuing ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 1 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
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 combat COVID-19 in Turkey, which will go into effect at 20:00 on Friday, November 20, 2020, in all provinces, until further notice: Individuals age 65 and over are only allowed outside ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 18 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
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 Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad visited Ankara from November 11-13. In meetings with Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Önal, Presidency Special Advisor İbrahim Kalın, and other senior Turkish ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 13 November, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases, Statements
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 combat COVID-19 in Turkey, which will go into effect at 20:00 on Friday, November 20, 2020, in all provinces, until further notice: Individuals age 65 and over are only allowed outside ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 12 November, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
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 Passport Application 2. General COVID-19 Reminders 3. Alternative Notarial Services 4. Stay in Touch with the Embassy 5. Points of Contact and General Information 1. Limited In-Person Appointment Availability – Consider ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 November, 2020 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
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 a light on human rights abuses, and provide the public essential information during crises. In many places, journalists fulfilling this necessary role risk attacks by authoritarian regimes and criminal organizations ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 November, 2020 | Topics: Statements | Tags: End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, Journalism, journalists
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 recommends against travel to the Izmir Province at this time. There are aftershock warnings in the Aegean region. Expect aftershocks hours, days, or weeks after the main quake. Use caution as aftershocks can ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert
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 a tsunami in Seferhisar, which caused localized flooding. There are initial reports of collapsed buildings and casualties.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 30 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
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 – in our country’s Presidential election. As of this week, over 20 million ballots already have been cast, an unprecedented early voting turnout. For 230 years, ever since George Washington was elected in 1789, U.S. democracy has been a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Presidential Election, U.S. Democracy
Ankara, Turkey October 23, 2020 Location: Turkey Event: The U.S. Mission in Turkey has received credible reports of potential terrorist attacks and kidnappings against U.S. citizens and foreign nationals in Istanbul, including against the U.S. Consulate General, as well as potentially other locations in Turkey. U.S. citizens are advised to exercise heightened caution in locations where ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Message for U.S. Citizens: Mail Your Ballots Now! We encourage you to mail your ballots in as soon as possible. Unfortunately, since we are past our recommended October 15th deadline for ballot drop off to the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulates, we cannot guarantee that ballots dropped off to us for mailing to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 21 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
In our previous message, we recommended that voters drop off their ballots to the Embassy or Consulates by October 1, to allow sufficient processing time between the Department of State and the U.S. Postal Service. If you have not yet returned your ballot, we recommend considering the following: Actions To Take: If allowed by your ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 13 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
The congressionally-mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered on an annual basis by the Department of State to provide for a new class of immigrants known as diversity immigrants (DV immigrants). Up to 55,000 permanent resident visas are given out annually to individuals from countries with low immigration rates to the United States. The annual ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 October, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Exclude All, Visas
The President of the Russian Federation, the President of the United States of America, and the President of the French Republic, representing the Co-Chair countries of the OSCE Minsk Group, condemn in the strongest terms the recent escalation of violence along the Line of Contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. We deplore the loss of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh, President Trump
Deputy Secretary Biegun: I’m pleased to have this opportunity to highlight – alongside colleagues from the Turkish government – our decades of partnership as NATO Allies and our cooperation in a number of areas, including the commercial and people-to-people ties that bind our two countries together.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Speeches, U.S. & Turkey
Ambassador Satterfield: We all value the U.S.-Turkish strategic relationship and continue to see opportunities for American and Turkish business and we will do everything in our power to promote that.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Turkey
September 29, 2020 If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
American Citizen Services U.S. Mission Turkey September 2020 Newsletter Featured in this issue: Watch our New Overseas Voting Informational Video! Update on U.S. Consular Services in Turkey CDC Tips for Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic Mandatory HES Code for Domestic Travels in Turkey Quarantine Requirements for Turkey and the United States IRS: Important Things All Extension Filers Should Remember IRS Deadline to Submit ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
September 10, 2020 Any new items will be listed at the top of the message. New Item On September 8, the Turkish Interior Ministry issued a notice to the public regarding new COVID restrictions/guidance. Violators will be issued fines. The new restrictions/guidance are as follows: Face masks must be worn in public (e.g. streets, gardens, workplaces, etc.) ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
August 26, 2020 The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Turkey on August 26, 2020. The Department continues to advise travelers to exercise normal precautions in Turkey. Turkey: Level 3: Reconsider Travel T H O Reconsider travel to Turkey due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution when traveling to Turkey due to terrorism and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
August 24, 2020 U.S. Mission Turkey is pleased to invite U.S. citizens to watch our new Overseas Voting Informational Video. The video, which is hosted by our Voting Assistance Officers, provides key information about absentee voting and answers the questions we received from U.S. citizens in Turkey about voting overseas. You can find a link ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
ecretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Cavusoglu discussed issues of mutual concern, including the urgent need to reduce tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
August 14, 2021 U.S. Mission Turkey is pleased to invite U.S. citizens to join our Consular Voting Assistance Officers for an Overseas Voting Informational Video that will provide key information about absentee voting and answer your questions about voting overseas. Please submit all questions about absentee voting via email to VoteIstanbul@state.gov by Tuesday, August 18th, at 8PM. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Travel Alert: Turkey This is a weekly message reminding Americans in Turkey about COVID-19 related restrictions and available resources. Any new items will be listed at the top of the message. New Item: Turkey is no longer considered a Global Level 4 Health Advisory location. Travelers are now advised that Turkey is listed as a Level 3 Travel ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert: COVID-19 Related Restrictions in Turkey – Update This is a weekly message reminding Americans in Turkey about COVID-19 related restrictions and available resources. Any new items will be listed at the top of the message. New Item: Turkish officials stress the importance of strictly following the social distancing rules, wear a mask and obey hygiene measures ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Kelle Paça and English is a podcast for English language enthusiasts – both teachers and learners. On each episode, U.S. Embassy Turkey Regional English Language Officer David Fay invites an English Language Fellow in Turkey to talk about English language, teaching in Turkey and Kelle Paça – the soup that is as complex and nuanced ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: English Language Learning
Health Alert: COVID-19 Related Restrictions in Turkey This is a weekly message reminding Americans in Turkey about COVID-19 related restrictions and available resources. Any new items will be listed at the top of the message. New Item: The pandemic restrictions for people over the age of 65 and children below the age of 18 only applies to Turkish citizens and residents; it ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield’s video-message to American citizens voting in Turkey: “Voting is a fundamental right and important civic responsibility for U.S. citizens. As we look ahead to this November’s elections in the United States, American citizens in Turkey should know that casting an absentee ballot is easier than ever. Most U.S. citizens ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Video
Health Alert: COVID-19 Related Restrictions in Turkey This is a weekly message reminding Americans in Turkey about COVID-19 related restrictions and available resources. Any new items will be listed at the top of the message. We remind U.S. Citizens flying to the United States that they may only enter via CDC-approved airports and should follow ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
All U.S. citizens can receive their blank ballots electronically. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to participate in elections as an overseas absentee voter. Depending on the state in which you are eligible to vote, you may get ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Absentee Voting
Ambassador Satterfield: “July 4th, Independence Day in the United States of America, is traditionally a day of family and community festivities.” … “This year the United States, Turkey, and the world face unprecedented challenges. But it is exactly at times like this that the United States and Turkey have stood together to face difficult challenges ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 4 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey, Video | Tags: independence day 2020
Health Alert: COVID-19 Related Restrictions in Turkey New Updates: American citizens planning traveling into and out of Turkey with stops in the European Union (EU) should check specific country restrictions on the EU website:
https://reopen.europa.eu/en . Actions to Take: Follow local restrictions on curfew. Follow social distancing public health recommendations. Carry identity and travel documents with ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Special Representative for Syria Engagement Ambassador James Jeffrey announced more than $696 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Syria in response to the ongoing crisis caused by the Assad regime, Russian, and Iranian forces.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 1 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
Press Release June 29, 2020 Arlington, Virginia – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency today launched the U.S.–Turkey Next Generation Cities Initiative to support of the development of smart cities across Turkey. The Initiative will streamline access for Turkish partners to the most innovative smart cities solutions that U.S. companies have to offer and be executed in cooperation ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 30 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
Health Alert: COVID-19 Related Restrictions in Turkey New Updates: The Government of Turkey has announced a weekend curfew for all 81 provinces during the following dates and times: – Between 09:30 and 15:00 on June 27 – Between 09:30 and 18:30 on June 28 The Ministry of Interior stated that those who had previously purchased intercity travel tickets (plane, bus, train, ferry, etc.) ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Turkey Overview: Turkey continued its efforts to defeat terrorist organizations both inside and outside its borders, including the PKK and ISIS. Turkey remained an active contributor in international CT fora, including the GCTF. Turkey is a source and transit country for FTFs seeking to join ISIS and other terrorist groups fighting in Syria and Iraq. Turkey ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 25 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, Reports
On the occasion of World Refugee Day, June 20, the United States Mission to Turkey would like to recognize the generosity of the Turkish people in its hosting of millions of refugees. The United States is proud to partner with Turkey on this issue through humanitarian assistance programs. We welcome efforts by Turkey to expand opportunities ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements
Health Alert: COVID-19 Related Restrictions in Turkey New Updates: The Government of Turkey has announced weekend curfews for all 81 provinces during the following dates and times: -Between 09:00 and 15:00 on June 20 -Between 09:30 and 15:00 on June 27 -Between 09:30 and 18:30 on June 28 The Ministry of Interior stated that those who had previously purchased intercity travel tickets ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 19 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert: COVID-19 Related Restrictions in Turkey New Updates: On 17 June, the government announced that wearing of masks in public is mandatory in Ankara, Bursa, and Istanbul. Those who do not wear a mask will be fined. The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism now has a website showing hotels, restaurants, and tours and transfer vehicles which are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert: COVID-19 Related Restrictions in Turkey New Updates: On June 11, Turkey announced opening the majority of its international air, land, and sea borders. The border with Iran remains closed. Turkish Airlines has upcoming direct flights to the U.S. departing from Istanbul and flying direct to the following cities (all flights are subject to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Health Alert: COVID-19 Related Restrictions in Turkey New Updates: International flights have resumed, mostly into Europe. U.S. citizens in transit can book these flights on routes back to the U.S. starting immediately, as long as they continue to meet the Schengen and U.K. exceptions as passengers in transit. Turkish Airlines has announced flights to the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
June 11, 2020 The Conviction of U.S. Consulate General Istanbul Employee Metin Topuz The United States is deeply troubled by the decision of a Turkish court today to convict U.S. Consulate General Istanbul employee Metin Topuz and hopes the conviction will swiftly be overturned. For nearly three decades, Mr. Topuz worked tirelessly to promote law ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Consulate General Istanbul, News, Press Releases, Statements
June 11, 2020 U.S. officials observed every hearing in the trial of Metin Topuz in Istanbul, and we are deeply disappointed in today’s decision. We have seen no credible evidence to support this conviction and hope it will swiftly be overturned. For nearly three decades, Mr. Topuz performed outstanding work appreciated and lauded by officials ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
June 6, 2020 Location: Turkey Health Alert: COVID-19 and Information on Direct Flights to the United States New Updates: On June 10th Turkish Airlines is offering a direct flight from Istanbul direct to Los Angeles (LAX) on flight TK4909. The flight departs June 10 from Istanbul (IST) at 02:35 and arrives in Los Angeles (LAX) at 06:15. Please book your tickets directly at the
Turkish Airlines website or call center (444-0849 or 0850-333-0849). Please arrive ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 6 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
June 5, 2020 Location: Turkey Health Alert: COVID-19 Related Restrictions in Turkey New Updates The weekend curfew announced by the Turkish Interior Ministry which would have covered 15 provinces 7-8 June, has been cancelled by President Erdogan. Everyone is encouraged to strictly observe the mask-distance-cleaning rules guidance. Turkish Airlines has resumed domestic flights and plans to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
The American writer and civil rights activist, James Baldwin, wrote: “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” June is Pride Month. It’s a time when we celebrate LGBTI diversity and encourage equal protections under the law for all people. At the same time, we cannot ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 4 June, 2020 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, News | Tags: Civil Rights, LGBTİ
The United States has long been and remains a nation that seeks to advance the rule of law and fair and equal treatment inside and outside of our borders. The tragic death of George Floyd is a heartbreaking reminder of our nation’s ongoing struggle to live up to that ideal. Our fundamental freedoms of speech, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Statements
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 bilateral themes below. For each project, we encourage applicants to consider developing programs for Turkish participants from any or all age groups, to include educational audiences, such as teachers and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: grants
June 1, 2020 Location: Turkey Health Alert: COVID-19 Related Restrictions in Turkey New Updates: On June 4th Turkish Airlines is offering a flight from Istanbul direct to Toronto on flight TK4943. It is available now for booking. U.S. citizen passengers must stay in the transit area in the Toronto airport, and must present their direct onward tickets when ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
May 29, 2020 Health Alert: COVID-19 Related Restrictions in Turkey Updates: There is another weekend stay at home order this weekend (May 30-31) in the 15 areas subject to entry and exit restrictions. Individuals are permitted to walk to supermarkets on Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. The curfew for youth now applies only to those ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Entry of foreign nationals who were physically present within the following list of countries within 14 days prior preceding to their entry or attempted entry into the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamations 9984, 9992, 9993, 9996 and the subsequent proclamation issued May 24, 2020: Brazil (effective May 26 at 11:59 p.m. EDT) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 May, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Exclude All, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Weekend curfews continue, with the next running from Saturday, May 23, through Tuesday, May 26, in all 81 provinces nationwide.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
May 13, 2020 Health Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates Please click on the link below for a new video message for U.S. citizens in Turkey, covering the evolving situation regarding COVID-19, commercial flight options to the United States from Turkey, local restrictions, and specific services our consular sections are able to offer. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 13 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Consulate General Istanbul American Citizen Services Chief Marko Cimbaljevich and Consular Officer Yetta Ziolkowski taped this message for U.S. citizens in Turkey. They discussed the evolving situation regarding COVID-19, commercial flight options to the United States from Turkey, local restrictions, and specific crisis services offered by U.S. Mission Turkey. Please ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services, Video
There will be a four-day curfew/stay-at-home order from May 16 through May 19.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Office of the Press Secretary May 8, 2020 Seventy-five years ago today, the last remnants of the Nazi regime unconditionally surrendered to the Allied Powers, marking the end of World War II in Europe. Today, we celebrate the forces of freedom who defeated tyranny and emerged victorious in that monumental struggle. We pay tribute to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements
Booking is now available for all four direct Turkish Airlines flights next week
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, Security & Emergency Messages
Turkish Airlines has indicated it plans to operate four direct flights to the United States next week. These would be commercially-operated flights, NOT U.S. government-operated, and only the airline will be able to advise regarding ticket conditions (ability to take pets, luggage allowances, etc.).
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, Security & Emergency Messages
Turkish Airlines has indicated it plans to operate four direct flights to the United States next week. These would be commercially-operated flights, NOT U.S. government-operated, and only the airline will be able to advise regarding ticket conditions (ability to take pets, luggage allowances, etc.).
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Events, Security & Emergency Messages
Curfew: Turkish authorities announced a three-day curfew from 11:59 PM Thursday, April 30 through 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 3.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Morgan Ortagus: The United States condemns the act of terror carried out today in Afrin, Syria
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: countering terrorism
Curfew: Turkish authorities announced a three-day curfew from 11:59 PM Thursday, April 30 through 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 3.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador Satterfield: On behalf of the U.S. Government, I want to thank our NATO Ally Turkey for today’s generous donation of medical supplies and other essential equipment.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: COVID-19, International Cooperation
Office of the Press Secretary April 24, 2020 Today, we join the global community in memorializing the lives lost during the Meds Yeghern, one of the worst mass atrocities of the 20th century. Beginning in 1915, 1 and a half million Armenians were deported, massacred, or marched to their deaths in the final years of the Ottoman Empire. On this day of remembrance, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
April 23, 2020 On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world as they mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a time of introspection, service, and compassion. In the United States, under normal circumstances, many mosques, homes, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. Secretary of State
Ambassador Satterfield: During this unprecedented time, and particularly today, on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, we are reminded that cooperation and coordination are more important than ever.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Statements
Turkish Airlines will have three direct flights this week to the United States. Due to technical issues, these flights are not yet available for booking.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Turkish Airlines will have three direct flights this week to the United States. Due to technical issues, these flights are not yet available for booking.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
April 17 Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates Turkish Airlines has announced three direct flights to the U.S. departing next week. The destinations are Los Angeles, New York, and Washington D.C. We understand that Turkish Airlines is not yet accepting reservations; we will send another alert as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. citizens looking to depart Turkey can book the following commercial flight options. You must find and purchase onward flights to the United States in order to transit. Please contact travel agents or airlines directly to book these flights.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
We cannot guarantee the future availability of these flight options. If you are not prepared to remain in Turkey for the foreseeable future, we urge you to book commercial travel now.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
On Thursday, April 16, 2020, Mission Turkey American Citizen Services Chiefs Aroosha Rana and Marko Cimbaljevich taped this message for U.S. citizens in Turkey.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Here are some Massive Open On-line Courses (MOOC) related to journalism and media literacy. Two different self-paced English Language Acquisition MOOCs here: English Language Acquisition courses available through July 13, 2020 at:
https://www.aeeteacher.org/ELAMOOCs English For Media Literacy is open until July 27, 2020 at:
https://www.canvas.net/browse/fhi/courses/english-for-media-literacy American English’s YouTube channel offers 50 short videos on the subject of journalism, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: English Language Learning, Public Affairs | Tags: American English
On April 14, Turkish Airlines announced that they have suspended all international flights until May 20, 2020 due to COVID-19. All Turkish Airlines domestic flights are suspended until May 1, 2020.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
April 14, 2020 Location: Turkey Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates Last night, the Turkish government announced that there will be another curfew the weekend of April 17-19 in the 31 municipalities included in last weekend’s order. We do not know yet how this will impact weekend travel. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
April 13, 2020 Location: Turkey Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates If you are not prepared to remain in Turkey for the foreseeable future, we urge you to book commercial travel now. The Wednesday, April 15, Belavia Airways flight will depart at 4:15 am from Istanbul, which will allow onward travel to the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
April 12, 2020 Location: Turkey Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates The Wednesday, April 15, Belavia Airways flight will depart at 4:15am from Istanbul, allowing onward travel to the United States without requiring an overnight stay in Minsk. Belavia will also use a larger airplane for the April 15 flight to accommodate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 12 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
April 11, 2020 Location: Turkey Event: Message to U.S. citizens – Update on COVID-19 and Related Restrictions New Updates On April 10, the Government of Turkey announced a 48-hour curfew restricting persons in 31 provinces in Turkey from going out onto the street, with extremely narrow exceptions. This order remains in effect through 11:59 PM Sunday, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Limited passport services available. The U.S. Embassy in Ankara and the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul can assist you with a limited validity passport for an adult or minor if you have an urgent need to travel.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
International flights from Istanbul are still available on Belavia Airways.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Official Instagram Photo Contest Rules Instagram Photo Contest Giveaway The Study at Home Instagram photo contest is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State U.S. Consulate in Adana, Turkey. Description of the Contest Due to the current global pandemic, schools are closed and students are studying remotely. We’re working at home too, and we want ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Events, Exclude
We’ve received a lot of requests for additional information about H1B/J1 “Medical Visas” which enable qualified medical professionals to work in the U.S. We hope this information is helpful. Q. I want to work in the U.S. as a medical professional. How do I do that? A: In order to work in the U.S. as a medical ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, U.S. & Turkey, Visas | Tags: Medical Visas, Work in the U.S.
Eligible taxpayers will receive an economic impact payment of up to $1,200 for individuals or $2,400 for married couples.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
If you are a U.S. citizen trying to get home, we want to know. Please contact our consular team at the email addresses at the bottom of this page and provide a local phone number.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Statement by Secretary Michael R. Pompeo: Thanks to the unmatched generosity of the American people and the efforts of the U.S. government, the United States has continued to lead the world’s public health and humanitarian response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: COVID-19, economic assistance, humanitarian response, Inetrantional coorperation, U.S. Assistance
If you are a U.S. citizen trying to get home, we want to know. Please contact our consular team at the email addresses at the bottom of this page and provide a local phone number.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Limited commercial flights from Istanbul are still available with connections to the United States. Previously available commercial flight options are now decreasing in frequency.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
On Tuesday, April 6, 2020, Mission Turkey held a virtual Town Hall co-hosted by U.S. Embassy Ankara American Citizen Services Chief Aroosha Rana and Consulate General Istanbul American Citizen Services Chief Marko Cimbaljevich. They discussed the evolving situation regarding COVID-19, commercial flight options to the United States from Turkey, local restrictions, and specific crisis services ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Consulate General Istanbul, News, Video | Tags: American Citizens, Message for U.S. Citizens, Virtual Town Hall
Today at 3PM: Attend the virtual town hall meeting with American Citizen Services Chiefs.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Mission Turkey is pleased to invite U.S. citizens to attend a virtual town hall meeting with American Citizen Services Chiefs on Monday, April 6, at 3PM.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging repatriation flights in Turkey at this time. International commercial flight options currently exist in Turkey.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging repatriation flights in Turkey at this time. International commercial flight options currently exist in Turkey.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
As of March 31, the Turkish Ministry of Health has confirmed 13,531 cases of COVID-19, 214 related deaths in Turkey, and 847 patients in intensive care.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
As of March 31, the Turkish Ministry of Health has confirmed 13,531 cases of COVID-19, 214 related deaths in Turkey, and 847 patients in intensive care.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
As of March 30, the Turkish Ministry of Health has confirmed 10,827 cases of COVID-19, 168 related deaths, and 725 patients in intensive care.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
As of March 29, the Turkish Ministry of Health has confirmed 9,217 cases of COVID-19, 131 related deaths in Turkey, and 568 patients in intensive care.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Mission has requested additional information regarding restrictions on inter-city travel and related processes for obtaining permits from local governors and will provide an update when available.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
On March 27, the government of Turkey announced a suspension of all international commercial passenger flights to and from Turkey.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Turkish Airlines is further revising flight schedules to the United States, including opting to maintain flights to Chicago ORD rather than to New York JFK.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
As of March 25, local authorities have announced 2433 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 59 related deaths in Turkey.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Calling all American citizens living in Turkey. Our Counselor for Consular Affairs, Amber Baskette, has a message for you. Please remember to enroll in STEP so we can reach you with important alerts and information.
step.state.gov Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Citizen Services, Video
International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) builds the expertise and storytelling skills of reporters worldwide. As the novel coronavirus spreads globally, journalists are working in overdrive to provide lifesaving information. Some are doing it under quarantine. Others are in countries with limited access to health experts. All of them face the same health risks they are covering. ICFJ rolled out a wide range of ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Corona Virus, COVID19, Journalism
STEP: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program Subscribe to get up-to-date safety and security information and help us reach you in an emergency abroad. Enroll for alerts at
step.state.gov . In Case of Emergency: Call 1-888-407-4747 (U.S./Canada); +1-202-501-4444 (overseas); or contact the nearest embassy:
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Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
March 24, 2020 Location: Turkey Event: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Issues Level 3 Health Notice for Turkey On March 23, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 3 COVID-19 Health Notice for Turkey warning travelers to avoid all nonessential travel to Turkey. Please note the following key points: Turkey is experiencing widespread ongoing transmission of a
respiratory illness caused by the novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) . CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
March 17, 2020 Event: Effective March 18,
U.S. Embassy Ankara ,
U.S. Consulate Istanbul ,
U.S. Consulate Adana , and U.S. Consular Agency Izmir have suspended routine consular services. American Citizens Services including passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad issuance continue to be available in Ankara and Istanbul. Please visit our websites for additional information. The government of Turkey has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. On ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages
For the most current information regarding COVID-19, the March 11 Presidential proclamation, and its impact on travel to the United States, please visit
www.dhs.gov and
www.whitehouse.gov /. The restrictions do not apply to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents and (generally) immediate family members of U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens who have been in the Schengen zone in the last ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
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.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Key Documents, News, U.S. & Turkey
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, David M. Satterfield, and Special Representative for Syria Engagement Ambassador James Jeffrey, offered remarks and answered questions from journalists in Brussels.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Statements, U.S. & Turkey
Spokesperson Ortagus: Today in Turkey, the U.S. Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Kelly Craft, announced $108 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Syria in response to the ongoing crisis caused by Assad regime, Russian, and Iranian forces.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Humanitarian aid, humanitarian assistance, Syria, Syrian refugees
Ambassador Craft: Today we traveled to the Turkish-Syrian border to observe one of the two remaining UN-authorized cross-border lifelines facilitating humanitarian assistance to the besieged and desperate people of northwest Syria.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements | Tags: Humanitarian aid, Syria, Syrian refugees, USUN
U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Kelly Craft, and U.S. Special Representative for Syria Engagement Ambassador James Jeffrey, will visit the Republic of Turkey amid growing alarm over escalating violence in Syria.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
Pompeo: We stand by our NATO Ally Turkey in the aftermath of the despicable and brazen February 27 attack on Turkish forces in Idlib, which resulted in the death of dozens of Turkish soldiers.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
Special Representative for Syria Engagement and Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Ambassador James Jeffrey gave an interview to Deniz Kilislioglu
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 February, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Turkey
Every February, Americans remember their presidents and Americans honor their presidents in many ways, but few presidential monuments are as big as Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 13 February, 2020 | Topics: History | Tags: presidency, Presidents Day, U.S. History
February 1, 2020, was the 7th anniversary of the tragic death of Mustafa Akarsu, beloved embassy security guard who died in a heinous terrorist attack against the U.S. Embassy on February 1, 2013. Today, February 3, his family, friends, and colleagues, together with U.S. Ambassador Satterfield, commemorated his life. The ceremony took place at the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
January 29, 2020 The U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Turkey is aware that several groups have announced public protests in the vicinity of several U.S. government diplomatic offices in Turkey. Demonstrations have the potential to become violent. The U.S. Consulate General Istanbul has received information about a possible demonstration at the U.S. Consulate today, which is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
January 14, 2020 Featured in this issue: American Liaison Network Program and Community Liaison Volunteers Turkish Government Resources Available to Foreigners Living in Turkey Turkish Government Announces Elimination of Extension of Residence Permits in Turkey for Touristic Purpose Joint Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) FAQ Beware of Social Security Scams Voting in 2020 U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 January, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
September 4, 2019 by
Asli Hercihan (YES 2012-2013, Turkey, hosted by AFS in Brodhead, WI) I was born in İstanbul, Turkey; a big city with 17 million people. I found out that I would be spending my exchange year in Brodhead, WI. Life in Brodhead could not have been more different than Istanbul. In Brodhead, we shoveled ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 13 January, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Exclude
November 27, 2019 By
Verda Genel (YES 2019-20, Turkey, hosted with AFS in Camarillo, CA) International Education Week was indescribable! I had the best opportunities, met with lots of people and taught them lots of things! I started my presentations with a little guessing game – I showed a map without country names and asked students to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 13 January, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Exclude
Security Alert – U.S. Mission, Turkey January 7, 2020 Location: Turkey Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The U.S. Mission will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
December 2, 2019 Location: Turkey, countrywide Event: During the holiday season, security measures in Turkey remain heightened due to the existence of terrorist groups, inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout Europe, who continue plotting possible attacks on Turkey. Terrorists continue to focus on tourist locations, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
“The American and Turkish peoples have been friends and allies for many, many decades.” – President Donald J. Trump
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 November, 2019 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Turkey
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Okay. Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to be with President Erdoğan and Mrs. Erdoğan. Thank you very much. We very much appreciate you being here. First Lady, thank you very much. And I know you’re going to go out to lunch after this. Great honor to have you.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 November, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Statements, U.S. & Turkey
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson READOUT November 1, 2019 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke yesterday with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. Secretary Pompeo reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to our bilateral relationship and, in particular, they discussed the importance of the October 17 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 1 November, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary Pompeo: On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the people of Turkey as you celebrate the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 30 October, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
The U.S. Mission in Turkey and the Cultural Heritage Center of the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State are pleased to announce the 2020 call for proposals for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Competition. AFCP was established to support countries in preserving their cultural heritage and to demonstrate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 25 October, 2019 | Topics: Culture, News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: AFPC 2020, Cultural Preservation
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 14, 2019 On Friday, the United States signaled its intent to take action in response to Turkey’s ongoing unilateral military offensive in northeast Syria. President Donald J. Trump has now signed an Executive Order to press Turkey to halt its military offensive against northeast Syria and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 October, 2019 | Topics: Statements, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 September, 2019 | Topics: Events, News, President of the United States
Izmir Consular Agency is now open and has appointments available for passport applications, reports of birth abroad, or notarial services. For all these services, please make an appointment by emailing
izmir@state.gov . Assistance: U.S. Consulate General, Istanbul +90-212-335-9000
https://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/istanbul/ U.S. Embassy, Ankara +90-312-455-5555
https://tr.usembassy.gov U.S. Consulate, Adana +90-322-455-4100
https://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/adana/ U.S. Consular Agency, Izmir
Izmir@state.gov State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 23 September, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Remarks by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB) Reception & Dinner in Ankara, Turkey
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 September, 2019 | Topics: News, Trade, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: U.S. Commerce Secretary
On each anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, Americans gather at memorials and events across the country.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 September, 2019 | Topics: News
New U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, David M. Satterfield, visited Anitkabir on September 4, 2019. He paid his respects and laid a wreath at the tomb of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Members of the U.S. Embassy community, both U.S. diplomats and Turkish colleagues, were honored to join Ambassador Satterfield at Anitkabir on his first official visit. Ambassador Satterfield signed the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 6 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News
On August 28, 2019, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, David M. Satterfield, at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkey. Ambassador Satterfield presented his letter of credence to President Erdogan.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 August, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Turkey
Featured in this issue: Connect with U.S. Mission Turkey online! Is my baby a U.S. citizen? Social Security services at the Regional Federal Benefits Unit Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers update Financial scams to watch out for Voting overseas Holidays Contacts and information U.S. Citizen Services in Turkey:
https://tr.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/ Turkey Travel Advisory:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/turkey-travel-advisory.html Worldwide Caution:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/worldwide-caution.html Smart Traveler ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 August, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Message for U.S. Citizens
From August 5-7, 2019, U.S. and Turkish military delegations met at the Turkish Ministry of Defense to discuss plans to coordinate the establishment of a safe zone in northern Syria. The delegations agreed on the following: a) the rapid implementation of initial measures to address Turkey’s security concerns; b) to stand-up a joint operations center ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Syria
From July 22-24, Special Representative for Syria Engagement and Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, Ambassador James Jeffrey, held a series of meetings in Ankara with senior Turkish officials, including Presidential Spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, and Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal. On Monday, Ambassador Jeffrey led a U.S. interagency ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 July, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
June 2, 2019 Ankara Every year around July 4th we gather at our Embassies and Consulates around the world to celebrate the birthday of the United States, and to recognize our strong partnerships. Indeed, the Turkish-American relationship is a special one. Our friendship started in 1831 during the Ottoman Empire, and was formalized with modern ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 July, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Speeches, U.S. & Turkey
U.S. Embassy Ankara For Immediate Release: June 27, 2019 Representatives of the U.S. Commercial Service Turkey and the U.S. Citizen Services Consular Agency in Izmir will begin offering services at their new offices located under the roof of the city’s leading civil society organization, Izmir Chamber of Commerce (IZTO), later this summer. The U.S. Commercial ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 June, 2019 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
The 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report is available in PDF and HTML formats. The PDF is available as a complete one-piece file and as individual sections for easier download.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 21 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Reports, U.S. & Turkey
On June 13, Ambassador Nathan A. Sales met with Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sedat Onal; Turkish Deputy Minister of Justice, Selahaddin Mentes; and with Senior Presidential Advisor, Dr. Gulnur Aybet. They discussed countering the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), global efforts to defeat al-Qa’ida and ISIS, the repatriation and prosecution of foreign terrorist fighters, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
Press Statement Morgan Ortagus Department Spokesperson Washington, DC – May 8, 2019 Free and fair elections and acceptance of legitimate election results are essential for any democracy.The Turkish Supreme Election Council has taken the decision, after certifying the results of the mayoral election in Istanbul of March 31, to re-run that election. We, like other ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 29, 2019 Special Representative for Syria Engagement and Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Ambassador James Jeffrey and Deputy Assistant Secretary and Special Envoy for Syria Joel Rayburn will travel to Ankara, Turkey for meetings on April 30-May 2, 2019. Ambassador Jeffrey will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 30 April, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
Featured in this issue: Update on Notarial Services Istanbul’s New Airport Prepare for Summer Travel Now Renewing Passports by Mail Avoiding Internet Scams Voting Overseas Social Security Accounts Online Holidays Contacts and Information U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Turkey:
https://tr.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/ Turkey Travel Advisory:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/turkey-travel-advisory.html Worldwide Caution:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/worldwide-caution.html Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP):
https://step.state.gov/step/ Update on Notarial Services U.S. consular officers ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 April, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Message for U.S. Citizens
White House Office of the Press Secretary April 24, 2019 Today, we commemorate the Meds Yeghern and honor the memory of those who suffered in one of the worst mass atrocities of the 20th century. Beginning in 1915, one and a half million Armenians were deported, massacred, or marched to their deaths in the final ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 April, 2019 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases
Collective defence: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded in 1949 and is a group of 29 countries from Europe and North America that exists to protect the people and territory of its members. The Alliance is founded on the principle of collective defence, meaning that if one NATO Ally is attacked, then all ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: News
Location: Istinye neighborhood, Sariyer district, Istanbul, Turkey Event: The U.S. Consulate General Istanbul will have limited staff today, March 29, after 3:00PM due to expected road closures associated with a political rally in the vicinity. Assistance: U.S. Consulate General, Istanbul +90-212-335-9000
https://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/istanbul/ U.S. Embassy, Ankara +90-312-455-5555
https://tr.usembassy.gov U.S. Consulate, Adana +90-322-455-4100
https://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/adana/ U.S. Consular Agency, Izmir
Izmir@state.gov State ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 March, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Press Statement Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Washington, DC – March 28, 2019 The U.S. government is closely following the case of U.S. Consulate General Istanbul employee Metin Topuz, whose trial began on March 26th. For nearly three decades and under our direction, Mr. Topuz worked tirelessly to promote law enforcement cooperation between the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 March, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases
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 bilateral themes: Support Shared Security – Projects for consideration in this category could/should support and advance cooperation between the United States and Turkey on defeating ISIS/DAESH and other extremist groups; projects ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 March, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
The Department of State’s country information page for Turkey has been updated, with new information on protests and gatherings in the “Safety and Security” section. Please regularly review this advice.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Turkey.html Assistance: U.S. Embassy, Ankara +90-312-455-5555
https://tr.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Consulate General, Istanbul +90-212-335-9000
https://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/istanbul/ U.S. Consulate, Adana +90-322-455-4100
https://tr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/adana/ U.S. Consular Agency, Izmir
Izmir@state.gov State Department – Consular Affairs1 -888-407-4747 or ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 March, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 20 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Official Reports, Reports, U.S. & Turkey
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC – March 1, 2019 The Department of State has reviewed and maintained the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designation of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended (8 U.S.C. § 1189). The PKK was originally designated as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 March, 2019 | Topics: News
How much do you know about the history of women’s rights in the U.S.? You could win a gift bag from the U.S. Embassy in Turkey! How to Enter Now through March 31, 2019, each week a trivia question related to the history of women’s rights in the U.S. will be posted on the Embassy’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 1 March, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Women's History Month
February 28, 2019 Yesterday, Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner, Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt, and United States Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook met in Turkey with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. They discussed increasing cooperation between the United States and Turkey, and the Trump Administration’s efforts to facilitate peace between the Israelis and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey
Featured in this issue: Turkey Travel Advisory and Worldwide Caution Transition to Istanbul’s New Airport Prepare for Spring and Summer Travel Now Personal Security While Abroad Voting Overseas The Selective Service System 2018 Tax Season Holidays Contacts and Information You may visit our website at any time to make an appointment or access the latest ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 25 February, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Featured in this issue: Turkey Travel Advisory and Worldwide Caution Transition to Istanbul’s New Airport Prepare for Spring and Summer Travel Now Personal Security While Abroad Voting Overseas The Selective Service System 2018 Tax Season Holidays Contacts and Information You may visit our website at any time to make an appointment or access the latest ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 25 February, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo hosts a day of meetings with the foreign ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS on February 6 in Washington, DC. The full 79-member Coalition will meet for in-depth discussions on the impending territorial defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria, which is the result of four ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 16 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Statements, U.S. & Turkey
After reports of the death of a popular Uighur musician, the Turkish government called out China's treatment of Uighurs and other Muslim ethnic minorities.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 16 February, 2019 | Topics: News
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo hosts a day of meetings with the foreign ministers of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS on February 6 in Washington, DC. The full 79-member Coalition will meet for in-depth discussions on the impending territorial defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria, which is the result of four ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey
We, the Foreign Ministers and representatives of Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, met today in Washington to continue our work in support of the UN’s efforts to achieve a political solution to the conflict in Syria on the basis of UN Security Council Resolution 2254.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Statements
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey Sedat Onal met February 5 in Washington, D.C. to launch working groups on bilateral and regional affairs.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night, February 5, 2019.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: President of the United States, Speeches
Office of the Press Secretary January 31, 2019 National African American History Month, 2019 __________________ By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In the year 1619, a Dutch trading ship sailed into the Chesapeake Bay and dropped anchor at Point Comfort, Virginia. The vessel’s arrival marked the beginning of the unscrupulous ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 4 February, 2019 | Topics: Events, President of the United States, Press Releases
We pause today to remember our fallen colleague, Mustafa Akarsu. Six years ago today, his life was tragically cut short by an act of terrorism at our Embassy in Ankara. Mustafa was a colleague, friend and hero – and we will never forget him.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 1 February, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
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 services will continue at U.S. Embassy Ankara and Consulate General Istanbul. American citizen services will continue at U.S. Embassy Ankara, Consulate General Istanbul, and Consulate Adana. For further detailed information ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
1. Acceptance of Terms Welcome to the U.S. Mission to Turkey’s social media pages. The U.S. Department of State provides this service to you, subject to the following Terms of Use (“TOU”), which may be updated by the Department of State or the U.S. Mission to Turkey from time to time without notice to you 2. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 18 December, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, News
The Secretary’s Special Representative for Syria Engagement Ambassador James Jeffrey and Special Envoy for Syria and Deputy Assistant Secretary Joel Rayburn visited Gaziantep
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 December, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Syria
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 a deeper understanding of the United States while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. The five-week Institutes will consist of a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 December, 2018 | Topics: Education, News, U.S. & Turkey
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 Gaziantep Fatma Şahin for inviting me to participate in this important event. As Ataturk said, “The foundation of The Republic of Turkey is culture.” Turkey is home to some of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 December, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Chargé D’Affaires, Culture, Events, Statements, U.S. & Turkey
The Turkish-U.S. High-Level Working Group on Syria met for the third time, in Ankara.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey
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, including in Turkey. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other soft targets frequented by Westerners. Actions ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
George Herbert Walker Bush, who served as the 41st president of the United States, died November 30 at the age of 94.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 December, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: presidency, President George Bush, President George Herbert Walker Bush
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 in our relationship following the release of Pastor Brunson and urged reopening additional channels to address issues of mutual concern. We are still greatly concerned about Turkey’s continued unjust detention ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 21 November, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
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, and civil society activists with ties to the Anatolia Culture Association. Transparency, rule of law, and freedom of expression and association are fundamental elements of every healthy democracy. The U.S.-Turkey ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 November, 2018 | Topics: Statements, U.S. & Turkey
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 abroad? How are enrollment numbers changing from year to year? Be sure to check out the report to discover the latest trends in international education.
2018 Open Doors Report The U.S. Department of State, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 13 November, 2018 | Topics: News
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 since assuming my position as U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs. During this visit I met with a number of high-level Turkish government officials, business ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 6 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey
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 bilateral themes: • Support Shared Security – Projects for consideration in this category could/should support and advance cooperation between the United States and Turkey on defeating ISIS/DAESH and other extremist ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 5 November, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
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 Manbij this morning. The combined joint patrols allow Coalition and Turkish military forces to complement the local security structure for security and stability in Manbij. Maintaining security and stability in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 November, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
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 celebrate the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 October, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
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 environmental exploitation.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 19 October, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Reports
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Ankara.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Statements, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State
WHITE HOUSE October 12, 2018 The United States welcomes the release of Pastor Andrew Brunson. We look forward to his return home where he will be reunited with his family. We commend the strength shown by Pastor Brunson and his family over a difficult two years, and are thankful for the support of Members of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 13 October, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
Secretary of State Pompeo: We have seen conflicting reports on the safety and whereabouts of prominent Saudi journalist and Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 October, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. Secretary of State
The Government of Turkey has announced the opening of a new Istanbul airport as early as October 29, 2018. Flight operations from Ataturk International (IST) will be transferred to the new airport. Associated flight delays or travel disruptions are possible. Please contact your airline for details and updates. Assistance: U.S. Embassy, Ankara +90-312-455-5555
https://tr.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Consulate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Weather Alert – U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Turkey Ankara, Turkey September 29, 2018 Location: Western Provinces of Turkey bordering the Mediterranean, Aegean and Marmara Seas Event: The Turkish State Meteorological Service has issued high wind and high rain warnings covering western provinces of Turkey bordering the Mediterranean, Aegean and Marmara Seas from Saturday, September 29 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 30 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 6th. Consult and carefully review your state’s voting procedures at
www.FVAP.gov . We recommend that you return your voted paper ballot to your local election officials for the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Secretary Pompeo met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on August 3 in Singapore on the margins of the ASEAN Ministerial.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 4 September, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Ambassador James Jeffrey
American Outlook American Citizen Services United States Mission, Turkey August 2018 Newsletter Featured in this issue: Personal Security While Abroad Voting in U.S. Elections from Overseas New IRS Mobile Phone App Ordering Transcripts and Copies of Tax Returns Expiring ITIN? Renew Soon to Avoid Refund Delays Holidays Contact Information You may visit our website at ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Jeffrey M. Hovenier, the new U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., visited Anıtkabir and laid a wreath at the tomb of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of modern Turkey. Chargé d’Affaires Hovenier signed the Anıtkabir honor book and wrote: Out of deep respect and admiration for the great and distinguished leader of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 August, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
Jeffrey M. Hovenier began his assignment at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey and assumed the duties of Chargé d’Affaires in August 2018. He came to Ankara after serving as Acting Deputy Chief of Mission and Minister-Counselor for Political Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, Germany. A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 12 August, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, News, U.S. & Turkey
Location: In front of U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, on Ataturk Boulevard, in Kavaklidere neighborhood. Event: A demonstration is expected to take place near the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey today, August 3, 2018, beginning at 11:00 a.m. A union opposing U.S. sanctions on Turkey announced the protest on social media. The U.S. Diplomatic Mission ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Secretary Pompeo met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on August 3 in Singapore on the margins of the ASEAN Ministerial.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 August, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Secretary Pompeo: This morning the United States received long overdue news that Pastor Andrew Brunson was moved from Buca Prison to house arrest in Turkey.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 July, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Vice President Mike Pence delivered opening remarks at the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 July, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, U.S. Secretary of State, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Mike Pence, Religious Freedom
Economic officers stationed at U.S. embassies and diplomatic missions around the world prepare these annual reports analyzing 170 foreign markets to help U.S. companies make informed business decisions. This year’s reports feature a new, streamlined format to help U.S. companies more easily access information about countries that have implemented business-friendly reforms, export opportunities around the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 July, 2018 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, News, Trade
Secretary Pompeo delivered remarks on "Supporting Iranian Voices" at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Center for Public Affairs, as part of a visit with members of the Iranian-American community in the United States.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 July, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Marshall Billingslea Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing U.S. Department of the Treasury Press Briefing Ankara, Turkey July 20, 2018 Media: The Treasury said recently that some countries who are not really able to [inaudible], and I was wondering if Turkey is one of those countries and whether this is what you discussed today in your ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 23 July, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
Department Press Briefing Heather Nauert Spokesperson Washington, DC -July 18, 2018 … QUESTION: And if I could ask you a question about Turkey today, that the Turkish court rejected Pastor Andrew Brunson’s appeal to be released from prison – what’s your response to that? MS NAUERT: I can tell you we have obviously been very ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 19 July, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
Ankara- July 2, 2018 In 1776 in Philadelphia – in the midst of a great struggle of national liberation – the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence. But while our Declaration of Independence set out the reasons that Americans sought to chart their own course into the future, it did not settle the question ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 July, 2018 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Speeches
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Kari Johnstone on June 28, 2018 Each year, the Department of State honors individuals from around the world who have devoted their lives to the fight against human trafficking. These individuals have included NGO workers, community activists, lawmakers, police officers, survivors of human trafficking, and concerned citizens. They are recognized for their tireless efforts–despite resistance, opposition, and threats to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 June, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Documents, News
Chargé d’Affaires Philip S. Kosnett visited detained U.S. citizen and NASA physicist Dr. Serkan Golge in prison on June 20. On February 8, 2018, Dr. Golge was convicted and sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for alleged involvement in terrorism. We have seen no evidence to indicate wrongdoing and remain deeply concerned ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 23 June, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, U.S. & Turkey
U.S. Consulate Adana hosted the 242nd anniversary of U.S. Independence with a reception at Sheraton Grand Adana Hotel on July 21, 2018. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Philip Kosnett hosted the event, together with U.S. Consul Adana Linda Stuart Specht. Guests from government, business, media, education and civil society, as well as American citizens in Consulate Adana’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 June, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Consulate Adana, Events
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson June 4, 2018 MEDIA NOTE U.S.-Turkey Joint Statement The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met on June 4 in Washington, D.C. They reaffirmed that Turkey and the United States remain committed to addressing their ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Secretary of State Pompeo called religious freedom “a right belonging to every individual on the globe” and said the U.S. “stands with those who yearn for religious liberty.” Pompeo spoke May 29 as the State Department released the
2017 International Religious Freedom Report describing the state of religious freedom in countries around the world. This year marks the 20th anniversary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Documents, News, Reports | Tags: Religious Freedom
Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC – June 1, 2018 The United States joins people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month, and reaffirms its commitment to protecting and defending the human rights of all, including LGBTI persons. In many parts of the world, LGBTI ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 1 June, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Pride Month
The Turkish-U.S. Working Group on Syria met today in Ankara to continue ongoing conversations regarding Syria and other issues of mutual interest and cooperation. The two sides outlined the main contours of a Road Map for their further cooperation in ensuring security and stability in Manbij. Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu and Secretary Pompeo will meet on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 25 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Syria
Location: Various locations throughout Turkey Event: Numerous campaign and political gatherings will take place leading up to Presidential and Parliamentary elections on June 24. Political parties or other groups may announce specific locations and dates of gatherings via traditional or social media, and gatherings may also occur with little advance warning. The U.S. Embassy and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 23 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Secretary Pompeo (May 21): We'll continue to work with allies to counter the regime's destabilizing activities in the region, block their financing of terror, and address Iran's proliferation of missiles and other advanced weapons systems that threaten peace and stability. We will also ensure Iran has no path to a nuclear weapon -- not now, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 May, 2018 | Topics: Near East & North Africa, News, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary May 15, 2018 With the rising of tonight’s moon, I send my greetings and best wishes to all Muslims observing Ramadan in the United States and around the world. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Quran to the prophet Muhammad through ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 16 May, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Location: Throughout Turkey Event: Potential demonstrations against U.S. policy The upcoming relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel on May 14 may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. The U.S. Embassy and its Consulates are aware that media sources have reported on several planned protests throughout Turkey on the afternoon ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Consulate Adana, in cooperation with Junior Chamber International (JCI) Diyarbakır, organized the fifth Southeast Businesswomen’s Summit in Mardin. Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB) Women Entrepreneurs Council Mardin Provincial Chair Deniz Hitay, U.S. Consul Adana Linda Stuart Specht, JCI Turkey President Nihan Zoroğlu and JCI Diyarbakır President Semih Çetintaş, as well as ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 May, 2018 | Topics: Business, Consulate Adana, Events, Success Stories | Tags: Businesswomen, Consulate Adana, entrepreneurship, women in business
Secretary Pompeo: On the 25th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, we renew our commitment to promoting and protecting a free press, which is an essential pillar of democracy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 4 May, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News | Tags: free press, World Press Freedom Day
Secretary Mike Pompeo met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on April 27, on the margins of the NATO Foreign Ministerial Meeting in Brussels, Belgium, to discuss Syria and a range of bilateral issues.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
Location: Throughout Turkey Event: Turkey celebrates International Workers’ Day (Labor Day) on May 1, 2018. Historically, political parties, labor unions, and other non-governmental organizations stage large rallies and marches in public squares and other places throughout the country to mark the national holiday. U.S. citizens should expect: increased police presence in traditional gathering places in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Statement by Heather Nauert, Spokesperson April 26, 2018 We congratulate Turkish Airlines on its March 12 announcement to order 25 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with an option for five more airplanes, and its subsequent agreement on April 25 to purchase GE engines for those planes. These deals together total over $10 billion, create and sustain more than ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey
White House April 24, 2018 Today we commemorate the Meds Yeghern, one of the worst mass atrocities of the 20th century, when one and a half million Armenians were deported, massacred, or marched to their deaths in the final years of the Ottoman Empire. We recall the horrific events of 1915 and grieve for the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 25 April, 2018 | Topics: President of the United States, Statements | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Preface We are a nation founded on the belief that every person is endowed with inalienable rights. Promoting and defending these rights is central to who we are as a country. The 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (The Human Rights Reports) document the status of human rights and worker rights in nearly 200 countries and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 April, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Key Documents, Reports
On April 22, the United States joins countries around the world in celebrating the 48th annual Earth Day, widely viewed as the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 April, 2018 | Topics: Environment, News
he entire U.S. government is following Mr. Brunson’s case closely. We have seen no credible evidence that Mr. Brunson is guilty of a crime and are convinced that he is innocent.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
Apr. 13: President Donald J. Trump addressed the nation to announce a combined operation with the United Kingdom and France of precision strikes against sites associated with the chemical weapons capabilities of the Assad regime in Syria.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 April, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary April 11, 2018 Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to discuss the current crisis in Syria. The two leaders agreed to stay in close contact about ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 12 April, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Christina Higgins Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Department of State Remarks at Gala Screening of Turkish Film Ayla: The Daughter of War Friday, March 30, 2018, 7 p.m. Thank you for your kind introduction and for inviting me to speak at today’s screening ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 6 April, 2018 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Turkey
American Outlook American Citizen Services United States Mission, Turkey April 2018 Newsletter Featured in this quarter’s issue: The State of Emergency U.S. Passport Execution Fee Increase to $35 Personal Data and Emergency Contact Page of U.S. Passports Tax Time Guide: IRS Publication 17 helps taxpayers with 2017 taxes IRS: Unclaimed 2014 refunds worth $1.1 billion ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: American Outlook
March 30, 2018 The 5th session of the Turkey-U.S. Defense Industry Trade Dialogue, initially launched in Washington, D.C., in 2014, was held in Ankara on March 30, 2018. Representatives of the Turkish General Staff, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Economy, and Defense Industry Undersecretariat, and officials from the U.S. Department of State, Department on Defense, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary March 30, 2018 Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call With President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to discuss regional developments and the strategic partnership between the United States and Turkey. The two leaders ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 31 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
The U.S. passport execution fee will be $35 starting on April 2, 2018. This rule increased the fee $10 from the previous $25 fee. Individuals who apply for a passport renewal by mail will not see a fee increase.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 March, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary March 22, 2018 Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to reaffirm the importance of strong relations between the United States and Turkey, as NATO Allies and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 March, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea visited Ankara, Turkey on March 20-22. Assistant Secretary Billingslea led the U.S. delegation to the U.S.-Turkey Bilateral Exchange on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). Comprised of officials from the U.S. Departments of the Treasury and State, the delegation engaged Government of Turkey ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 March, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
Press Statement by the Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan on the Occasion of Nowruz: As spring arrives, I wish the people of Iran and everyone who celebrates this wonderful tradition a happy Nowruz.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 20 March, 2018 | Topics: News
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Ashley Faler on March 9, 2018 A record number of 670 athletes will participate in the 2018 Paralympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea this month. Paralympians will participate in over 80 medal events across six different sports, showing how they live everyday #WithoutLimits. Since 2002, promoting the rights of people with disabilities has been a pillar ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 12 March, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Paralympians, Paralympic Games, Sports Diplomacy
Each year around the world, International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8. Thousands of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political, and social achievements of women. Organisations, governments, charities, educational institutions, women’s groups, corporations, and the media celebrate the day. This year, International Women’s Day comes ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 March, 2018 | Topics: News
Five Things you Should Know About 2018 Global Partnerships Week By
DipNote Bloggers on March 6, 2018 Happy Global Partnerships Week: March 5-9, 2018! Global Partnerships Week (GPW) is co-hosted each year by the Office of Global Partnerships at the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Global Development Lab at the U.S. Agency for International Development, Concordia, and PeaceTech Lab. Here are a few ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 6 March, 2018 | Topics: News
Ankara, Turkey March 5, 2018 Location: U.S. Embassy Ankara, Kavaklidere district, Ankara. Embassy Ankara informs U.S. citizens that the U.S. Embassy in Ankara will be closed to the public on March 6, 2018 due to a security threat. The Embassy will announce its reopening once it resumes services. During this period, the Embassy will only ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 5 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. Woman’s History Site from the National Archives ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 5 March, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Women's History Month
Ankara, Turkey March 4, 2018 Location: U.S. Embassy Ankara, Kavaklidere district, Ankara. Embassy Ankara informs U.S. citizens that the U.S. Embassy in Ankara will be closed to the public on March 5, 2018, due to a security threat. The Embassy will announce its reopening, once it resumes services. During this period, only emergency services will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 4 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following neighborhoods in Adana : Mimar Sinan Acik Hava Amfisi (Mimar Sinan Open Air Theatre) Mustafa Kemal Pasa Bulvari ( Mustafa Kemal Pasa Boulevard) Ugur Mumcu Meydani (Train Station Square) at Ziyapasa Bulvari Event: A potentially large demonstration is expected to take place ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consulate Adana, Demonstrations
Our history is rich with amazing stories of strong, courageous, and brilliant women. Since America’s founding, women have played an integral part in American innovation and productivity, while simultaneously raising generations of lively children and providing leadership in their local communities. Time and time again, women have demonstrated resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges. America’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 March, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Adana, Turkey February 23, 2018 Location: The intersection of 62003 Sokak and Ordu Caddesi streets, Resatbey neighborhood, Adana. Gatherings may occur in other locations throughout Adana. Event: A protest is slated to begin on February 24, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid those areas during the demonstration. Actions to Take: ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 23 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consulate Adana, Demonstrations, Security & Emergency Messages
Please check the latest announcements by the U.S. Embassy in Ankara:
Small Grants Program for First Time Grant Applicants -New! Call for Proposals is now OPEN as of February 23, 2018 2018, 11:00 Turkey Time Call for Proposals will CLOSE on March 28, 2018, 17:00 Turkey Time
Large Grants Program -New! Call for Proposals is now OPEN as of February 23th 2018, 11:00 Turkey Time Call for Proposals will ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 23 February, 2018 | Topics: News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Turkey
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 16, 2018 The Republic of Turkey and the United States, as allies and strategic partners, reaffirm their mutual and unequivocal commitment to each other’s security and defense.As Allies within NATO and strategic partners for over 65 years, both nations consider their relations as vital to furthering ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 16 February, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Secretary Tillerson (Feb. 16): "I want to reaffirm the deep and important relationship between the United States and Turkey. Ours is not an alliance of convenience or of temporary interest. It is a time-tested alliance built on common interest and mutual respect." Full Text» More» Trip Page» U.S.-Lebanon Strategic Partnership Secretary Tillerson (Feb. 16): "We’re ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 16 February, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Location: In the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy, Kavaklidere district, in Ankara, Turkey. Event: A group that calls itself “People’s Liberation Party” has announced a demonstration, expected to beginning at 2:00 p.m on February 15, adjacent to the U.S. Embassy in Ankara. The demonstration intends to protest U.S. policy. Actions to Take: ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary February 11, 2018 Joint Press Statement on the Visit to Turkey by National Security Advisor Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster, President Donald J. Trump’s National Security Advisor, met his Turkish counterpart, Ambassador İbrahim Kalın, Deputy Secretary General and Spokesperson of the Turkish Presidency, during ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 February, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
Secretary Tillerson travels to Amman, Jordan; Ankara, Turkey; Beirut, Lebanon; Cairo, Egypt; and Kuwait City, Kuwait, February 11–16. In Jordan, the Secretary will meet with His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein and Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Al-Safadi. The Secretary will underscore the enduring strength of the U.S.-Jordan relationship, engage with the Jordanian ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 February, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Rex Tillerson
U.S. Embassy Counselor for Public Affairs Scott Weinhold was thrilled to visit the province of Antalya from January 28-29, 2018. During the trip, he stopped by Demre and toured St. Nicholas Church and the stunning new museum dedicated to Lycian civilization. In Demre, he had the pleasure to meet with young sports ambassador Emin Cengiz ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 February, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Public Affairs, U.S. & Turkey
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Ankara Ankara, Turkey February 10, 2018 Location: Karanfil Street, Kizilay district, and in front of the U.S. Embassy, Kavaklidere district, in Ankara, Turkey. Event: A demonstration is expected to start at 4:00 p.m. on February 10, on Karanfil Street in Kizilay, and then proceed to a location in Kavaklidere, adjacent ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert
ebruary marks National African American History Month in the United States. In observance of African American History Month, we're highlighting African-American individuals who dedicated their lives to public service and broke barriers to accomplish U.S. diplomatic history.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 1 February, 2018 | Topics: History | Tags: National African American History Month
Remarks as prepared for delivery TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: Less than 1 year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this majestic chamber, to speak on behalf of the American ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 31 January, 2018 | Topics: Policy, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Location: Girne Bulvari, in front of the U.S. Consulate Adana. Event: Demonstration expected to take place on January 29 beginning at 12:30 p.m. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid those areas during the demonstration. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstrations. Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consulate Adana, Demonstrations
The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the premier event showcasing investment opportunities in the United States. The 2018 Summit will bring together companies from all over the world and economic development organizations from every corner of the United States. The world’s top investment event. The world’s top investment destination. Top 5 Reasons to Attend the 2018 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 January, 2018 | Topics: Business | Tags: SelectUSA
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. President Trump relayed concerns that escalating violence in Afrin, Syria, risks undercutting our shared goals in Syria.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 25 January, 2018 | Topics: President of the United States, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC – January 23, 2018 The international community is at a critical juncture in the fight to uphold the international norm against chemical weapons use. Repeated obstruction by some countries at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the United Nations have undermined the ability of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 January, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Chemical Weapons
As we near the end of
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month , we must remember that the struggle of millions of trafficking victims around the world continues. President Trump’s first Presidential Proclamation of 2018 is a reminder that the horrors of human trafficking,
also known as modern slavery , persist today and that an estimated 25 million people are currently subjected to modern slavery worldwide. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 23 January, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights | Tags: Human Trafficking, National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
“The potential for a North Korean missile or parts of it to affect civilian aircraft is real,” Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said at a January 16 meeting in Vancouver with ministers from 20 nations who gathered to discuss security and stability in the Korean Peninsula. The meeting brought together nations committed to stopping North ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 23 January, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Rex Tillerson, sanctions
Secretary Tillerson (Jan. 17): "A stable, unified, and independent Syria ultimately requires post-Assad leadership in order to be successful. Continued U.S. presence to ensure the lasting defeat of ISIS will also help pave the way for legitimate local civil authorities to exercise responsible governance of their liberated areas."
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 18 January, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Syria
ShareAmerica – Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality in the United States. The third Monday in January marks Martin Luther King Day, a U.S. holiday that honors King’s legacy and challenges citizens to engage in volunteer service in their communities.
(National Park Service) Beginning the journey Born on January 15, ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 January, 2018 | Topics: History, News | Tags: African American History, Civil Rights, History, Martin Luther King
Two Turkish Americans with ties to their communities are entering politics. In November 2017, both won
local government elections. Here’s how they hope to make a difference in their hometowns: From pizza to politics in New Haven In New Haven, Connecticut, home to Yale University and a famous style of pizza pie, 19-year-old Yale student Hacibey Catalbasoglu became the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 12 January, 2018 | Topics: U.S. & Turkey | Tags: civic equality
On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Also on January 10, the Department will issue a Travel Advisory for Turkey, in the improved format, which replaces the Travel Warning for Turkey issued on September 28, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 5 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
December 28, 2017 Since October, the Government of Turkey has adhered to the high-level assurances it provided to the United States that there are no additional local employees of our Mission in Turkey under investigation, that local staff of our Embassy and consulates will not be detained or arrested for performing their official duties – ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 December, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
The publication of the National Security Strategy (NSS) is a milestone for any presidency. A statutorily mandated document, the NSS explains to the American people, U.S. allies and partners, and federal agencies how the President intends to put his national security vision into practice on behalf of fellow citizens.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 19 December, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Adana, Turkey Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Adana, December 18, 2017 The U.S. Consulate in Adana informs U.S. citizens that a group has announced a protest for Monday, December 18 to protest the U.S. government’s statement on Jerusalem. The protest will start at 12:30 at Inonu Park in Adana. The group will later ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 18 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Consulate in Adana informs U.S. citizens that a group has announced a protest for Saturday, December 16, at 3 p.m. at the 5 Ocak Square, next to the Kemeralti Mosque in Adana. The group will later march towards Inonu Park, where the event is scheduled to end. U.S. citizens should avoid these areas ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Consulate General Istanbul, Turkey Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Public Protests at U.S. Consulate General Istanbul December 13, 2017 The U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Turkey is aware that today at 2:00 p.m., a group of approximately 300 or more people will have a protest in the vicinity of the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 13 December, 2017 | Topics: Consulate General Istanbul, Demonstrations, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Press Statement Heather Nauert, Department Spokesperson Washington, DC – December 9, 2017 After a courageous three year campaign of intense fighting, Prime Minister Abadi has announced the complete liberation of all Iraqi territory from ISIS control. The United States applauds the leadership of Prime Minister Abadi, and we offer our sincere congratulations to the Iraqi ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 December, 2017 | Topics: News
By
Kerri Spindler-Ranta ,
Jonathan Collett on December 8, 2017 Protecting human rights for all is essential to maintaining international peace and is a core element of U.S. foreign policy. Throughout the year, the
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor supports the vital work of human rights defenders who tirelessly document abuses and hold governments accountable. On this Human Rights Day, we highlight some of the heroes ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 December, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights
The U.S. Consulate in Adana informs U.S. citizens demonstrations are expected to take place at U.S. Consulate Adana and in the vicinity of Incirlik Air Force Base near Ataturk Caddesi in Adana over the weekend. U.S. citizens should avoid these areas during the protests. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Turkey is aware that several groups have announced public protests in upcoming days in major cities throughout Turkey, including in the vicinity of U.S. diplomatic facilities. Protests may occur spontaneously and have the potential to become violent. Due to protest activity, the U.S. Embassy Ankara, U.S. Consulate General Istanbul, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Turkey is aware that several groups have announced public protests in the vicinity of several U.S. government diplomatic offices in Turkey, following the U.S. announcement of a new policy with regard to the status of Jerusalem. Demonstrations have the potential to become violent. We urge U.S. citizens to avoid all ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Turkey is aware that several groups have announced public protests in the vicinity of several U.S. government diplomatic offices in Turkey, starting in the early evening of December 6, 2017. We urge U.S. citizens to avoid all protests, especially those in the area of the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 6 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Alicia Kozakiewicz was 13 when she was abducted from her Pittsburgh home and driven to a “dungeon” several states away. She remembers being trapped in her captor’s car, hoping to be saved by the only other person she encountered during the drive: a tollbooth operator. “I thought [he] would rescue me. He would see me ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 5 December, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, News
Secretary Tillerson (Nov. 28): "The preservation of our liberty begins with guaranteeing that our people can live in safety. To that end, the U.S. places the highest importance on security relationships with European allies, including NATO."
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 November, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Rex Tillerson
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. President Trump reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and Turkey, particularly in combating terrorism in all its forms and fostering regional stability.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 25 November, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Major General Skip Davis, U.S. European Command, Director of Operations, spoke at NATO’s Centre of Excellence for the Defense Against Terrorism in Ankara, Turkey, on Nov. 21, 2017 about ways to strengthen the Alliance in its fight against terrorism, focusing on a “Whole of Government” approach. The Centre has representatives from eight nations focused on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 November, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
Secretary Tillerson: In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) on November 25 and the accompanying 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the United States reaffirms its commitment to defending the rights of women and girls to live free from violence.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 November, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Heather Nauert Spokesperson Department Press Briefing Washington, DC – November 21, 2017 … QUESTION: Thank you. On Turkey. There is a gold trader whose name is Reza Zarrab who has been arrested for 18 months, and his case – his trial is about to start next week. It’s a judicial process, but Turkish President Erdogan ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
On November 7, the Government of Turkey announced resumption of limited visa services for U.S. citizens. Based on guidance provided by the Government of Turkey and air carrier companies, the U.S. Embassy currently suggests the following methods for private citizens to obtain a Turkish visa: For personal applications, the Turkish Embassy and all Consulates in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 21 November, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
November 15, 2017 Good evening and thank you all for joining us tonight. I’d especially like to thank Mr. Murat Bilal, the Adana Deputy Provincial Director of National Education, for supporting our event and being here tonight. I’d also like to thank Consul Linda Specht for hosting us in her home this evening. Tonight we ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 20 November, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Consulate Adana, Education, Events
Media Note U.S. Embassy Ankara, Turkey – November 17, 2017 The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and U.S. industry will launch the U.S. Gas Infrastructure Exports Initiative to connect U.S. companies to export opportunities across the gas value chain in emerging economies. As U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals are coming online, USTDA is ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
On November 17, during Global Entrepreneurship Week, U.S. Consul to Adana Linda Stuart Specht delivered a speech on how to invest in the United States at the Turkish American Business Association (TABA) trade summit in Adana. Consul Specht highlighted the SelectUSA program as a way to gain more information to strategize investments. More than two ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: Business, Consulate Adana, Events, Public Affairs | Tags: GEW, SelectUSA, TABA
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
November 15, 2017 Good evening and thank you all for joining us tonight. I’d especially like to thank Mr. Murat Bilal, the Adana Deputy Provincial Director of National Education, for supporting our event and being here tonight. I’d also like to thank Consul Linda Specht for hosting us in her home this evening. Tonight we ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Consulate Adana, Education, Events
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Jonathan R. Cohen: Today’s hearing is an important opportunity to reaffirm the abiding U.S. interest in and commitment to democracy, human rights, and rule of law in Turkey. It is also an opportunity to underscore the value of the U.S.-Turkey Alliance, despite the current strains ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 16 November, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: The U.S. Helsinki Commission
International Education Week (IEW), November 13-17, is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 November, 2017 | Topics: Education
The White House Office of the Vice President November 09, 2017 Today at the White House, Vice President Mike Pence met with Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim to reaffirm the enduring strategic partnership between the United States and Turkey. The leaders expressed hope that their meeting would help to usher in a new chapter in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 November, 2017 | Topics: Statements, U.S. & Turkey, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Mike Pence
Secretary Mattis acknowledged the threats posed to Turkey, and reiterated that the U.S. will continue to stand with Turkey in its fight against the PKK and all terrorist threats.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 November, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) arrived in Aksaz, Turkey, Nov. 7, 2017, to participate in the Turkish-led maritime exercise Dogu Akdeniz 2017. The exercise is scheduled to take place Nov. 7-16, in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, and will include a P-8A Poseidon from Patrol Squadron (VP) 5.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 November, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
November 6, 2017 We have received initial high-level assurances from the Government of Turkey that there are no additional local employees of our Mission in Turkey under investigation. We have also received initial assurances from the Government of Turkey that our local staff will not be detained or arrested for performing their official duties and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 6 November, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey
Secretary Tillerson: Please accept my best wishes and those of the Government of the United States as you celebrate the 94th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 October, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Secretary Tillerson spoke today with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. Secretary Tillerson conveyed to the Foreign Minister his profound concern over the detentions of Turkish national employees of our diplomatic mission to Turkey and of several American citizens.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 12 October, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Ankara, Turkey October 11, 2017 Ambassador Bass: I’m very pleased to see all of you here this morning, and I’m pleased to have an opportunity to see members of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association for one last time before I complete my assignment as the U.S. Ambassador in Turkey. And with a lot of regret and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
The government of Turkey announced the immediate suspension of visa services to U.S. citizens, effective October 8, 2017. According to the government’s announcement, this includes the issuance of physical “sticker” visas at border posts, and the online Turkish electronic visa (e-visa). U.S. citizens planning travel to Turkey, and who have questions regarding this regulation should ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 October, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
October 9, 2017 Good afternoon. I want to convey to our Turkish friends and partners the reasons for the U.S. government’s decision to suspend non-immigrant visa services at our embassy and consulates in Turkey, and to explain what this suspension means. In the Embassy’s statement yesterday, we said we were suspending non-immigrant visa services. The suspension ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
U.S. Embassy Ankara, Turkey October 9, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Government of Turkey Suspension of Visas to U.S. Citizens on October 8, 2017 The government of Turkey announced the immediate suspension of visa services to U.S. citizens, effective October 8, 2017. According to the government’s announcement, this includes the issuance of physical “sticker” visas ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 October, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
We mourn with all whose loved ones were murdered and injured in last night's horrible tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 October, 2017 | Topics: President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
ANKARA, TURKEY – The United States-Turkey Trade and Investment Council met on September 12-13, 2017 in Ankara under the auspices of the bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA). This was the tenth meeting of the Council held since the TIFA was signed in 1999. Acting Deputy Undersecretary Mr. Hüsnü Dilemre led the Turkish delegation ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Trade, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: TIFA
The 10th meeting of the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), signed between Turkey and the U.S. occurred in Ankara on September 12-13, 2017. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) commend the renewed effort to upgrade the U.S.-Turkey partnership through the auspices of the 1999 U.S.-Turkey Trade ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Trade, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: TIFA
As of October 1, 2017, only U.S. Embassies and Consulates with dedicated Federal Benefits Units are permitted to assist with most Social Security Administration matters. Here in Mission Turkey, we do not have such an office. Therefore, if you reside in Turkey and have questions regarding Social Security Administration (SSA) services, you must contact the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 October, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
The United States does not recognize the Kurdistan Regional Government’s unilateral referendum held on Monday.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 30 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Statements | Tags: Rex Tillerson
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and Turkish Patent Institute (TURKPATENT) signed a memorandum of understanding September 22 at USPTO’s Global Intellectual Property Academy in Alexandria, Virginia. Joseph Matal, Performing the Duties and Functions of Under Secretary and Director, USPTO, and Dr. Habip Assan, President of TURKPATENT, signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
‘Smart Campus’ cooperation between the Middle East Technical University (METU) and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) On Friday September 22 at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence in Ankara, USTDA Regional Director Carl Kress and the Vice President of METU, Prof. Doc. Mehmet Zeyrek, signed an agreement that will provide $830,000 USD in technical ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 September, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, U.S. & Turkey
The United States is deeply disappointed that the Kurdistan Regional Government decided to conduct today a unilateral referendum on independence, including in areas outside of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Statements | Tags: KRG
Consulate of the United States of America Adana, Turkey Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Adana, September 24 22 September 2017 U.S. Consulate Adana informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place at the Ugur Mumcu Square (Train Station Square) in Adana, at approximately 15:00 on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Halklarin ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
President Donald J. Trump met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey on September 21, 2017 in New York.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 September, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Statements, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Donald J. Trump, UNGA
Remarks by President Trump and President Erdoğan of Turkey Before Bilateral Meeting in New York
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 September, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Donald J. Trump
During the 61st International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference in Vienna, Austria, NRC Chairman Kristine Svinicki meets with Dr. Zafer Demircan, President of the Turkish Atomic Energy Authority, to sign a renewed Arrangement for the Exchange of Technical Information and Cooperation in Nuclear Safety Matters between the NRC and the Turkish regulator. For more information: https://www.nrc.gov/
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 21 September, 2017 | Topics: U.S. & Turkey
The United States strongly opposes the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government’s referendum on independence, planned for September 25.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 21 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey
U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivered remarks at the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 19, 2017. Addressing some of the very serious threats the world faces the President began his remarks by outlining growing dangers that threaten our values. “We meet at a time of both of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 20 September, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, UNGA72, United Nations General Assembly
The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and their Consortium partners launched a new project in Washington D.C. on September 15: Livelihoods Innovation through Food Entrepreneurship (LIFE). Funded by U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), the two-year long project will focus on enhancing livelihoods among refugees and host communities in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: Business, Consulate Adana, News, U.S. & Turkey
U.S. Consulate Adana will host the famous American singer Maya Azucena in a concert at Cukurova University on Tuesday September 26. The Consulate is organizing the concert in cooperation with Cukurova University Conservatory. Information about the artist: Maya Azucena, a multi-award winning recording artist and magnetically inspirational woman, is known for making music that uplifts ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Consulate Adana, Culture, Public Affairs | Tags: Art, Concert, Consulate Adana, Maya Azucena
Consulate of the United States of America Adana, Turkey September 15, 2017 The U.S. Consulate in Adana informs U.S. citizens a demonstration is expected to take place in the vicinity of Incirlik AFB on Ataturk Caddesi in Adana at 1300 on Saturday, September 16, 2017. The Patriotic Party’s (Vatan Partisi) youth arm, Leading Youths (Oncu Genclik), ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 September, 2017 | Topics: Consulate Adana, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Consulate General would like to inform U.S. citizens that a demonstration is being organized outside U.S. Consulate General Istanbul this afternoon at approximately 3:00 p.m. Demonstrations and large events intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and sometimes violent. We advise U.S. citizens to avoid large political gatherings, protests, and demonstrations, and depart the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 13 September, 2017 | Topics: Demonstrations, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Secretary Tillerson (Sept. 11): "Today we remember the victims of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, and honor the heroes who valiantly saved many lives that day, even sacrificing their own."
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 12 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, History | Tags: Rex Tillerson
On September 11, “in that hour of darkness, we also came together with renewed purpose,” President Trump said in marking the 16th anniversary of terrorist attacks on America. The president was speaking at the the 9/11 memorial at the Pentagon, one of three U.S. sites attacked on September 11, 2001. He and first lady Melania Trump had ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 12 September, 2017 | Topics: History, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, International Security, September 11, U.S. History
The State Department is launching an awareness campaign to educate and inform travelers about upcoming changes to travel identification requirements for domestic flights. Visit travel.state.gov to help prepare for your next trip.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 September, 2017 | Topics: U.S. Passports
U.S. Department of Defense Press Operations – Release No: NR-305-17 Aug. 23, 2017 Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met with Turkish Minister of Defense Nurettin Canikli and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan today in Ankara. This was the first meeting between Minister Canikli and Secretary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 August, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Iraq, Minister of Defense Nurettin Canikli, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis
Featured in this quarter’s issue: State of Emergency Extended STEP Registration and U.S. Citizen Wardens Laptop Ban on Flights Lifted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Travel Publications Voting Overseas Tax Information for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad Where is my refund? Worldwide Caution Holidays Contact Information You may visit our website at any time to make ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 23 August, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. leads the 73-member Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, which supports operations conducted by, with and through partner forces in Iraq and Syria. The campaign against ISIS has dramatically accelerated over the past six months. In recent briefings, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 August, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Daesh, humanitarian assistance
Secretary Tillerson (Aug. 15): "The release of the 2016 International Religious Freedom Report details the status of religious freedom in 199 countries and territories, and provides insights as to significant and growing challenges.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 16 August, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Reports, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Rex Tillerson
The American-made Dream Chaser spaceship will one day take astronauts and supplies into space. And the woman leading that effort is businesswoman Eren Ozmen. She is co-owner and president of Sierra Nevada Corporation, a space systems and technologies company that is making the Dream Chaser, a more versatile version of earlier space shuttles. Ozmen has always worked hard. “My childhood ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 16 August, 2017 | Topics: Business, Science & Tech, Success Stories | Tags: business success, immigrants, spacewomen, women in the workforce
Want to grow your business? Think about taking it to the United States. The U.S is home to more foreign direct investment than any other country, and subsidiaries of overseas firms employ 6.4 million U.S. workers. This is partly because America offers access to the largest consumer market as well as strong protection for companies’ ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 August, 2017 | Topics: Business, Commercial Opportunities, News | Tags: busines ssuccess, networking, trade
U.S. Secretary Rex W. Tillerson traveled to Manila, Philippines on August 5 to participate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum, the East Asia Summit Ministerial, the U.S.- ASEAN Ministerial, and the Lower Mekong Initiative Ministerial. Since 1967, ASEAN has made remarkable strides in maintaining peace across Southeast Asia, accelerating economic growth, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 August, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: ASEAN, Rex Tillerson
U.S. Embassy Ankara informs U.S. citizens that a group called “Justice for Women” has announced that it will gather for a demonstration in Swan Park (Kugulu Park) in Ankara on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Even gatherings intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid areas of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 4 August, 2017 | Topics: Demonstrations, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Inaccurate reports by several outlets over the past few days have erroneously claimed that the United States has sent “tanks” and “hundreds of truckloads of weapons” into Syria to support the YPG. These reports ignore basic facts about the current situation in Syria. The United States has not provided tanks to any groups fighting Daesh ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey
Secretary Tillerson delivered remarks to the press, addressing the Administration's foreign policy goals and providing an update on developments taking place around the world.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 August, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Rex Tillerson
The U.S. Consulate General would like to inform U.S. citizens that groups are organizing a demonstration for 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 30 in Istanbul’s Yenikapi Park. The demonstrators will protest recent security incidents at the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. The U.S. Consulate General reminds U.S. citizens that demonstrations and large events intended to be ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 July, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
At the apex of U.S. embassies around the world are diplomats who hold the august title of “ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the United States of America.” Whether one has made a career in the Foreign Service, or in the world of business, in academe or elsewhere, being asked by the president to represent America ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 July, 2017 | Topics: History, News | Tags: Good Governance, U.S. History
By Dan Sicorsky on July 18, 2017 Nelson Mandela spent 27 years as a political prisoner in deplorable conditions, and yet he was able to inspire change and a legacy that lives on far beyond the borders of South Africa. In 1955, while Mandela was advocating to end apartheid, the United Nations (UN) was drafting the Standard ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 20 July, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, News
U.S. Consulate Adana hosted the 241st anniversary of U.S. Independence with a reception at Adana Hilton Hotel on July 13, 2017. U.S. Ambassador John Bass and his spouse Holly Holzer-Bass hosted the event, together with U.S. Consul Adana Linda Stuart Specht. Guests from government, business, media, education and civil society, as well as American citizens ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Consulate Adana, Events
U.S. Ambassador John Bass Remarks During an Independence Day Celebration Hilton Hotel Adana, Turkey July 13, 2017 [As delivered] [Sayın Vali, Sayın Belediye Başkanı,] Değerli Konuklar, Hanımefendiler, Beyefendiler, hoşgeldiniz. Thank you all very much for joining us this evening to celebrate the 241st anniversary of our independence. Let me first express our deep appreciation to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Consulate Adana, Events, Speeches
Press Statement Heather Nauert, Department Spokesperson Washington, DC – July 14, 2017 One year ago, Turkey’s brave and dedicated citizens of all backgrounds and political views defended their democracy against an attempted coup. We reaffirm the United States’ steadfast support for Turkey’s democracy and democratic institutions. We offer our condolences to the friends and loved ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 July, 2017 | Topics: Statements, U.S. & Turkey
The U.S. Consulate in Adana informs U.S. citizens that the Anatolian Youth Union (AGD) has announced a demonstration in Adana at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2017. AGD has announced that participants will gather at the Adana Asri Cemetery at 6 p.m. on July 14, 2017. The demonstrators will then proceed eastward, travelling past ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 July, 2017 | Topics: Consulate Adana, Demonstrations, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The incident at the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul has concluded. Normal operations have resumed at the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul. The U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Turkey asks U.S. citizens to contact family members who may be concerned about your welfare or whereabouts if an incident occurs. Review personal security plans, ensure communication connectivity, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 July, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Turkish authorities and U.S. Consulate General Istanbul security personnel are responding to a potential security incident at the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul. At this time, we urge U.S. citizens to avoid the Consulate General and the surrounding area. The U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Turkey asks U.S. citizens to contact family members who may be ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 July, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Ankara – The U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David L. Goldfein departed Ankara Wednesday following meetings with U.S Embassy leadership as well as Republic of Turkey military leadership to discuss strengthening the strategic military-to-military partnership with the Republic of Turkey. On Tuesday, Gen. Goldfein met with U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, Hon. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 13 July, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: military-to-military partnership, U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Mission to Turkey informs U.S. citizens that on Saturday, July 15, 2017, and the preceding days, government and non-government groups may stage large commemorations, such as rallies and marches in public squares and other places throughout the country to commemorate Democracy and Freedoms Day. The national holiday marks the anniversary of the July ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 July, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Ambassador John Bass Comments to the Press During an Independence Day Celebration U.S. Ambassador’s Residence Ankara, Turkey – July 7, 2017 [Verbatim transcript] Ambassador Bass: Arkadaşlar – iyi akşamlar, hoş geldiniz. Very good to have all you here again tonight. So, I just – I know you’re all working, so I wanted to take a ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
U.S. Ambassador John Bass Remarks During an Independence Day Celebration U.S. Ambassador’s Residence Ankara, Turkey July 7, 2017 [As delivered] Sayın Bakan, Sayın Komutanlar, Değerli Konuklar, Hanımefendiler, Beyefendiler, hoşgeldiniz. Thank you all very much for joining us this evening to celebrate the 241st anniversary of our independence. Marines – present the colors. [National anthems are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: 4th of July, Ambassador John Bass, Independence Day 2017
On Sunday, July 9th, starting at 5:00 p.m., a political rally to mark the end of the “March for Justice” from Ankara will take place in the vicinity of Dragos Park and the Tuzlaspor stadium in the Maltepe district on the Asian side of Istanbul. Organizers predict a sizeable turnout of over one million people for the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 July, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Press Statement Heather Nauert, Department Spokesperson Washington, DC – July 6, 2017 The United States is deeply concerned by the July 5, detention of prominent human rights defenders from Amnesty International Turkey and other respected institutions. As with past arrests of prominent human rights defenders, journalists, academics, and activists, we underscore the importance of respecting due ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 July, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Amnesty International
Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC – July 5, 2017 U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will accompany President Donald J. Trump on travel to Hamburg, Germany, July 5–9. Secretary Tillerson will then make his first official visit to Kyiv, Ukraine on July 9, where he will meet President Poroshenko and with young reformers from government ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 6 July, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Rex Tillerson
July 5, 2017 – We are aware of media reports that the United States Embassy or Consulate General received phone calls from associates of Fethullah Gulen at the time of the “MIT trucks” case in Hatay province. Contrary to press reports, the embassy and consulate general have not received any requests for information or been ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 5 July, 2017 | Topics: News
Each year, Americans celebrate the ideals of liberty and freedom – essential elements of our country’s founding creed. Whether near or far, communities gather together in various ways to host cookouts, watch fireworks, and take part in celebrations that help honor and share collective American traditions and cultures. In countries abroad, U.S. diplomatic missions host ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 5 July, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: 4th of July
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State Washington, DC – July 5, 2017 Before I depart for the G20 summit in Hamburg, I would like to comment on the current situation in Syria, which is a topic the President will raise in his meeting with Russian President Putin. First, parties in Syria must ensure stability on ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 5 July, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Syria
The White House Office of the Press Secretary June 30, 2017 President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey about numerous subjects, including ways to resolve the ongoing dispute between Qatar and its Gulf and Arab neighbors while ensuring that all countries work to stop terrorist funding and to combat ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 30 June, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, News, President of the United States, Statements, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Donald J. Trump
The U.S. Consulate General Istanbul informs U.S. citizens that on Sunday, July 2 demonstrators will gather in the vicinity of Taksim Square/Istiklal to celebrate Trans Pride Week starting at approximately 5pm. This year, Turkish authorities have not authorized any gatherings to mark the occasion, and there may be a heavy police presence and counter demonstrations in or near the gathering places. U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 30 June, 2017 | Topics: Consulate General Istanbul, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Consulate General Istanbul informs U.S. citizens that this evening, June 25, demonstrators will gather in the vicinity of Taksim Square/Istiklal to celebrate LGBT Pride Week starting after 5pm. This year, gatherings to mark the occasion have not been permitted, and there may be a heavy police presence and counter demonstrations in or near ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 25 June, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Benefits Local Host Communities In Turkey The United States applauds Turkey’s strong support for Syrian refugees who have spent the last six years in exile. We share the understanding that after six long years, refugees who fled the conflict in Syria need to build a decent life for themselves and their children. We also recognize ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 20 June, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: refugees, Syrian refugees
U.S. Consulate General Istanbul Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Increased Security Presence in Sisli and Mediciyekoy Districts of Istanbul in Response to Potential Terrorist Threat June 16, 2017 The U.S. Consulate General Istanbul would like to inform U.S. citizens of a heightened Turkish security presence in the Mecidiyekoy district of Istanbul, especially in the vicinity ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 16 June, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Holly Holzer Bass hosted Saadet Ozkan, winner of the U.S. Department of State’s International Woman of Courage Award, at her residence in Ankara. Ozkan discussed her recent trip to the United States and how it influenced her in establishing an NGO in Turkey to support young victims of abuse. The Secretary of State’s International Women ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 June, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: IWCA
The U.S Mission in Turkey announces the
Alumni Grants Program Did you study or participate in a U.S. government-sponsored educational or professional exchange program? Do you have a project you would like to undertake that would benefit your community strengthen the relationship between Americans and Turks, or increase knowledge of one community about the other? The Alumni Grants ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 June, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, News, U.S. & Turkey
Press Statement Heather Nauert, Department Spokesperson Washington, DC – June 7, 2017 The United States is deeply concerned by the recent detention of Taner Kiliç, Chair of Amnesty International Turkey—the latest in a series of respected human rights defenders, journalists, academics, and activists detained in Turkey. These detentions, often with little evidence or transparency, are ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 June, 2017 | Topics: News, Statements, U.S. & Turkey
Renowned documentary photographer Donna De Cesare came to Ankara May 9th, 2017. De Cesare, Associate Professor of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin, is known for her groundbreaking coverage of the spread of U.S. gangs in Central America. De Cesare said, “Journalism is a vocation, it is not just a hobby or something ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 6 June, 2017 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Journalism
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Michael D. Rothstein on May 28, 2017 In honor of International Day of UN Peacekeepers, I wanted to recognize the courageous and dedicated men and women around the world who don the blue helmet and risk everything so that others might live in peace. We honor the vital role these men and women play in curbing violent ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 May, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. Agencies
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Heather Nauert on May 27, 2017 Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day was borne out of the Civil War and our citizens’ desire to honor our fallen heroes by decorating their graves with flowers, and later ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 May, 2017 | Topics: News
During her visit to Turkey, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley met with Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım to discuss the present conditions of Syrian refugees. Ambassador Haley stated that she thanked Prime Minister Yıldırım for Turkey’s support of 3 million Syrians and discussed continued U.S. support for Turkey’s efforts as the two countries ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 May, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Humanitarian aid, USUN
On May 25, in Brussels, President Donald J. Trump, speaking at NATO headquarters next to a twisted metal girder from New York’s World Trade Center, vowed that by standing together the NATO Allies will vanquish the “barbaric evil” of terrorism: Reminding Allies of their pledges to devote 2 percent of gross domestic product to defense, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 May, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, International Cooperation, International Security
U.S. Consulate Adana, in cooperation with Junior Chamber International (JCI) Diyarbakır, organized the fourth Southeast Businesswomen’s Summit.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, News | Tags: Businesswomen
The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy to Turkey Announces its Small Grants Program Funding is available to support projects that: Reinforce U.S.-Turkish Shared Values Strengthen Economic Prosperity Building Cross-Cultural Understanding Outreach to Youth Outreach / Connection with Underserved or Marginalized Populations For more info:
https://tr.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grant-opportunities/small_grants_program_may2017/ Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 May, 2017 | Topics: News
President Donald J. Trump embarked on his first trip overseas as President on Friday, May 19th. The President will make five stops in four countries during the eight-day trip. The President will seek to reaffirm America’s global leadership, continue building key relationships with world leaders, and deliver a message of unity to America’s friends and allies. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 May, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump
Release No: NR-179-17 May 16, 2017 Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met with Turkish Minister of Defense Fikri Işık today at the White House. The leaders firmly agreed on concerns regarding the PKK, a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization that has orchestrated the killing of innocent ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 May, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Turkey
The White House Office of the Press Secretary – May 16, 2017 Roosevelt Room 1:07 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: That’s a lot of press. Really, a lot of press. I’m shocked. It is a pleasure to welcome President Erdogan for his first visit to the White House in years. The American and Turkish peoples have ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 May, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Donald J. Trump, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary – May 16, 2017 President Donald J. Trump met today with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to discuss how to further strengthen the deep and diverse relationship between our two countries. President Trump reiterated the commitment of the United States to the security of our NATO ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 17 May, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Donald J. Trump, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
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David A Balton on May 10, 2017 The Arctic is a special place. Its awe-inspiring natural beauty suggests a land untouched by time. But it is not a park – people have been living in the Arctic for thousands of years. Today, the ways of life of Arctic peoples, along with the Arctic itself, is changing rapidly ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 May, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Arctic Council
Renowned documentary photographer Donna De Cesare came to Ankara May 9th, 2017.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Public Affairs | Tags: Journalism
The 21st International Ankara Jazz Festival kicked off with songs from the Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald - in honor of the centennial of her birth - performed by the Ece Goksu Band at the United States Embassy residence on May 8th, 2017.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, News
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Leigh Hartman – May 9, 2017 The students got quite a surprise when they gathered to discuss Last Train to Istanbul, a novel that tells the true story of how Turkish diplomats helped save Turkish and French Jews during World War II.One of their classmates, Zerrin Sayar, had firsthand knowledge of that dramatic rescue: Her father had been ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 May, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture | Tags: Turkish Literature
The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed the importance of defeating ISIS, de-escalating the violance in Syria, and ensuring that humanitarian assistance reaches hundreds of thousands of civilians throughout the country.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 May, 2017 | Topics: News
Statement by Secretary Tillerson U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson May 3, 2017 Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting the fundamental principles of a free press around the world. We honor those men and women who work tirelessly, often at great personal risk, to tell the stories ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 May, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Statements | Tags: Free Speach, Press Freedom, Rex Tillerson
Remarks at the United Nations Security Council Ministerial Session on D.P.R.K. Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State United Nations, New York City April 28, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: I shall now make a further statement in my capacity as Secretary of State of the United States. First, I appreciate all of the statements that have been ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 May, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches | Tags: North Korea, Rex Tillerson
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This Travel Alert expires on September 1, 2017. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ability to ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
On April 30, music lovers celebrate
International Jazz Day , a worldwide commemoration of the improvised, free-form music that started in the U.S. but has transcended borders and united people in all corners of the globe. Legendary pianist and composer Herbie Hancock is UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador helping to orchestrate the day’s events, highlighted by an all-star global concert ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 April, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture | Tags: arts, Jazz, Music
The U.S. Mission to Turkey informs U.S. citizens that Turkey celebrates International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2017. Historically, political parties, labor unions and other non-governmental organizations stage large rallies and marches in public squares and other places throughout the country to mark the national holiday. In the past, these gatherings have created ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 April, 2017 | Topics: News, Security & Emergency Messages
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Patricia M. Haslach on April 26, 2017 Today the World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO, is celebrating the 17th
World Intellectual Property (IP) Day with the theme: “Innovation – Improving Lives.” Innovation improves our quality of life and supports communities around the world. Some examples include a low-cost, accurate malaria detection device that allows better diagnosis and treatment; a cooler that can keep ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 April, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Intellectual Property, IPR, World Intellectual Property Day
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary April 24, 2017 Today, we remember and honor the memory of those who suffered during the Meds Yeghern, one of the worst mass atrocities of the 20th century. Beginning in 1915, one and a half million Armenians were deported, massacred, or marched to their deaths in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 24 April, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Statements | Tags: Donald J. Trump
U.S. Consulate Adana informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place at Atatürk Park at 17:30 on April 22, 2017. The Furkan Foundation will hold the demonstration and press statement in opposition to the cancellation of a religious program to celebrate Prophet Muhammed Week and holy nights. Authorities are expecting approximately 300-500 ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 April, 2017 | Topics: Demonstrations, Security & Emergency Messages
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ShareAmerica – Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. The Earth Day Network, a loose coalition of 22,000 groups in 192 countries, coordinates activities that raise awareness of local environmental issues, as well as global climate change.
(© AP Images) ▲ U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson came up with the idea for a “national ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 21 April, 2017 | Topics: Environment | Tags: climate change, Earth Day, environment
The U.S. Consulate General Istanbul informs U.S. citizens that this weekend, April 21-23, continued protest activity in the wake of the referendum vote is likely to occur. Demonstrations planned throughout Istanbul as are expected to draw larger numbers of people due to the weekend holiday and favorable weather conditions. Demonstrations protesting the referendum result are scheduled ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 21 April, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivers a statement at the Department of State.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 20 April, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Iran, Rex Tillerson
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DipNote Bloggers on April 12, 2017 Today President Donald J. Trump met with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House to discuss strengthening the NATO Alliance, including its funding. In their meeting, the two leaders also discussed NATO’s role in addressing international challenges involving peace and security, counterterrorism, and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 April, 2017 | Topics: President of the United States, Statements | Tags: Donald J. Trump, NATO, Syria
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DipNote Bloggers on April 12, 2017 Today U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia. Secretary Tillerson discussed a range of global issues and challenges including counterterrorism efforts, cyberspace, and bilateral relations as well as other areas of common interest such as the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 April, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Russia, Syria
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the U.S. will confront anyone who commits crimes against 'innocents', while attending a ceremony commemorating a German Nazi massacre committed in Italy in 1944.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 April, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches, Statements | Tags: Rex Tillerson
U.S. Embassy Ankara’s Public Affairs Section, together with Pink Life Queer Fest team, organized the event “Tracing the Legacy of James Baldwin” at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 April, 2017 | Topics: U.S. Passports
U.S. Embassy Ankara informs U.S. citizens that various groups have announced that they will demonstrate in front of U.S. Embassy Ankara on Saturday, April 8, at 1:00 p.m. Another group announced it will meet in the Kizilay area of Ankara at 12:00p.m., and then will walk in a group to the U.S. Embassy. Embassy Ankara ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Consulate General Istanbul informs U.S. citizens that the Turkish Communist Party (TKP) has called for a demonstration in the immediate vicinity of the U.S. Consulate General on April 8 at 12:00 p.m. to protest recent U.S. military air strikes in Syria. Although expected to be peaceful, the U.S. Consulate General reminds U.S. citizens that demonstrations and large events ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State Palm Beach, Florida – April 6, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good evening, all. I particularly want to try to just give you a little bit of background on how we got to the statements by the President and the actions that were taken tonight. As you’re well aware, Bashar al-Assad has carried ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Syria
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State Washington, DC – April 4, 2017 The United States strongly condemns the chemical weapons attack in Idlib province, the third allegation of the use of such weapons in the past month alone. There are reports of dozens dead, including many children. While we continue to monitor the terrible situation, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 5 April, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Syria
NATO Foreign Ministerial Intervention Remarks Rex W. Tillerson ,Secretary of State Brussels, Belgium – March 31, 2017 Good morning, Secretary General and my fellow ministers, and thank you for the opportunity to speak. Let me be very clear at the outset of my remarks: the U.S. commitment to NATO is strong and this Alliance remains the bedrock ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 5 April, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
Rex W. Tillerson , Secretary of State Turkish Foreign Ministry Ankara, Turkey – March 30, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: (In progress) Minister Cavusoglu, and I am privileged to be visiting Turkey today, a NATO ally and a friend of the United States in a very turbulent part of the world. I met with President Erdogan and the foreign minister ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 3 April, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson
"Out of deep respect and admiration for the great and distinguished leader of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, I am deeply honored and proud as a representative of the American people to pay my respects to the Turkish nation and to this great leader."
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 31 March, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Turkey | Tags: Rex Tillerson
As a direct result of close U.S.-Turkish law enforcement cooperation, a call from the U.S. Consulate General Istanbul to a phone belonging to Adil Oksuz on July 21, 2016 did occur. On that day, the Turkish National Police called the U.S. Mission Turkey to request our assistance in preventing Adil Oksuz from fleeing Turkey. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 29 March, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases
March 28, 2017 U.S. Embassy Ankara informs U.S. citizens that the travel warning for Turkey has been updated. The text of the updated travel warning appears below and can be found on the
Mission Turkey webpage and the Department of State’s
travel webpage : U.S. citizens are warned of increased threats from terrorist groups in Turkey. Carefully consider the need ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 March, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Numerous large gatherings and rallies, many of a political nature, are expected to be held throughout Turkey in late March and April. U.S. Mission Turkey recommends that U.S. citizens avoid all gatherings due to the potential for violence or personal injury. Specific locations and dates of these gatherings are being announced via traditional and social ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
On March 20, Adana Consul General Linda Stuart Specht joined Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Secretary General Deniz Köken, Islahiye District Governor Ramazan Yıldırım, Islahiye Mayor Kemal Vural, along with UNDP’s Country representative Claudio Tomasi to inaugurate a waste transfer station in Fevzipaşa, Gaziantep. The waste transfer station is part of a $ 3 million project, funded ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 22 March, 2017 | Topics: Consulate Adana, Events, Exclude
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in consultation with relevant Departments and Agencies, has determined it is prudent to enhance security, to include airport security procedures for passengers at certain last point of departure airports to the United States. These enhancements include more stringent measures applied to 10 specific airports, to include Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 21 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
"I wish a joyful and prosperous Nowruz to all those around the world celebrating this ancient tradition that marks the beginning of spring and the beginning of a new year." - Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State
Read More» By U.S. Mission Turkey | 21 March, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Statements, U.S. Passports | Tags: Rex Tillerson
The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis is home to a formal walled garden in the Ottoman tradition, a first of its kind in the United States. The
Bakewell Ottoman Garden contains plants that would have been grown in the 16th through the 19th centuries in what is now Turkey. This fountain was fabricated in Turkey. (Courtesy of Missouri ...
