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Bodrum the Aegean Dream – but can Turks afford to holiday there now? "You can't pay a year's worth of rent on three months of sunshine anymore," Ahmet Yilmaz says, wrapping a weathered rope around the cleat of his wooden gulet as Bodrum Harbour slowly awakens. Bodrum still sells Aegean dream to tourists—fewer Turks can afford to buy it. Yilmaz has worked in these Aegean seas for thirty years,...

A historic milestone in Global Tourism for Turkey as an important turning point for Turkey's International Tourism sees latest visitors statistics soar. According to World Population Review's 2026 Most Visited Countries report, which used statistics from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), Turkey has reached a historic milestone in global tourism by becoming the fourth most visited...

HSBC maintains its optimistic outlook on Turkish stocks, stating that the country's monetary policy normalization has been delayed rather than disrupted by Middle East concerns. According to a strategy study by HSBC Global Investment Research, Turkish assets have outperformed the FTSE Emerging Markets Index by almost 5% since the beginning of the year and are still reasonably valued despite recent...

Why is Antalya on Turkeys Southwest Coastline a bustling holiday destination? One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world is Antalya; it sits on the Mediterranean Coast in Southwest Turkey. It entices visitors from all over the world to sample its traditional Turkish culture, stunning beaches and let’s not forget about Turkish food and hospitality. Antalya is surrounded by picturesque...

As the busiest airport in Europe, Istanbul Airport surpasses London-Heathrow. After Istanbul Airport (IST) was named Europe's busiest airport in July 2026, London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) declared that the "case for expansion has never been clearer." Heathrow Airport stated on August 11, 2026, that the construction of a third runway "will ensure the country gets the infrastructure it needs to stay...

Why is Alanya on Turkey’s Mediterranean Coast a cosmopolitan resort?  Alanya is a city on Turkey’s Southwest Coastline in the Province of Antalya.  It’s 133km east of the city of Antalya and its main airport that serves Alanya. Alanya is truly a cosmopolitan location; history surrounds Alanya especially with its magnificent castle. Fabulous bars along the harbour are full of beautiful people;...

Terminal Istanbul, Turkey aspires to become a global centre for startups via Istanbul's Atatürk Airport, which was once a busy transportation hub. Someday it will take on a new role and become the "world's largest" centre for technology and entrepreneurship, according to a senior Turkish official. In an effort to draw in international startups and establish itself as a major player in the global...

Why is Akbuk on Turkey’s Aegean Coast an expats paradise? Akbuk is set on the Aegean Coastline of West Turkey and Akbuk Bay is beautifully framed by the lush and verdant Kiran Mountains. The water here is clean and shallow, making it perfect for families with small children to paddle safely. The entire bay's waterfront is surrounded by trees making Akbuk such a pretty haven of peace. This once tiny...

Fethiye sits on the southwest coastline of Turkey, it’s often referred to as the Turquoise Coast due to the fabulous hues of the sea. The backdrop to this picturesque location is the magnificent Taurus Mountain range; it has a pretty harbour and boasts the ancient ruins of Telmessos with its glorious theatre. The Taurus Mountains spans the entire length of Fethiye’s coastline and are over 2000m...

The Northern Railway Crossing Project in Istanbul will be undergoing a huge transformation with the help of a $6.75 billion international loan.  The Republic of Turkey's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure is carrying out the massive logistics and transportation project known as the Istanbul Northern Railway Crossing Project, which is the country's largest externally financed railway project. The...