Announcements & Activities

Books “The Front Line of Truth in the Palestinian Cause” and “Our Palestinian Cause” published

We are delighted to reintroduce to the public the books "The Front Line of Truth in the Palestinian Cause" and "Our Palestinian Cause," which were published by our Directorate, in recognition of the ceasefire that has been implemented to address the humanitarian crisis and genocide in Gaza. As laid out in our book "The Front Line of Truth in the Palestinian Cause," we are committed to justly presenting the Palestinian issue to the international public while also lending our voice to the oppressed people of Gaza. In the spirit of justice and humanity, Türkiye will maintain its firm position...

“2nd Communications Council Preparatory Workshop” themed “Century of Türkiye: Century of Communication” concludes

The "2nd Communications Council Preparatory Workshop," organised by our Directorate under the theme "Century of Türkiye: Century of Communication" and inaugurated by Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun, concluded. Following the recent Communications Council held in Türkiye in 2003, a preparatory workshop was held yesterday at a hotel in Ankara with the theme "Century of Türkiye: Century of Communication". The two-day workshop, in which Head of Communications Altun delivered the opening speech, aims to further strengthen Türkiye's communication policies through a multi-stakeholder consultation mechanism and to shape the communication understanding of the future in line with the...

The book “Accurate Reporting and Media Ethics” published in English and Kurdish

The book "Accurate Reporting and Media Ethics," prepared by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications to assist media members, was published in English and Kurdish. The publication activities in nine languages, namely Turkish, English, Arabic, Azerbaijani Turkish, Russian, Spanish, German, French, and Greek, expanded to ten languages with the Kurdish translation of the book 'Accurate Journalism and Media Ethics'. The book, which guides media professionals in maintaining accurate reporting standards and providing reliable information to the public, is also an important resource for those looking to improve their media literacy and gain access to accurate information. The book, which is divided...

“Stratcom Summit 24” concludes

"International Strategic Communication Forum" (Stratcom Summit 24), organised by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications for the fourth time this year, has concluded. The two-day forum, hosted at a hotel in İstanbul under the theme "AI in Communication: Trends, Traps and Transition," convened experts from various fields across the globe. The forum commenced with the presentation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's message, subsequently featuring addresses from Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun.  The Stratcom Summit'24, Türkiye's largest communication summit, deliberated on the transformations in the field of communication through artificial intelligence, as well...

Stratcom Summit’24 addresses the importance of artificial intelligence in combating disinformation

At the fourth International Strategic Communication Summit (Stratcom Summit'24) organised by our Presidency's Directorate of Communications under the theme "AI in Communication: Trends, Traps and Transition," a panel titled "Combatting Disinformation with AI: Tools and Strategies for Public Institutions" was held. In the session moderated by Executive Director of the Development Strategy Centre of Uzbekistan Eldor Tulyakov, Coordinator of the Centre for Combating Disinformation of the Presidency's Directorate of Communications İdris Kardaş, Executive Director of Azerbaijan Media Development Agency Ahmad Ismayilov, Director of the UN Information Centre in Jakarta Miklos Gaspar, State Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications...

Stratcom Summit’24 to be held in İstanbul under the theme “AI in Communication: Trends, Traps and Transition”

Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that Stratcom Summit'24, which will be held this year for the fourth time, will enhance international cooperation, promote information sharing and serve as an important step in the implementation of solution-oriented approaches. Our Directorate will host the fourth International Strategic Communication Forum (Stratcom Summit'24) in İstanbul on December 13-14, with the theme "AI in Communication: Trends, Traps and Transition." The forum will kick off following the opening speeches of Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun and will be attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan. At...

Countdown Begins for Stratcom Forum’24

The countdown has officially begun for Stratcom Forum'24, Türkiye's largest strategic communication forum. Experts from around the world, including academics, media professionals, and industry leaders, will gather in Istanbul on December 13-14, 2024, at Rixos Tersane under the theme "Artificial Intelligence in Communication: Trends, Pitfalls, and Transformation." Click here to register.

PRESS RELEASE: 31ST OSCE MINISTERIAL COUNCIL MEETING

31ST OSCE MINISTERIAL COUNCIL MEETING PRESS RELEASE The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting will be held in Malta on 5-6 December 2024. Members of the media wishing to follow the summit can access the accreditation link and detailed information at https://www.osce.org/chairpersonship/579544. Members of the media are required to register by November 27, 2024 (deadline extended from November 22 to November 27). Respectfully announced

“Hollywood Turkish Film and Drama Days” ongoing in USA

At the "Hollywood Turkish Film and Drama Days," organised at Sony Studios in Los Angeles, California, by the Directorate of Communications and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the first episode of the TV series "Şehrazat" and the TV series "Sahipsizler" (The Orphans), as well as the short film "Dilan Hakkında Konuşmalıyız" (We Need to Talk about Dilan), were screened. A number of Turkish actors participated in the event, designed to showcase the rich texture of Turkish culture to foreign audiences in the United States through the lens of cinema while also highlighting the influence of...