Türkiye Odalar ve Borsalar Birliği


	The victory of August 30th is proof that, with unity solidarity and determination, we can achieve everything The TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated in his message regarding the August 30th Victory Holiday, “Throughout history, our noble nation has never relinquished values such as the flag, homeland and independence. The victory of August 30th is proof that if we stand united and fight with determination there is nothing that we cannot achieve.” 30.08.2011 Ankara

	Batman Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Mehmet Teymur has passed away Batman Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Mehmet Teymur has passed away due to a heart attack. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that he viewed the passing of Teymur, who had been presiding over the Batman Chamber of Commerce and Industry for 40 years, with great sadness, “We have learned of our dear brother Mehmet Teymur with deep sadness. I pray for the grace of Allah upon the deceased and present my condolences to his family, loved ones and the business world. Mr. Teymur will be remembered with respect for his contributions to the business world.” 29.08.2011 Ankara

	“Holidays are the best opportunity to exalt human values” In his Ramadan Holiday message, the TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that holidays are special days in which feelings of peace and brotherhood are strengthened and our joy of living is renewed. 28.08.2011 Ankara

	Earthenware Industry Products Council prepares for sector report The TOBB Turkey Earthenware Industry Products Council met in Ankara to discuss the sector’s problems. Sector representatives expressed their gratification for the TOBB Sector Councils Directorate’s “Portal for Sectors” project and informed the council members regarding the “Fire and Security Symposium” to be held in October. 26.08.2011

	TOBB Turkey Glass Industry Council discussed the glass waste legislation The Turkey Glass and Glass Products Industry Council convened at the Istanbul TOBB Service building to discuss the waste glass disposal legislation. Council members stated that the disposal of waste glass was one of the industry’s most significant problems and as a result of investigations into the matter decided to partake in the necessary study and relay the results to the relevant ministries. 26.08.2011

	The Black Sea Region Chamber and Exchange Presidents convened at TOBB Union Center The Black Sea Region Consultation Meeting was held in the TOBB Union Center with TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu presiding. The meeting, during which developments in the region were assessed, focused on national and global economic developments. TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the consultation meetings for the year would conclude with the Black Sea Region and exchanged views and ideas with the region’s Chamber and Exchange Presidents. 24.08.2011 Ankara

	Turkey LPG Council elected its sub-committee presidents Turkey Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Council elected its sub-committee presidents. The council, wanting to use the sub-committees more actively, agreed on Ömer Yağız as Techincal Sub-Committee President, Erkan Kınacı as Legislative Sub-Committee President, Fehmi Arıkan as Cylinder Gas Sub-Committee President, Cem Arat as Autogas Sub-Committee President. In order to ensure more efficient working of the sub-committees, the council has prepared a set of work principles, which the Council Board shared with the council members and stated that the principles would be finalized according to sector representatives’ views. 24.08.2011

	“The claim that there is a tension with the Prime Minister regarding appointments is not reflective of reality” The news article titled “Waiting for an appointment for 73 days” in today’s (23.08.2011) Vatan Gazette contains unjust views and is not factual. 23.08.2011 Ankara

	Mehmet Ali Neyzi elected as the Turkey Energy Council President During the Turkey Energy Council meeting held in Ankara, Council Vice President Mehmet Ali Neyzi was elected as Council President. Gökmen Topuz (Zorlu Energy), İhsan Akyol (Sanko Energy) and Alpay Ünal (Era Corp.) were elected as Vice Presidents. 23.08.2011

	The Mediterranean Region Chamber and Exchange Presidents met at TOBB The Mediterranean Region Consultation Meeting was held in the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Union Center. During the meeting, held with The TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu presiding, troubles of the region and proposed solutions as well as national and global economic developments were discussed. 22.08.2011 Ankara

	Chamber and Exchange Council Presidents’ came together for a consultation meeting Council presidents of the member Chambers and Exchanges of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey came together for a consultation meeting at TOBB ETU. 21.08.2011 Ankara

	TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu in Somalia The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, along with TOBB Board Vice President Murat Yalçıntaş, attended the Prime Minister Erdoğan’s visit to Somalia which is struggling with famine. Traveling to Somalia with the Prime Minister Erdoğan and a sizable retinue, Hisarcıklıoğlu assessed the disaster on site. 19.08.2011 Somali

	Hisarcıklıoğlu visited EU-Turkey JCC member and TZOB President Bayraktar TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited EU-Turkey Joint Consultative Committee member and Turkey Agriculture Chambers Union President Şemsi Bayraktar in hi office. 18.08.2011 Ankara

	Hisarcıklıoğlu: “History will exact a price for this” In his message regarding the assault perpetrated against our soldiers in the Çukurca county of Hakkari resulting in the martyring of 7 soldiers and injuring of 11, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu described the terrorist attack as “the damned face of violence and enmity against peace and brotherhood”. 17.08.2011 Ankara

	‘Awareness’ activities for the growth of the fund market undertaken Turkey Fund Market Council convened at the Istanbul TOBB Service Building. The meeting, attended by TOBB Board Member Mustafa Boydak, was regarded with interest by the private sector’s and civil society organizations’ high level representatives. 17.08.2011

	TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Youth and Sports Minister Kılıç The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Suat Kılıç, Minister of Youth and Sports. 16.08.2011 Ankara

	We cannot remain insensitive to people dying from famine Attending the “The Exchange’s Pride, Patent Record-holders Award Ceremony” hosted by the Kayseri Commerce Exchange (KTB), The Union of Chambers and Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President, M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that during the last five months 50,000 children have lost their lives due to famine and urged everyone to assist as they are able. 15.08.2011 Kayseri

	Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the Chamber and Exchange President of the Southeast Region in the consultation meeting Southeast Region Consultation Meeting was conducted in the TOBB Union Center. During the meeting the problems of the region and proposed solutions as well economic developments on a national and global scale were discussed with TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu presiding. 13.08.2011 Ankara

	Marmara Region Consultation Meeting held at the TOBB Union Center The consultation meeting was held at the TOBB Union Center under TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu with the attendances of the Marmara Region Chamber and Exchange Presidents. 11.08.2011 Ankara

	Media and Communication Council visited Minister Ergün TOBB Turkey Media and Communication Council visited the Minister of Science, Industry and Technology, Nihat Ergün. 11.08.2011

	Central Anatolia assessed in the Region Consultation Meeting The Central Anatolia Region Consultation meeting was held in the TOBB Union Center with TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu presiding. During the meeting Central Anatolia Region’s problems and expectations were assessed while evaluations on the developments on a region, country and world basis were made. 10.08.2011 Ankara

	Crimea Tatar National Assembly President Kırımlıoğlu visited TOBB The Crimea Tatar National Assembly President Mustafa Abdülcemil Kırımlıoğlu and his retinue visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. 09.08.2011 Ankara

	Hisarcıklıoğlu draws attention to “distant markets” Attending TİMKODER’s iftar supper, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu recalled the contraction of the European market and suggested that the China, India and Mexico markets not be neglected. 09.08.2011 Ankara

	A helping hand from TOBB for Africa’s struggle against hunger TOBB has started an aid campaign to address the hunger disaster in Africa by donating one million TL. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out the scale of the disaster and said, “I call out to the whole Turkish business world and look forward to their support.” 08.08.2011 Ankara

	Eastern Anatolia Region Chambers and Exchanges President met at TOBB Eastern Anatolia Region Consultation Meeting was held at the TOBB Union Center. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu presided over the meeting during which the problems of the region were assessed and ideas were exchanged. 07.08.2011 Ankara

	Germany’s Ambassador to Turkey, Ambassador Pohl was hosted by Hisarcıklıoğlu Assigned to Turkey as Germany’s Ambassador, Dr. Eberhart Pohl visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. The meeting, during which the commercial and economic relations of the two countries were discussed, Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that Germany is a very important partner for Turkey while Ambassador Pohl stated that during his office he would put equal importance on political and economic issues. 05.08.2011 Ankara

	Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmet Davutoğlu The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu in his office. 05.08.2011 Ankara

	TOBB Free Trade Zones Council visited the Minister of Family and Social Policies Fatma Şahin TOBB Free Trade Zones Council President Mehmet Özmen, along with Sector Council Members, visited the Minister of Family and Social Policies Fatma Şahin for congratulations. 04.08.2011

	TOBB Cement and Cement Products Council elected Mustafa Güçlü as President Çimentaş İzmir Cement Factory Ltd. General Coordinator Mustafa Güçlü was unanimously elected to the TOBB Turkey Cement and Cement Products Council Presidency. 03.08.2011

	Profession organizations meet at TOBB to work on the new constitution Public administration equivalent profession organizations met at TOBB to discuss preparations for the new constitution. The meeting which convened under TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu was attended by TESK President Bendevi Palandöken, Notaries of Turkey Association President Fahri Köse, Turkey Self-Employed Accountants, Financial Advisors and Sworn Financial Advisors Union of Chambers (TÜRMOB) President Nail Sanlı, Turkish Veterinarians Union President Dr. Mehmet Alkan, Turkey Participation Banks Union President Fahrettin Yahşi, Turkey Bar Union President Attorney Vedat Ahsen Coşar, Turkey Travel Agencies Union (TÜRSAB) President Başaran Ulusoy, TZOB Legal Consultant Cahit Babacan and Pharmacists Union President Erdoğan Çolak. 02.08.2011 Ankara

	TOBB ETU Computer Team wins gold in the International Olympiad in Informatics The 23rd International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) was held in Thailand between the 22nd and 29th of July. Our country was represented by a team of six consisting of Asst. Prof. Dr. Fatih Demirci (Lead Contestant), Barış Kaya (Contestant), Buğrahan Şahin (Contestant), Erman Köseoğlu (Contestant) and Abdullah Alperen (Contestant) under the leadership of the TOBB ETU Education Staff Member Asst. Prof. Dr. Osman Abul. 02.08.2011

	Hisarcıklıoğlu: “The targets of the attacks are the unity and solidarity of Turkey” TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, in his message regarding the terror attack in Başkale, Van wherein 3 soldiers were martyred and 4 were wounded, condemned the attackers and those who are hoping to benefit from it, and said “The targets of the attacks are the unity and solidarity of Turkey. Terrorist assaults against humanity can never reach their goals. Know this well.” 01.08.2011 Ankara

	Talat Zurnacı has passed away Salihli Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board President Talat Zurnacı has passed away in Istanbul where he was recently receiving treatment. 01.08.2011 Ankara

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