Out of around 150 countries,Turkey has made it into the top 10 best countries for expats according to a current survey. Turkey has ranked in seventh place after Switzerland, Singapore, Canada, Spain, New Zealand and Australia. Turkey has also come in first in the survey in the categories of “cultural, open and welcoming” and “ease of settling in.” There are more than 18,000 expats living in...
Numbers have increased once again for seats on the Eastern Express. The train which links the capital of Ankara with the eastern province of Kars has already sold around 10,000 tickets for the upcoming winter months. The Eastern Express departs from Ankara and journeys through provinces such as Kayseri, Sivas, Erzincan, Erzurum. The journey takes 24 hours and 30 minutes. This fantastic trainline...
It has been confirmed that Jet2 will be launching flights and holidays from Belfast International Airport to the Greek Island of Corfu summer 2020. The company will be operating a weekly service on a Wednesday to the island in the Ionian Sea from July 1st to September 30th. Apart from Corfu, holidaymakers will be able to access resorts such as Kavos, Sidari, Kassiopi, Corfu Town, Roda and...
The Canal of Istanbul has long been an issue for the ruling parties, debating on whether the new waterway was indeed justified based on the cost and environmental impact, but finally the discussion has come to an end and plans have now been approved for the construction. The new ´route´ will cut a new passage between the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea, easing traffic in the existing route of the...
The Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has stated that 2020 will be the year of Turkish cuisine. This has come to light as the Minister stated that the income for accommodation was at 10 billion USD while income for gastronomy was only at 5 billion USD. The Minister has declared there needs to be a study on both revenues so he can see how the figures can then be balanced. The Minister is...
The ancient site of Gobeklitepe has made the National Geographics list for a 'must see' destination in 2020. The historic site is located in the south-eastern province of Sanliurfa and is the worlds oldest temple built around 11,600 years ago. The site is located in the south-eastern region of Turkey situated at the northern edge of the Fertile Crescent region that had been home to early...
The world economy is changing and according to Moody (International Credit Rating Agency) growth in Turkey has been much better than predicted for 2019 with an increase from minus 2 to +0.2%, and this has mainly been attributed to the positive changes that were made to fiscal policies, Investments and Citizenship requirements. Looking to the future, it continues to be bright with forecasts of 2% to 3% in...
Bodrum is famous for the luxurious lifestyle is offers with stunning hidden bays and beaches, its fabulous shops and boutiques, amazing restaurants serving world class cuisine, buzzing nightlife and of course its three fantastic yacht lined marinas. Located in Bodrum town is the Milta Bodrum Marina. The Marina has capacity for 450 boats, which includes space for 70 metre yachts. The Marina enjoys a...
Property sales have surged by 19% so far with a total of 6,257 homes sold in Antalya this year to foreign nationals, bringing further good news and a boost to Turkey´s growing global economy. Popular with people from the Gulf, Middle East, Russia, Germany, the UK & Azerbaijan as many as 744 homes were purchased in September, with a peak of 850 in May, one of the busiest months of the year, as homes...
On the 5th November Airport Operator Firm IGA awarded Istanbul Airport with "Airport of the Year." The airport was chosen by a "Readers Choice 2019" survey which was conducted by the International Airport Review magazine. Airports such as Heathrow, Sydney in Australia and Changi in Singapore where up against Istanbul but lost out. The survey stated that Istanbul Airport outperformed its competitors...