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IKV MONTHLY`S DECEMBER ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly`s December issue is published.
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TURKEY’S INVOLVEMENT IN EU SCIENCE AND RESEARCH POLICIES
Turkey has experienced tremendous development these years in many areas and one of these key and strategic areas is undoubtedly research and science.
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IKV ORGANIZED A ROUND TABLE MEETING ON THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA
IKV organized a round table meeting on the protection of personal data with the support of the Civil Society Facility Turkey Programme.
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A DELEGATION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION VISITED IKV
Recent developments in Turkey-EU relations, the impacts of Turkey 2015 Progress Report, reform process of Turkey and High Level Economic Dialogue were the main topics discussed during the meeting.
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IKV DELEGATION’S CONTACTS WITH ANKARA
IKV Delegation visited TEPAV, the Ministry for EU Affairs and the Ministry of Economy to discuss the revision of the Customs Union.
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IKV PARTICIPATED TO THE PANEL ENTITLED “TURKEY-EU RELATIONS: REFUGEE CRISIS, EU ACCESSION PROCESS AND THE CUSTOMS UNION”
Turgut Özal University organized a panel entitled “Turkey-EU relations: refugee crisis, EU accession process and the Customs Union” with the participation of IKV.
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A SOLUTION TO THE REFUGEE CRISIS WITHOUT TURKEY IS NOT POSSIBLE
Turkey will meet with leaders of EU Member States a second time in a month within the framework of finding a solution to the refugee crisis.
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IKV BOARD OF DIRECTORS VISITED ISTANBUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
IKV Board of Directors Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu and IKV delegation visited İstanbul Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors President İbrahim Çağlar.
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IKV BOARD OF DIRECTORS VISITED TÜSİAD
IKV Board of Directors Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu and IKV delegation visited TÜSİAD Board of Directors President Cansen Başaran-Symes.
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IKV BOARD OF DIRECTORS VISITED ISTANBUL COMMODITY EXCHANGE
IKV Board of Directors Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu and IKV delegation visited ISTIB Board of Directors Chairman Ali Kopuz.
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CHAPTER ON ECONOMIC AND MONETARY POLICY OPENED TO NEGOTIATIONS
Chapter 17 on Economic and Monetary Policy was opened to negotiations on 14 December 2015 at the Intergovernmental Conference held in Brussels.
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THE HISTORIC PARIS AGREEMENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE WAS ADOPTED
On 12 December, new climate deal, Paris Agreement, was adopted at COP 21. What are the most critical Articles of the agreement and which sectors will be affected by the agreement in Turkey?
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IKV CELEBRATED ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
IKV celebrated its 50th anniversary in Istanbul with a gala dinner.
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MOSTLY CLOUDY ATMOSPHERE ON NEW CLIMATE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS
The world has been warned that we are on a more than 2°C degrees warming track.
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A SOLUTION TO THE CYPRUS ISSUE IS FINALLY WITHIN REACH
The resumption of the UN led negotiations in Cyprus in May 2015 has revived hopesthat a solution to the more than forty-year division of the Island is possible.
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TURKEY-EU JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE DELEGATION MET WITH MINISTER FOR EU AFFAIRS
TOBB Chairman M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, the Chairman and Members of the Turkey-EU Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) met with Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator Volkan Bozkır on 8 December 2015.
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IKV SECRETARY GENERAL ATTENDED THE MARMARA REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON ILLEGAL MIGRATION IN TURKEY
The legal, social and political dimensions of illegal migration were discussed at "Marmara Regional Workshop on Illegal Migration in Turkey".
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IKV SECRETARY GENERAL ATTENDED MARMARA UNIVERSITY EU INSTITUTE GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE
IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas attended Graduate Student Conference organized by Marmara University European Union Institute.
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IKV SECRETARY GENERAL ATTENDED TOBB EU HARMONIZATION COMMITTEE MEETING
IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas attended TOBB EU Harmonization Committee Meeting on 1 December 2015.
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IKV MONTHLY`S NOVEMBER ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly November 2015 issue is published.
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THE ARREST OF TWO JOURNALISTS IS IN CONTRADICTION WITH THE EU MEMBERSHIP OBJECTIVE
Freedom of press has been one of the most criticized issues in the 2015 Turkey Progress Report published by the European Commission.
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IKV AT THE UN CLIMATE CONFERENCE IN PARIS
IKV Researcher İlge Kıvılcım is attending the 21st Session Conference of the Parties (COP 21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
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THE RESULTS OF TURKEY-EU LEADERS SUMMIT PRESENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIVE TURKEY’S ACCESSION PROCESS
At the Turkey-EU Leaders Summit organized following the request of the President of EU Council Donald Tusk, cooperation to manage the migration crisis and new steps to revive Turkey-EU relations were discussed.
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IKV DELEGATION’S HIGH LEVEL CONTACTS IN TRNC
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu, on 27-28 November 2015 paid a two-day visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) for a series of high-level exchanges with key Turkish Cypriot officials.
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SEMINAR ON FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS UNDER 2014-2020 EU PROGRAMMES WAS HELD IN ISTANBUL
IKV, in cooperation with the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Investment Fund (EIF) and the Ministry for EU Affairs organized a seminar entitled “Financial Instruments Under 2014-2020 EU Programmes” on 26 November 2015 in Istanbul.
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IKV, TURKEY’S EU EXPERT, IS CELEBRATING ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY
IKV was established 50 years ago today on 26 November 1965.
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A PANEL ON “THE LATEST AGENDA OF TURKEY-EU RELATIONS” WAS HELD IN ESKİŞEHİR
IKV organized in cooperation with Eskişehir Chamber of Industry a panel entitled "Latest Agenda of Turkey-EU Relations" in Eskişehir.
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NEW PERSPECTIVES IN TURKEY-EU RELATIONS PANEL WAS HELD IN BRUSSELS
The second panel of the series titled “New Perspectives: Mathematics and Linguistics of European Commission Progress Reports on Turkey”, of which the first was organised in Istanbul, was held in Brussels on 24 November 2015 in cooperation of IKV and Friedrich Naumann Foundation.
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HİSARCIKLIOĞLU AWARDED LEGİON D’HONNEUR FROM FRANCE
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu has been awarded the highest medal of merit from France, the Legion d’Honneur.
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IKV BOARD OF DIRECTORS VISITED ISTANBUL CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY (ISO)
Under the Presidency of IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu, IKV Board of Directors visited ISO.
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SEMINAR ON FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS UNDER 2014-2020 EU PROGRAMMES
Seminar on financial instruments under 2014-2020 EU programmes will be held on 26 November in Istanbul.
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IKV, IN COOPERATION WITH ESKIŞEHIR CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY IS ORGANISING A PANEL ENTITLED “LATEST AGENDA OF TURKEY-EU RELATIONS”
IKV, in cooperation with Eskişehir Chamber of Industry is organising a panel entitled "Latest Agenda of Turkey-EU Relations" on 25 November 2015.
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NEW PERSPECTIVES IN TURKEY-EU RELATIONS PANEL WAS HELD
“New Perspectives: Mathematics and Linguistics of European Commission Progress Reports” panel was held on 13 November 2015 in cooperation of IKV and Friedrich Naumann Foundation.
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IKV: TECHNICALLY SPEAKING, TURKEY’S LEVEL OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE EU IS 61.2%
IKV organised a press conference on 12 November 2015 entitled “Turkey-EU Relations in the aftermath of 1 November General Elections and the 2015 Turkey Progress Report”.
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IKV`S ASSESSMENT ON THE 2015 PROGRESS REPORT ON TURKEY
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu assessed the 2015 Progress Report on Turkey release by the European Commission.
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THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION REVEALS ITS ENLARGEMENT PACKAGE
The European Commission has revealed its Enlargement Package consisting of the "Enlargement Strategy" and the "Progress Reports" of candidate countries and potential candidates.
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NEW PERSPECTIVES ON TURKEY-EU RELATIONS
IKV is organizing a seminar entitled "New Perspectives: Mathematics and Linguistics of European Commission Progress Reports on Turkey" on 13 November 2015.
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C20 ATTENDED A DINNER HOSTED BY PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN
C20 Turkey Steering Committee Chair and IKV Vice-President Zeynep Bodur Okyay and IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas attended a dinner hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly`s October 2015 issue is published.
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VEHUP’S FIRST ANNUAL CONGRESS WAS HELD AT TOBB PLAZA
The first annual congress of the Tax Law Platform (VEHUP) entitled “Current Developments in International Tax Law and their Effects on Turkey” which was hosted by IKV was held on 3 November 2015 in Istanbul.
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IKV PRESS RELEASE REGARDING THE RESULTS OF 1 NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
At the general elections which were held on 1 November 2015, the electors made their choice in favour of a single party government.
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IKV BOARD OF DIRECTORS VISITS IN ANKARA
IKV Board of Directors visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, Undersecretary of the Ministry for EU Affairs, Ambassador R. Engin Soysal and the new Head of the EU Delegation Ambassador Hansjörg Haber in Ankara on 27 October 2015.
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HISTORIC MISSION FOR TOBB FROM THE EUROPEAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY
TOBB has been unanimously elected as “permanent vice president” by the Union of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry (EUROCHAMBRES).
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W20 SUMMIT WAS HELD IN ISTANBUL
The W20 Summit was held on 16-17 October 2015 in Istanbul with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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AMBASSADOR OF SPAIN TO TURKEY VISITED IKV
Ambassador of Spain to Turkey his Excellency Rafael Mendivil Peydro visited IKV.
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IKV CHAIRMAN: “WE SHOULD NOT TACKLE ACCESSION NEGOTIATION AND REFUGEE CRISIS IN THE SAME UMBRELLA”
We came to an end with the deal regarding the refugee crisis between Turkey and the EU.
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COUNSELLOR GARGYA FROM DELEGATION OF THE EU TO TURKEY VISITED IKV
Counsellor Gargya and IKV delegation discussed recent developments regarding Turkey-EU relations, refugee crisis and Turkey-EU Customs Union.
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THE REFUGEE CRISIS ESCALATES: IS VISA THE NEW CARD FOR THE EU?
The refugee crisis escalates between Turkey and the EU.
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LOCAL SCHENGEN COOPERATION GROUP MEETING TO INFORM THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY ON THE VISA ISSUE WAS HELD IN SAMSUN
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Samsun hosted the last meeting of Local Schengen Cooperation Visa Information for Business World in Samsun.
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MINISTER FOR EU AFFAIRS CAME TOGETHER WITH ACADEMICIANS
Minister for EU Prof. Dr. Beril Dedeoğlu came together with academicians at the Ministry’s Istanbul office.
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IKV SECRETARY GENERAL ATTENDED A PANEL ORGANISED AT AKDENIZ UNIVERSITY
IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas gave a presentation regarding the perception of EU in the Turkish public opinion at the Akdeniz University.
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WE CONDEMN THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN ANKARA
We condemn the terrorist attacks that took place in Ankara on Saturday 10 October 2015.
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MERKEL REMINDED THAT SHE IS OPPOSED TO TURKEY’S EU MEMBERSHIP
IKV Chairman of the Board of Directors Ayhan Zeytinoğlu evaluated German Chancellor Merkel’s comments.
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PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN’S VISIT TO BELGIUM
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Belgium on 4-6 October 2015.
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IKV, IN COOPERATION WITH TURDER ORGANISED A SEMINAR ON NEW CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW OF TURKEY
IKV, in cooperation with Protection of Consumers and Competition Association (TÜRDER) organised a seminar entitled “New Consumer Protection Law of Turkey in the EU Integration Process” in Istanbul.
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TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP: THE MOST IMPORTANT TRADE AGREEMENT IN THE WORLD
The USA, Japan and 10 Pacific region counties announced that they agreed on the most important trade agreement ever signed over the past 20 years.
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IKV PRESS RELEASE REGARDING PRESIDENT ERDOGAN`S VISIT TO BRUSSELS
IKV Press Release regarding the President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan`s visit to Brussels.
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IKV MONTHLY`S SEPTEMBER ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly September 2015 issue is published.
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PROF. BERIL DEDEOĞLU WAS APPOINTED AS NEW MINISTER FOR EU AFFAIRS
Prof. Beril Dedeoğlu was appointed as Minister for EU Affairs on 22 September 2015.
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C20 SUMMIT WAS HELD IN ISTANBUL ON 15-16 SEPTEMBER 2015
C20 Summit was held on 15-16 September 2015 at Boğaziçi University with the participation of more than 400 civil society representatives from 52 countries.
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IKV SUPPORTS CIVIL SOCIETY`S INITIATIVE AGAINST TERRORISM
14 organizations representing NGOs, syndicates and trade organizations have gathered under the leadership of TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu to assemble on 17 September 2015 at the Ankara Sıhhiye Square to protest terror and to show a united national stance against terror.
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TURKEY-EU RELATIONS DISCUSSED BEFORE THE RELEASE OF 2015 PROGRESS REPORT
IKV hosted a meeting entitled “Latest Developments in Turkey`s EU Accession Process: Critical Issues and Prospects Ahead of the 2015 Progress Report” with the participation of Commission of Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations` actıng Head of Turkey Unit Patrick Paquet.
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NEW REGIONAL TRUST FUND FOR TURKEY IN RESPONSE TO SYRIAN CRISIS
With the aim of increasing its financial aid to Turkey, the EU established in September 2015, a new fund known as the EU Regional Trust Fund amounting to 17.5 million euros and financed from the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance.
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WE CONDEMN ALL KINDS OF ATTACK AGAINST THE PRESS
The latest attack against the headquarters of Hürriyet, one of the major Turkish newspapers, represents a threat against the principle of freedom of the press.
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W20 OFFICIAL LAUNCH WAS HELD IN ANKARA
The official launch of the G20 engagement group W20 (Women20) was held in Ankara.
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IKV PRESS RELEASE
“What we have seen stranded on the beach is not the body of a dead child but humanity’s honour”
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B20 TURKEY CONFERENCE WAS HOSTED BY TOBB
The B20 Turkey Conference, hosted by B20 Turkey and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu began with the attendance of the President of the Republic of Turkey Erdoğan and prominent actors of the global economy.
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EU AND TURKISH AVIATION POLICIES
IKV Brief entitled "A Comparative Analysis of EU and Turkish Aviation Policies" has been published.
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IKV DELEGATION ATTENTED THE MEETING REGARDING THE REVISION PROCESS OF THE CUSTOMS UNION
IKV delegation attended the informative meeting organized by the Ministry of Economy regarding the revision process of the Customs Union.
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AMBASSADOR HANSJÖRG HABER WAS APPOINTED AS HEAD EU DELEGATION TO TURKEY
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini announced that German Ambassador his Excellency Hansjörg Haber has been appointed as Head of EU Delegation to Turkey.
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ALI HAYDAR KONCA HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS NEW MINISTER FOR EU AFFAIRS
Ali Haydar Konca has been appointed as Minister for EU Affairs in the Interim Government which has been approved by President Erdoğan on 28 August 2015.
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IKV MONTHLY`S AUGUST ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly August issue is published.
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C20 CHAIRWOMAN ZEYNEP BODUR OKYAY ATTENDED THE Y20 ISTANBUL SUMMIT
C20 Turkey Chairwoman of the Steering Committee and IKV Vice-President Zeynep Bodur Okyay attended on 17-19 August 2015 the Y20 (Youth 20) Summit.
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“MYTHS VS FACTS ON TURKEY-EU RELATIONS” MICRO-SITE WAS LAUNCHED
IKV continues to bring to the public the latest developments regarding Turkey-EU relations in an informative and clear way.
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BUSINESS MATCHING EVENT 2015
The Entreprise Europe Network partner ABİGEM East Marmara in close collaboration with Kocaeli Chamber of Industry is organizing the Match4Industry Business Matching Event on 15-16 October 2015.
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IKV MONTHLY`S JULY ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly July issue is published.
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IKV BRIEF ON A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EU AND TURKISH MARITIME TRANSPORT POLICIES
IKV Brief entitled "Comparative Analysis of EU and Turkish Maritime Transport Policies" has been published.
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IKV ATTENDED THE C20 MEETING HELD IN ADDIS ABABA
The C20 Group attended UN’s Third International Conference on Financing for Development which was held within the framework of Turkey’s G20 Presidency.
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PROF. GUTMANN SHARED THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING TURKEY’S VISA FREE JOURNEY TO EUROPE
During a press conference organised by IKV, Prof. Rolf Gutmann who was the lawyer of Soysal during the Soysal Case gave detailed information concerning the latest developments regarding the visa-free journey to Europe of Turkish citizens.
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IKV’S EU LAW SUMMER SCHOOL TOOK PLACE AT THE YEDITEPE UNIVERSITY
IKV, TOBB and Yeditepe University in cooperation with the Faculty of Law of the University of Amsterdam organized the Ninth Annual EU Law Summer School between 22 June and 7 July 2015 in Istanbul.
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AYHAN ZEYTİNOĞLU IS ELECTED AS IKV’S NEW CHAIRMAN
Ayhan Zeytinoğlu has been elected as IKV Chairman of the Board of Directors at the occasion of the 53rd meeting of the General Assembly of IKV held on 6 July 2015.
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IKV HELD ITS 53rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
IKV’s 53rd General Assembly was held with the participation of the delegates of the General Meeting and representatives of IKV’s Founder and Trustee Organizations.
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IKV HOSTED AN IFTAR DINNER WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF EU AFFAIRS MINISTER VOLKAN BOZKIR
IKV Chairman Ömer Cihad Vardan hosted an iftar dinner with the participation of Turkey’s Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator H.E. Volkan Bozkır.
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LUXEMBOURG TOOK OVER THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EU
After 10 years, Luxembourg took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU on 1 July 2015 till 31 December 2015.
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C20 REGIONAL CONSULTATION FORUM TOOK PLACE IN BRUSSELS
C20 representing the views of national and international civil society within the G20, organized several meetings under “C20 Regional Consultation Forum” on 29-30 June 2015 in Brussels
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PERCEPTION OF EUROPE AND SUPPORT FOR THE EU MEMBERSHIP IN TURKISH PUBLIC OPINION
IKV published a new study entitled "Perception of Europe and Support for the EU Membership in Turkish Public Opinion"
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ON THE ROAD TO VISA FREE EUROPE, LAST YEAR’S SCHENGEN VISA BILL FOR TURKEY IS 48.8 MILLION EUROS
IKV has published a press release assessing the developments over the last year regarding the Readmission Agreement and the visa liberalization dialogue between Turkey and the EU.
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IKV MONTHLY`S ISSUE NO: 8 IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly June issue is published.
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CHAIR OF C20 TURKEY AND IKV VICE-PRESIDENT OKYAY ATTENDED G20 SHERPA MEETING
During this meeting, the Sherpas were informed about the current activities of C20, B20 and Y20.
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9TH PRESIDENT OF TURKEY SÜLEYMAN DEMIREL PASSED AWAY
IKV Condolence message following the passing away of 9th President of Turkey Süleyman Demirel.
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SEMINAR ON HEALTH AND SECURITY STANDARDS AND IMPORT IMPLEMENTATIONS ON MATERNAL-INFANT PRODUCTS
IKV in cooperation with BAGIDER organized a seminar entitled “Health, Security Standards and Import Implementations in Maternal and Infant products” in the process towards EU Accession.
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IKV ORGANIZED A SEMINAR ON GAINING ACCESS TO THE INTERNAL MARKET OF THE EU AS REGARDS TO NON-MEMBER STATES
IKV organized a seminar entitled “Gaining access to the European Union`s internal market: EU accession vs. alternative models for non-Member States".
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IKV PRESS RELEASE REGARDING THE 2014 EP TURKEY REPORT
Chairman Ömer Cihad Vardan: It is unacceptable that an issue that is not related to the negotiations process is included in the EP report!
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IKV ORGANIZED A SEMINAR ON TURKEY-EU RELATIONS IN RIGA
IKV organized a seminar entitled “Turkey and the European Union: Opportunities and Obstacles for Further Integration” on 9 June 2015 in Riga.
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CHAIRMAN ÖMER CIHAD VARDAN’S PRESS STATEMENT REGARDING THE RESULTS OF THE 2015 GENERAL ELECTION
DEIK and IKV Board of Directors Chairman Ömer Cihad Vardan`s press statement regarding the results of the 2015 General Elections.
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DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER BABACAN CHAIRED THE COORDINATION MEETING WITH THE DIRECTORS OF G20 ENGAGEMENT GROUPS
Within the framework of the activities of Turkey’s G20 Presidency, Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan chaired the coordination meeting with the participation of the directors of G20 Engagement Groups.
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IKV MONTHLY`S SPECIAL ISSUE OF MAY IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly May special issue is published.
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WHY THE REVISION OF THE FRAMEWORK AND SCOPE OF TURKEY- EU CUSTOMS UNION WAS INEVITABLE?
IKV Senior Researcher Selen Akses explains the reason why the revision of the Customs Union was inevitable in a Brief Note.
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C20 TURKEY INCLUSIVE GROWTH WORKING GROUP ONLINE CONSULTATION
The C20 Turkey Inclusive Growth Working Group is developing recommendations for the G20 on supporting inclusive growth.
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IKV IS ORGANIZING A SEMINAR IN RIGA
IKV, in coordination with Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, is organizing a seminar entitled “Turkey and the European Union: Opportunities and Obstacles for Further Integration” on 9 June 2015 in Riga.
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LOCAL SCHENGEN GROUP MEETING WAS HELD IN ERZURUM
The last meeting of the Local Schengen Cooperation Visa Information for Business World was held in Erzurum.
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A SEMINAR ON TURKISH CITIZENS’ RIGHTS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF EU LAW WAS ORGANIZED
A seminar on Turkish citizens’ rights within the framework of EU law was organized by IKV in Istanbul on the 25th May 2015.
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WORLD SME FORUM FOUNDATION WAS LAUNCHED IN ISTANBUL
In cooperation with TOBB, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and World Chambers Federation (WCF), the openning ceremony of the World SME Forum Foundation was held in Istanbul on 23 May 2015
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TURKEY-EU RELATIONS WERE DISCUSSED IN KARS
A conference entitled “Turkey-EU Relations: Problems and Proposals for Solutions” was held in Kars on the 22nd May 2015 at the Caucasus University in cooperation with Kars Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Erzurum EU Information Centre.
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SEMINAR ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING TURKISH CITIZENS’ RIGHTS
IKV is organizing a seminar on the latest developments regarding Turkish Citizens’ rights within the framework of EU law on the 25 May at TOBB Plaza in Istanbul.
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IKV BRIEF ON A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EU AND TURKISH RAIL POLICIES
IKV Brief entitled "A Comparative Analysis of EU and Turkish Rail Policies" prepared by Junior Researcher Deniz Servantie aims to give a detailed and comparative analysis of the evolution and the latest developments as regards EU and Turkish rail policies.
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CHAIRMAN VARDAN ATTENDED EU TRADE COUNSELLORS MEETING
IKV and DEIK Chairman Ömer Cihad Vardan attended on 18 May 2015 in the Venice Palace in Istanbul the EU Trade Counsellors meeting.
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EU’S ECONOMIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TURKEY AND WESTERN BALKANS
EU Economy and Finance Ministers Council and the Finance Ministers of candidate and potential candidate countries adopted on 12 May 2015 recommendations aiming to increase the competitiveness and long term growth in Turkey and Western Balkan countries.
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REVISION OF THE CUSTOMS UNION IN 5 QUESTIONS
Following the agreement, IKV prepared an IKV Brief entitled "Revision of the Customs Union in 5 Questions".
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IKV’S VIEW ON THE REVISION OF THE CUSTOMS UNION
Turkey and the EU agreed to revise the Customs Union on 12 May 2015.
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IKV CHAIRMAN VARDAN: “IT IS TIME TO CROWN THIS PROCESS WITH MEMBERSHIP”
In his speech delivered at IKV’s 50th anniversary ceremony, IKV Chairman Ömer Cihad Vardan stressed on these following issues:
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TOBB CHAIRMAN HİSARCIKLIOĞLU: “OUR PERSPECTIVE ON THE EU IS BASED UPON A WIN-WIN PERCEPTION”
In his speech delivered at IKV’s 50th anniversary ceremony on behalf of IKV’s Founders and Trustee Organizations, TOBB Chairman M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stressed on these following issues:
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MINISTER FOR EU AFFAIRS BOZKIR: “VISA REQUIREMENTS TO TURKISH CITIZENS WILL BE REMOVED WITHIN TWO AND A HALF YEARS”
In his opening speech delivered at IKV’s 50th anniversary ceremony, Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator Volkan Bozkır stressed on these following issues:
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PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN:
In his speech delivered at IKV’s 50th anniversary ceremony, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stressed on these following issues:
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TURKEY’S EU EXPERT IS CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
IKV`s 50th anniversary was celebrated on the 9 May 2015.
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PERCEPTION OF EUROPE AND SUPPORT FOR THE EU MEMBERSHIP IN TURKISH PUBLIC OPINION
The results of the public opinion survey commissioned by IKV is published.
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CHAIRMAN VARDAN GAVE AN OPENING SPEECH AT ICCI 2015
IKV and DEIK Chairman Ömer Cihad Vardan gave a speech on the 6 May 2015 at the opening session of the 21st International Energy and Environment Fair and Conference (ICCI).
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IKV, IN COOPERATION WITH TOBB AND ESI, ORGANISED A PANEL ON TURKEY-EU VISA LIBERALISATION DIALOGUE
IKV, in cooperation with TOBB and the European Stability Initiative (ESI), organised a panel entitled “Road to Visa-Free Travel for Turkish Nationals: Problems and Prospects” on 4 May 2015
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CONDOLENCES
Haluk Ceyhan who served as IKV Secretary General between 1984 and 1993 has passed away.
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IKV MONTHLY`S SIX ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly April issue is published.
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IKV 50TH ANNIVERSARY BROCHURES WERE PUBLISHED
IKV Brochures (in Turkish, English and French) which were prepared within the framework of IKV`s 50th anniversary activities are published.
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ELFA GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING AND CONFERENCE WERE HELD
The 2015 General Assembly Meeting and Conference Programme of ELFA (European Law Faculties Association) was held at Yeditepe University Faculty of Law on the 16-19 April 2015.
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IKV EVALUATED THE NEW AGENDA ON TURKEY-EU RELATIONS IN SAKARYA
IKV organized a seminar entitled "Sakarya Debates the EU: The New Agenda in Turkey-EU Relations" in cooperation with Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry with the support of Sakarya Commodity Exchange, Akyazı Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Akyazı Commodity Exchange.
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WHAT`S LEFT FROM THE INTERNAL SECURITY PACKAGE
IKV Brief "What`s Left from the Internal Security Package: Assesment of the Withdrawn Articles" prepared by IKV Junior Researcher Ahmet Ceran is published.
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IKV PRESS RELEASE ON EP`S RESOLUTION REGARDING THE 1915 EVENTS
The European Parliament (EP) has unanimously accepted the draft resolution titled "100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide" on April 15 2015.
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THE NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT A GLANCE
IKV Brief "The National Strategy for Regional Development at a Glance" prepared by IKV Junior Researcher Büşra Çatır is published.
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ELFA GENERAL COUNCIL WILL BE HELD UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF IKV VICE-PRESIDENT PROF. HALÛK KABAALIOĞLU
IKV Board of Directors Vice President Prof. Halûk Kabaalioğlu who was elected the President of ELFA (European Law Faculties Association) in 2014 will chair the 20th ELFA General Council.
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EP PRESIDENT MARTIN SCHULZ’S VISIT TO TURKEY
President of the European Parliament (EP) Martin Schulz paid an official visit to Turkey on 8-9 April 2015.
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34TH MEETING OF THE TURKEY-EU JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE WAS HELD IN BRUSSELS
The 34th meeting of the EU-Turkey Joint Consultative Committee was held in Brussels on the 8-9th April 2015.
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IKV PRESS RELEASE REGARDING EP PRESIDENT MARTIN SCHULZ’S VISIT TO TURKEY
The visit of EP President Martin Schulz to Turkey on the eve of the election period is of great significance.
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IKV IN EUROPOLITICS WITH COMMENTS ON INTERNAL SECURITY PACKAGE
IKV IN EUROPOLITICS WITH COMMENTS ON INTERNAL SECURITY PACKAGE
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MIND THE GAP: GENDER (IN)EQUALITY IN TURKEY
IKV Brief "Mind the Gap: Gender (In)Equality in Turkey" prepared by IKV Junior Researcher Büşra Çatır is published.
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CHAIRMAN VARDAN VISITS TO SLOVENIA, SLOVAKIA AND ROMANIA
IKV and DEIK Chairman Ömer Cihad Vardan accompanied President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during his visit to Slovenia, Slovakia and Romania between 30 March and 1 April 2015.
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IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly`s March 2015 issue is published.
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COUNTDOWN TO THE 2014 EP TURKEY REPORT
IKV Brief "Countdown to the 2014 EP Turkey Report" prepared by Deputy Secretary General and Research Director Melih Özsöz and Junior Researchers Büşra Çatır and Deniz Servantie has been published.
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THE 76TH TURKEY-EU JPC MEETING WAS HELD IN ANKARA
The last meeting of the Turkey-EU Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) before the upcoming general elections in Turkey was held in Ankara on 19 and 20 March 2015.
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OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE THIRD GROUP GRANT SCHEMES UNDER CIVIL SOCIETY DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE EU AND TURKEY - IV PROJECT
Open call for proposals for the Third Group Grant Schemes under Civil Society Dialogue between the EU and Turkey have been published. The deadline for the call for proposals is on the 5 June 2015.
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TOBB EU HARMONISATION COMMISSION MEETING WAS HELD
TOBB EU Harmonisation Commission meeting was held in Ankara.
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IKV DELEGATION CONTINUES ITS BRUSSELS MEETINGS
IKV Delegation had various meetings in Brussels.
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TANAP PROJECT STARTED IN GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
TANAP project started at a groundbreaking ceremony held in Kars.
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TURKEY-EU HIGH LEVEL ENERGY DIALOGUE WAS LAUNCHED
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Taner Yıldız and Vice President of the European Commission in charge of the Energy Union Maroš Šefcovic announced a joint draft declaration that launched Turkey-EU High Level Energy Dialogue.
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IKV CHAIRMAN VARDAN AT ULUDAĞ ECONOMY SUMMIT
IKV Chairman Ömer Cihad Vardan attended the 4th Uludağ Economy Summit in Bursa on 13-14 March 2015.
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IS THE INTERNAL SECURITY PACKAGE IN COMPLIANCE WITH EU STANDARDS?
Nowadays, the Draft Law on Internal Security constitutes an important item on Turkey’s agenda.
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IKV BRIEF ON PROSPECTS OF A VISA-FREE TURKEY FOR ALL EU CITIZENS
IKV Brief Note entitled "A visa-free Turkey for all EU citizens" has been published.
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MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MEVLÜT ÇAVUŞOĞLU ATTENDED THE GYMNICH MEETING
In Riga, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu attended on the 6th March 2015 to the Gymnich meeting where Ministers of Foreign Affairs of EU Member States and Candidate States gather.
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IKV SECRETARY GENERAL GAVE A CONFERENCE ON “THE EU AND YOUTH”
IKV Secretary General and Member of the EU Team Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas addressed college students at a conference organised on the 25th February 2015 by the Municipality of Esenyurt.
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UND HELD ITS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The International Transporters Association (UND) of Turkey held its 38th General Assembly on the 28th February and 1st March 2015 in Istanbul.
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THINK TANKS CONSULTATION MEETING WAS HELD IN ANKARA
Think Tanks Consultation Meeting was held in Ankara on the 27th February 2015 under the chairmanship of Minister of Development Cevdet Yılmaz
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IKV MONTHLY`S FOURTH EDITION IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly`s issue of February 2015 is published.
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IKV DELEGATION HELD TALKS IN BRUSSELS
IKV delegation visited Brussels on 23-24 February 2015 and met with representatives from the European Commission.
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FTA INFORMATION AND CAPACITY CENTRE ORGANIZED A SEMINAR ON TTIP
In the seminar entitled “Latest Developments in TTIP Meetings: Progress, Obstacles and Impacts upon Third Countries”, the latest developments regarding TTIP negotiations, the challenges encountered during the negotiations process and potential impacts upon third countries were discussed.
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EU LEADERS GATHERED IN BRUSSELS AND DISCUSSED MEASURES AGAINST TERRORISM
EU Leaders gathered in Brussels in an informal EU Council meeting on the 12th February 2015 with the fight against terrorism on the top of their agenda.
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NEW IKV PUBLICATION: WHAT IS THE STATE OF PLAY IN THE CHAPTERS OPENED IN TURKEY’S EU ACCESSION NEGOTIATIONS? (IN TURKISH)
The latest IKV publication entitled “What is the state of play in the chapters opened in Turkey’s EU accession negotiations?” is published.
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TURKISH PASSPORT ADVANCED 4 STEPS IN THE RANKING OF VISA FREE TRAVEL
The US based law firm Henley & Partners released the latest Visa Restrictions Index which is a global ranking of countries according to the travel freedom that their citizens enjoy.
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TURKEY APPROVED ILO’S C167 SAFETY AND HEALTH IN CONSTRUCTION CONVENTION
Turkey became the 26th country to approve ILO’s C167 Safety and Health in Construction Convention.
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THE LOCAL SCHENGEN GROUP MEETING WAS HELD IN VAN
The Local Schengen Cooperation Visa Information for Business World meeting,hosted by Van Chamber for Trade and Industry, was held in Van.
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EU DISCUSSES NEW COUNTER-TERRORISM MEASURES
Home Affairs Ministers of the EU discussed further steps of EU action for strenghtening counter-terrorism measures at Informal Meeting of Ministers for Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) in Riga.
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EU’S GRADE IN ITS RELATIONS WITH TURKEY: “C”
A leading European think tank, the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) released the 5th annual edition of its European Foreign Policy Scorecard on the 29 January 2015.
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IKV MONTHLY`S THIRD EDITION IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly`s issue of January 2015 is published.
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JEAN MONNET SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2015-2016 ACADEMIC YEAR WAS PUBLISHED
The applications for the 2015-2016 academic year Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme have begun on the 26th January 2015.
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PROFESSOR MARCO VENTORUZZO SPOKE ABOUT EU COMPANY LAW PRACTICES AT IKV
IKV organised a conference with the cooperation of Yeditepe University on EU Company Law at TOBB Plaza Conference Room.
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IKV CHAIRMAN VARDAN ATTENDED A PANEL IN BURSA
IKV Chairman Ömer Cihad Vardan participated to a panel entitled “Internal and External Economic Relations in the new Turkey” organised by the Bursa Representation of the Independent Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association (MUSIAD).
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IKV AND ISO CHAIRMEN CAME TOGETHER FOR A LUNCH MEETING
IKV hosted one of its founders Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO) at TOBB Plaza.
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STUDENTS FROM THE UNITED STATES AND AUSTRALIA VISITED IKV
Students from the University of Minnesota and from Australia visited IKV.
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THE ATTACK ON CHARLIE HEBDO IS AN ATTACK AGAINST UNIVERSAL VALUES
IKV Press Release on the brutal attack against the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo
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HORIZON 2020 CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The European Commission for the first time published a call for proposal in relation to Turkey’s EU accession process under the Horizon 2020 Programme.
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IKV COMMENTS REGARDING THE CUSTOMS UNION
IKV comments on the Customs Union were published on Europolitics on 5 January 2015.
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THE EU GREETS 2015 WITH NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Latvia took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU and Lithuania joined the Eurozone as of 1 January 2015.
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