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Project Cycle Management Training

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - Read : 1619

Project Cycle Management (PCM) training will be held within the scope of Grant Scheme for Civil Society Support Program-II within the scope of Turkish Youth and Women for Democracy project which is conducted by Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation. Please register for the training to be held on 16-17-18-19-20 July 2019 between 10:00-16:00. (PLEASE CLICK THE NEWS TITLE FOR WIDE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION)

Message of Dr. Akkan Suver on the occasion of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day

Sunday, July 14, 2019 - Read : 1699

Dr. Akkan Suver, President of Marmara Group Foundation, who made a statement on the 15th of July, Day of Democracy and National Unity; “I congratulate the glorious resisters of our nation, who resist the treacherous opinion holders who mean our democracy and commemorate those who martyred with mercy and respect.” Akkan Suver's statement is as follows; "-We are on July 15, the Day of Democracy and National Unity. The Great Turkish Nation opposed the coup as a single body and showed its loyalty to democracy and republic 3 years ago. I congratulate the glorious insurgents of our nation, who resist the treacherous opinion holders who mean our democracy, and remember the martyrs with mercy and respect. Our martyrs and veterans, who we commemorate with gratitude, have proved that sovereignty rests unconditionally with the nation. In this gorgeous day we address the world with our civil society identity, the Republic of Turkey will forever live together in democracy.”

Visit of Darko Uskokovic

Saturday, July 13, 2019 - Read : 2813

Darko Uskokovic, the Ambassador of Montenegro in Ankara, visited the Honorary Consul General of Montenegro in Istanbul, Dr. Akkan Suver, along with Charge d'Affaires, Anda Alivodic. During the visit, Dr. Suver presented the information about the studies in the past periods to the newly appointed Ambassador. During the visit, Nigar Sargan was also present.

Visit to Myratgeldi Seyitmammedov

Thursday, July 11, 2019 - Read : 1846

Marmara Group Foundation visited the Consul General of Turkmenistan in his office and exchanged views on the events to be held in Turkmenistan on August 12, 2019. Dr. Akkan Suver and Att. Serhat Tabanca received information about the events from Myratgeldi Seyitmammedov, Consul General of Turkmenistan.

Marmara Group Foundation is in Berlin

Saturday, July 5, 2019 - Read : 3679

EU and Human Rights Platform of The Marmara Group Foundation has made a 5-day study visit to Berlin, Germany within the framework of "Turkish Youth and Women for Democracy" Project. Committee of the Marmara Group Foundation which consisted of Müjgan Suver, Lale Aytanç Nalbant, Nur Batur, Sevil Kulak, Demet Erdemir, Yasemin Kültür, Fatma Özbabacan, Lamiya Valiyeva, Ömer Yıldırım and project partners has made its first visit to Ambassador of Turkey to Berlin, Ali Kemal Aydin. The delegation got information about the lives of Turks in Germany and their participation in democratic processes from Ambassador Ali Kemal Aydın. The delegation presented information about "Turkish Youth and Women for Democracy" project of Marmara Group Foundation. The Delegation of the Marmara Group Foundation, who also visited the German Bundestag and met with the Federal Deputies held separate meetings with Chairman of Turkish Union in Berlin Brandenburg Saffet Çınar, Europe Machen The Young European Federalists and Malte Steuber, President of Turkish-German Employers Association Remzi Kaplan. Delegation of Project Implementation of the Marmara Group Foundation which has exchanged information on the education of young people and women throughout the Turkish community in Berlin and their participation in employment, economy and democratic processes, received information about the integration of Turks living in Berlin and the solution of their problems. In the implementation of the project, cooperation planning and exchange of experience has been done. Members of Parliament from the Bundestag exchanged information about the participation of young people and women in democratic processes and delegation received information from their experiences. At the end of the visit, the delegation carried out a workshop and identified the reference points and roadmap to support the participation of young people and women in democratic processes with their stakeholders.

US Consulate General in Istanbul celebrates 243th Anniversary of Independence

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - Read : 1921

The 243th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America was celebrated with a Reception in Istanbul. To the reception which has started with the speech of Consul General Daria Darnell and US Charge d'Affaires to Ankara Jeff Hoverier, Istanbul Deputy Mayor Ismail Gultekin, Patriarch Bartholomeos, Patriarch deputies Yusuf Cetin and Aram Atesyan, Rabbi Isak Haleva, Mayor of Beşiktaş Riza Akpolat, Mayor of Sarıyer Sukru Genc, Beyoğlu Mayor Ali Haydar Yıldız and a crowd of guests joined. The reception that Dr. Akkan Suver participated has lasted until late hours

Visit to Montenegro

Sunday, July 7, 2019 - Read : 1964

The Marmara Group Foundation has made a one-day study visit to Montenegro. The delegation of Marmara Group Foundation that consists of Dr. Akkan Suver, Ali Riza Arslan, Att. Serhat Tabanca, Gokhan Humbaraci, Ediz Citak and Yahya Durak hold official talks. Marmara Group Foundation which met with Deputy Prime Minister Milutin Simovic accepted separately by Milos Jovanovic, President of the State Investment Agency, Ivan Savelfic, Vice President of the Union of Chambers, and Defan Medovic, Head of the Project Development Center. The Delegation of the Marmara Group Foundation which has met with the Head of Economic Relations of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Minister of Economy, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sustainable Development, Deputy Minister of Transport and Maritime Affairs and Deputy Minister of Agriculture at the Prime Ministry, was also accepted by Ambassador of Turkey Songul Ozan. At the study visit of Marmara Group Foundation which also accepted by Former President H.E. Filip Vujanovic, Former Ambassador of Montenegro to Turkey Branko Milic was also present.

Irina Vlah is President Again

Monday, July 1, 2019 - Read : 1837

President of Marmara Group Foundation Dr. Akkan Suver congratulated Irina Vlah, President of Gagauziya Autonomous Region, who won the presidential elections in Gagauziya. Dr. Akkan Suver stated in his congratulatory letter that Irina Vlah, who was elected with 91 percent of the vote, would make Turkish-Gagauz relations more productive. "H.E. Irina Vlah, As the Marmara Group Foundation, I congratulate you on your high success in the elections held yesterday. This success is the artwork of your productive studies. While congratulating you once again, we genuinely believe that your services will bring out more efficient works between Turkey and Gagauzia. I kindly send greetings, love and congratulations from Istanbul." In her reply to Dr. Akkan Suver, Irina Vlah, the elected President of Gagauzia said that; " I look forward to working with you to further strengthen the relationship between the Marmara Group and Gagauziya. (PLEASE CLICK THE TITLE FOR DETAILS)

Farewell to Dinner to H.E. Branko Milic

Saturday, June 14, 2019 - Read : 2264

On the occasion of the expiry of the mandate of Ambassador H.E. Branko Milic, who served as the Ambassador of Montenegro to Ankara for many years, the President of the Marmara Group Foundation Dr. Akkan Suver gave a farewell dinner in his honor. Speaking at the dinner held at the Milport Hotel in Istanbul, Dr. Akkan Suver said that Branko Milic's exceptional services will not be forgotten. Again Dr. Akkan Suver while mentioning in his speech the importance of Branko Milic on the friendships and fruitful relations between Ankara and Podgorica, said to him; "Your Excellency is now my Montenegrin Brother" . Ertuğrul Kumcuoğlu, Yüksel Çengel, Cafer Okray, Lale Aytanç Nalbant, Att. Serhat Tabanca, Ediz Citak, Att. Ercüment Güvercin, Mustafa Ergin. İsmail Hasan Doğan and Rahmi Dilek attended the meeting from Marmara Group Foundation. Kucukkuyu Mayor Cengiz Balkan, who was previously the brotherly city of Bar, Montenegro, also attended the dinner and had a talk with Ambassador Branko Milic. Andrija Nikolic, Dragutin Papovic and Ervin Ibrahimovic of the Montenegrin Parliament attended the dinner as guests of honor.

Mongolian Business Women invited Dr. Suver to Mongolia

Saturday, June 14, 2019 - Read : 3625

On 8 and 11 July 2019, organized under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, Dolgorkhand S., President of Mongolian Businesswomen, visited Dr. Akkan Suver in his office and presented the invitation of the meeting on the occasion of the "First Forum of Mongolian Businesses and Investments Living Worldwide". Dr. Akkan Suver thanked the members of the delegation for their high interest and on behalf of the Marmara Group Foundation. During the visit where mutual gifts were presented, Dr. Akkan Suver shared his memories of his visits to Mongolia, with the delegation.