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EUROPEAN WOMEN’S FORUM, HELD IN TRABZON
A group of 110 women from 18 different cities of Turkey, including academics, and journalists participated in the European Women's Forum 2014 held in Trabzon on 12-14 November. The Deputy Head of the Political Affairs, Press and Information Section, Ms Andreea Schmidt, represented the EU Delegation to Turkey.
Women’s rights and gender equality are crucial to EU-Turkey cooperation. The EU considers that only active gender policies and mainstreaming in all areas can lead to real gender equality, its Member States exercising a rights-based approach in their actions. Participants of the event discussed EU policies in this field, the concept of zero tolerance for abuses, and the space for women in decision-making, employment and education in Turkey.
At the forum moderated by Kaan Yakuphan artists, representatives of various professions and socio-economic backgrounds were set to look at the theme of “Equality, Rights and Freedom” and to deliberate on the results of a questionnaire to be filled in through electronic voting. Questions to reflect upon include women's contribution to equality and freedom, gender roles, and whether gender quotas are necessary in employment or politics.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE EUROPEAN INSTRUMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS (EIDHR) TURKEY PROGRAMME, PUBLISHED ON 16.09.2014 (REFERENCE: EUROPEAID/136297/DD/ACT/TR). THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF THE CONCEPT NOTES (PROJECT IDEAS): 15.12.2014.
Classical Music Concert on “Cultural Exchanges Through Music”, organized by Ankara EU Information Center, in METU
The concert, which was one of the yearly events of Ankara EUIC, was realized on 20th August, 2014, Wednesday. It was performed under World Congress of Middle Eastern Studies Cultural Program by Alla Turca Kollektif whom adressed the congress participants and art lovers in Ankara.
“Ankara EU Information Center will host the concert on “Cultural Unity of Music” which will be performed by Alla Turca Kollektif. The concert will be open to the participants of Congress for Middle Eastern Studies (WOCMES), on 20th August, 2014, Wednesday, at 19:30 in METU Center for Cogress and Culture.”
VISIT OF MANSERVISI, HEAD OF THE EU DELEGATION TO TURKEY
Mr. Ambassador Stefano MANSERVISI, who has been leading the EU Delegation to Turkey since April 2014, visited Ankara EU Information Center premises on 3rd June, 2014. He had briefing about the activities of TOBB Ankara EUIC and European Documentation Center which are the components of EUIC Network.
EUROPEAN YOUTH FORUM, HELD IN MARDİN
100 university students from 13 different cities in Turkey participated in the 5th European Youth Forum 2014 on 12-15 May in Mardin, together with the Head of the European Union Delegation to Turkey Ambassador Mr. Stefano Manservisi, members of press and academia.
The students attended training sessions on topics such as Fundamental Rights, Local and National Identity in EU and Personal Identity and debated on these issues in workshops. During the forum, moderated by Kaan Yakuphan, artists, representatives from different religious and ethnic groups and students discussed the theme "My Rights and My Identity" and deliberated on the results of the questionnaire held by electronic voting system. This Forum was the fifth of the youth forums organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Turkey, in cooperation with EU Information Centers Network.
APPLICATIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPH COMPETITION ON THE THEME “SEND YOUR MESSAGE TO EUROPE” ARE OPEN UNTIL 2nd JUNE, 2014
The competition, being organized in cooperation between Ankara EU Information Center, Bilkent University European Documentation Center and Artistic Events Union; is open to university students in Ankara (Undergrad, Masters and Doctorate). This event aims to make university students think about the themes such as Europe, Europeanness, EU. The participants are asked to send their messages to Europe in an aesthetic and creative way by using photograph.
The applications are open until 2nd June, 2014, 17:00. Please find the application form in Bilkent University web page (www.bilkent.edu.tr ). The photos will be sent to avrupayamesaj@gmail.com
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE SEE THE GUIDELINES
PRESS RELEASE FOR SAMSUN EU YOUTH FORUM
WHAT DOES AN ENLARGED EU MEAN TO YOU? – WRITING COMPETITION
'We should look towards the future, but with a wisdom we gained from the past'
Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission
The year 2014 marks two important anniversaries which are an occasion to reflect on the achievements in European integration until now: 100 years have passed since the beginning of the first World War and 10 years since the biggest round of enlargement of the European Union (EU) with the accession of 10 new countries. Today, the EU perspective is open to Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Kosovo*, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey.
The European Commission is keen to learn more about what you think:
- What can today's European Union of 28 Member States learn from its past to help improve its future?
- What does an enlarged European Union mean to you?
Get creative today and win some great prizes! Share your views on one or both questions in an article (max 700 words) or in up to three blog features/articles (max 700 words altogether).
http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/
First Turkish Food Name Protected in the EU: Antep Baklavas
Protected quality farm products: Commission approves 3 new applications (from Greece, UK and the first from Turkey)
The European Commission has approved the addition of 3 new quality farm products to the register of protected designations of origin (PDOs) and protected geographical indications (PGIs).
These are, for Greece, "Tomataki Santorinis" ("Τοματάκι Σαντορίνης", PDO), a small tomato grown on the volcanic soil and in the specific microclimate of several islands of the Cyclades in the South Aegean Region ; for the United Kingdon, "Yorkshire Wensleydale" (PGI), a pressed cheese with a creamy-white colour made from fresh raw or pasteurised cow’s milk in Wensleydale (North Yorkshire), which dates back to the settling of Cistercian monks in the area in the 11th and 12th centuries ; and for Turkey, "Antep Baklavasi" / "Gaziantep Baklavasi", a sweet pastry made of layers of filo pastry filled with semolina cream and Antep pistachio made in the province of Gaziantep, south-east Anatolia. "Antep Baklavasi" / "Gaziantep Baklavasi is the first Turkish product registered in the EU and the 16th non-EU food name receiving the protected status, which include for example Darjeeling tea from India. The denominations will be added to the list of more than 1,200 products already protected.
More information: webpages on quality products and DOOR database of protected products.
http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/external-studies/value-gi_en.htm
JEAN MONNET SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
Within the scope of the Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme, approximately 170 persons will be granted scholarships in the 2014-2015 academic year. The Jean Monnet Programme is open to anyone willing to specialize on EU acquis.
For detailed information:
http://www.avrupa.info.tr/en/en/resource/news-archiv/news-single-view/article/applications-for-jean-monnet-scholarship-programme-for-2014-2015-academic-year-begins.html
YOU ARE INVITED TO 2013 EU HUMAN RIGHTS FILM DAYS
The 3rd EU Human Rights Film Days will be organised in 8 different cities all around Turkey on 6-15 December 2013 with the support of the European Union Delegation to Turkey, the EU Member States and their cultural centres on the occasion of 10 December, Human Rights Day.
Students, human rights advocates, film-lovers and everybody who is interested are invited to watch films and documentaries on human rights, free of charge at theatres in Ankara, İstanbul, İzmir, Bursa, Eskişehir, Trabzon, Sinop and Diyarbakır.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION PUBLISHED 2013 PROGRESS REPORT ON TURKEY
» 2013 EU Progress Report on Turkey
» 2013 -2014 Enlargement Strategy and Main Challenges
EUROPEAN UNION COLLECTION MET WITH THE READERS
METU Graduates Secondary School met with EU Collection in an event organized jointly by Ankara EU Information Center and METU European Documentation Center. EU Collection, composed of books on EU, Europe and EU –Turkey Relations, welcomes its enthusiastic readers.
SYMPOSIUM ON "FUTURE OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION" WAS SUCCESSFULLY REALIZED
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On 20th September 2013, during the symposium, which was organized in cooperation between Ankara EU Information Center and TOBB ETU Faculty of Law various subjects were discussed such as future of Europe, EU and Turkey relations, crisis in Eurozone and empowering youth employment.
Symposium organized in cooperation between Ankara EU Information Center and TOBB ETU Faculty of Law, will be held on 20th September, 2013 in TOBB ETU Social Facilities. Everyone is welcomed, however participants are kindly invited to send their info via e-mail: sinem.kaya@tobb.org.tr Please find the program here.
EU STORY WRITING COMPETITION AWARDS WERE PRESENTED
The three winners of the story-writing competition organised in cooperation between the European Union Delegation to Turkey and Ministry of National Education and under coordination of EU Information Centers, were awarded in Eskişehir on 12th June 2013. The awards were presented by Mr. Orhan Erdem, Deputy Minister of National Education of Turkey, and Mr. Béla Szombati, Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Turkey. Students Firuze Nur Atmaca from Samsun İbrahim Tanrıverdi Sosyal Bilimler Lisesi, was selected as the first winner with the story “Havva’nın Kızları”, Besra Rümeysa Küçük from Erzurum Hasan Basri Anadolu İmam- Hatip Lisesi, was selected as the second winner with the story “Gökkuşağının Altında”, Leyla Önal from Konya Meram Fen Lisesi, was selected as the third winner with the story “Benim Dünyam”. Students, who had written their stories on “unity in diversity” will be awarded with a trip to Brussels and Lithuania. We congratulate all the students for their creative stories.
Panel, namely “Work for Europe, Work for Yourself” was realized in cooperation between Ankara EU Information Center and Bilkent University European Documentation Center on May 15th 2013, at Bilkent University Main Library. Panelists from EU Ministry (Mr. Mehmet ÖMÜRBEK), Turkish National Agency (Mr. Mehmet KUZU) and TUBITAK (Ms. Miray KARAKUZU) addressed to the students and academics on EU funds in Turkey, Union Programmes with Turkish Participation, Projects Implemented by EU Ministry, Lifelong Learning Programme and Youth Programmes, National and Foreign Scholarships, Events & Competitions.
On May 7th, “İstanbullu Bach” classical music concert was performed by Alla Turca Kollektif in an event jointly realized by Ankara EU Information Center and METU European Documentation Center to celebrate Europe Day. The concert, hosted by METU, underlined the concept of “West in the East and East in the West” and welcomed both cultures via the language of music.
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“On 7th May 2013 Tuesday at 19:30, a classical music concert following a mini cocktail, will be organized in cooperation between Ankara EU Information Center and METU European Documentation Center in METU Cultural and Convention Center Hall A. For reservation, please send an e –mail indicating your name-surname to sinem.kaya@tobb.org.trPlease find the invitation and details HERE
The panel of which panellists are Mr. François NAUCODIE (First Counsellor, Foreign Policy, European External Action Service), Dr. Başak KALE (METU International Relations Department) and Dr. Güliz SÜTÇÜ (TUBITAK Scientific Programmes Expert) was moderated by Team Europe member Dr. Can BAYDAROL. Presentation subjects were titled as "European Year of Citizenship, Being a Citizen in the EU, European Citizenship and Citizen Diplomacy”. In the framework of European Year of Citizenship, determined by the Commission; Ankara EU Information Center and METU European Documentation Center are jointly organising a panel. Please find the program below. 
On 27-28th of March, 2013 university students participating from Ankara, Kayseri, Antalya, Eskişehir, Adana, Konya and Mersin discussed European Union and Turkey relations following social and cultural program. In addition to the presentations of Prof.Çağrı ERHAN, Director of Ankara University European Research Center and Erhan AKDAĞ, TUSIAD Permanent Ankara Representative; students worked in groups on the subsequent subjects: Role of Turkey shaping Europe’s future, what the EU will bring to Turkey, importance of EU for Turkey.
80 Children, between the ages of 6-11, celebrated 49th Library Week in Adnan Ötüken Province Public Library with an event organized by Ankara EU Information Center, TOBB European Documentation Center (EDC) and ATAUM EDC. In the event, realized in 25th March, children listened a presentation based on EU values such as freedom, peace and equality. Afterwards, each of them designed their own Lokum character and thematic books. 
Seminar for EU Story Writing Competition was realized on 18th March, 2013 in TOBB ETU Social Facilities. Story Writer, Mr. Cemil KAVUKÇU told the participants how the story is written and Team Europe Member Ass. Prof. Ms.Münevver CEBECİ made her presentation on the competition theme which is “Unity in Diversity”. Please find the Competiton Conditions.
At four regional conferences, in İzmir on 14-16 November, in Trabzon and Şanlıurfa on 18-20 November and in Kayseri on 20-22 November, Turkish and EU students gathered to debate “Common values we share with Europe and perception of culture, history and identity”. University students from the 21 cities (Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Bursa, Diyarbakır, Denizli, Edirne, Erzurum, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, İstanbul/Bahçeşehir University, İstanbul/Marmara University, İzmir, Kayseri, Kocaeli, Konya, Mersin, Samsun, Sivas, Şanlıurfa, Trabzon and Van) where EU Information Centres Network is operational participated, after having been selected on the basis of their applications and motivation. The 2012 Youth Conferences mark the 4th year that such conferences are organised with the participation of students from across Turkey and the European Union.
At the regional conferences, student participated at informative conferences and in open discussions. Within the scope of conferences held in provinces, youth also enjoyed the concerts by famous rock groups in Turkey Yüksek Sadakat, Özlem Tekin and Model in Şanlıurfa, İzmir, Trabzon, Kayseri and İstanbul.
The last leg of conferences, the National Bosporus Youth Conference, was held in İstanbul on 25-29 November. The Head of EU Delegation to Turkey, Ambassador Jean-Maurice Ripert, Member of the European Parliament Emine Bozkurt and representatives of the European Youth Forum and BBC participated in the event. In addition, an informal discussion with broad participation was held on "EU-Turkey Relations: Identity, Belonging and Sense of Being European". During the session moderated by Fatih Türkmenoğlu, Turkish and European writers, directors, artists and academics engaged in discussions with students.
The youngsters participating in the conferences received training from famous percussionist Okay Temiz and his percussion school 'Ritim Atölyesi', which concretely exemplifies cultural dialogue and production through joint efforts.
The Panel, whose welcoming speech was given by Mr. Mustafa BAYBURTLU, the head of TOBB EU Department, was moderated by Ass. Prof. Ali TEKİN from Bilkent University, Department of International Relations. The panelists were Mr. Michael MILLER (EU Delegation to Turkey First Counsellor, Head of Section, Political Affairs, CFSP, Press and Information, Ms.Seval İskender, Director for Accession Policy, Ministry for European Union Affairs of Turkey and Ms. Lale Kemal (Taraf Daily). 2012 Progress Report for Turkey, which was published on 10th October, was evaluated and the questions were answered by the panelists. Turkey’s reform rate, their implemention and its alignment capasity to EU Acquis were discussed from various perspectives. 
With the participation of university students, youth conferences are being organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Turkey for the last 4 years in one of the provinces where there are the 22 EU Information Centres of the EU Information Network (Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Bursa, Diyarbakır, Denizli, Edirne, Erzurum, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, Istanbul/Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul/Marmara University, Izmir, Kayseri, Kocaeli, Konya, Mersin, Samsun, Sivas, Şanlıurfa, Trabzon and Van). The conference consists of mainly 3 levels; namely, the local, regional and national level.Following announcements in provinces at local level, the applications are received. This is followed by the selection of university students, who are Turkish or EU citizens and who especially participate in the Erasmus Program, with whom the regional meetings are held. This year regional meetings are foreseen to be held in the provinces of Trabzon, Izmir, Kayseri and Şanlıurfa. At regional level, students will get together in provinces in different regions and informative conferences and workshops on “Values we share with Europe, perception of culture, history and identity” as well as cultural events to ensure interaction of students will be organized. National Bosphorus Youth Conference will be held with the participation of 225 students selected for national level from among 360 students who are expected to participate in regional levels.
Bosphorus Conference involves panel sessions and workshops held with the participation of speakers from the EU and Turkey who are experts on the European Union, as well as cultural activities. An interactive session on “Identity, Belonging and Europeanness”, chaired by a moderator, will be held with the audience composed of local and foreign writers, directors, artists and academicians from the EU countries and Turkey, with the participation of students.
Please send your Application Forms to: sinem.kaya@tobb.org.tr
For information: www.abbilgi.info.tr
Youth Conference short film links:
https://hotfile.com/dl/149670230/8aa2296/AB_Genlik_Konferans_2011.part1.rar.html
https://hotfile.com/dl/149671019/63f2d6c/AB_Genlik_Konferans_2011.part2.rar.html
https://hotfile.com/dl/149667989/003ec25/AB_Genlik_Konferans_2011.part3.rar.html
Please find the Application Form here:
TOBB ANKARA EU Information Centre is organising a panel under the title of 2012 Progress Report: "Turkey and the EU: Common Challenges, Common Future" on 16 th October 2012, in TOBB University of Economics and Technology Social Facilities Saloon Number 1. The panelists will be the distinguished members of Ministry for EU Affairs, EU Delegation to Turkey, academia and the press. *English – Turkish translation is available.
RSVP : sinem.kaya@tobb.org.tr
http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/pdf/key_documents/2012/package/tr_rapport_2012_en.pdf
Ankara EU Information Center realized European Films Festival
Under the title of “4 Films, 4 Tastes”, two animations were shown for children. Other two films were shown for adults.
Please see 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 .
Ankara EUIC welcomed TOBB ETU interns on August 6th
2012. Distinguished speaker Mr. Abdullah ÖZDEMİR from National Europass Center addressed the students and gave them important information following their graduation towards the way finding the appropriate job.
2012 EU Story Writing Competition results were announced. Elifnaz GÖKÇEASLAN, from Ankara Bahçelievler Anatolian High School has been the first with her story “Rengistan”. The second is Beyzanur KILIÇ, from Samsun İbrahim Tanrıverdi Social Scinces High School, with “Adem’in Çocukları” and the third is Ece GÜNDOĞAN, from Eskişehir Private Atayurt Schools, with “Sessiz Dost”. The pioneers were awarded with cameras, netbooks, set of books and a visit to Belgium and Ireland. The Ceremony Programme took place between 25th-28th June in Büyükada İstanbul with social programme and thematic conversations with writers and Büyükada people.
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In cooperation between Ankara EU Info Center and REC (Regional Environment Center) a training namely Green Pack was given on 5th June Environment Day. Green Pack training was given by REC Turkey Office Green Pack Project Coordinator Ms.Pınar AKPINAR addressing a group of primary school teachers in Ankara. Mainly, Green Pack Training Set is presented and education for sustainable development was discussed. Finally, teachers were given their certificates.
On 29th March, 2012 Ankara EU Information Center welcomed accession countries’ communication representatives affiliated to European Commission DG Enlargement. Presentations on EU Information Centers, as an important and effective component of EU Communication Strategy, were made. Following the meeting, views and experiences were continued to be shared accompanied with live music.. 
An exhibit on the Book of Travels by legendary 17th century Ottoman traveller Evliya Çelebi was opened at Hacettepe University on 28 February 2012. Following the opening of the exhibit, panel discussion took place with the attention and participation of large group of students and academics.The event was organised by the European Union Delegation to Turkey, the British Council, the Ankara EU Information Centre, and Hacettepe University’s Migration and Politics Research Centre (HUGO). The event was hosted by Prof. Dr. A. Murat Tuncer, Rector of Hacettepe University; and Michael Miller, Counsellor and Head of Political Affairs, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Turkey. It will be accompanied by the music of the Turkish Classical Music Choir of the Culture and Tourism Ministry's Fine Arts Directorate General.
PRESS RELEASE
EU SUPPORT TO TRAIN ADVISORS ON ACCESSING RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Bosphorus Youth Conference was organised by Delegation of the EU to Turkey and British Council in coordination with EU Information Centers. University students were invited from 20 cities where there are EU Information Centers. Its regional phases were realized on 11-12th October in Van, Kocaeli, Antalya and İzmir. Ankara EU Information Center and its students attended the program in Van with Mersin, Denizli and Edirne. CHAMBER AUTHORITIES FROM 21 COUNTRIES VISITED ANKARA EU INFO CENTER
Training program for the commerce and industry chamber presidents of the Conference of Islamic Countries states was organized by TOBB, Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). 22 chamber presidents attended to the mentioned training program from 21 countries. As a part of the program, participants visited Ankara EU Info Center. A presentation was done for them about the Center and its activities. In addition, publications on EU and EU Info Network were given to the participants as a gift. (21.06.2011)
ANNUAL STUDY VISIT OF 18 EU INFO CENTERS WAS REALIZED IN MARCH 2011
In order to enhance their professional capacities and make new contacts for future activities and to be familiar with EU Instititions EUIC Coordinators went to Brussels and Paris. Regarding the program of the study visit, EU institutions, certain well known think-tanks and newspapers were visited and information was shared.
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUNG WRITERS
IV. EU Story Writing Competition, which is organized in cooperation between EU Delegation to Turkey and National Education Directorates in Provinces and under the coordination between 18 EU Info Centers, was realized on 16th February 2011 in İstanbul. First three are as follows: 1- “Diyeceğin Bir Şey Var mı?” by Alper Bakım from İstanbul Vehbi Koç Foundation Primary School and Lycee
2- “Bir Kumaş Özgürlük” by Dilara Şengül from Trabzon Tevfik Serdar Anatolian High School
3- “Yüzleşme” by Batuhan Maraşlı from Mersin İçel Anatolian High School.
This year’s story theme was freedom as one of EU values. Moreover, pioneering students have won a trip to Brussels and Budapest and a chance to meet young Eurapean writers.
National base of EU Quiz which is organized in cooperation between EU Delegation to Turkey and National Education Directorates in Provinces and under the coordination between 18 EU Info Centers, was realized on 18-19th January 2011, in Ankara Sheraton Hotel. First three of 18 provinces are as follows:1. Diyarbakır / Güler Şevki Özbek Anatolian High School
2. İzmir / Bornova Anatolian High School
3. Konya / Mustafa Münevver Kurban Anatolian High School
We, as Ankara EU Info Center, are congratulating all the contesters and their teachers besides pioneering schools. All the students coming to Ankara as their Provinces’ finalist are awarded with book sets and laptops. Moreover, students from Diyarbakır have won a trip to Brussels and Budapest.
EU Story Writing Competition, organized in cooperation between EU Delegation to Turkey and National Education Directorates in Provinces and under the coordination between 18 EU Info Centers is conducted in local base. The finalists of Ankara whom will be the representatives in the national level are as follows. We, as Ankara EU Info Center, congratulate our finalists and appreciate their writing enthusiasm.THE FIRST:
Story Name: Vuslat-ı Hürriyet
Student Name / Surname: Merve Demirci
Nickname: Hüsran-ı Kasvet
School: Altındağ Yeşilöz Anatolian High School
THE SECOND:
Story Name: Özgürlükler Ülkesi
Student Name / Surname: Zuhal Fidan
Nickname: Satürn
School: Ankara Atatürk Lycee
THE THIRD:
Story Name: Bir Yeniden Doğuş Melodisi
Student Name / Surname: Ulaş Bager Aldemir
Nickname: Kalem Tutkunu
School: Reha Alemdaroğlu Anatolian High School
ANKARA FINALIST OF EU QUIZ IS DETERMINED
EU Quiz, organized in cooperation between EU Delegation to Turkey and National Education Directorates in Provinces and under the coordination between 18 EU Info Centers is done in November 26th, 2010 to determine the Ankara Finalist. Türk Telekom Mehmet Kaplan Social Sciences Lycee who was the Çankaya district semi – finalist, has been the winner amongst 14 districts. We, as Ankara EU Info Center, congratulate dear students and their deserving teachers. Good luck in the national level.
Following European Commission’s 2010 Progress Report for Turkey, EU – Turkey relations were discussed in TOBB ETÜ on 11th November. Counsellor of EU Delegation to Turkey and Head of the Section of Political Affairs, Press and Information Mr. Micheal Miller, Prof. Dr. Ahmet O. Evin from Sabancı University and Journalist – Writer Ms. Çiğdem Toker participated to the panel and discussed the issue. The moderator of the panel, which was organized by the Ankara EU Info Center under the framework of ‘Team of Europe Seminars,’ was TOBB ETÜ’s Rector Prof. Dr. Yücel Altunbaşak. Miller, while answering some of the questions from the audience, told that the EU is not a Christian Club. He added the following: “The EU is secular. Religion is really a private matter for us. In other words, the EU has no religion and does not favor Islamophobia”. TOBB ETÜ’s Rector Altunbaşak responded that the EU is secular but that Christianity is embedded in its culture. In Prof. Dr. Ahmet O. Evin’s response to another question from the audience, he mentioned that the integration problem of Turks living in the EU has a negative impact on Turkey’s integration process. Journalist – Writer Çiğdem Toker gave the example of the EU liberalization of visas to Bosnia - Herzegovina and Albania but not to Turkey. She claimed that this was an example of the EU’s attitude to consider Turkey as the ‘other’.
“The Importance of Culture in EU – Turkey Relations” was discussed by university students in October 12th – 13th, in Diyarbakır Dicle University.
The Presentation on “Incentive Policies for Women Entrepreneurship”, realized in EU Info Center on 16th June, 2010The presentation was done by Prof. Yıldız Ecevit from METU Faculty of Science and Literature, Department of Sociology. The audience was comprised of TOBB Ankara Board of Women Entrepreneurs and Supreme Council of TOBB Women Entrepreneurs. The importance between education policies and employment policies was underlined during the session.
A FLAMENCO NIGHT IN TOBB ETUEU Info Center organized a Flamenco Night in TOBB Economy and Technology University in cooperation with the Embassy of Spain. “Fire and Sand” was the subtitle of the night that impressed the spectators on 18th April, 2010.
EU – TURKEY RELATIONS WERE DISCUSSED WITH UNIVERSITY STUDENTSEU COMMISSIONER FOR ENLARGEMENT AND EUROPEAN NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICY STEFAN FÜLE VISITED ANKARA EU INFO CENTER
15th March, 2010 / TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Stefan Füle convened in TOBB Twin Towers and then they visited Ankara EU Info Center for stating a Joint Press Briefing. Hisarcıklıoğlu underlined certain issues and problem areas related to visas, transport quotas and free trade agreements. He also stated that he requests assistance from Mr. Füle for the solution of those problems.
Aftermath of the convening, Stefan Füle stressed that he took some notes and he would take them into consideration within the framework of his authority. He added: “We considered the possible problem areas in trade relations”. Moreover, he assured that regarding the issues of Cyprus, customs union, visas and free trade agreements all the officials of the Commission, including the President do their best.
ANKARA EU INFO CENTER IS OPENED WITHIN TOBB
EU Info Center is opened on 28th January, 2010 by a Partnership Protocol signed between TOBB and EU Delegation to Turkey. EU Info Centers are situated in 18 provinces of Turkey and serve under chambers of commerce and/or industry as a component of EU Information Network. Obtaining of information on EU related subjects and sharing them can be counted amongst Centers’ fields of work.
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