Turkey is on a historical offensive as it seeks to remind the world of its rich culture and heritage, highlighting important civilizations, structures and artefacts, by giving each year a particular historical theme, since 2018. First it was the year of Troy, secondly it was the year of Gobeklitepe, and this time round it’s Patara’s turn, an ancient city which dates back all the way to the beginning...
Sabiha Gokcen Airport has recently announced that they will be offering passengers a new form of sleeping pod for those wanting to sleep during long connections at the airport. This has come after the newly built Istanbul Airport opened up a private area offering passengers a chance to catch up on sleep between flights. Once passengers have arrived at the airport they will go through check-in procedures...
2019 saw Turkey set the record in gold production. According to the Gold Miners Association (AMD), gold production was at 27.1 tons in 2018 and increased to 38 tons in 2019 despite the negativity and controversy surrounding it. The President of AMD said of the increase that "it was a pleasing development for our country and our economy." He also stated "providing there is no negativity in 2020, we...
As of the 2nd March 2020, tourists from six European countries will be allowed to travel over to Turkey visa-free. Visa restrictions will be lifted from Austria, Belgium, Poland, Spain. the Netherlands and the UK. Tourists will be allowed entry into Turkey for up to 90 days per 180 day period. The decision has been made to help boost the tourism ties between the six European countries, the aim is also...
The 2023 targets that Turkey set in place for becoming one of the world’s best developed countries, is certainly underway and progressing nicely, as it’s been revealed that investment is being ramped up for the petrochemicals, transportation, technology, mining, defense and electronics markets throughout this year, 2021 and 2022. By boosting the manufacturing industry’s share of GDP and by raising...
Have you ever thought about purchasing a haunted house?? Take a look at what has just been put on the market ...... The Ragip Pasa Mansion, also know as "the haunted manor house" in Istanbul has been put on the market and will be auctioned off. The property is located in the seashore neighbourhood of Caddebostan and is being sold at 38.7 million USD. Source: Hurriyet Daily News Why not check out our...
This month saw the historic tram of Istanbul mark its 106th anniversary with a celebration tour. The tram is famed for connecting Istanbul's Tunel Square and Taksim Square and is the only form of transportation allowed on Istiklal Avenue within regular hours besides other vehicles. Back in 1914 the tram was the form of transportation that replaced horse-drawn carriages. Since the year 1990 the tram has...
Already classed as a major player and a giant in the world of Aviation Turkish Airlines is continuing to expand and grow this year, with further routes set to open which include Malabo, Tokyo, Newark, New Jersey, & Vancouver, which has all come about from the demand from the 68 million passengers they carried last year, which consisted of 28.3 million on domestic flights & 40.4 million on...
It has been reported that Antalya has come in third place in the top luxury yacht production bases taking in revenue at a whopping $1 billion 90 million. Officials of the Free Zone in Antalya expected an increase compared to 2018 and 2019. It has been reported that 1899 people have been employed in the yacht sector resulting in 450 yachts being produced and delivered to their owners. Commercial yachts...
Figures last year show that between the months of January-November 2019 Turkey had just under 43 million tourists visiting it’s shores, resorts, towns and cities, which was a 14.3% increase since 2018, and with foreign visitors spending on average $623 per capita during the same period, it’s no wonder that not only has this country become one of the hotspots for tour operators in 2020, but Naci Agbal,...