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Şükrü Saracoğlu
Mehmet Şükrü Saracoğlu (; 17 June 1887 – 27 December 1953) was a Turkish people, Turkish politician, the fifth prime minister of Turkey and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Turkey), Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs during the early stages of World War II. He signed the German–Turkish Treaty of Friendship in 1941, which would prevent Turkish involvement in the war. He was also the chairman of the Turkish sports club Fenerbahçe S.K. for 16 years between 1934 and 1950, including holding that post concurrently with his time as Prime Minister from 1942 to 1946. Early life Born in Ödemiş in the Ottoman Empire in 1887, Mehmet Şükrü was the son of Saraç Mehmet Tevfik Usta who was from Akçaabat, Trabzon. He completed primary and middle school in Ödemiş and high school in the prestigious İzmir Atatürk Lisesi in İzmir and graduated from the School of Civil Service (Mekteb-i Mülkiye) halla in 1909. For a while, he worked as officer of attendance and performed as ma ...
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Prime Minister Of Turkey
The prime minister of Turkey, officially the prime minister of the Republic of Turkey (), was the head of government of the Turkey, Republic of Turkey from 1920 to 2018, who led a political coalition in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Turkish Parliament and presided over the Cabinet of Turkey, cabinet. Throughout the political history of Turkey, functions and powers of the post have changed occasionally. Prior to its dissolution as a result of the 2017 Turkish constitutional referendum, 2017 Constitutional Referendum, the holder of the premiership was generally the dominant figure in Turkish politics, outweighing the President of Turkey, president. Premiership in the Ottoman Era In the Ottoman Empire, the prime minister of the Ottoman sultan held the title of Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire, Grand Vizier (), though in the 19th century, some heads of government were appointed with the title Prime Minister, (). Starting in the 1830s, Grand Viziers began to minister cabi ...
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Ödemiş
ÖdemiÅŸ () is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,019 km2, and its population is 132,740 (2022). It is located 113 km southeast of the city of İzmir. About 4 km north of ÖdemiÅŸ town are the ruins of Hypaepa. The historical importance of the region is also reflected by the small town of Birgi, east of ÖdemiÅŸ, which was the capital of the Aydınids, which has examples of Seljuq and Ottoman architecture. Birgi has been on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list since 1994, and points of interest here include ÇakıraÄŸa Mansion, İmam-i Birgivi Medrese and SultanÅŸah Mausoleum. ÖdemiÅŸ is famous for its potatoes, which has the best quality in Turkey, as well as its "ÖdemiÅŸ Kebab". The city is the biggest potato grower of Turkey with its annual 350,000 tons of potato production. History From 1867 until 1922, ÖdemiÅŸ was part of the Aidin Vilayet of the Ottoman Empire. Composition There are 99 neighbourhoods in à ...
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German–Turkish Treaty Of Friendship
The German–Turkish Treaty of Friendship (, ) was a non-aggression pact signed between Nazi Germany and Turkey on 18 June 1941 in Ankara by German ambassador to Turkey Franz von Papen and Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Şükrü Saracoğlu. It went into effect on the same day. Terms A short two-page document containing only three articles, the treaty stated that: * Article 1 – Germany and Turkey agree to respect each other's territorial integrity and inviolability of borders and shall not take any measures, direct or indirect, contrary thereto. * Article 2 – Germany and Turkey agree to communicate with each other on friendly terms regarding matters of common interest in order to come to a mutual understanding thereof. * Article 3 – The treaty shall come into force on the day of signing, and shall be valid for a period of ten years. Despite the pact stipulating that it was to last for ten years, Turkey severed its diplomatic and commercial relations with Germany in ...
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World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks in World War II, Tanks and Air warfare of World War II, aircraft played major roles, enabling the strategic bombing of cities and delivery of the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, first and only nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II is the List of wars by death toll, deadliest conflict in history, causing World War II casualties, the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by massacres, starvation, and disease. After the Allied victory, Allied-occupied Germany, Germany, Allied-occupied Austria, Austria, Occupation of Japan, Japan, a ...
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Ministry Of Foreign Affairs (Turkey)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs () is the governmental body responsible for conducting foreign relations of the Turkey, Republic of Turkey. The Ministry is responsible for List of diplomatic missions of Turkey, Turkey's diplomatic missions abroad as well as providing support for Turkish citizens and promoting Culture of Turkey, Turkish culture. The ministry implements Turkish foreign policy in accordance with the country's national interests. Established on 2 May 1920, its primary duties are administering List of diplomatic missions of Turkey, diplomatic missions, negotiating international treaties and agreements, and representing the Republic of Turkey at the United Nations. The ministry is headquartered in the Turkish capital of Ankara and counts on more than 200 missions as embassies, permanent representation offices and consulates general, abroad. As of 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains 235 diplomatic posts worldwide. The current Minister of Foreign Affairs ...
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Prime Minister Of Turkey
The prime minister of Turkey, officially the prime minister of the Republic of Turkey (), was the head of government of the Turkey, Republic of Turkey from 1920 to 2018, who led a political coalition in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Turkish Parliament and presided over the Cabinet of Turkey, cabinet. Throughout the political history of Turkey, functions and powers of the post have changed occasionally. Prior to its dissolution as a result of the 2017 Turkish constitutional referendum, 2017 Constitutional Referendum, the holder of the premiership was generally the dominant figure in Turkish politics, outweighing the President of Turkey, president. Premiership in the Ottoman Era In the Ottoman Empire, the prime minister of the Ottoman sultan held the title of Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire, Grand Vizier (), though in the 19th century, some heads of government were appointed with the title Prime Minister, (). Starting in the 1830s, Grand Viziers began to minister cabi ...
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Turkish People
Turks (), or Turkish people, are the largest Turkic peoples, Turkic ethnic group, comprising the majority of the population of Turkey and Northern Cyprus. They generally speak the various Turkish dialects. In addition, centuries-old Turkish communities in the former Ottoman Empire, ethnic Turkish communities still exist across other former territories of the Ottoman Empire. Article 66 of the Constitution of Turkey defines a ''Turk'' as anyone who is a citizen of the Turkish state. While the legal use of the term ''Turkish'' as it pertains to a citizen of Turkey is different from the term's ethnic definition, the majority of the Turkish population (an estimated 70 to 75 percent) are of Turkish ethnicity. The vast majority of Turks are Sunni Islam, Sunni Muslims, with a notable minority practicing Alevism. The ethnic Turks can therefore be distinguished by a number of cultural and regional variants, but do not function as separate ethnic groups. In particular, the culture of the ...
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Rüşdü Saracoğlu
Rüşdü Saracoğlu (18 April 1948 – 23 May 2025) was a Turkish economist and politician. A member of the Motherland Party (Turkey), Motherland Party, he served as List of governors of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey from 1987 to 1993 and was a member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Grand National Assembly from 1996 to 1999. Saracoğlu was the grandson of former Şükrü Saracoğlu, Prime Minister of Turkey Şükrü Saraçoğlu. He died on 23 May 2025, at the age of 77. References

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University Of Geneva
The University of Geneva (French: ''Université de Genève'') is a public university, public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by French theologian John Calvin as a Theology, theological seminary. It remained focused on theology until the 17th century, when it became a center for the Enlightenment, enlightenment scholarship. Today, it is the third largest university in Switzerland by number of students. In 1873, it dropped its religious affiliations and became officially secular. In 2009, the University of Geneva celebrated the 450th anniversary of its founding. Almost 40% of the students come from over 150 foreign countries. The university holds and actively pursues teaching, Research university, research, and community service as its primary objectives. The University of Geneva is a member of the League of European Research Universities, 4EU+ Alliance, Coimbra Group, International Forum of Public Universities, and European University A ...
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Mekteb-i Mülkiye
The Faculty of Political Science of the University of Ankara (, more simply known as "''SBF''") is the oldest institution of administrative sciences in Turkey. It is the successor of the "Mekteb-i Mülkiye" ('), also known simply as "Mülkiye," which was originally established in Istanbul on February 12, 1859, during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid I. In 1936, the institution was relocated to Ankara and later incorporated into Ankara University on April 3, 1950, under its current name. The faculty offers higher education in Social Science, Public Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Labor Economics, Business Administration, and International Relations. It is regarded as one of the most influential academic institutions in shaping Turkey's political and administrative landscape. History The Faculty of Political Science at Ankara University was originally established in Istanbul in 1859 as an autonomous college by Sultan Abdülaziz. Initially named Mekteb-i Mülkiye-i Şahane ...
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Republican People's Party
The Republican People's Party (RPP; , CHP ) is a Kemalism, Kemalist and Social democracy, social democratic political party in Turkey. It is the oldest List of political parties in Turkey, political party in Turkey, founded by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the List of presidents of Turkey, first president and founder of the modern Turkey, Republic of Türkiye. The party is also cited as the founding party of modern Turkey. Its logo consists of the The Six Arrows, Six Arrows, which represent the foundational principles of Kemalism: republicanism, reformism, Secularism in Turkey, laicism, populism, nationalism, and statism. It is currently the second largest party in Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Grand National Assembly with 135 MPs, behind the ruling conservative Justice and Development Party (Turkey), Justice and Development Party (AKP). The political party has its origins in the various Association for Defence of National Rights, resistance groups founded during the Turkish W ...
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