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,...
Kas is a fabulous resort on Turkey's southern province of Antalya. With its crystal blue waters and abundant flora it is no surprise that Kas is number 1 for diving tourism. The deep waters of Kas are filled with so much nature, rich fauna as well as sunken aircrafts all making an unforgettable diving experience. At the moment there are 30 diving spots in Kas, 25 of these are for divers. Dive guide...
Property sales in Turkey are most definitely on the rise, especially from foreign buyers, as for the first 11 months of 2019 over 40,000 homes were bought, which equates to an approximate increase of 32% on the previous year. Istanbul came in first place, and was the most popular location for foreigners, who bought over 18,000 homes, an increase of 50% from 2018 and Antalya came in second with 7,994...