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Turkey’s education minister promotes student reading competition
Turkey’s Education Minister Yusuf Tekin attended the launch of a student reading competition in Malatya.
The program, called “Bookworms Compete,” was started by the Turkey Youth Foundation, known as TÜGVA.
Tekin said education should help children serve their country and nation.
He also said he wants students to value their history and past, feel pride in their ancestors, and love their nation and state.
The competition encourages students to read books, and Tekin praised those taking part.
He asked students to promise to work hard to benefit the state and nation, and said the ministry would support them.
TÜGVA president İbrahim Beşinci also addressed the gathering; no further steps or dates were given.
Turkey’s Education Minister Yusuf Tekin attended a promotional meeting for the “Bookworms Compete” reading competition.
The competition was launched by the Türkiye Youth Foundation, known as TÜGVA.
At the event, Tekin said the ministry wanted children to become useful members of their country and nation.
He also said he wanted children to love their history and country, take pride in their ancestors, and love their nation and state.
The meeting was held at İnönü University’s Turgut Özal Cultural Center.
- Who
- Education Minister Yusuf Tekin attended the event. TÜGVA launched the competition.
- What
- The event promoted the “Bookworms Compete” student reading competition.
- When
- Not stated. The article was published on 3 November 2026.
- Where
- İnönü University’s Turgut Özal Cultural Center, Turkey.
- Why
- The meeting promoted the competition. Tekin said the ministry wanted children to become useful members of their country and nation.
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- Competition
- Bookworms Compete
- Organizer
- Türkiye Youth Foundation (TÜGVA)
- Minister
- Yusuf Tekin
- Venue
- Turgut Özal Cultural Center, İnönü University
- Publication date
- 3 November 2026
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