Heyday of Turkish-Hungarian Relations

As part of the 2024 Turkish-Hungarian Cultural Year events, a conference titled “On the 100th Year of Friendship: The Heyday of Turkish-Hungarian Relations” was organized by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB). see more..

Turks in Kosovo Gather for Iftar (Fast-Breaking)

Turks in Kosovo met at an iftar event. YTB President Abdullah Eren also attended the traditional iftar (fast-breaking) event organized by the Kosovo Democratic Turkish Party (KDTP) in Prizren. In his address, Mr. Eren called for participation in the census to be held in Kosovo from April 5 to May 17. see more..

An Academy for International Students Fond of Literature: Her Boydan Authorship Academy

Gathering international students fond of literature around the idea of publishing a journal based on the motto of ‘think, dream, and write in Turkish’, Her Boydan Authorship Academy has paved the way for young international students aspiring to be writers to make an indelible impression in the Turkish language. see more..

Field Training Held in Ankara for Young Entrepreneurs

Organized by YTB, “Training Course: Young Entrepreneurs on the Field” was joined by 21 participants from 4 countries. During the event, the participants gained experience in international cooperation and entrepreneurship. see more..

International Students of the Middle Eastern Countries Convene for Iftar (Fast-Breaking) Hosted by YTB

The second edition of YTB's traditional fast-breaking events for international students was attended by the students from Middle Eastern countries. see more..

This Time It Is Our Women Making Their Way to Germany

In late ‘60s, German employers began to demand female employees from Türkiye for electronics and textile in particular. This was because women were paid less and their fingers were a better fit for fine work. This caused an interesting development for Turkish immigration. In some families, women migrated to a foreign land while those remaining were husbands, fathers, and brothers. see more..

Call for Papers: Africa Yearbook 2023

Our Presidency is pleased to announce the call for papers for the Africa Yearbook 2023, following the success of the Africa Yearbook 2021 and 2022. These editions have provided valuable information for both scholars and practitioners by comprehensively documenting and analyzing important developments in Africa as well as the evolving dynamics of Türkiye-Africa relations. see more..

YTB Welcomes Students on Türkiye Scholarship

YTB convened international students, who opt to study in Türkiye, in Ankara. International students were informed of the perspective of Türkiye on them during the event. see more..

Book on “Turkish Monuments Converted into Churches” Promoted

Drawn up about original Turkish monuments that were later converted into a church, the book titled “Turkish Monuments Converted into Churches” was promoted by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB). see more..

Hushed Lament of Macedonian Turks: “Yücelciler”

The communist regime had its way. The organization, which lost four devoted intellectuals and hundreds of its members were imprisoned, lapsed into silence with great sorrow. In fact, the issue caused great trauma for the Macedonian Turks. There was no lament for Yücelciler. Their name was not mentioned, and all Macedonian Turks, fearing an end like theirs, had to or pretended to forget them for about 40 years. see more..

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