2010 Consulate News and Events List
U.S. Transports Afghan Troops to Turkey for Training
March 10, 2010 In support of Turkey’s commitment to train Afghan National Army personnel, the United States provided airlift via a C-17 to transport Afghan military personnel to Isparta, Turkey, where the contingent will receive essential training from the Turkish military. The training of Afghan security forces is a priority for NATO’s International Security...
Message of Condolence
March 9, 2010 On behalf of the U.S. Mission in Turkey, we send our condolences to the families and friends of those killed in the deadly earthquake in Turkey on March 8 and to all in Eastern Turkey’s Elazig province who have suffered. We are especially concerned for those people from Okçular, Başyurt and four other villages of the province’s...
Secretary Clinton on International Womens Day
March 8, 2010 March 8th is International Women’s Day—a day to reflect on the progress the world has made in advancing women’s rights, and to recognize what work remains to be done. This year marks an anniversary very close to my heart. Fifteen years ago, along with women and men from around the world I attended the United ..."
Legends of Aerospace with Neil Armstrong in Adana
March 6, 2010 “Dream the impossible and then go out and make it happen!” Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon, Gene Cernan, last man on the moon, and Commander of Apollo 13, Jim Lovell, gave an inspiring message to the youth of Turkey in the packed auditorium of Cukurova University.
Director Kelly Nyks in Adana
March 5, 2010 U.S. Consul Daria Darnell hosted Kelly Nyks, director of the documentary film, SPLIT - A Divided America, at her residence. Over twenty students and teachers attended the event. After the movie viewing and a lively discussion, the group left with a better understanding of the complexity of contemporary American politics.
Ambassador Jeffrey Visits Tarsus American School
February 9, 2010 Ambassador Jeffrey paid a visit to Tarsus American College. He met with the school’s leadership and spoke to 100 ninth- and tenth-grade students. Following the speech, the students asked questions pertaining to international relations and his experience as Ambassador.
Black History Month
February 1, 2010 h February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life. Black History Month honors legacy of struggle and triumph, the theme for 2010 is “The History of Black Economic Empowerment”.
New U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa Application Process Introduced in Turkey
January 28, 2010 The United States Government has introduced a new online application process for travelers seeking nonimmigrant visas for the United States. This new application process will be used in Turkey starting February 1st, 2010. (ANKARA EMBASSY HOMEPAGE)
President Obama's State of the Union Address
January 27, 2010 In his State of the Union Address, the President laid out an agenda attempting to attack one problem from every conceivable angle: the terrible squeeze felt by America’s middle class...
Turkish Entrepreneurs Selected for U.S. Presidential Summit
January 27, 2010 Five Turkish entrepreneurs reflecting diverse businesses from food delivery to high tech have been selected to participate in the US Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship. A global initiative launched by President Obama in Cairo in June 2009, the Summit initiative will get underway in Washington, D.C. in Spring 2010
Ambassador James Jeffrey's Speech at American Business Forum in Turkey (ABFT)
January 26, 2010 Turkey is a great market. "It is a new powerhouse in the world. It has a well-deserved status in the G-20 as one of the very important economies, and we want to see more trade. Our two-way trade, in a good year, has been as high as $15 Billion USD, we could triple, or increase even more if we can all work together." (ISTANBUL CONSULATE HOME PAGE)
Secretary Clinton On Internet Freedom
January 21, 2010 Secretary Clinton: Thank you very much, Alberto, for not only that kind introduction but your and your colleagues’ leadership of this important institution. It’s a pleasure to be here at the Newseum. The Newseum is a monument to some of our most precious freedoms, and I’m grateful for this opportunity to discuss how those...
New York Times - Art Exhibit in Ankara (ANKARA EMBASSY HOME PAGE)
Jan 19-24, 2010 New York City as depicted through the eyes of a painter from Ankara, Selcuk Basaran, will be presented in a free art exhibit called “New York Times” at the Cankaya Belediyesi, Cagdas Sanatlar Merkezi.
Consulate Hosts Film Opening in Diyarbakir
January 9, 2010 Consulate Adana hosted a reception in Diyarbakir's Art Center to celebrate the screening of a film-making project sponsored by the Department of State. Young Turkish filmmakers spent 12 months with New York's SUNY Fredonia professors learning the art of documentary filming and produced 18 films.
Help make the world a safer place
January 4 - 5, 2010 Welcome to the Security Jam Website! -- Co-organised by a group of leading think-tanks, the Security Jam was designed to allow several thousand representatives and experts from around the globe take part in an online debate on key issues that govern our safety and development.
Earthquake in Haiti
January 16 2010 International relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti continue to widen and are focusing on two main priorities: search and rescue of trapped victims and providing relief supplies to survivors, says Rajiv Shah, the administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) ...
Small Grants Initiative Program
January 13, 2010 The Secretary of State’s Office of Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI) is pleased to announce the launch of its first small grants initiative program. S/GWI works to increase women’s and girls’ access to education and healthcare and to combat all forms of violence against women and girls ...
Turkish Soldiers Are the Best Communicators with the Afghan People
January 11, 2010 U.S. General Stanley McChrystal, the top US commander in Afghanistan, was featured in an exclusive interview on January 11 with NTV in Kabul. The General praised the contributions as well as communication skills of Turkish soldiers serving in Afghanistan
Development in the 21st Century
January 6, 2010 Secretary Clinton: Thank you so much. I am absolutely delighted to be here and to see a lot of familiar faces, colleagues and friends, development leaders, and especially to be here with the Center for Global Development