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We Have Lost Yüksel Ersin, the Wife of Azmi Ersin

Thursday, September 7, 2023 - Read : 391

We regret to announce that Yüksel Ersin, the wife of Azmi Ersin, one of the General Secretaries of the Marmara Group Foundation ( - ), and the former Ballet Chief of the State Opera and Ballet, has passed away. In light of this great loss, we share our friend Azmi Ersin's rightful sorrow. We pray to Almighty Allah for mercy upon the deceased and extend our condolences to her family and loved ones.

Visit to the Hon. Suzan Novoberdaliu

Thursday, September 7, 2023 - Read : 314

Dr. Akkan Suver, the President of the Marmara Group Foundation, and Hasan Yediyıldız, a Member of the Board of Trustees, conducted a working visit to Suzan Novoberdaliu, the Consul General of Kosovo in Istanbul. During the visit, Dr. Akkan Suver and Hasan Yediyıldız provided information about the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit and emphasized the significance of Kosovo's repsentation in the Marmara Group Foundation.

Great Surprise to Dr. Akkan Suver

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - Read : 522

During the visit to Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz friends presented Dr. Akkan Suver with an original cap and a kalpak made of wolf fur as a gift. During the same gift ceremony, Mammat Bolat, a member of the Writers Union, also presented a kalpak to Sezgin Bilgiç, Göksel Bilgiç, and Zafer Yılmaz.

Visit to the Ambassador Ahmet Sadık Doğan

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - Read : 438

President of the Marmara Group Foundation Dr. Akkan Suver and General Secretary Sezgin Bilgiç, who were on a visit to Kyrgyzstan, paid a courtesy visit to the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Bishkek, Ahmet Sadık Doğan, at his office. During the visit, Dr. Akkan Suver and Sezgin Bilgiç provided Ambassador Ahmet Sadık Doğan with information about the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit. The meeting was also attended by Commercial Counselor Hüseyin Koç from the Embassy.

Dr. Akkan Suver Speaks at Azerbaijan Diaspora Zoom Meeting

Monday, September 4, 2023 - Read : 416

The Azerbaijan Diaspora Ministry brought together Azerbaijanis and friends of Azerbaijan living abroad in a Zoom meeting. The meeting, which had a significant turnout, was moderated by Elshad Aliyev. Participants from various states in the United States, different regions in Australia, and numerous countries in Europe and Asia attended. During the successful meeting, Dr. Akkan Suver, the President of the Marmara Group Foundation, who is involved in civil society activities in Bishkek, commended the efforts of the Azerbaijan Diaspora Ministry. In this fruitful gathering, participants shared their thoughts on issues related to Karabakh and promoting Azerbaijan.

The International Fegentri Race at the Türkiye Jockey Club

Saturday, September 2, 2023 - Read : 373

The Türkiye Jockey Club hosted the International Fegentri Amateur Women Riders Championship. The race was won by French jockey Margaux Colomb, riding Alavara, owned by Banu Alemdar Selpek. In addition to a large crowd of spectators, the race was attended by foreign mission chiefs in Istanbul. President of the Marmara Group Foundation Dr. Akkan Suver, along with Müjgan Suver, Mahmut Saklı, and Hasan Yediyıldız, were also present. The Marmara Group Foundation delegation watched the races with (E) Chief Prosecutor Aykut Cengiz Engin.

Visit to Lira Sydykova

Saturday, September 2, 2023 - Read : 435

Dr. Akkan Suver, the President of the Marmara Group Foundation, and Hasan Yediyıldız, a member of the Board of Trustees, paid a courtesy visit to Lira Sydykova, the Consul General of Kyrgyzstan in Istanbul. During this visit, which took place before the Marmara Group Foundation's trip to Bishkek, Dr. Akkan Suver and Hasan Yediyıldız engaged in discussions related to Kyrgyzstan. Consul General Lira Sydykova presented Dr. Akkan Suver with a special book prepared for Cehgiz Aymatov as a gift.

Visit to Hon. Vassil Valchev Petkova

Thursday, August 31, 2023 - Read : 375

Dr. Akkan Suver, the President of the Marmara Group Foundation, visited the Consul General of Bulgaria in Istanbul, Vassil Valchev Petkov, at his office as part of the briefings for the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit. During the visit, Dr. Akkan Suver highlighted the significant importance that the Marmara Group Foundation places on promoting Bulgaria in the Eurasian Economic Summits to the Consul General.

Victory Day on August 30 Celebrated with Enthusiasm in Istanbul

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - Read : 430

On the occasion of Victory Day on August 30, in the morning, the Istanbul Governorship hosted a ceremony where local and military authorities in Istanbul, as well as foreign mission chiefs, extended their congratulations to Istanbul Governor Davut Gül. Istanbul Governor received the congratulations together with the First Army Commander Lieutenant General Ali Sivri and the Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Ekrem İmamoğlu. In this congratulatory event, representing the civil society, Dr. Akkan Suver and Hasan Yediyıldız from the Marmara Group Foundation were also present. In the evening, an event was held at the Archaeological Museum in celebration of August 30, hosted by Istanbul Governor Davut Gül and his wife. Representing the Marmara Group Foundation, Müjgan Suver, Dr. Akkan Suver, Cafer Okray, and Hasan Yediyıldız attended the reception.

Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı Visited Marmara Group Foundation

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - Read : 429

Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı visited the Marmara Group Foundation prior to the Foundation's trip to Uzbekistan. During the workshop focused on discussions about Uzbekistan, Dr. Akkan Suver, Müjgan Suver, Cafer Okray, and Hasan Yediyıldız were present