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    U.S.-Turkey Smart Grid Workshop

    Amb Ricciardone: "With Turkey, the United States has doubled its trade, in both directions, during the first two years of President Obama taking office thanks to the dynamism of the Turkish economy."

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  • The 2013 State of the Union

    The 2013 State of the Union

    President Obama: "Together, we have cleared away the rubble of crisis, and we can say with renewed confidence that the State of our Union is stronger."

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  • Ceremonial Swearing-in for John Kerry

    Ceremonial Swearing-in for John Kerry

    Secretary Kerry (Feb. 6): "I am proud to take on this job because I want to work for peace – (applause) – and because the values and the ideals of our nation are really what represents the best of the possibilities of life here on earth. "

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  • Ambassador Francis J. Ricciardone, Jr. - The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey (Photo: U.S. Embassy Staff)

    Message from Ambassador Ricciardone

    All of us at the American Embassy are grateful for the outpouring of sympathy and support from Turkish Government leaders and officials, the Speaker and Members of Parliaments...

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Changes for All Visa Applicants

 
 We are pleased to announce that Mission Turkey, including both Embassy Ankara and Consulate General Istanbul, will introduce improved visa processing arrangements on December 19, 2012, which will make the entire process of making visa appointments, paying visa fees, and receiving documents easier and cheaper for our applicants.
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  • Leocadia I. Zak
    U.S. – Turkey Smart Grid Workshop: Partnering to Power the Future: Opening Remarks by Leocadia I. Zak

    Working in collaboration with the Association of Electricity Distribution Services (ELDER), the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is sponsoring the "U.S.–Turkey Smart Grid Workshop: Partnering to Power the Future" in Istanbul on February 12-13, 2013. The two-day workshop will bring U.S. and Turkish energy sector stakeholders together to foster the participation of U.S. companies in the implementation of smart grid projects in Turkey  Bloomberg TV Interview  »

  • Condolence Message from U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Francis J. Ricciardone
    Condolence Message from U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Francis J. Ricciardone

    February 11 - We are deeply saddened by the loss of life at Cilvegözü border between Turkey and Syria today in what appears to be a deliberate attack. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victims’ families and friends and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured in today’s attack.  

  • U.S. State Department Seal
    Daily Press Briefing: Turkey Rule of Law

    SPOKESPERSON NULAND (FEB. 7): "It’s incumbent on Turkey’s friends and allies to continue to respectfully point out the importance of Turkey making steady progress in strengthening the rule of law, ... and of protecting free expression for journalists, for bloggers.." 

  • Ambassador Ricciardone
    Ambassador Francis J. Ricciardone - Discussion with Ankara Bureau Chiefs

    Ambassador Ricciardone: ...I had hoped to meet earlier last month to start off the New Year. I was then and I remain now very optimistic about this coming year and the coming four years in Turkish-American relations. I had hoped to speak about the wide range of issues that are of interest to our country. When I served here before, we had just come out of Cold War... 

  • John Kerry
    John Kerry Sworn In

    On February 1, 2013, at 4:04 p.m. EST, John Forbes Kerry was sworn in as the 68th Secretary of State of the United States. He will address employees upon his arrival at the State Department on Monday, February 4 at 9:00 a.m.  Biography »

  • Carter, Turkish Defense Leaders to Meet on Security Challenges
    Carter, Turkish Defense Leaders to Meet on Security Challenges

    ANKARA, Turkey, Feb. 3, 2013 – Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter has arrived in the Turkish capital to visit U.S. Embassy officials and staff here on Monday, and afterward to meet with defense leaders on a range of common security challenges. 

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    Embassy and Consulates Will Open and Additional Security Information

    February 3, 2013 - Please be advised that Embassy Ankara, Consulate General Istanbul, and Consulate Adana will be open for regular business hours and will provide the full range of normal services, including all Consular services, beginning on Monday, February 4, 2013. The entrance to the Embassy’s Consular Section on Paris Street was not affected by the explosion and will remain in use. The Embassy advises anyone coming to the Consular section to approach the entrance from Nevzat Tandogan Street.... 

  • Ambassador Ricciardone at the Funeral Service for Mustafa Akarsu – Kizilcahamam, Turkey (February 2, 2013)
    Ambassador Attends Funeral for Mustafa Akarsu

    Ambassador Ricciardone: It was a very painful moment for all of us. We said good-bye to one of our own. In the daily routine of his service, he turned out to be a hero.  

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    Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Explosions in Ankara

    Please be advised that explosions have been confirmed in front of Embassy Ankara. U.S. citizens are advised to not visit the Consulates in Istanbul, Adana or the Embassy in Ankara until further notice. We will update this message to U.S. citizens on our webpage when we have additional information.  

  • Ambassador Ricciardone
    Ambassador’s Statement from Numune Hospital

    Ambassador Ricciardone: First, I would like to thank everyone in Turkey -- the government of Turkey, the police, the many friends of the American Embassy -- for the outpouring of friendship, sympathy and support.  

  • Explosion at U.S. Embassy Ankara
    Explosion at U.S. Embassy Ankara

    At approximately 13:15 on February 1, there was an explosion at the U.S. Embassy. Appropriate measures have been taken by the Turkish National Police who are now investigating the incident. 

  • President Obama Announces $155 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance (Photo:White House website)
    Humanitarian Assistance For Syria

    President Obama released a video announcing $155 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the Syrian people.  Video »

  • USAID Assistant Administrator Nancy Lindborg plays with Syrian children at press round table in Turkey. (January 25, 2013)
    Assistance for the Syria Crisis

    In Ankara, USAID Assistant Administrator Nancy Lindborg announced that the United States is providing an additional $10 million in humanitarian assistance in response to urgent needs resulting from the brutal conflict in Syria.  Photos »

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  • The Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA)
    TEA provides international teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge about the United States.
    Application Deadline: March 29, 2013
    TEA provides international teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge about the United States.

    Application Deadline: March 29, 2013
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