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Lunch invitation for Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov

Monday, Feburary 19, 2018 - Read : 3029

The Marmara Group Foundation invited Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov, who was on a study visit in Turkey, to a meal at the Istanbul Beyti Restaurant. At the lunch, which was attended by Patriarch Bartholomeos, Dr. Akkan Suver, Ali Rıza Arslan and Müjgan Suver where present on behalf of the Marmara Group Foundation as well as Prof. Dr. Erman Tuncer, Macedonian Consul General Zerrin Abaz and Secretary General of the Patriarchate Father Yuakim Billis. Beyti Güler, owner of the Beyti Restaurant, presented a tile-embroidered memorial plate to President Ivanov.

Presıdent Mustafa Akıncı Accepted the Marmara Group Foundatıon

Saturday, Feburary 17, 2018 - Read : 2444

Mustafa Akıncı, President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus accepted the delegation of the Marmara Group Foundation that was on an promotional visit to Nicosia regarding the 21st Eurasian Economic Summit. The delegation consisting of Dr. Akkan Suver, Ali Rıza Arslan and Şamil Ayrım invited President Akıncı to the 21st Eurasian Economic Summit. At the reception, Chief of Staff Cenk Gürçağ was also present.

Marmara Group Foundation was in Cyprus

Saturday, Feburary 17, 2018 - Read : 3090

Within the framework of the 21st Eurasian Economic Summit's promotional visits, Dr. Akkan Suver, Şamil Ayrım and Ali Rıza Arslan were guests in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus for a one-day study visit. They started by visiting Derya Kanbay, Ambassador of Turkey to Nicosia in his office. Dr. Suver and his colleagues held an informational presentation to Ambassador Derya Kanbay regarding the 21st Eurasian Economic Summit to be held on April 11-12, 2018. (PLEASE CLICK THE TITLE FOR DETAILS)

Ali Riza Arslan was in Belarus

Thursday, Feburary 15, 2018 - Read : 4782

Ali Rıza Arslan, Vice President of the Marmara Group Foundation and DEIK Belarus Business Council President visited Belarus with Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım. At theTurkey-Belarus Business Forum, where Ali Rıza Arslan and Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım listened to the thoughts and demands of businessmen, Arslan said the following in his speech: "Our mutual trade volume increased by over 30 percent in 2017. This trade volume is close to 1 billion dollars. Turkish firms have gained experience to invest directly in Belarus. I wish these experiences will continue in the coming years."

Danish Prince Henrik passed away

Thursday, Feburary 15, 2018 - Read : 2571

Dr. Akkan Suver signed the Condolence Book, which was opened at the Consulate General of Denmark upon the passing of Prince Henrik of Denmark; he offered his condolences and wishes for patience to the people of Denmark and Her Royal Highness Queen Margrethe of Denmark. Consul General of Denmark, Jesper Kamp was also present at the signing of the book.

Consular wives meeting

Wednesday, Feburary 14, 2018 - Read : 2981

Marmara Group Foundation's EU and Human Rights Platform President Müjgan Suver attended the Conventional Consular Wives meeting in Istanbul. The dinner meeting held by the spouses of the Consuls in Istanbul every month, where they exchange information, took place at the home of Füsun İhsanoğlu.

Officer of the Order of the Crown of Romania to Dr. Akkan Suver

Wednesday, Feburary 14, 2018 - Read : 3213

Her Majesty Margareta Custodian of the Crown of Romania decided to grant Dr. Akkan Suver the rank of an Officer of the Order of the Crown Romania. The investiture ceremony will take place in Bucharest, at the Royal Palace, on 26 March 2018.

One Rumeli Television chose Tops of the Balkans

Monday, Feburary 12, 2018 - Read : 2439

The "Tops" of the Balkans night, organized by One Rumeli Television, took place with great participation at Cemal Reşit Rey Convention Center in Istanbul. At the event, where representatives of the Balkan Associations as well as ministers, parliamentarians and civil society leaders of the Balkan countries were present, Atatürk was mentioned by all the speakers as the greatest person of the Balkan. The event that started with the opening speech of Atilla Baykal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tek Rumeli Television, the announcers and the spectacularly beautiful presentations of Gamze Matracı anbd Yusuf Emini were greatly appreciated. Dr. Akkan Suver presented one of the "Tops" of the Balkans award to the rector of Trakya University, Prof. Dr. Erhan Tabakoğlu. Artists from Balkan countries and Balkan folklore teams brightened up the event with their performances during the event.

CIIDS China Innovation and Development Strategy Institute was at the Marmara Group Foundation

Saturday, Feburary 9, 2018 - Read : 2927

Feng Wei, Vice Chairman of CIIDS "Innovation and Development Strategy Institute of China" and Chen Yinlong of the International Bureau visited the Marmara Group Foundation together with Li Chunliang, Chief of the Political Section of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China, and Attaché Hu Yuzhe of the People's Republic of China. During the visit issues of a cooperation between Turkey and the People's Republic of China in the field of civil society were discussed. On the occasion of the exchange of information about the 21st Eurasian Economic Summit, Dr. Fatih Saraçoğlu, Ertuğrul Kumcuoğlu, Ali Riza Arslan, Yüksel Çengel, Cafer Okray, Yüksel Önel and Dr. Akkan Suver were present on behalf of the Marmara Group Foundation. At the meeting, the importance which the Marmara Group Foundation attaches on the Silk Road Project was brought to the agenda. The executives of the Marmara Group Foundation who evaluate the Silk Road Project as the philosophy of the era, also offered to collaborate on this field.

Visiting the Mayor of Maltepe Municipality

Thursday, Feburary 8, 2018 - Read : 2403

On behalf of the Marmara Group Foundation, Dr. Akkan Suver, Engin Köklüçınar, Müjgan Suver and Yüksel Çengel were as guest at Maltepe Mayor Ali Kılıç's office within the framework of the 21st Eurasian Economic Summit. The delegation that made an informational presentation regarding the 21st Eurasian Economic Summit, invited Mayor Ali Kılıç as speaker to the "Smart Cities" session.