Political Officer Crispian Wilson's diary
Crispian Wilson, is a political officer at the British Embassy in Ankara. He covers Turkish Foreign Policy in the Middle East and in mid October he visited Turkey’s borders with Syria and Iraq. Here he writes about his experiences.
Conference on ‘Towards a Low Carbon Business in Turkey’
Sarah Mooney was a keynote speaker at the “Towards a Low Carbon Business in Turkey” Conference organized by the Climate Platform at the Conrad Hotel in Istanbul on the 23rd November.
Launch of voluntary returns project
The British Embassy funds a new project with IOM to help illegal migrants in Turkey return home.
UK in Turkey
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- If you are a UK national with plans to visit Turkey, register with LOCATE so that we're able to contact you in case of an emergency
Important Visa Notice
From 30 November 2009 the UK Border Agency is introducing fingerprint checks at the border for passengers with biometric UK visas, entry clearances and Identity Cards for Foreign Nationals (ICFN).
Foreign Secretary's Eid Message
I am delighted to send my good wishes to Muslim communities in Britain and around the world for Eid al-Adha.
Important Notice
British diplomatic missions in Turkey will be closed over the local religious holiday period, 27 - 30 November.
Important Consular Notice
All applications for new or replacement passports must be sent to the Consulate General in Istanbul.
Travel advice for Turkey including Swine Flu information
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) travel advice notices aim to ensure that British travellers are well prepared before departure.
LATEST NEWS
Urgent call for action on climate change
27 November 2009
Young people from the Commonwealth countries are featured in a short film urging world leaders to act on Copenhagen.
UK and Georgia cooperate on conflict resolution
26 November 2009
Minister for Europe Chris Bryant met Georgian Prime Minister Nikoloz Gilauri during his visit to London on Thursday 26 November.
Turkey, Ankara, British Embassy
Turkey, Ankara, British Embassy
British Embassy
Şehit Ersan Caddesi 46/A
Çankaya
Ankara
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