A panel entitled “The Impact of New Communication Technologies on the Family” was held by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications. The panel commenced following the opening remarks delivered by Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş and the Presidency’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran. The session was moderated by Prof. Sefer Kalaman, Faculty Member at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Speaking at the panel titled “The Impact of New Communication Technologies on the Family,” Ayşenur Çoban, Director General of the Family Institute of the Ministry of Family and Social Services, stated...
Announcements & Activities
The Turkish Vibe Zone, which has garnered significant interest in Los Angeles, United States, continues to bring visitors together through cultural activities, interactive experiences, and the unifying spirit of sport on its fourth day. Implemented with the support of the Directorate of Communications and through the cooperation of Türkiye’s globally recognised brands and various institutions, the initiative stands out as an important public diplomacy initiative. Organised as part of the FIFA World Cup in the United States, the venue serves as a cultural bridge, bringing together not only the Turkish diaspora in the country but also kin...
Organised by the Directorate of Communications with the aim of enhancing the visibility of the cultural heritage of Turkish cuisine at both national and international levels, strengthening Türkiye’s capacity for gastrodiplomacy and developing cooperation in the field of public diplomacy, the second event in the series entitled "Türkiye's Gastrodiplomacy Model: The Heritage Table" was held in Hatay. Organised on the basis of the understanding that Turkish cuisine is not merely a collection of dishes, but also a repository of historical memory, cultural interaction, the tradition of sharing and civilisational heritage, the programme featured panels, workshops, cooking...
As part of “Türkiye's Gastrodiplomacy Model: The Heritage Table”, organised by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, local and international journalists hosted in Hatay were introduced to Antakya künefe, which holds a geographical indication registration from the European Union (EU). On the second day of the programme organised by our Directorate, local and international journalists were taken on a tour of the city's historical sites. Within this scope, journalists first visited the Necmi Asfuroğlu Archaeology Museum, which houses a single-piece floor mosaic covering 1,050 square metres, accompanied by a guide. The journalists then visited the St Pierre Church,...
With the support of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, the “Turkish Vibe Zone” event and experience venue has been launched in Los Angeles under the slogan “Türkiye is Here” as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Located within Gloria Molina Grand Park and spanning 3,050 square metres, the venue will host various activities aimed at promoting Türkiye, including live screenings of matches featuring the Turkish National Football Team and media engagement activities, through 26 June. Drawing significant attention on its opening day, the “Turkish Vibe Zone” attracted not only Turkish visitors but also supporters from other countries in the...
A panel titled “From The Hague to Ankara: NATO’s Future in a Transforming Global Security Environment” was organised in The Hague by our Directorate of Communications in cooperation with the Clingendael Institute. As part of the events carried out by our Directorate of Communications in various allied countries in Europe ahead of the Extraordinary Summit of NATO Heads of State and Government, which will be hosted by Türkiye in Ankara on 7-8 July 2026, a panel titled “From The Hague to Ankara: NATO’s Future in a Transforming Global Security Environment” was organized in cooperation with the Netherlands-based Clingendael...
The Directorate of Communications will organise the "New Communication Technologies and the Family" Panel on 23 June 2026 at 09:00. The panel will take place at the Conference Hall of the Directorate. Please click here to register.
The “Turkish Cuisine Week” event was held in Vienna, the capital of Austria, by the Embassy of Türkiye to Vienna. As part of Turkish Cuisine Week, organised by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications under the auspices of First Lady Emine Erdoğan, spouse of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, an event was held at the Austrian Representative Office of the Turkish Maarif Foundation (TMV). The event organised by Türkiye’s Embassy in Vienna was attended by Türkiye’s Ambassador to Vienna Gürsel Dönmez, Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in...
The Directorate of Communications organised a panel titled “Managing Strategic Uncertainties Ahead of the Ankara Summit” in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, in cooperation with the Atlantic Council of Finland. Ahead of the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, which will take place in Ankara on 7–8 July 2026, the Directorate of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye has been organising NATO-focused programmes in the capitals of NATO member states. Conducted in cooperation with leading think tanks in those countries, the series has previously been held in Madrid, Paris, London, Warsaw, Washington, Rome, and Brussels. The eighth event in the...