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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The US Embassy supports ZICEV by placing a Senior English Language Fellow to teach the students English. Meet some ZİÇEV students and see how they have learned and developed their English in this video!
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Burst of Color in Hatay!
American Graffiti Artist Caleb Neelon was in Hatay last week as part of a U.S. Embassy program to highlight American pop culture. Caleb Neelon was joined by art students of Mustafa Kemal University and alumni of our Social Entrepreneurship Undergraduate and Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs. During the week students had the opportunity to learn about the history of graffiti and even tried making some graffiti themselves!
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Critical Language Scholarship Program Participant Speaks Turkish
This summer, 60 American college students studied Turkish in Bursa, Izmir, and Ankara as part of the State Department's Critical Language Scholarship Program. The students spent time learning Turkish in an intensive academic environment and living with host families. For Lisa, this program was a chance for her to become more fluent in Turkish and help her in preparing her doctoral thesis.
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The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)
The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program in Turkey may be perfect for you. This 6-week long summer program in Turkey gives American high school and recently graduated students the opportunity to increase their Turkish language skills through intensive language classes and experiential learning opportunities.
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Embassy Sponsored Tourism Project Highlights the Treasures of Kars
In July 45 tourism students from the United States, Turkey, and Armenia came together to look at ways of promoting tourism in Turkey's northeast region. The project which took place in Kars gave these students the opportunity to learn about promoting tourism, cultural diversity, and environmentally friendly programs. For the past few months these students and their professors have been connected virtually using social media. The project was an excellent opportunity for them to come together and see a fascinating region in Turkey. Students from the University of Florida, Dokuz Eylul University (Izmir), and Armenia State University of Economics (Yerevan) participated in the project.
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The U.S. Women's Deaf National Soccer Team are the World Champions!
The U.S. beat Russia 1-0 on Saturday to win the gold at the 2nd Deaf World Football Championship. Ambassador Ricciardone and his wife Dr. Ricciardone were at the match to cheer the team on. Now three-time gold medal winners, the women have been undefeated since they began competing internationally in 2005.
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Independence Day 2012
Ambassador Ricciardone: "This evening, we are happy to celebrate our friendship and our alliance in the mutual defense of our freedom.
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US Trade Representative Ron Kirk in Istanbul
Acting Secretary of Commerce and United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ron Kirk's 's interview with BloombergHT in Istanbul.
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American Exchange Students Enjoy Turkish Heritage
This month, seven American high school students who were studying in Trabzon and Gaziantep concluded their year-long exchange program with a hike up Mount Nemrut and tour of local Adiyaman and Gaziantep sites. The students participated on the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad and National Security Language Initiative- Youth (NSLI-Y) programs. Check out the students talking about their experiences at the peak of Mt. Nemrut!!
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Turkey's Best of the Best Entrepreneurs Announced
The Global Entrepreneurship Program (GEP) - Turkey selected the best among top entrepreneurs of Turkey. The Global Entrepreneurship Program/GEP chose the best from amongst Turkey’s most successful entrepreneurs. Tom Coleman, of the U.S. Embassy Ankara’s Economic Section, visited and congratulated second-prize winners Kerem Çalışkan and Salih Eren Parlakgümüş.
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Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The fourth annual 'Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program (YIEP) Fair' held in Ankara. Representing 63 schools from 23 provinces in Turkey, the teams were challenged to develop...
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Ambassador Ricciardone Visits Denizli
U.S. Ambassador Francis Ricciardone and Dr. Marie Ricciardone paid a cultural visit to Denizli on May 16. Following their meeting with Denizli Mayor Abdulkadir Demir, Ambassador Ricciardone and Dr. Ricciardone visited artists displaying their sculptures at the Second International Sculpture Colony, organized by Komurcuoglu Marble Company. They viewed the art works; had a chat with U.S., Chinese, Cuban, Japanese and Turkish sculptors; then had a tour of the marble factory.
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Ambassador Ricciardone calls to vote for U.S. Elections 2012
Ambassador Ricciardone calls on Americans in Turkey to vote in U.S. Elections 2012.
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Helicopter Delivery Displays Turkish- American Partnership
On May 1, 2012, a Turkish Air Force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter was loaded onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey. A U.S. C-17 aircrew based in New Jersey, U.S.A. transported the helicopter to Kabul, Afghanistan four days later. This helicopter replaces the one that was tragically lost in December 2011 and highlights the importance of U.S.-Turkish cooperation in the NATO effort in Afghanistan.
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The Renewed Consular Section Inauguration by Ambassador Ricciardone
In the name of the American people, we officially welcome you to our newly-renovated Consular section. This reconstruction allows us to increase the number of Turkish citizens we can serve.
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Open Dance Studio
Princeton University and the Istanbul Dance Theatre dancers conducted workshops and shows in Antalya, Ankara, Eskişehir and İstanbul between 14 to 30 March 2012 supported by the U.S. Embassy Ankara.
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Assistant Secretary Brimmer Discussed U.S. Foreign Policy and Turkish Relations with Bilkent Students
Dr. Esther Brimmer, Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs, spoke to a group of students in a class on International Organizations at Bilkent University. She gave remarks on how the Obama administration has approached foreign policy in an increasingly interconnected world, emphasizing the importance of multilateral engagement among countries and in the UN system.
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Ambassador Ricciardone Hosts Reception in Honor of Safak Pavey
Ambassador Ricciardone hosted a reception on March 22, 2012 in honor of Safak Pavey who recently received State Department’s “2012 International Women of Courage Award.” Pavey, the first disabled female deputy to be elected to the Parliament, was honored with an award for championing the rights of the disabled in Turkey. Ambassador Ricciardone, speaking at the reception, said Pavey has been an inspiration for not only Turks or women but all around the world.
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Dena DeRose inspired young jazz musicians in Izmir
American famous jazz musician Dena DeRose was at Yaşar University for a five week long Fulbright senior specialist program with the support of the US Embassy, Ankara. She taught contemporary vocal and piano techniques to young musicians at Yaşar University`s newly established jazz department. She also worked closely with faculty members and administrators on curriculum development.
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International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony
ecretary Clinton: Şafak Pavey has tireless passion and she has brought that energy to work on behalf of the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Her advocacy around the world..."
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Masque Theater performed "Blues Blues" in Izmir
American puppet artist Larry Hunt and his "Masque Theater" performed "Blues Blues" at the Izmir International Puppet Days with the support of the US Embassy on March 5-7-8. "Blues Blues" is a 45 minute long non-verbal play great for kids over 7.
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Ambassador Ricciardone congratulated 'Buzuki Orhan' and Turkophony All Stars
One of the great living drummers Dave Weckl played together with 'Buzuki Orhan' and Turkophony All Stars during Ankara Jazz Festival which is supported by the U.S. Embassy Ankara. The audience had great time listening to Weckl and the band who mixed Turkish rhythms with Western Beats.
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American High School Students Make Antep Their Home
This year four American high schools students are studying in Gaziantep, Turkey as part of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program. They say it has been the most amazing experience of their lives. See how they are enjoying Turkish life and culture by watching this video.
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The US Embassy’s Marine guards Visited LOSEV
The US Embassy’s Marine guard contingent in Ankara visited an area hospital for kids with leukemia (LOSEV) for the annual presentation of gifts collected as part of the “Toys for Tots” program for sick kids.
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Korhan Basaran Contemporary Dance Workshops, 28-31 January 2012, Ankara
New York based dance artist and artistic director Korhan Basaran, following his performances in Istanbul, visited Ankara with the support of the US Embassy for workshops. During his four days stay he shared his New York experiences with young dancers at METU and Ankara University.
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Talking to teachers participating in the Access Program
The English Access Microscholarship Program is a Department of State initiative aimed at providing English language instruction and future prospects for underprivileged secondary school students.
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Secretary Panetta Visits Turkey
Secretary Panetta: First I'd like to extend my very best wishes to Prime Minister Erdogan for a continued recovery from his recent surgery and extend the regards of the U.S. government, the American people and best wishes to him for a quick recovery.
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U.S. Author Michael Rockland on Yeni Asir TV
Michael Rockland, author of thirteen books talks from American Popular Culture to American Life Style and Urban Culture. Rockland states that the common point or message that connects all these different books is "mobility". Besides mobility, there is at the same time improvisation and change concepts in the U.S. culture. Rockland gave illustrations of change in music; improvisation in jazz, rock and roll and rap, emphasizing the importance of the U.S. contribution to the world music. Part II - »