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..

Applications In Progress for YTB’s Cognate Literature Outreach Program

The Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) continues to promote Turkish literary works authored by cognate communities in 2024 under the Cognate Literature Outreach Program (SEDEP). see more..

Applications In Progress for YTB’s Human and Social Development Research Support Program

The applications for the year 2024 are still in progress under the Human and Social Development Research Support Program, abbreviated as BESKAP and announced by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities to back any scientific research by cognate and related communities. see more..

Holds an Event to Commemorate Hanau Terrorist Attack

The Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) held an event to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the racist attack in Hanau. Addressing the crowd as part of the event, President of YTB Mr. Eren noted that racism, discrimination, xenophobia, Islamophobia, and anti-immigrant sentiments keep rising in Europe and said: “We all wish to see Europe adopt a mindset that helps people understand one another, respect differences, acknowledge that diversity is an asset, and reject discrimination and marginalisation”. see more..

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