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 December 20, 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)

 

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Yes o                      No x
 
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Enclosure:   A press release dated December 17, 2010 regarding media news on the Serbia Telecom Tender
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
December 17, 2010



MEDIA NEWS ON THE SERBIA TELECOM TENDER

Subject: Statement made pursuant to Circular VIII, No: 54 of the Capital Markets Board

 
Istanbul Stock Exchange

ISTANBUL

Special Subjects:


There have been some news in the media indicating that Turkcell has made the highest bid in the sale process of 51% of Serbia Telecom’s shares. Our Company closely monitors potential investment opportunities in neighboring countries and in this context, is conducting research and analysis regarding the Serbia Telecom tender.

However, no decision has been taken by our Company as to whether to participate or bid in this tender.

In the event of any material development which needs to be publically 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:  December 20, 2010
By:
/s/  Koray Öztürkler  
  Name:  Koray Öztürkler  
  Title: 
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
 
 
 
 
  TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.  
     
         
Date:  December 20, 2010
By:
/s/ Nihat Narin  
  Name:  Nihat Narin  
  Title: 
Investor & Int. Media Relations  Division Head