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Visit to Consul General of India

Thursday, January 5, 2023 - Read : 489

President of the Marmara Group Foundation Dr Akkan Suver, together with Yvonne Vingas and Niko Kalamaris, paid a visit to Consul General of India in Istanbul Sudhi Choudhary within the framework of the 26th Eurasian Economic Summit promotional visits. During the visit Dr. Akkan Suver made a presentation about the latest situation of the 26th Eurasian Economic Summit. Yvonne Vingas and Niko Kalamaris gave information about the Award Ceremony to be held on the occasion of an Indian photographer winning an international photography competition held in memory of the recently deceased photographer Nikolaos Manginas, and invited Indian Consul General Sudhi Choudhary to the Ceremony.

Pope Benoit XVI passes into eternity

Sunday, January 1, 2023 - Read : 605

Pope Benoit XVI (2007-2013) 95 years old passed into eternity. Pope Benoit XVI, known and distinguished as a humanitarian of peace and dialogue, was a Religious Leader who accepted the Marmara Group Foundation in the Vatican on two separate dates. In the first visit, the Marmara Group Foundation Delegation consisting of Dr. Akkan Suver, Prof. Dr. İlter Turan, Cafer Okray and Leyla Tavşanoğlu with, Dr. Fatih Saraçoğlu and (F) Orgeneal Necdet Timur were also accepted in the Vatican. Pope Benoit XVI, who received Müjgan and Dr. Akkan Suver at the Notre Dame Church during his official visit to Turkey, was known for his high support for civil society activities. As the Marmara Group Foundation, we bow respectfully in front of the cherished memory of Pope Benoit XVI, and as the Marmara Group Foundation, we offer our condolences to the Catholic world with our civil society identity.

Welcome 2023

Saturday, December 31, 2022 - Read : 645

We are on the eve of realizing a new year. As Marmara Group Foundation, we are leaving behind a difficult year; We wish the world of humanity to get rid of the troubles it is going through, and we hope that 2023 will be a year of peace and serenity.

Visit to Kubanuchbek Omuraliyev

Thursday, December 29, 2022 - Read : 448

President of the Marmara Group Foundation Dr. Akkan Suver and Marmara Group Foundation Board of Trustees Member Mahmut Saklı, within the framework of the 26th Eurasian Economic Summit promotional visits, visited the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev in his office. Dr. Akkan Suver and Mahmut Saklı presented information about the 26th Eurasian Economic Summit

Visit to Avcılar Municipality

Monday, December 26, 2022 - Read : 435

Marmara Group Foundation consisting Dr. Akkan Suver, Yüksel Çengel, Sezgin Bilgiç and Mahmut Saklı's delegation, Dr. Akkan Suver and his friends made a visit to Mayor of Avcılar Turan Hançerli within the framework of the 26th Eurasian Economic Summit introductory visits. They stated that the environment, climate change and water issues will be brought to the agenda at the 26th Eurasian Economic Summit.

Visit to the Mayor of Beylikdüzü

Monday, December 26, 2022 - Read : 465

The Marmara Group Foundation's delegation, consisting of Dr. Akkan Suver, Yüksel Çengel, Sezgin Bilgiç and Mahmut Saklı, paid an information visit to the Mayor of Beylikdüzü, Murat Çalık. During their visit, Marmara Group Foundation Delegation brought up the importance they attach to environment and climate change to Mayor Murat Çalık.

Nativity and Christmas celebrated in Syriac Catholic Church

Sunday, December 25, 2022 - Read : 454

Nativity and Christmas were celebrated in the Syriac Catholic Church. At the ceremony organized by Syriac Monsignor Orhan Çanlı; Mayors, Religious Leaders with Assyrian community leaders were present. Dr. Akkan Suver, Sezgin Bilgiç and Serhat Tabanca also congratulated the Assyrian Monsignor Orhan Çanlı on behalf of the Marmara Group Foundation and the Holidays of the Orthodox Assyrians. Dr. Akkan Suver celebrated Christians' Christmas Day. Dr. Akkan Suver: "I congratulate the Christmas Day that our Christian citizens have realized. I wish that Christmas Feast will be a door opening to love, peace, tranquility and respect, and I congratulate the new year of our Christian citizens on this occasion."

Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate celebrates Christmas

Sunday, December 25, 2022 - Read : 439

An official reception was held on the occasion of the Nativity Day and Christmas of Istanbul Syriac Orthodox Patriarch Yusuf Çetin. Mayors, civil society leaders and political party representatives were present at the ceremony along with Syriac citizens. After congratulating Dr Akkan Suver, Serhat Tabanca and Sezgin Bilgiç, who attended to the ceremony on behalf of the Marmara Group Foundation, at the ceremony delegation of Marmara Group Foundation met with the Mayor of the Islands Erdem Gül and the Mayor of Kadıköy Şerdil Dara Odabaşı. Dr. Akkan Suver celebrated Christians’ Christmas Day. Dr. Akkan Suver: "I congratulate the Christmas Day that our Christian citizens have realized. I wish that Christmas Feast will be a door opening to love, peace, tranquility and respect, and I congratulate the new year of our Christian citizens on this occasion."

Marmara Group Foundation Visited Bamir Topi

Saturday, December 23, 2022 - Read : 448

Marmara Group Foundation visited Bamir Topi President of Albania (2007-2012) within the framework of visits to Albania. Member of Parliament of Albania Kreshnik Collaku and Senida Mesi Deputy Prime Minister of Albania (2017 - 2019) was also present during the visit. During the visit, Dr. Akkan Suver, Serhat Tabanca and Mustafa Ergin invited Bamir Topi to the 26th Eurasian Economic Summit.

Ambassador of Türkiye to Tiran Tayyar Kağan Atay received the Marmara Group Foundation

Saturday, December 23, 2022 - Read : 428

The delegation of the Marmara Group Foundation, consisting of Dr Akkan Suver, Serhat Tabanca and Mustafa Ergin within the framework of the 26th Eurasian Economic Summit promotional visits in Tirana, visited the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Tiran Tayyar Kağan Atay in his office. During the visit, members of the Delegation presented information to Ambassador Tayyar Kağan Atay.