Higher Education Council sends letter to universities: "Terror-Free Türkiye" to be covered in first class

In a letter signed by YÖK Chairman Erol Özvar and sent to all universities, it was requested that the goal be covered at 2026-2027 academic year opening ceremonies and first classes, and that panels, conferences and workshops be organized.

In the letter signed by Özvar, it was requested that the 'Terror-Free Türkiye' goal be addressed in its social, economic, legal, political, cultural, and security dimensions. Universities were asked to organize academic studies, panels, conferences, and workshops in this context. The letter emphasized that students' awareness will be increased.

Terror-free Türkiye Process News Series

Where it began 18 Sept 2026 Higher Education Council sends letter to universities: "Terror-Free Türkiye" to be covered in first class

8 Oct 2026 16:31 AK Party and DEM Party delegations meet in Turkish parliament AK Party Deputy Chair Efkan Ala, Group Chair Abdullah Güler and Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik met with DEM Party İmralı Delegation members Pervin Buldan and Mithat Sancar. The talks covered the Terror-Free Türkiye efforts and the Monitoring Commission to be set up in the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM).

8 Oct 2026 15:09 PKK, listed by Türkiye, US, EU as terrorist group, says it left Türkiye The PKK, which Türkiye, the US and the EU list as a terrorist organisation, said days ago it had withdrawn all militants from Türkiye and accused Ankara of indifference. It warned if no concrete step is taken.

8 Oct 2026 06:29 DEM Party announces date for PKK disarmament DEM Party Co-Chair Tuncer Bakırhan said field assessments suggested the PKK could lay down its arms by 27 November.

7 Oct 2026 21:42 Güler vows to reinforce thousand-year brotherhood in Terror-Free Türkiye Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler said at the National Defence University's academic year opening that they aim to strengthen the thousand-year brotherhood as part of Terror-Free Türkiye.

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