UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
May 17, 2010
Commission File Number 001-15092
TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Turkcell Plaza
Mesrutiyet Caddesi No. 153
34430 Tepebasi
Istanbul, Turkey
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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Enclosure:
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A press release dated May 14, 2010 announcing that Turkcell has made no decision in regards to Zain Mobile Telecommunications Co.
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ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING MEDIA NEWS ON ZAIN MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO
Subject: Statement made pursuant to Circular VIII, No:54 of the Capital Markets Board
Istanbul Stock Exchange
ISTANBUL
Special Subjects:
There has recently been some media news that Turkcell is interested in Zain Mobile Telecommunications Co.
As previously stated, Turkcell seeks and evaluates new international investment opportunities in neighbouring countries on an ongoing basis. However, no decision has been taken regarding Zain Mobile Telecommunications Co.
TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
For further information please e-mail to investor.relations@turkcell.com.tr
or call Turkcell Investor Relations (+ 90 212 313 1888)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: May 17, 2010
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By:
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/s/ Koray Öztürkler | ||
| Name: | Koray Öztürkler | |||
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Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
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Date: May 17, 2010
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By:
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/s/ Nihat Narin | ||
| Name: | Nihat Narin | |||
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Investor & Int. Media Relations - Division Head
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