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 January 17, 2012
 
Commission File Number: 001-15092

TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
(Translation of registrant’s name in 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- __________
 
 
 
 
 
   
Enclosures:  A press release dated January 17, 2012 regarding investment opportunities for Turkcell in Bulgaria.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
January 17, 2012


ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

                                                                                                     Istanbul Stock Exchange          

    ISTANBUL          

Special Subjects:

Yesterday, news appeared in the media concerning Turkcell’s interest in Bulgarian telecom operator Vivacom. Turkcell continues to conduct studies in various countries as part of its ongoing evaluation of investment opportunities, and Bulgarian telecom operator Vivacom is a project evaluated within this context. However, no decision has been taken by the Board of Directors in this matter.




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.

 
 
  TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.  
     
         
         
Date: January 17, 2012 By: /s/Koray Öztürkler  
  Name:   Koray Öztürkler  
  Title:   Chief Corporate Affairs Officer  
         
 
 
 
  TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.  
     
         
         
Date: January 17, 2012 By: /s/Nihat Narin  
  Name:   Nihat Narin  
  Title:   Investor & Int. Media Relations – Division Head