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...
A programme on German TV channel Welt-TV announced on Thurdsay that Turkey is going to be this years top summer destination for its German tourists due to how well the country has handled the pandemic of COVID 19. Turkey has been taking very positive steps on how to face the pandemic. According to the tourism minister, Turkey is getting ready to launch an internationally certification system for...
Today, 23 April 2020, is National Sovereignty and Children's Holiday in Turkey 100th Anniversary, a very special day and landmark day celebrating 100 years since the opening of the first Grand Assembly- the first parliament of the Turkish Republic. A special day, but a day no one could have predicted a few months ago, empty streets in villages, towns and city's not many celebrations to be seen to mark...
We all know the effects that Covid-19 has taken on the human population of this world and whilst we are under lockdown inside, nature is benefitting the most and it’s the other species we share our lands with that have taken advantage. Turkey is no different, and though just a few months ago our streets and open parks were full of people enjoying the sunshine, they are now home to mountain goats, storks...
It seemed like a long way off when it struck, but now there does seem to be a ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ as most countries are starting to set out their exit plans to slowly lift social restrictions. One of the big declines over the past few months has been in Travel & Tourism, and as it’s also one of the largest earner for the economy, with around 34.5 billion USD in revenue last year, the...
Old age traditions that were around for centuries, are now becoming a more familiar site on the streets of Turkey, as the older population rely on the older ways of delivery for their basic items. For a few weeks now to help curb the spread of Coronavirus in the older generation people over 65 have been advised to stay at home, so for 83 year old Yuksel who lives on the fourth floor of her apartment block...