Senior officials believe Turkey should bid to host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games, after losing out to Tokyo in the 2020 bid. HasanArat deputy chairman of the Turkish National Olympic Committee believes Turkey should continue with its quest to stage a summer Olympics, of course the 2020 Olympics have had to be postponed till 2021, Paris is due to host the 2024 games followed by Los Angeles for 2028...
In the first five months of 2020 Turkey produced 66% of its electricity supply from local and renewable resources the countrys Energy and resources Minister reported. This is the result of long term investments, and that turkey hopes to fully utilize its local and renewable energy resources to support its developement to help reduce bneing dependent on energy imports moving forwards. 2019 saw...
Kalkan is being highlighted as the new tourist destination for both Turkish holiday makers and International holiday makers and the reason – because it’s one of the best areas if you want to stick to the rules and stay in a degree of isolation! With literally hundreds upon hundreds of independent villas available to rent with varying price options, it’s perfect for enjoying the Summer holiday whilst...
Warning signs, social distancing, nine square meter sunbathing compartments, disinfection works, turnstiles & mask use when in the market – these are the new measures approved for the re-opening of the beautiful beach at Konyaalti in Antalya. Everyone loves hitting the beach, especially during the Summer, and the Turkish government know that as much as anyone, but with Covid-19 still a risk, it’s...
It's been a long time since early March when Turkey's President started placing tough restrictions on the people of Turkey tonight in his speech restrictions have finally been rested. From Monday 1 June: Life will return to the new normal across the whole of Turkey. Major restrictions to be lifted, but if was stressed all subject to wearing masks, social distancing and hygiene regulations, but any area...
Tourism has and always will be a massive economic boost for Turkey, and it’s usually around this time of year when the hotels, beaches, bars, restaurants, shopping malls and activity centres fill up with people from all over the globe, but, with Covid-19 still in the picture it’s pretty quiet. All over the world this lucrative Industry is suffering, with reports that over 50m jobs are at risk, and that...
The relationship between Turkey & the EU has improved significantly over the past few years, and it’s now at the point where the country is the bloc’s sixth largest trading partner with over 23.6 bn euros worth of goods being exchanged. Imports from Turkey to the EU billed 11.6 bn during the first 2 months of 2020, whilst exports from the EU to Turkey billed 12 bn. The impact of Covid-19 has and...
When news of Covid-19 first struck across the globe, there was much debate on the effect that it would have on children & education, and therefore in order to protect not just them, but staff and parents, decisions were made to close all education establishments and try to switch to other methods so lessons could continue in the best way possible… Turkey has been no different and though previously...
So some positive news this morning Turkish Airlines produces flight plan commencing June. Domestic Flights will also commence and international flights. 'Turkey's national flag carrier will resume domestic flights in June and reintroduce international flights gradually. The three-month flight plan, starting in June will include Turkish Airlines flying to 22 destinations in 19 countries, including Canada,...
Many countries around the world have introduced measures to try and ease the impact of Covid-19 on the economy, and Turkey is no different, with the Central Bank increasing it’s bond buying programme, postponing debt payments, increasing the limit of the credit guarantee fund and the government reducing the tax burden for various industries and sectors. Economies have taken a huge hit in recent weeks as...