Anadolu Agency carried out projects that left a mark on the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye.
Anadolu Agency (AA) has created many special contents, including news, photographs, videos, podcasts and infographics, including documentaries and prestige book series on the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye.
In his written statement, AA Director-General and Chairman of the Board Serdar Karagöz stated that AA, which was founded to announce the just struggle of Anatolia to the whole world during the Turkish War of Independence, has been Turkey’s voice in the world for 103 years.
Emphasizing that the story of the Anadolu Agency is a very powerful challenge that an occupied nation took on the whole world, Karagöz said, “As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Republic, the founding of which we witnessed and announced to the world, we are operating in 144 countries, broadcasting in 13 languages, with an average of 5000 daily content.”. “We are proud to be among the world’s leading news agencies.” he said.
Prestige book series were prepared
Project curator Samed Karagöz, in a statement to AA reporter, mentioned that AA has presented a special book series for the 100th anniversary of the Republic to the liking of book enthusiasts. He stated, ‘I have prepared a 3-volume series for the publication, titled ‘100 Masterpieces of 100 Years.’ These include ‘100 Literary Works of 100 Years,’ ‘100 Cinematic Works of 100 Years,’ and ‘100 Artistic Works of 100 Years.’ In addition to these, there is a highly significant work called ‘1923 Annual,’ consisting of articles such as ‘Understanding the Century,’ which is an archival study. Furthermore, we have a work that narrates the great projects of our Republic. I believe that all of these works will be pieces that people will look back on even after 100 years.
“In the ‘100 Masterpieces of 100 Years’ series, AA General Manager and Chairman of the Board, Serdar Karagöz, noted that a selection of 100 prominent works in literature, cinema, music, architecture, and art is featured in a 5-volume collection. He highlighted that for the 100th anniversary of the Republic, they have produced special news content, photos, videos, podcasts, and infographics in areas such as economy, politics, lifestyle, and sports.
Serdar Karagöz stated, “In our ‘1923 Annual,’ which focuses on the most important events and historical snapshots of the year 1923, and in the works titled ‘Understanding the Century,’ which evaluate the 100 years of the Republic from different perspectives, we provide a comprehensive view of the centennial. Another prestigious work is our project titled ‘Great Projects of the Century (1923-2023),’ where we showcase the major projects undertaken from the establishment of the Republic to the present, accompanied by visuals.”
Special Documentary
Karagöz emphasized the valuable efforts undertaken as part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Republic. He mentioned that within the framework of these activities, a five-part documentary titled “100. Yılında Kurtuluş Rotası” has been prepared. This documentary traces the route through Samsun, Havza, Amasya, Tokat, Erzincan, Erzurum, Sivas, Kayseri, Kırşehir, and Ankara, which played pivotal roles in the War of Independence and the turning points of the Republic, featuring the domestic automobile, Togg.