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SEASON`S GREETINGS
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu published a message with respect to the New Year.
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A THEATRE PLAY LOKUM AGAINST TEKNOMEN WAS HELD IN ISTANBUL
IKV EU Information Centre brought children together at a theatre play entitled “Lokum against Teknomen” which was held in Istanbul on 29 December 2016.
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THE EUROPEAN TALKS SEMINAR WAS HELD AT ISTANBUL ŞEHİR UNIVERSITY
IKV’s EU Information Centre organised a panel on the experience of working and living in Turkey as a European student or academic within the framework of their European Talks on 22 December 2016.
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IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly November 2016 issue is published.
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IKV CHAIRMAN ZEYTİNOĞLU WAS RE-ELECTED AS MEMBER OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL OF THE WORLD CHAMBERS FEDERATION
IKV and KSO Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu was re-elected as member of the General Council of the World Chambers Federation.
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WE STRONGLY CONDEMN THE TERRORIST ATTACK WHICH TARGETED RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR KARLOV
We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack which targeted and killed Russia’s Ambassador to Turkey H.E. Andrey Karlov and extend our deepest condolences to the Russian people.
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THE EU CAN SUPPORT TURKEY’S STRUGGLE AGAINST TERRORISM BY KEEPING THE NEGOTIATIONS AFLOAT RATHER THAN SUSPENDING THEM
The EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs meeting in the General Affairs Council on the 13th of December did not adopt a decision to suspend accession negotiations, a step which had been proposed by the Austrian government.
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WE STRONGLY CONDEMN THE HEINOUS TERRORIST ATTACK WHICH TOOK PLACE IN ISTANBUL
We condemn in the strongest possible terms the heinous terrorist attack which took place on 10 December in Istanbul; we offer our condolences to the families of the victims and wish for speedy recovery to the injured.
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IKV ATTENDED THE THIRD ISTANBUL INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND INVESTMENT SUMMIT
IKV Secretary-General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas attended the third Istanbul International Cooperation and Investment Summit at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Istanbul on 10 December 2016.
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IKV ADDRESSED TURKEY-EU RELATIONS IN BRATISLAVA
IKV, in cooperation with the Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised a conference within the framework of the ongoing project “Presidencies of the EU Council and Turkey’s EU Accession Process” in Bratislava on 8 December 2016.
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IKV DELEGATION VISITED THE TURKISH EMBASSY IN BRATISLAVA
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu and his delegation were received by Turkey’s Ambassador to Slovakia H.E. Aslıgül Üğdül at the Embassy Residence on 8 December 2016.
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IKV SECRETARY-GENERAL ADRESSED THE VISA LIBERALISATION PROCESS AT IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS
IKV Secretary-General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas realised a presentation on the Visa Liberalisation process of Turkish citizens in the context of a seminar which was held at Izmir University of Economics on 5 December 2016.
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HEAD OF EU DELEGATION IN TURKEY CHRISTIAN BERGER PAID A VISIT TO IKV
Head of EU Delegation in Turkey Christian Berger and his delegation paid a visit to IKV on 2 December 2016.
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IKV ATTENDED THE TURKEY-EU CIVIL SOCIETY MEETINGS ORGANISED BY THE MINISTRY FOR EU AFFAIRS
At the occasion of his visit to Brussels, Minister Çelik had meetings with IKV Delegation represented by IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu, IKV Vice-Chairman Prof. Chairman Prof. Halûk Kabaalioğlu, and IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas and IKV Brussels Representative Haluk Nuray.
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IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly`s new issue is published.
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IKV EU INFORMATION CENTRE ORGANISED A SEMINAR ON THE OCCASION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
IKV EU Information Centre, in cooperation with KAGİDER, organised a conference entitled “Place of Women in the Business World” at the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November 2016.
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SEMINAR ON TURKEY-EU RELATIONS AND ECONOMY IN BRUSSELS
In the seminar which was held on 24 November, the latest developments in Turkey-EU relations and the revision of the Customs Union were discussed.
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EP’S VOTE TO TEMPORARILY FREEZE THE ONGOING ACCESSION NEGOTIATIONS WITH TURKEY DOES NOT SERVE THE INTENDED PURPOSE
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to the resolution of the European Parliament regarding a temporary freeze of accession negotiations with Turkey.
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SEMINAR ON THE CUSTOMS UNION IN THE LIGHT OF COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY
IKV EU Information Centre organised a seminar entitled “Agricultural Policies within the context of the Customs Union” on 22 November 2016.
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NEW IKV BRIEF: THE CHALLENGE OF KEEPING ENLARGEMENT ALIVE IN A TURBULENT TIME
Once hailed as the EU’s most successful foreign policy tool, the multitude of challenges that confront the EU today also cast a doubt on the future of enlargement policy.
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TURKEY’S EU PERSPECTIVE: THE EU SHOULD NOT CLOSE THE DOOR ON TURKEY
Recently, Turkey and EU relations have encountered a serious crisis due to a growing divergence between the two following the July 15 attempted coup.
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THE TURKISH BUSINESS COMMUNITY WISHES RELATIONS WITH THE EU TO BE FURTHER PURSUED AND STRENGTHENED
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu has reacted to some of the latest developments in Turkey-EU relations.
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PANEL ENTITLED “EU FOR EVERYONE” WAS HELD AT MARMARA UNIVERSITY
IKV EU Information Centre, in cooperation with the Marmara University, organised a panel entitled “EU for Everyone” on 16 November 2016.
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IKV ATTENDED THE 25th QUALITY CONGRESS
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu attended the 25th Quality Congress organised by the Turkish Quality Association.
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NEW PUBLICATION: THE DAY AFTER - TURKEY’S RECOVERY FOLLOWING THE FAILED COUP ATTEMPT
IKV published a report with the aim of providing a brief account of what happened during and after the coup attempt, sheding light on who the perpetrators were and how the government, opposition, civil society, business world and the EU reacted to these developments in Turkey.
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NEW PERSPECTIVES IN TURKEY-EU RELATIONS MEETING WAS HELD IN KOCAELI
IKV, in cooperation with Friedrich Naumann Foundation organised a new meeting of the series of meeting entitled “New Perspectives: Latest Developments in Turkey-EU Relations” at Kocaeli University on 14 November 2016.
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IKV ATTENDED A MEETING ORGANISED BY KOCAELI CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY
IKV attended the annual Joint Professional Committee organised by Kocaeli Chamber of Industry (KOSANO) which was held at Kartepe on 12-13 November 2016.
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NEW IKV PANEL REPORT ON REFUGEE CRISIS AND TURKEY-EU COOPERATION
New IKV Panel Report entitled “Turkey-EU Cooperation along the Axis of Refugee Crisis” (No: 289) prepared by IKV Researcher Ahmet Ceran was published.
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THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION PUBLISHED ITS ENLARGEMENT STRATEGY AND 2016 PROGRESS REPORTS
The European Commission published its Enlargement Strategy and the Progress Reports evaluating the progress made over the last 12 months by Turkey and the other candidate countries as well as the potential candidate countries.
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IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly`s new issue is published.
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WHAT IS IN THE 2016 EU TRANSPORT SCOREBOARD?
The European Commission published the 2016 EU Transport Scoreboard on 27 October 2016.
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TURKEY SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN THE US INVESTIGATION REGARDING MOODY’S
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu indicated that Turkey should be “involved” in the investigation launched in the United States regarding the international credit rating agency Moody’s.
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FOOD SAFETY PANEL FOR PROTECTION OF CONSUMER RIGHTS
IKV organised a panel entitled “Food Safety to protect Consumer Rights” on 26 October 2016.
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THE MODERNISATION OF THE CUSTOMS UNION WOULD CONSTITUTE A BREAKTHROUGH FOR TURKEY’S ECONOMY
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu indicated the important points which need to be highlighted with respect for the business world’s expectations at the negotiations regarding the modernisation of the Customs Union are scheduled to be launched in 2017.
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A SEMINAR ON PARIS AGREEMENT AND PROSPECTS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR WAS ORGANISED BY IKV
IKV organised a seminar entitled “Paris Agreement and Prospects for The Industrial Sector” in Istanbul on 21 October 2016.
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IKV DELEGATION HAD VARIOUS MEETINGS IN BRUSSELS
The IKV Delegation composed of IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu, IKV Secretary-General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas, IKV Brussels Representative Haluk Nuray and IKV Research Director Çisel İleri had various meetings in Brussels on 11-14 October 2016.
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EU LANGUAGE FORUM BROUGHT TOGETHER YOUTH IN IZMIR
The EU Language Forum was held in Izmir with the participation of 120 university students from 20 different provinces of Turkey as well as academicians and language experts.
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SEMINAR ON PARIS AGREEMENT AND PROSPECTS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
IKV is organising a seminar regarding the Paris Agreement and its prospects for the industrial sector on 21 October 2016.
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IKV MET WITH HEAD OF EU DELEGATION IN TURKEY
IKV Brussels Representative Haluk Nuray met with Head of EU Delegation in Turkey Christian Berger on 7 October 2016.
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IKV ATTENDED THE COELA MEETING
The Working Party on Enlargement and Countries Negotiation Accession to the EU (COELA) was organised in Istanbul on 4-7 October 2016 within the framework of a visit to Turkey.
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TARGET DATE FOR VISA-FREE TRAVEL HAS ARRIVED
October 2016 marks the target date for the start of visa-free travel to the Schengen area for Turkish citizens.
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EP GREEN LIGHTS THE PARIS AGREEMENT
The Paris Agreement with respect to a new climate change regime has been approved at the European Parliament.
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IKV MET WITH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN EU INSTITUTIONS
IKV Brussels Representative Haluk Nuray attended a meeting organised by the European Foundation for Democracy with members of the Young Professionals in Foreign Policy on 27 September 2016.
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DR. ZEYNEL ABIDIN ERDEM WAS AWARDED THE SPANISH CIVIL MERIT DECORATION
The Kingdom of Spain`s Civil Merit Decoration "Encomienda de la Orden de Isabel la Católica" has been awarded to IKV Board of Directors Member Dr. Zeynel Abidin Erdem.
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THE CUSTOMS UNION TALKS MEETING WAS HELD
IKV’s EU Information Centre, in cooperation with TÜRKONFED, organised a meeting entitled “The Customs Union Talks” in Istanbul on 21 September 2016.
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CONDOLENCE MESSAGE
We deeply regret the loss of a former chairman of our Board of Directors, the distinguished Refik Baydur. We offer our deepest condolence to his family, friends and to all of the Turkish business community.
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IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly July-August 2016 issue is published.
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NEW BRIEF: TURKEY-EU REFUGEE DEAL AND VISA LIBERALISATION
IKV Secretary-General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas assessed Turkey-EU Refugee Deal and Visa Liberalisation and shed light on how to secure long-term cooperation.
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TURKEY-EU TIES SHOULD BE STRENGTHENED IN THE FACE OF COMMON THREATS
Last week, Chairman of the EP Foreign Affairs Committee, Mr. Elmar Brok and EP’s Turkey Rapporteur Ms. Kati Piri visited Turkey. This was a long-anticipated visit that came more than one month after the July 15 coup attempt.
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75.5 PERCENT OF TURKISH CITIZENS SUPPORT EU MEMBERSHIP
A survey was conducted with the aim of identifying the level of information and awareness among the Turkish public opinion on the EU and further analysing the support for Turkey’s EU membership.
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NEW IKV BRIEF: MAKE-OR-BREAK TIME FOR A CYPRUS SETTLEMENT
As Akıncı and Anastasiades embarked on a fresh round of intensive reunification talks on 23 August 2016, the stakes for resolving the Cyprus issue could not be higher.
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WE STRONGLY CONDEMN THE ABOMINABLE TERRORIST ATTACK WHICH TOOK PLACE IN GAZIANTEP
We condemn in the strongest terms the abominable terrorist attack which took place in Gaziantep and present our condolences to the families of the victims and to all our nation and wish a steady recovery for the injured.
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HİSARCIKLIOĞLU ATTENDED “DEMOCRACY AND MARTYRS RALLY”
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Democracy and Martyrs Rally held in Yenikapı, İstanbul, under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Turkey which was attended by approximately 5 million people.?
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WE INVITE EU LEADERS TO TURKEY
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu called upon EU officials to stand besides Turkey in these difficult times.
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TOBB COMMUNITY MET WITH PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN AND PRIME MINISTER YILDIRIM
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, along with the presidents of chambers and exchanges, attended the consultation meeting with the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Palace.
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SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE JAGLAND’S VISIT TO TURKEY
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland paid an official visit to Ankara on 3 August 2016.
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1.4 BILLION EUROS FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES IN TURKEY
The European Commission adopted on 28 July 2016 the “Special Measure” worth of 1.415 billion euros to support Syrian refugees’ living conditions in Turkey.
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IKV HELD ITS 54th GENERAL COUNCIL
IKV’s 54th General Council Meeting was held on 26 July 2016 in Istanbul with the participation of the chairmen of the trustee organisations, representatives and delegates from IKV’s supporters.
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IKV`S NEW PUBLICATION REGARDING BREXIT AND ITS AFTERMATH
IKV`s new publication entitled "The British Referandum and its Aftermath: the Future of the EU Integration Process and Turkey" prepared by IKV research team was published.
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IKV TOOK ALSO PART IN THE JOINT DECLARATION FROM NGOs AT THE GRAND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF TURKEY
On 20 July 2016, 538 syndicates, confederations, profession organizations and civil society organizations issued a joint statement during TGNA Speaker İsmail Kahraman’s reception.?
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IKV PRESS RELEASE ON THE COUP ATTEMPT IN TURKEY
A faction within the Turkish Armed Forces attempted to take over control of the government and country in the night of 15-16 July.
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IKV SECRETARY-GENERAL PARTICIPATED IN JEAN MONNET SEMINAR AT BILGI UNIVERSITY
The seminar titled “European Governance after Brexit” organized by Istanbul Bilgi University’s Jean Monnet Chair Assoc. Prof. Dr. Senem Aydin Duzgit on 14 July 2016, aimed to tackle the condition of EU integration in the aftermath of the Brexit vote.
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IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly June 2016 issue is published.
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IKV’S NEW PUBLICATION ON THE OPENED CHAPTERS TO NEGOTIATIONS
In the new updated publication entitled “What is the State of Play in the Chapters Opened?” (in Turkish), IKV experts provides information on the content of the chapters opened to negotiations, the current developments in the EU and Turkey’s level of alignment with the EU acquis regarding the policy areas concerned.
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FORMER FRENCH PRIME MINISTER MICHEL ROCARD PASSED AWAY
Former French Prime Minister Michel Rocard passed away at the age of 85 on 2 July 2016. A leading figure of the French Socialist Party, Michel Rocard was at the head of the French Government during the period covering 1988 and 1991.
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SLOVAKIA TOOK OVER THE EU COUNCIL’S PRESIDENCY
Slovakia took over the EU Council’s Presidency for six months from the Netherlands as of 1 July 2016.The Programme of the Slovak EU Presidency focuses on four main priorities, which are the followings: An economically strong Europe, a modern single market, a sustainable migration and asylum policies and a globally engaged Europe.
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NEW IKV PUBLICATION ON REUNITING CYPRUS
The new IKV report titled “Reuniting Cyprus: New Dynamics & Implications for Turkey-EU Relations” written by IKV Researcher Yeliz Şahin, was published in June 2016 (Publication No:282).
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OPENING OF CHAPTER ON FINANCIAL AND BUDGETARY PROVISIONS TO NEGOTIATIONS
Chapter 33 entitled Financial and Budgetary Provisions was opened to negotiations at the meeting of the Intergovernmental Conference in Brussels on June 30 2016.
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WE STRONGLY CONDEMN THE TERRORIST ATTACK WHICH TOOK PLACE IN ISTANBUL
We strongly condemn the abominable terrorist attack which took place yesterday at Istanbul Atatürk Airport and extend our condolences to those who lost their lives and wish a fast recovery to those injured.
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BRITAIN VOTED TO LEAVE THE EU: WHAT’S NEXT?
Britain held a referendum regarding its status as an EU Member State on 23 June 2016. The referendum saw the victory of the “Leave” campaign. In the referendum, the turnout reached 72.2% of the electorate with approximately 30 million people casting their vote.
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TURKEY-EU JCC MEMBERS VISITED PRIME MINISTER BİNALİ YILDIRIM
Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım received TOBB Chairman M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu alongside members of the Turkey-EU Joint Consultative Council (JCC) at Çankaya Palace on 22 June 2016.
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IKV SECRETARY-GENERAL PARTICIPATED AT THE VISA LIBERALISATION EXPERT PANEL IN BRUSSELS
A visa liberalisation expert panel took place at the European Parliament on 22 June 2016 evaluating the socio-economic effects of visa liberalisation on Turkey and the EU.
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IKV CAME TOGETHER WITH SYRIAN REFUGEES AT AN IFTAR DINNER
The IKV EU Information Centre organised an iftar dinner at Darüzziyafe near Süleymaniye Mosque on 20 June 2016 at the occasion of the World Refugee Day.
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HEAD OF EU DELEGATION IN TURKEY AMBASSADOR H.E. HANSJÖRG HABER RESIGNED
The resignation of Head of EU Delegation in Turkey Hansjörg Haber was announced on 14 June 2016.
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IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly May 2016 issue is published.
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NEGOTIATIONS TO START FOR AIR TRANSPORT AGREEMENT
The EU Council gave the mandate to the European Commission to start negotiations on comprehensive air transport agreements with third countries including Turkey.
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IKV HOSTED A SEMINAR REGARDING THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN E-COMMERCE, CYBER LAW AND TRADEMARKS
IKV hosted on 6 June 2016 Prof. Llewellyn Joseph Gibbons from the College of Law at the University of Toledo and current guest lecturer at the Faculty of Law at Yeditepe University who realised a presentation regarding trade secrets, copyright, patents and trademarks in the United States.
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THE 10th EU LAW SUMMER SCHOOL WILL BE HELD BETWEEN 20 JUNE - 1 JULY 2016
IKV organizes the 10th EU Law Summer School in cooperation with TOBB, Yeditepe University Faculty of Law and Amsterdam University Law School.
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10,000 CYCLISTS CROSSED THE BOSPHORUS BRIDGE
The Third of the International Bicycle Festival was held in cooperation between IKV EU Information Centre and the Turkish Cyclist Association with a high level of participation.
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IKV ORGANIZED A SEMINAR ON THE REFUGEE CRISIS AND TURKEY-EU COOPERATION
IKV in cooperation with Istanbul Bilgi University organized on 2 June 2016 a seminar entitled “Turkey-EU Cooperation along the Axis of Refugee Crisis: Opportunities & Challenges” to discuss different dimensions of the refugee crisis and Turkey-EU relations.
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SEMINAR ON THE "LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN E-COMMERCE, CYBER LAW AND TRADE MARKS"
IKV, in cooperation with Yeditepe University Faculty of Law is organising a seminar entitled "Latest Developments in E-Commerce, Cyber Law and Trade Marks" on 6 June 2016.
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IKV ORGANISED A SEMINAR ON TURKEY-EU RELATIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS
IKV organised a seminar entitled “Turkey and the EU: Common Interests or Divergent Paths?” with the cooperation of the Amsterdam Centre for European Law and Governance (ACELG) in Amsterdam on 30 May 2016.
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THE EU EDUCATION FORUM WAS HELD IN KOCAELİ
The EU Education Forum was held in Kocaeli on 30 May-1 June 2016, bringing together 120 teachers and educators, academicians, journalists and representatives from civil society organisations from 19 provinces all across Turkey.
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IKV DELEGATION VISITED THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
An IKV Delegation led by IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu visited the European Parliament to meet several Members of the Parliament on 24 May 2016.
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ÖMER ÇELIK HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS THE NEW MINISTER FOR EU AFFAIRS OF THE 65TH GOVERNMENT
We would like to congratulate Ömer Çelik for his new appointment as the Minister of EU Affairs. We want also to thank Ambassador H.E. Volkan Bozkır for all his previous works he has conducted while serving as the Minister of EU Affairs.
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CONDOLENCE MESSAGE
We deeply regret the loss of one of our Founders and at the same time father of our Vice-President Zeynep Bodur Okay, Haci İbrahim Bodur. We offer our deepest condolence to his family and to the Turkish business community.
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IKV IN COOPERATION WITH ADANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ORGANIZED A SEMINAR ON TURKEY-EU RELATIONS IN ADANA
At the seminar organized in Adana, recent developments in EU-Turkey relations, the revision of the Customs Union, the visa liberalisation dialogue and Turkey-EU Readmission Agreement were discussed.
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IKV ASSESSED THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS ON TURKEY-EU RELATIONS IN MERSIN
IKV organized a seminar entitled “A Horizon Tour on EU-Turkey Relations: New Dimensions, New Objectives” in cooperation with Mersin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MTSO).
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IKV’S NEW PUBLICATION ON THE FREE MOVEMENT OF SERVICES
A study entitled “The free movement of services: Turkey-EU accession negotiations and the revision of the Customs Union” (in Turkish) written by IKV Junior Researcher Büşra Çatır was published in May 2016.
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IKV MONTHLY`S APRIL ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly April 2016 issue is published.
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LOCAL SCHENGEN GROUP MEETING WAS HELD IN TEKİRDAĞ
Local Schengen Cooperation Visa Information for Business World was held in Tekirdağ on 12 May 2016 under the cooperation of TOBB, Tekirdağ Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Delegation of the European Union in Turkey.
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EUROPE DAY WAS CELEBRATED WITH SPECIAL EVENTS IN ISTANBUL
Various events were organised in different cities across Turkey on 9 May 2016 with the aim of celebrating the Europe Day.
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TURKEY AND THE EUROPEAN UNION: COMMON INTERESTS OR DIVERGENT PATHS?
IKV, in cooperation with Amsterdam Centre for European Law and Governance (ACELG) is organising a seminar in Amsterdam on 30 May 2016.
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IKV DISCUSSED TURKEY-EU RELATIONS IN BURSA
IKV organized a seminar entitled “A Horizon Tour on EU-Turkey Relations: New Dimensions, New Objectives” in cooperation with Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO) for the celebration of the Europe Day.
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IKV ASSESSED THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS ON TURKEY-EU RELATIONS IN KOCAELİ
IKV organized a seminar entitled “A Horizon Tour on EU-Turkey Relations: New Dimensions, New Objectives” in cooperation with Kocaeli Chamber of Industry (KOSANO) for the Europe Day.
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PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR EU MEMBERSHIP IS AT 75.5%
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reminded of the importance of the enduring relations between Turkey and the EU and highlighted the importance of revitalising these relations which have been strengthened lately with mutual cooperation as regards the refugee crisis and the Visa Liberalisation process.
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IKV’S NEW PUBLICATION ON THE ACCESSION NEGOTIATION PROCESS
In the new publication prepared by IKV experts entitled “What is the State of Play in the Chapters Blocked” (publication no: 279), there are the latest assesments regarding the 14 chapters that are currently blocked and on the 3 chapters that are not subject to political blockage but not yet opened to negotiations.
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IKV BRUSSELS REPRESENTATIVE ATTENDED THE WORKSHOP OF CIVIL SOCIETY DIALOGUE
IKV Brussels Representative Haluk Nuray attended the Dialogue for Effective Communication on EU Issues Workshop which was held in Ankara on 2-3 May 2016 within the framework of the Civil Society Dialogue initiative.
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NEW PERSPECTIVES IN TURKEY-EU RELATIONS MEETING WAS HELD IN İZMİR
The fourth panel of the series titled “New Perspectives in Turkey-EU Relations” was held at Dokuz Eylül University in İzmir on 28 April 2016 in cooperation of IKV and Friedrich Naumann Foundation.
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LAUNCH OF TURKEY-EU HIGH LEVEL ECONOMIC DIALOGUE
During the launch of Turkey-EU High Level Economic Dialogue, the Turkish and European officials and representatives of the business community of both sides assessed strategies to reinforce bilateral trade and investment relations.
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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EU AND TURKISH INLAND WATERWAYS POLICIES
Inland waterways transport is a rapidly expanding mode of transportation in both Europe and Turkey. IKV Brief Note 41 explains in detail the history, present and future of inland waterways transport and projects that are planned for the future in the EU and Turkey.
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TURKEY-EU HIGH LEVEL ECONOMIC DIALOGUE PROCESS BRINGS IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITIES
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu delivered statements regarding the Turkey-EU High Level Economic Dialogue meeting which was held in Istanbul and Ankara on 25-26 April 2016.
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IKV CHAIRMAN ATTENDED THE TURKEY-EU HIGH LEVEL ECONOMIC DIALOGUE WORKING DINNER HOSTED BY TOBB
The Turkey-EU High Level Economic Dialogue Private Sector Working Dinner was held in Istanbul Hilton Hotel and hosted by TOBB President and EUROCHAMBRES Vice Chairman M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.
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A SEMINAR REGARDING THE USE OF EU FUNDS FOR THE BUSINESS WORLD AND CIVIL SOCIETY WAS ORGANISED
IKV, in cooperation with Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ISO) and within the framework of IKV Istanbul EU Information Centre organised a seminar entitled “Use of EU Funds by the Business Community and Civil Society Organisations” on 22 April 2016.
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JEAN MONNET SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS CAME TOGETHER WITH IKV BRUSSELS REPRESENTATIVE
Within the framework of the Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme, 2015-2016 academic year scholarship holders visited IKV Brussels Representation within the framework of the Monitoring and Working Visit held in Brussels on 21-22 April 2016.
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NEW PERSPECTIVES IN TURKEY-EU RELATIONS MEETING WAS HELD IN ANTALYA
The third panel of the series titled “New Perspectives in Turkey-EU Relations” was held in Antalya on 18 April 2016 in cooperation of IKV and Friedrich Naumann Foundation.
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IKV CHAIRMAN ZEYTİNOĞLU PAID A VISIT TO EU MINISTER BOZKIR
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu and IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas paid a visit to Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator Volkan Bozkır on 16 April 2016.
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10TH EU YOUTH FORUM WAS HELD IN DENIZLI
The 10th EU Youth Forun organised by TOBB as a part of the EU Information Centres Network Project, with the support of the EU Delegation in Turkey was held on 13-15 April 2016 in Denizli.
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IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly March 2016 issue is published.
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IKV RESEARCHERS HAD VARIOUS CONTACTS IN ANKARA
IKV Coordinators of EU Information Centres attended the EU Information Centres Network Coordination meeting hosted by the Delegation of the EU in Turkey within the framework of their contacts in Ankara.
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PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR TURKEY-EU CUSTOMS UNION
The European Commission has launched an online public consultation with the aim of collecting information and views from all stakeholders on the revision of Turley-EU Customs.
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WE STRONGLY CONDEMN THE TERROR ATTACK IN BRUSSELS
We strongly condemn the terror attacks which struck today in Brussels which caused the loss of many people.
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WE STRONGLY CONDEMN THE TERROR ATTACK IN ISTANBUL
We strongly condemn the terror attack which struck Istanbul and express our condolences to the victims and our wishes for steady recovery for the injured.
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EUROPEAN COMMISSION ANNOUNCED SIX PRINCIPLES FOR FURTHER DEVELOPING TURKEY-EU COOPERATION IN TACKLING THE MIGRATION CRISIS
European Commission announced six principles for further developing Turkey-EU cooperation in tackling the migration crisis on 16 March 2016.
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THE REFUGEE DEAL BETWEEN TURKEY AND THE EU CANNOT BE FURTHER DELAYED
It can be observed that EU Member States do not have yet a clear position regarding the plan submitted by Turkey to the EU during the Turkey-EU Summit held on 7 March.
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IKV ASSESSED THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS ON TURKEY-EU RELATIONS IN KAYSERI
IKV organized a seminar entitled “A Horizon Tour on EU-Turkey Relations: New Dimensions, New Objectives” in cooperation with Kayseri Chamber of Commerce (KAYSO).
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IKV ASSESSED TURKEY- EU RELATIONS IN KONYA
IKV assessed Turkey-EU relations at several events organized by Konya Chamber of Industry (KSO) and Konya EU Information Centre.
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WE STRONGLY CONDEMN THE TERROR ATTACK IN ANKARA
We strongly condemn the terror attacks which struck Ankara yesterday and express our condolences to the victims and our wishes for steady recovery for the injured.
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IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly`s February 2016 issue is published.
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PRESS RELEASE ON TURKEY-EU SUMMIT
Turkey and the EU should not to sacrifice the long-term relationship while seeking an urgent solution to the refugee crisis.
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TURKEY-EU SUMMIT IN 5 QUESTIONS
IKV prepared an information note entitled "Turkey-EU Summit in 5 Questions".
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THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL FOR VISA-FREE TRAVEL CAN BE SEEN
IKV Press Release regarding the second Report assessing the progress made by Turkey in fulfilling the requirements of the visa liberalisation roadmap.
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IF THE EU WANTS TO CONTINUE WITH THE SCHENGEN AREA, IT MUST ASSUME ITS RESPONSIBILITIES
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to the latest developments regarding the cooperation between Turkey and the EU in the refugee crisis and Turkey’s obligations before the 7 March Turkey-EU Summit in Brussels.
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IKV ORGANIZED A MEETING AT THE OCCASION OF THE TAX LAW BIENNALE
IKV, in cooperation with Istanbul Kemerburgaz University and Munster University, organized a meeting entitled “Second Turkish-German Biennale on Tax Law” hosted by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO).
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DATA PROTECTION AGENDA OF BRUSSELS AND ANKARA
Assessment of IKV Junior Researcher Ahmet Ceran regarding the data protection reform agenda of both Brussels and Ankara.
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IKV CHAIRMAN ZEYTİNOĞLU VISITED ISTANBUL GOVERNOR VASİP ŞAHİN
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu visited Istanbul Governor Vasip Şahin.
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IKV DELEGATION VISITED ISTANBUL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
IKV Delegation visited Istanbul Development Agency Secretary-General Assoc. Prof. Abdülmecit Karataş.
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IKV’S VISION WAS DISCUSSED AT A WORKSHOP
IKV organized a workshop with the aim of reviewing its strategic targets and vision for the upcoming period.
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IKV SECRETARY-GENERAL ATTENTED A VISA INFORMATION MEETING IN MANISA
IKV Secretary-General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas participated to the visa information meeting for Local Schengen Group Business Community which was hosted by Manisa Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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WE CONDEMN THE TERRORIST ATTACK TAKEN PLACE IN ANKARA
We condemn the terrorist attack which took place yesterday in Ankara and extend our condolences to those who lost their lives and wish a fast recovery to those injured.
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IKV SECRETARY GENERAL ATTENDED THE PROJECT KICK-OFF MEETING OF DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MIGRATION MANAGEMENT
IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas attended the Institutional Development of the Directorate General for Migration Management (Faz II) Project Kick-off Meeting which was held on 17 February 2016.
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IKV MONTHLY`S JANUARY 2016 ISSUE IS PUBLISHED
IKV Monthly January 2016 issue is published.
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IKV CHAIRMAN ZEYTİNOĞLU CALLING FOR A BALANCED TURKEY REPORT
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to the Turkey report which is expected to be discussed at the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament on 16 February 2016.
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IKV ISTANBUL EU INFORMATION CENTRE’S FIRST EVENT
IKV Istanbul EU Information Centre opened a stand in the seminar named “Turkey’s Role as a European and Regional Hub?” held on 5-6 February 2016 and organized its first event.
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TURKEY’S POSITION AS A EUROPEAN AND REGIONAL HUB WAS ASSESSED DURING JOINT IKV-CIDOB-ELEC CONFERENCE
Turkey’s position and potential as a European and Regional energy, finance, logistics and transports, production and service hub were assessed during a conference organized by IKV.
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IKV PRESS RELEASE: “AN IMPORTANT STEP HAS BEEN ACHIEVED TOWARDS EFFECTIVE COOPERATION IN THE REFUGEE ISSUE”
As announced by the European Commission on 3 February 2016, the agreement on a financial assistance amounting to 3 billion euros to Turkey regarding the refugee action plan has been accepted.
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IKV CHAIRMAN ZEYTINOĞLU ATTENDED THE KICK OF MEETING OF THE EU INFORMATION CENTRES 2016
IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu and IKV Delegation attended the kick of meeting of the “Support to the EU Information Centres Network Project”.
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TURKEY-EU HIGH LEVEL ENERGY DIALOGUE TOOK PLACE
The security of energy supplies and the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) were the main topics of the agenda of the second meeting.
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IKV TACKLED TURKEY-EU RELATIONS IN DENİZLİ
IKV tackled Turkey-EU relations at the several events organized by Denizli Chamber of Industry (DSO) and Denizli EU Information Centre.
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IKV ANALYZES TURKEY’S ROLE AS A EUROPEAN AND REGIONAL HUB
IKV will be organising a seminar on 5-6 February 2016 where Turkey’s role as central country which is sometimes referred to as a bridge for different regions such as Europe, the Middle East, Southern Mediterranean, Caucasus, Central Asia will be discussed.
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TRINATIONAL WINTER UNIVERSITY PROGRAMME WAS HELD IN ISTANBUL
The Trinational Winter University Programme which brings together students from Turkey, Germany and France was held in Istanbul.
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WE CONDEMN THE TERRORIST ATTACK TAKEN PLACE IN THE SULTANAHMET SQUARE
We condemn the terrorist attack which took place in Sultanahmet and extend our condolences to those who lost their lives and wish a fast recovery to those injured.
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AN ENTERTAINING EU ADVENTURE: IKV EXPLAINS THE EU WITH A BOARD GAME
IKV prepared a general knowledge board game which tries to explain the concept of “Europeanness” to all concerned groups especially the youth through a more innovative and entertaining approach.
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THE NETHERLANDS TOOK OVER THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EU
The Netherlands took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU from Luxembourg on 1 January 2016.
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