In general, Turkey does not grant retirement visas. Usually, people apply for a temporary residency visa, which can be extended and result in permanent residency. This permit is granted for six months initially then one year and on to two years residency visas as long as you meet the required criteria. You will need evidence of adequate financial resources, which may include pension income. It is worth...
You may see the ever-changing vista of Şövalye Island if you stand in Fethiye, near the harbour, or along Çalış Beach, and gaze out into the bay. Stunning whitewashed villas near the top of Şövalye Island, where trees grow up the mountain are a focal point. From the southern end of Çalış Beach, a significant portion of the island is obscured from view. We refer to it as "constantly changing"...
Fethiye, Kalkan, and Kas the crowns of the Turkish Mediterranean all provide a friendly expat way of life. The lively, established, and friendly expat community in Kalkan is especially well-liked by British retirees and second-home owners, as well as some other nationalities. With a variety of social events and English-speaking services, they boast a diversified international expat community. Is...
Karl Bushby, a British traveller who started his adventure 26 years ago in Chile and has been walking his way around the world, has finished the Turkish portion of his tour. In February, the 56-year-old adventurer resumed his long walk across Georgia and into Turkey. Bushby's crossing of Türkiye was successfully accomplished when he arrived in Edirne. "Europe will be the last leg of my journey,"...
The last week of September is terrible in the UK; therefore the southern Turkish beach is the perfect place to have an off-season vacation. To prepare for the upcoming long winter, the British people need one more dose of real heat. However, where can you go? Portugal is nice, but the sea is cold and stormy. It rains in the France, Greece is too windy, and Spain is dry countryside with graffiti...
The acquisition in Air Europa by Turkish Airlines (THY) obtaining a minority stake "will strengthen its network reach to Latin America and Spain, with minimal impact on leverage," This is according to a Tuesday assessment by credit rating agency Fitch Ratings. Subject to regulatory permissions, which the agency said should be secured given Turkish Airlines and Air Europa's relatively small stake and...
Throughout history, many civilizations have been drawn to Cyprus, an island with a rich history and a key location in the Eastern Mediterranean. Cyprus has been visited by numerous civilizations, including the Assyrians, Egyptians, Persians, and Romans, all of whom left their mark on the island. Cyprus’s Trade and Power Boom The Cyprus coast developed as a commercial center...
Turkey's Mediterranean treasure, which is tucked away in Antalya's Kemer neighbourhood, has grown to be a popular vacation spot for both domestic and foreign tourists looking for peace, natural beauty, and a slower pace of life. Attracting tourists from all over the world, Çıralı offers a distinctive fusion of nature and culture tourism with its golden sandy beach, crystal-clear waters, and serene...
Antalya, Turkey's most popular tourist destination, saw the largest daily influx of foreign tourists for the month of July in the previous five years, a senior official reported. Back in July on the 12th, 100,646 foreign guests arrived at Antalya and Gazipasa Airports, according to a social media post by Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy. "This data has been recorded as the highest...
As part of the grand opening of 23 youth and sports facilities around the province of Aydin, a semi-Olympic swimming pool and youth center has opened in Didim. On a visit to Aydın, Osman Aşkın Bak, the Minister of Youth and Sports, dedicated the new facilities and underlined the value of sports for youth. Inspection of the 1,985-person Aydın Dormitory, which is presently being built on the campus...