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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 Festival photos.
Ankara EUIC welcomed TOBB ETU interns on August 6th
ANKARA BECAME THE FIRST IN EU STORY WRITING COMPETITION
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”. Since different religions and ethnic groups have been living together; Büyükada was selected as the Ceremony Place. Opening remarks were given by Adalar Mayor Mr. Mustafa FARSAKOĞLU, EU Delegation to Turkey Political Affairs First Counsellor Michael MILLER and Ministry of National Education Deputy Secretary Zübeyir YILMAZ. FARSAKOĞLU underlined that Büyükada is the best place to mention about the Competion theme which is “Unity in Diversity”. He also added that he believes in future generations who will internalize the differences as our assets. YILMAZ stated that actually, all the students here in the contest are the winners. MILLER expressed that EU’s motto is ‘Unity in Diversity’. This was chosen to trigger the discussions on identity, tolerance and intolerance.
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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5th June Environment Day, Celebrated via Green Pack
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.
EU Accession Countries’ Communication Representatives Visited Ankara EU Information Center
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.. EXHIBIT ON EVLIYA ÇELEBI’S BOOK OF TRAVELS AND PANEL NAMED “PAST AND PRESENT OF OUR SHARED EUROPE” WERE REALIZED ON 28TH FEBRUARY, 2012 İN HACETTEPE UNİVERSİTY.
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.
Michael Miller, Counsellor and Head of the Political Affairs, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Turkey, and Margaret Jack, Turkey Director of the British Council, will inaugurate the exhibition and panel discussion. Prof. Dr. Ali ÇAĞLAR, from Hacettepe University Department of Political Science and Public Administration, moderated the panel, which featured Ottoman historian/writer Caroline Finkel; HUGO Director Assoc. Prof. M. Murat Erdoğan; and artist/gourmet/traveller Ayhan Sicimoğlu. Participants were encouraged to answer a yes/no questionaire opinion poll, and panelists discussed the responses. According to the opinion poll, 49 percent of participants favored Turkey’s accession to EU; 65 percent had the belief that Turkey is a part of Europe; 47 percent identifed themselves as Europeans; 82 percent believes that Islam has a crucial role in shaping today’s European values and culture; 31 percent believes that Turkey will be a member of EU.
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. Both in regional and national phases, students were requested to debate on how Turkey and EU are perceived, how they see each other, what their shared values are and how youth can make contribution to these subjects. Some selected students from regional phases were invited to İstanbul between the dates of 18th-22nd October for national phase. As a result of these workshops realised on regional and national phases, 10 students and 5 EU Information Centers’ Coordinators attended the Bosphorus Conference on 22nd October; which was the the eighth, jointly organized by The British Council, Delegation of the European Union to Turkey and Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV). Bosphorus Conference is a high-level, invitation-only conference and has a special value regarding the EU-Turkey relations. You may see the details of the Bosphorus Conference in the link below.
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.
PIONEERS OF EU QUIZ ARE DETERMINED
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.
ANKARA FINALISTS OF THE EU STORY WRITING COMPETITION ARE ANNOUNCED
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.
THE “FUTURE OF EUROPE” WAS DISCUSSED IN TOBB UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND TECHNOLOGY (TOBB ETÜ).
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. Namely, the EU Regional Youth Conference was realized with the participation of EU Specialist Can BAYDAROL as the spokesman and the students. Some of the students are determined according to their participation in the related workshops and had the opportunity to join Bosphorus National Youth Conference in October 20th -24th.
The 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 STUDENTSHead of the Section of Political Affairs, Press and Information of EU Delegation to Turkey Mr. Diego MELLADO visited Ankara EU Info Center on 24th March, 2010. He addressed to the university students and gave a speech on “EU – Turkey Relations in the Aftermath of Lisbon Process.
EU 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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