iCMAL Posted at 2019-04-19 11:38:01(296Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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|  "Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people" M. Kemal Atatürk APRIL 23 INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S DAY This national day (23 April National Sovereignty and Children's Day) in Turkey is a unique event. The founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, dedicated April 23 to the children of the country to emphasize that they are the future of the new nation. It was on April 23, 1920, during the War of Independence, that the Grand National Assembly met in Ankara and laid down the foundations of a new, independent, secular, and modern republic from the ashes of the Ottoman Empire. Following the defeat of the Allied invasion forces on September 9, 1922 and the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne on July 24, 1923, Ataturk started his task of establishing the institutions of the new state. Over the next eight years, Ataturk and his followers adopted sweeping reforms to create a modern Turkey, divorced from her Ottoman past. In unprecedented moves, he dedicated the sovereignty day to the children and entrusted in the hands of the youth the protection of this sovereignty and independence. Every year, the children in Turkey celebrate this "Sovereignty and Children's Day" as a national holiday. Schools participate in week-long ceremonies marked by performances in all fields in large stadiums watched by the entire nation. Among the activities on this day, the children send their representatives to replace state officials and high ranking bureaucrats in their offices. The President, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Ministers, provincial governors all turn over their positions to children's representatives. These children, in turn, sign executive orders relating to educational and environmental policies. On this day, the children also replace the parliamentarians in the Grand National Assembly and hold a special session to discuss matters concerning children's issues. Over the last two decades, the Turkish officials have been working hard to internationalize this important day. Their efforts resulted in large number of world states' sending groups of children to Turkey to participate in the above stated festivities. During their stay in Turkey, the foreign children are housed in Turkish homes and find an important opportunity to interact with the Turkish kids and learn about each other's countries and cultures. The foreign children groups also participate in the special session of the Grand National Assembly. This results in a truly international Assembly where children pledge their commitment to international peace and brotherhood. The importance of April 23 as a special day of children has been recognized by the international community. UNICEF decided to recognize this important day as the International Children's Day. This article was distributed to the guests of the first April 23 Children's Day on University of Missouri-Columbia Campus, which was organized by the Turkish Students' Association in April, 1992. Last edited by iCMAL on 2019-04-23 06:32:50 | |
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RedBaron58 Posted at 2019-04-19 16:05:47(296Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| Hi iCMAL I think it's great that you have started a thread for your community, but the posts on the thread will have to be in English. Please see the first rules here https://torrentgalaxy.org/rules.php As we have no way of moderating a thread in Turkish, it will have to be in English for the time being. | |
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| iCMALPosted at 2019-04-20 10:07:44(296Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| Residence Permit Foreigners who intend to extend their stay in Turkey beyond the time limit prescribed in their visa, those who need a visa exemption or intend to stay for more than ninety days must obtain a residence permit. 1. Short-Term Residence Permit for Foreigners To apply for a short-term residence permit, foreigners who own real estate in Turkey or intend to establish a business or business connections in Turkey must submit the following documents to the relevant Provincial Directorate of Immigration Administration (Göç İdaresi) once an application is submitted through the e-residence system. Short-term residence permits are issued for a maximum of two years as a principle. A residence permit is invalidated if it is not used within six months. 1.1. Initial Application Residence permit application form The original and a copy of the passport or travel document Four biometric photographs Proof of sufficient and sustainable financial resources for the duration of the stay Applicant’s residence ownership deed* An invitation letter or documents issued by the person/business to be contacted** Valid medical insurance (one of the following shall be sufficient): o Proof of access to health services in Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements o Provision document issued by the Social Security Institution o Document regarding the application made to the Social Security Institution to be covered by the general health insurance o Private health insurance 1.2. Application for Extension Applications for an extension of the residence permit may be made to Governors’ Offices within sixty days prior to its expiration, but under no circumstances should this be done after the expiry date. To obtain extension, foreigners are required to apply for a residence permit through the e-residence system. The completed application and required documents should be sent to the related Provincial Immigration Administration Office (Göç İdaresi) in Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Aydın, Bursa, Gaziantep, İstanbul, İzmir, Kayseri, Kocaeli, Mersin, Muğla, Samsun, Şanlıurfa or Tekirdağ by mail within five business days. Residence permit application form Notarized copy of the passport or travel document Four biometric photographs Submission of the previous residence permit document Proof of sufficient and sustainable financial resources for the duration of the stay Applicant’s residence ownership deed* An invitation letter or documents issued by the person/business to be contacted** Valid medical insurance (one of the following shall be sufficient): o Proof of access to health services in Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements o Provision document issued by the Social Security Institution o Private health insurance including the extension period *Required for foreigners owning immovable property in Turkey **Required for foreigners who intend to establish business or commercial connections in Turkey 2. Long-Term Residence Permit for Foreigners For a long-term residence permit, foreigners who have continuously resided in Turkey for at least eight years should submit the following documents to the relevant Provincial Directorate of Immigration Administration (Göç İdaresi): 2.1. Application* Residence permit application form The original and a copy of the passport or travel document Copy of the previous residence permit document Four biometric photographs Proof that the applicant has not received any social aid from governmental institutions and organizations in the last three years Proof of sufficient and sustainable financial resources for the duration of the stay Police record document Valid medical insurance (one of the following shall be sufficient): o Proof of access to health services in Turkey within the scope of bilateral social security agreements o Provision document issued by the Social Security Institution o Document regarding the application made to the Social Security Institution to be covered by the general health insurance o Private health insurance valid for a minimum of one year *Long-term residence permits are issued indefinitely. Therefore, no extension application is required. | |
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| EVILTEEN777Posted at 2023-02-07 01:23:53(97Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| hits southern Turkey and Syria Source: CNN  More than 7,000 people have died and rescuers are racing to pull survivors from beneath the rubble after a devastating earthquake ripped through Turkey and Syria, leaving destruction and debris on each side of the border. One of the strongest earthquakes to hit the region in a century shook residents from their beds at around 4 a.m. on Monday, sending tremors as far away as Lebanon and Israel. In Turkey, at least 5,434 people were killed and more than 15,800 others injured, according to Turkey’s head of disaster services, Yunus Sezer. In neighboring Syria, at least 1,832 people have died. According to the Syrian state news agency SANA, 711 people have died across government-controlled areas, mostly in the regions of Aleppo, Hama, Latakia, and Tartus. The “White Helmets” group, officially known as the Syria Civil Defense, reported 740 deaths in opposition-controlled areas. Much of northwestern Syria, which borders Turkey, is controlled by anti-government forces amid a bloody civil war that began in 2011. The epicenter of the 7.8-magnitude quake was 23 kilometers (14.2 miles) east of Nurdagi, in Turkey’s Gaziantep province, at a depth of 24.1 kilometers (14.9 miles), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. more:https://lite.cnn.com/2023/02/05/europe/earthquake-hits-turkey-intl-hnk Last edited by EVILTEEN777 on 2023-02-07 20:57:28 | |
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| EVILTEEN777Posted at 2023-02-13 02:21:11(96Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| The latest figures show that 33,181 have died across both countries. The death toll in Turkey has climbed to 29,605, Turkish Emergency Coordination Center SAKOM said Sunday. In Syria, the total number of deaths stands at 3,576, including 2,168 in rebel-held areas in the northwest, according to the “White Helmets” civil defense group, and 1,408 deaths in government-controlled parts of Syria, according to Syrian state media citing the health ministry on Saturday. More: https://lite.cnn.com/2023/02/12/middleeast/deaths-turkey-syria-earthquake-intl | |
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| MafketelPosted at 2023-02-13 09:54:11(96Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| Düşüncelerimiz ve dualarımız geride kalan ve birini kaybeden herkesle birlikte. Bu büyük üzüntünün üstesinden gelecek gücü bulsunlar. | |
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| BikerBoy25Posted at 2023-02-18 10:40:04(96Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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