The many faces of King in America’s cities
ShareAmerica A mural of Martin Luther King Jr. overlooks a Los Angeles parking lot. (© Camilo Vergara) “I just want the most spontaneous ones,” said…
The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
ShareAmerica – Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality in the United States. The third Monday in January marks…
Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S Consulate General Istanbul will only offer emergency services
Due to inclement weather, on Tuesday, January 11th, the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul will be open for emergency services for U.S. citizens only. All scheduled consular services…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Ongoing operations in Gaziantep
Consulate Adana warns U.S. citizens of current police operations against armed fugitives in Gaziantep City. Consulate Adana recommends that U.S. citizens remain indoors until the…
Apology for Past Discrimination toward Employees and Applicants based on Sexual Orientation
Throughout my career, including as Secretary of State, I have stood strongly in support of the LGBTI community, recognizing that respect for human rights must…
Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S Consulate General Istanbul will only offer emergency services
Due to inclement weather, on Tuesday, January 10th, the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul will be open for emergency services for U.S. citizens only. All scheduled consular services…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protest Planned Near the Turkish Parliament Building in Ankara J
U.S. Embassy Ankara informs U.S. citizens that it is aware that several organizations have announced a protest today, January 9, at the Dikmen entrance of…
Routine Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S Consulate General Istanbul will be closed tomorrow, January 9
The U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul will be closed tomorrow, January 9th, due to inclement weather. All consular services including visa appointments and American Citizen…
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Explosion Reported in Izmir January 5, 2017
The U.S. Embassy is aware of a reported explosion near the courthouse in Bayrakli, Izmir. The Embassy advises that U.S. citizens avoid the area at…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey
The White House Office of the Press Secretary January 03, 2017 The President spoke today by phone with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to…
U.S. Consulate General Istanbul: Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Ongoing Security Operations i
Security operations are still ongoing in the aftermath of the January 1st gunfire attack at Reina nightclub in Ortakoy in Istanbul. U.S. citizens are advised to shelter in…
Clarification Regarding U.S. Government Public Security Messages
On December 22, the U.S. Embassy issued a general holiday season threat warning for Turkey and various parts of Europe, as we do whenever there…
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Gunfire and Casualties near Reina nightclub in Ortakoy
January 1, 2017 There are reports of gunfire near Reina nightclub in Ortakoy in Istanbul. Multiple casualties have been reported. U.S. citizens should avoid the…
The truth regarding misinformation in Turkish media concerning United States and Coalition operation
December 28, 2016 – The U.S. Embassy in Ankara There is considerable misinformation circulating in Turkish media concerning U.S. and Coalition operations against ISIL in…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Mersin
U.S. Consulate Adana, Turkey Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Mersin December 22, 2016 The U.S. Consulate in Adana informs U.S. citizens that a…
Ambassador John Bass’ Interview with NTV’s Ahmet Yeşiltepe
NTV Studios, Ankara | December 22, 2016 [Introduction in Turkish] Question: Mister Ambassador, thank you very much for this opportunity. Turkey is going through terrible times,…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Upcoming Holiday and New Year’s Eve Celebrations
U.S. Mission Turkey reminds U.S. citizens that extremist groups are continuing aggressive efforts to conduct attacks throughout Turkey in areas where U.S. citizens and expatriates…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Return to Normal Operations at Mission Turkey Facilities on Thur
Mission Turkey informs U.S. citizens that Embassy Ankara, Consulate General Istanbul, and Consulate Adana will re-open for normal operations on Thursday, December 22, including routine…