Announcements & Activities

Second session of “Synthetic Media and Information Security Workshop” held

The second session of the "Synthetic Media and Information Security Workshop," organised by the Directorate of Communications and titled "Information Security and Strategic Communication," was held. The session was moderated by journalist and writer Nil Gülsüm Gül, who stated that information security is not merely a technical issue but also a critical component of social stability and national security. Speaking at the session, Head of National Cyber Incident Response Centre Mahmut Esat Yıldırım said, "The target of a cyberattack is the information environment. If the public is not accurately informed, attackers may create an...

First session of “Synthetic Media and Information Security Workshop” held

The first session of the "Synthetic Media and Information Security Workshop", by our Directorate and titled "New Media and Risks in the Age of Artificial Intelligence", was held. The panel discussed the potential for artificial intelligence to replace humans, how it works, and the associated risks and opportunities. During the panel moderated by Aslan Değirmenci, the Digital Media Coordinator of the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, speakers included Buğra Ayan, Head of the Department of Information Technologies of the Directorate of Communications, Doğukan Gezer, Editor-in-Chief of GZT, and Assoc. Prof Betül Ay from the Fırat University...

Synthetic Media and Information Security Workshop

The Directorate of Communications will organise the "Synthetic Media and Information Security Workshop" in the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Communications Headquarters on Wednesday, May 7. The workshop will begin with an opening speech by the Presidency’s Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun. Academics, social media experts, and journalists will discuss synthetic media, disinformation, and information security. Minister of Interior, Ali Yerlikaya, is expected to participate in the workshop, which will comprehensively address raising awareness about synthetic media, information security, artificial intelligence, strategic communication, and the risks and opportunities in the field of new media. Sessions will be held under...

“Unity in Language, Thought and Action: The Future of the Turkic World”  panel held in Baku

A panel titled "Unity in Language, Thought, and Action: The Future of the Turkic World" was held in Baku on May 3, Turkism Day. The panel organised by our Directorate at the Heydar Aliyev Centre was attended by Türkiye's Ambassador to Baku Birol Akgün, Baku Representative of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Ufuk Turganer, Executive Director of the State Support Agency for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) of Azerbaijan Aygün Aliyeva, Azerbaijani MPs, representatives of non-governmental organisations, media executives and academics. At the panel, the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the homeland were commemorated with a moment...

Nuh Albayrak Featured on Stratcom Talks

Stratcom Talks, the official podcast of the Stratcom Summit organised by the Directorate of Communications, hosted Nuh Albayrak, Editor-in-Chief of Star newspaper, in this week’s episode. Albayrak highlighted the increasing importance of accurate and responsible journalism in an era marked by the rapid spread of disinformation and fake news. He stressed that true success in digital media can only be achieved by upholding this sense of responsibility.

Prof. Fatih Keskin Featured on Stratcom Talks

Stratcom Talks, the official podcast of the Stratcom Summit organised by the Directorate of Communications, welcomed Prof. Fatih Keskin, Dean of the Faculty of Communication at Ankara University, as this week’s guest. Prof. Fatih Keskin stated that, in response to the evolving needs and expectations of the communication sector, they closely follow international developments and technological innovations; accordingly, they design their academic studies and guide their graduate profiles to align with these dynamics.

Directorate of Communications to hold “Unity in Language, Thought, and Action: The Future of the Turkic World”

The "Unity in Language, Thought, and Action: The Future of the Turkic World Panel" will be held by our Directorate in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan. "Unity in Language, Thought, and Action: The Future of the Turkic World" will take place on May 3, 2025, at the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.