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UPDATED: 24 Aug 2009 GMT
  • Ramadan Kareem Ramadan Kareem

    As the new crescent moon ushers in Ramadan, the President extends his best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Includes video and translations of the President Obama's message into various languages including Turkish.

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  • Upcoming Afghanistan Elections Upcoming Afghanistan Elections

    Secretary Clinton (Aug. 17): "In three days’ time, the Afghan people will go to the polls to elect a President and new Provincial Councils. This election day will not be without its challenges, but the Afghan people have seen unparalleled campaigning, debate and dialogue in their country. ..."

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  • Basketball Summer Camp in Diyarbakır Basketball Summer Camp in Diyarbakır

    U.S. Mission Turkey supported a week-long Turkish Basketball Federation summer camp for 165 boys and girls ages 10-12 from all parts of Turkey in the eastern city of Diyarbakir, bringing 3 American coaches to manage the camp, along with 25 Turkish coaches, hosted by the Diyarbakir Governor, Youth & Sports Directorate.

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Consul General Sharon Wiener's visit to Çanakkale

Consul General Sharon Wiener's visit to Çanakkale
Consul General Wiener gave an opening speech at the "Teaching Tolerence Through English" camp 2009 held at a private high school in Çanakkale. It was a groundbreaking program to develop intercultural empathy and understanding among students from Turkey, Armenia and the United States.

Whim'n Rhythm Public Concert

Whim'n Rhythm's Public Concert
Public Affairs Section in Istanbul organized a public concert for Yale University's women's a capella group called Whim'n Rhythm in cooperation with the Beyoglu Municipality.

US Consulate General Istanbul Commemorates First Anniversary of Terrorist Attack

US Consulate General Istanbul Commemorates First Anniversary of Terrorist Attack
U.S. Ambassador James Jeffrey, Consul General Sharon Wiener, Istanbul Governor Muammer Güler and Istanbul Chief of Police Hüseyin Çapkın led a memorial service to mark the first anniversary of the July 9, 2008, terrorist attack against the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul.

Istanbul Marks 233rd American Independence Day

Istanbul Marks 233rd American Independence Day
“Tonight is our first Independence Day celebration since the election of Barack Hussein Obama as our first African-American president. Just as [his] election renewed a spirit of hope in America, the visit of President Obama to Turkey during his first 100 days renewed our relationship as allies.” – CG Sharon Wiener

CSI:NY Actor Hill Harper in Istanbul

CSI:NY Actor Hill Harper in Istanbul
As an IIP Speaker of Opportunity, CSI:NY actor Hill Harper led a lively discussion with senior police from across Turkey at a talk at the prestigious police academy in Istanbul. He gave a motivational talk to students at Kabatas High School in Istanbul.