Would you like to become a member of CEFTUS or donate? We provide a voice for the entire Turkish-speaking community in the UK at a governmental level, and we have helped raise the profile and improve the perception of the community. We foster lively debate around issues affecting Turkey and the diaspora, challenging preconceptions.

The Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS) is excited to announce it will be partnering with Frontier Horizons to deliver specialised, in-depth analysis on issues affecting our areas of interest, namely Turkey Syria, Iran and the Kurdistan region of Iraq

George Dyson, Head of Research at CEFTUS, spoke at an event organised by Bath University’s Middle East Awareness Society, about the failed coup in Turkey this summer.

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‘I am delighted to send a message of support to the Centre of Turkey Studies for the sterling work it is doing in forging closer relation...

"Sinn Féin supports the efforts being made by CEFTUS to uphold human rights and equality for all Turkish and Kurdish citizens. Only by re...

Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne, who has had a long association with Turkey, is delighted to express her support for the Centre for Tu...

“The Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS) has been instrumental in strengthening ties between the UK and Turkey. The UK’s Turkish, Kurdish ...

“Turkey is a great nation and vitally important in the development of relations between Europe and the Middle East. It can also be a key ...

"May I congratulate CEFUS on its 5th Anniversary and for the work it does to promote dialogue between the UK  and Turkey. CEFUS plays a c...

"I am pleased that so many people support CEFTUS, it is a great and important international campaign. Turkish, Kurdish and Turkish Cyprio...

‘I congratulate the Centre for Turkey Studies on five years of crucial work. With global politics in such a state of flux – and Turkey in...

"I would like to commend CEFTUS for its invaluable efforts in cultivating strong relations between Turkey and the UK. The organisation’s ...

“As a forum for debate and discussion, I welcome the work of The Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS) in deepening understanding of Turkey ...

"My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen, Ambassadors, Members of Parliament, Honoured Guests and Friends. My name is Ibrahim Dogus, and I am the ...

“I would like to send my warmest congratulations to the Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS) on their 5th anniversary and to the organisati...

“I congratulate CEFTUS on the work which they do. Undoubtedly Turkey is an extremely important country and one which the UK needs to have...

"The British-Turkish relationship is very important. Turkey is a strong ally on the edge of Europe, and increased cooperation helps secur...

On Sunday October 9th 2016 the Centre for Turkey Studies (CEFTUS) hosted its Fifth Anniversary Gala with over 900 guests at the Westminst...

“The Centre for Turkey Studies has since its inauguration in 2011 become an invaluable source of information for those interested in Turk...

"Since it was established five years ago, Ceftus has grown in stature to become one of the UK’s most influential players in Anglo-Turkish...

“Sustaining and promoting good Anglo-Turkish relations is an essential component in promoting a free, democratic and pluralist world.In t...

"Scotland and Turkey have strong links. Our two countries continue to build our relationship in a number of key areas. In addition to our...

By Andrew LeechMonday September 12th marked the beginning of Kurban Bayrami (Eid al-Adha) and a 10 day truce in Syria. The truce, brokere...