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
 
Report on Form 6-K dated November 30, 2010
 
Commission File Number:  001-15092
 

 
TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
(Translation of registrants 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.
 
Form 20-F x                                           Form 40-F o
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
 
Yes o                      No x
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
 
Yes o                      No x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
Yes o                      No x
 
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- __________
 
Enclosure:   A press release dated November 30, 2010 announcing that Turkcell has been prequalified to receive the specifications and tender documents for the third mobile license tender to be held by the Syrian Arab Republic.
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
November 30, 2010 
 
 
 
 
ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE LICENSE TENDER IN SYRIA
 
 
Subject: Statement made pursuant to Circular VIII, No: 54 of the Capital Markets Board

Istanbul Stock Exchange

ISTANBUL

Special Subjects:
 
 

Within the context of our evaluation of potential investment opportunities in neighboring countries, Turkcell has been prequalified to receive the specifications and tender documents for the third mobile license tender to be held by the Syrian Arab Republic.
 
In the event of any material development which needs to be publicly disclosed, our Company will make the necessary announcements according to the Circular VIII, No:54 of Turkey’s Capital Markets Board.
 

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)
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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.
 
 
 
  TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.  
     
         
Date:  November 30, 2010
By:
/s/  Koray Öztürkler  
  Name:  Koray Öztürkler  
  Title: 
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
 
 
 
 
  TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.  
     
         
Date:  November 30, 2010
By:
/s/ Nihat Narin  
  Name:  Nihat Narin  
  Title: 
Investor & Int. Media Relations  Division Head