YTB President Turus: "Appointment Ignoring the Will of Our Compatriots Is Incompatible with Democracy and Law"

Abdulhadi Turus, President of the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), reacted to Greece's appointment to the Didymoteicho Mufti’s office, which ignores the will of the Turkish Minority in Western Thrace. Stating that this step is a violation of the Treaty of Lausanne and is unacceptable, Turus said, "The office of the Mufti should not be an administrative discretion of the state, but a manifestation of the free will of the minority." see more..

"Turkish" Summit in the Heart of Europe: 5th International Young Writers Congress Concludes in Strasbourg

The 5th International Young Writers Congress, organized in collaboration with the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) and the Writers Union of Türkiye (TYB), has concluded with a closing and certificate ceremony held in Strasbourg. YTB President Abdulhadi Turus shared a powerful message: "Our goal is to exist in Europe not just as a population, but as an intellectual power." see more..

Public Broadcasting Grand Prize for YTB’s Cultural Ambassadors: “Telve” and “Bağlar”

In the “2025 Writers, Intellectuals, and Artists Awards” announced by the Writers Union of Türkiye (TYB), the magazines “Telve” and “Bağlar,” published under the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), were deemed worthy of the “Public Publishing Award” for their contributions to the Turkish language and cultural diplomacy. see more..

Members of the Komotini Turkish Youth Union Visit YTB

Members of the Komotini Turkish Youth Union (GTGB) New Generation Branch visited the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) as part of their history and civilization tour extending from Konya to Ankara. see more..

A Life Dedicated to the Homeland: Mustafa Kırımoğlu

The "A Life Dedicated to the Homeland: Mustafa Kırımoğlu Loyalty and Book Launch Program," hosted by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) in cooperation with the Crimea Turks Culture and Aid Association, was held in Ankara. The program highlighted Mustafa Kırımoğlu’s pioneering role in the Crimean Tatar people's struggle for rights, identity, and freedom. see more..

TFMD’s “Press Photos of the Year” Awards Find Their Winners

The 40th edition of the “Press Photos of the Year” awards, organized by the News Photographers Association of Türkiye (TFMD), was held at the Presidential National Library. This year, in honor of the 15th anniversary of the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), a total of eight photographs were awarded across three special categories. see more..

Türkiye Alumni Meeting in Libya: Strengthening Ties through Education

A program hosted by the Yunus Emre Institute (YEE) Tripoli Center brought together numerous Libyan graduates who completed their undergraduate, master's, and doctoral studies at leading universities in Türkiye and have since achieved significant success in various fields in their home country. see more..

YTB Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Arda Kardzhali Sports Club with a Documentary

The Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Arda Kardzhali Sports Club—founded in 1924 by Turks living in Kardzhali, Bulgaria—with a documentary titled “The Blue Eagle of the Rhodopes: Arda Kardzhali.” The film explores the club’s century-long journey, its Balkan identity, collective memory, and spirit of resilience. see more..

Traces of the Turkish Language and Balkan Turkic Heritage Kept Alive in Kosovo by YTB

At the events organized by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) in Kosovo, the work “Kosovo’s History, Society and Belief: Past and Present”—reflecting the shared history and culture—was introduced, and a commemorative program was held in honor of Prof. Dr. Nimetullah Hafız, who dedicated his life to the Turkish language and the heritage of Balkan Turkic identity. see more..

105 Young Writers from 37 Countries Gather at the “YTB A World of Literature Awards”

Young writers from around the world came together at the award ceremony of the “YTB A World of Literature Awards,” organized by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB). In his speech, YTB President Abdulhadi Turus emphasized that the competition brings together young people who think, write, and dream in Turkish. see more..

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