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H.H. POPE BENEDICT XVI TO TURKEY (11/28/2006-12/1/2006)
Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated the museum established in the Sirp Pirgic Armenian hospital. He said that “By virtue of this Museum, none of the eyes will look at the history cock-eyed. By listening to the voice coming from my inside I am saying that; Long Live our togetherness!”
10 December 2004
Address by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey to the OECD Council (Paris, 21 October 2004)
A Mediterranean Odyssey-
Ottawa
November 14th –19th
The Embassies of Greece, Israel, Spain and Turkey in partnership with the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Beth Shalom Congregation and the Communauté Sepharade Unifée Du Québec joined together in order to share with the Ottawa community an exciting Sepharadi Cultural week commencing November 14th through the 19th, 2004- A series of events filled with colours, flavours and traditions of Sepharadi life in the Mediterranean.
The festival will open with a Spanish and Ladino Odyssey concert. Each Embassy and Ambassador will host one evening of the following events, at different venues throughout the City. Each event will feature the respective history and traditions of Sepharadi culture in their country, showcasing Andalusian, Greek, Ladino, Israeli, Spanish and Turkish music.
A Turkish evening will be held on Monday, November 15th, 2004 with a lecture by Naim Guleryuz, Founder and Curator of the Jewish Museum in Istanbul, a short documentary on Sephardim in Turkey followed by a music concert by the “Constantinople Ensemble” from Montreal.
The week will include special performers, musicians and scholars expressing the sights and sounds of Mediterranean Sepharadi culture. The Mediterranean Odyssey will conclude with a Sepharadi kaballat shabat service and dinner at Beth Shalom Congregation followed by a guest lecture.
Sepharadi Jews (Jews of Spain) and their culture have influenced many regions across the Mediterranean. For half a Millennium until 1492, Spain was the world’s cultural and scientific centre, where Jews, Muslims and Christians lived in a spirit of coexistence and mutual respect. The Jewish Sepharadi community was a major contributor to this cultural renaissance, also known as the “Golden Age”.
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Foreign Policy of Turkey
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Banking in Turkey
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Turkish Economy(
April 2003)
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Turkey's Foreign Trade
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Radio & Television in Turkey
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Turkish Press
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- Political Structure of Turkey ( October 2003)
- Music in Turkey ( May 2003)
- The Turkish Educational System and Developments in Education ( May 2003)
- Developments Regarding Cyprus (August 2003)
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Turkish Cinema ( June 2003)
General Information on Visa Requirement To Turkey
Canadian ordinary (personal) passport holders require a visa for Turkey. The visa can be obtained either from this Embassy or before entering Turkey if the purpose of the trip is pleasure, business or attending a meeting. (Holders of Canadian official passports can obtain their visa only from the Embassy.) Due to the high volume of applications for Turkish visas, the Consular Section is not in a position to provide a specific duration for visa processing. Therefore we strongly suggest that you apply for visas, well before the planned visit to Turkey.
1- Visa fee at the point of entry is US$60.00 or Euro 45
(cash). This visa allows the holder to stay in Turkey for a maximum period
of 90 days and is valid for multiple entries during that period.
2- A visa can be obtained from the Embassy of Turkey in Ottawa at a cost of
C$75.00 for a single entry or C$150.00 for multiple entries both valid for
90 days. Visas not used within 90 days from the date of issue will have to
be renewed. The visa fee is applied per person, not per passport, and
applies to children listed on parent's passport. The validity period of the
passport should cover at least six months from the date of the issuance of
the visa.
The following are required from Canadian citizens if they choose to obtain
their visas from this Embassy, prior to their departure. Allow 2 working
days for processing.
· Passport (original)
·Fee: C$75.00 (single entry) / C$150.00 (multiple entry) as a money order
or certified
cheque payable to Turkish Embassy (personal cheques are not accepted / cash
is accepted for applications in person).
· Self-addressed, stamped envelope or pre-paid return courier (not required
for
applications in person)
·Filled-out
application form
-If the planned stay exceeds 90 days or the individual intends to study,
work or be engaged in any kind of gainful employment in Turkey, an
appropriate visa must be obtained. An application for this purpose has to be
made to this Embassy. The Embassy does not provide assistance in finding
employment in Turkey.
Holders of Canadian official passports can obtain their visa only from the
Embassy. A diplomatic note from the passport office is required for official
travels. Canadian special passports are subject to visa fee if the intended
trip is for pleasure.
-Holders of Canadian travel documents must obtain a visa
from this Embassy prior to departure. Application should be made well in
advance. The Embassy should be contacted for detailed information. Visa fees
applied on Canadian passports are non-refundable.
UPDATE OF HUMANITARIAN AID BY TURKEY TO PAKISTAN FOR THE EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
“FaustFest”
With the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Ottawa, “Studio 4 Istanbul” a theatre group from Turkey, is going to attend the International Festival of Faustian Performances “FaustFest” with six performances. The Festival is organized by "Theatre Inconnu" in Victoria, BC between April 28th-May 8th, 2005.
www.theatreinconnu.com/faustfest.html
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Conference and trade mission
The Canadian-Turkish Business Council (CTBC) and its Turkish partner the Turkish-Canadian Business Council of the Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) will hold their annual joint conference in Istanbul, Turkey on May 9, 2005. In conjunction with the conference, there will be a trade mission to Istanbul and Ankara from May 9 to 12, 2005. Conference and trade mission include major corporations and institutions from Canada with corresponding participation in Turkey. Registration is open to all Canadian organizations with business interest in exploring and developing opportunities in the region. Please check CTBC website, www.ctbc.ca .
Turkish Canadian children campaigning
Among the ‘Others’: Encounters with the Forgotten Turkmen of Iraq.
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The book launch took place at Nicholas Hoare bookstore Included in the formal program was the presentations to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pierre Pettigrew, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey, Aydemir Erman, in expression of gratitude for the efforts made by their respective governments in securing Taylor’s release and facilitating his repatriation to Canada.
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Press Release Regarding the Statement by Canadian Prime Minister (Unofficial Translation)
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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, during his Sudan visit..
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A joint article by the Prime Ministers of
Turkey and Spain, calling for calm and respect.
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Press Statement Regarding the Additional Protocol to Extend the Ankara Agreement to All EU Members
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DECLARATION BY TURKEY ON CYPRUS
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WrittenDeclaration by the Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
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Sunday, April 24, 2005
Those who talk about ‘reunification’ seem to imagine that a settlement could
transform the island of Cyprus at a stroke into something like Belgium or Wales.
The truth is that there would always be the risk of ‘Lebanonization’
ÖZDEM SANBERK
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Press Release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Letter sent by H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey to H.E.
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Decleration by the Turkish Grand National Assembly on Turkish Armenian relations
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Gul welcomes Talabani’s appointment as Iraq’s President
April 6 2005
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PRESS STATEMENT ON IRAQ BY THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY
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QUESTION: During his contacts in Athens, EU Term President Netherlands' Prime Minister, Balkenende has stated that Turkey's recognition of the Greek Cypriots before December 17 is necessary. I'm referring to the statements in the news reports. It is understood that the pressure on Turkey in this regard is increasing. What is the latest situation on the recognition of the Greek Cypriots by Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots?
ANSWER: Our views in this regard have already been made public at the highest level. However, I think it will be very useful if I repeat them here. As it was expressed in the statement made after the consultations between our Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the President of the TRNC Mr. Denktaş, Prime Minister Mr. Talat, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Serdar Denktaş last Friday, Turkey and the TRNC regard the recognition issue only as a part of the final and comprehensive settlement to be reached under the mission of good-offices of the UN Secretary General, and are determined to actively work for such a solution.
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ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY RECEP TAYYİP ERDOĞAN, PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY, AT THE PLENARY SESSION OF THE PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE (Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 12.00)
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Ibrahim Dincer receives prestigious award for efforts to improve fuel-cell
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THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY ON EU COMMISSION REPORT Ankara 6 October 2004
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