Turkey’s four big football teams’ debts reaches peak record in nine months Four of Turkey’s biggest football teams have reached a record high amount of debt in the season between June 1, 2016, and Feb. 28. The total debt of Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor reached 3.8 billion Turkish Liras during the season, as their […]

Fenerbahçe reaches third straight Final Four with sweep of Panathinaikos Fenerbahçe became the first team to advance to the 2017 Turkish Airlines Euroleague Final Four, which will be held in its own city, by completing a playoff sweep of Panathinaikos with a 79-61 victory on April 25 at Fenerbahçe Ülker Sports Arena on April 25. […]

30 awesome Turkish expressions to know before you go TURKS HAVE A SAYING FOR EVERY OCCASION. These expressions serve as bookends to each conversation, providing a handy and automatic beginning and end to every human interaction. They’re adages that serve as social glue, meaning you’ll never find a Turk who’s lost for words, even in […]

Turkey earns comfortable 2-0 win over Finland Turkey defeated Finland 2-0 in the two sides’ Group I World Cup Qualification clash on March 24 evening in the southern province of Antalya. The match in the New Antalya Stadium saw an attacking Turkish dominate in the opening minutes, culminating in Beşiktas’s in-form striker Cenk Tosun scoring […]

Beşiktaş downs Olympiacos, sets sights on Lyon in Europa League quarterfinals Beşiktaş will take on Lyon of France in the Europa League quarterfinals after knocking out Greek team Olympiacos on March 16. The draw on March 17 pitted the defending Turkish league champion against the French league runner-up, with the first leg scheduled to be […]

Happy International Women’s Day :)) International Women’s Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women’s Day, is celebrated on March 8 every year.In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation, and love towards woration for women’s economic, political, and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday […]

BALTIC JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS VILNIUS – PONAR – TRAKAI – VILNIUS-ZIEZMARIAI – KAUNAS-KEDAINIAI – RUNDALE – RIGA-TURAIDA- PARNU – TALLINN 2017:  May 5 – 13, June 2 – 10, July 28 – August 5, August 25 – 2 September  BALTIC JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS DAY 1 Friday VILNIUS. Arrival […]

JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR OF TRANSYLVANIA IN ROMANIA JEWISH TOUR OF TRANSYLVANIA WITH AN EXTENSION TO BUDAPEST 8 DAYS – 7 NIGHTS DAY 1 SUNDAY – ARRIVE BUCHAREST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMING BY AIR Transfer to the  Hotel Mercure 4* located Bucharest downtown. Time for rest. Afternoon walking tour Bucharest downtown. DAY 1 WELCOMING DINNER AT THE […]

Three Days Jerusalem Masada Jewish Heritage Tour in Israel DAY 1 WEDNESDAY JERUSALEM OLD CITY – AN ENDLESS EXPLORATION King David’s Tomb Set foot on the same path that kings and prophets walked on over 3,800 years ago as you explore passageways that were used by Jerusalem’s conquerors, witness ancient walls and fortifications, and view sacred […]

SAHABE VISITS TOURS IN ISTANBUL Sahabe ( The companions of Prophet Muhammed S.A.V ) Tombs Mosques – Sahabe Tombs – Cemeteries – Religious Istanbul The Prophet Muhammad ( SAW ) said: “Verily you shall conquer Constantinople. What a wonderful  leader its leader shall be, and what a wonderful army that army will be!” (Musnad Ahmad). […]

Best Turkish Animation Award 7. Istanbul Animation Festival Direction: Idil Ar Animation: Idil Ar, Emre Ergenç Art Direction: Idil Ar Music and Sound: Can Ünal Voice: Osman Poroy, Idil Ar Producer: Berat İlk Best Turkish Animation Award ‘7.Istanbul Animation Festival’ Best Animation Award ’22.Ankara International Film Festival’ Best Script ‘Canlandiranlar Talent Camp 2011’   Some […]

3rd Bosphorus bridge inaugurated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday inaugurated Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge – the third bridge to link Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday cut the ribbon opening the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge – the third bridge to span the Bosphorus and link both sides of Istanbul as well as the continents of […]

Turkish baklava is in a field by itself, standing alone on the integrity of its phyllo pastry and filling, and using no additional flavorings such as the cinnamon, rosewater or lemon juice that are used in other regional versions of the confection. “Turkish baklava is the most pristine form of the pastry,” said Nick Malgieri, […]

Guidance for Foreigners BUYING PROPERTY IN TURKEY: GUIDE FOR FOREIGNERS This guide is prepared to help foreigners who wish to buy property in Turkey. However, this guide is not a substitute for professional consultancy services. 1.      Legal Basis: In accordance with the Article 35 of the Land Registry Law No. 2644, amended by Law No. […]

EU to propose visa-free travel for Turkey on May 4 The European Union’s executive said on Wednesday it will propose on May 4 granting Turkish citizens visa-free travel to the bloc from late June in a deal under which it is to stop irregular refugee flux into Europe – provided Ankara meets the remaining conditions. […]

Fenerbahce won Real Madrid   There will be a new Euroleague champion after Fenerbahce Istanbul defeated Real Madrid 63-75 to sweep the champs and advance to the Final Four. Laboral Kutxa Vitoria Gasteiz is also headed to Berlin after beating Panathinaikos 75-84 to sweep their series. FC Barcelona Lassa topped Lokomotiv 82-70 to take a […]

13 Reasons You Need to Travel to Turkey this summer 1. Many of the best attractions are completely free. Explore the sensory overload that is Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. Look up to take in the intricate tile work of the Blue Mosque. Admire the baklava, dripping with honey, piled three feet high in window displays on […]

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Bryant scores 60 in his final NBA game Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant delivered a Hollywood ending as the curtain came down on his glittering 20-year NBA career on Wednesday in a blockbuster finale. On a night of searing emotion at a packed Staples Center, the 37-year-old signed off with a mammoth 60 points, […]

Playoff A: Fenerbahce Istanbul 2-0 Real Madrid In a game the hosts dominated from tap to buzzer, Fenerbahce Istanbul routed dominating defending champion Real Madrid 100-78 at Ulker Sports Arena on Thursday to take a series 2-0 lead. With the game tied early in the first quarter, Fenerbahce used a 10-0 run to take the […]

Islamic body summit in Turkey to discuss Muslim unity The upcoming 13th Organization of Islamic Cooperation summit in Turkey will increase unity and solidarity between Muslim countries in the fight against terrorism, according to a statement posted on the organisation’s official website. This is the first time Turkey will host the two-day summit between Thursday […]

Machinery in Turkey The machinery industry in Turkey has been growing at a rate of nearly 20 percent per year since 1990, and 30 percent per year since 2009. The growth of the Turkish machinery sector is backed by highly competitive and adaptable small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), which form the bulk of the industrial […]

Energy and Renewables in Turkey Turkey has become one of the fastest growing energy markets in the world, paralleling its economic growth over the last ten years. Following the successfully implemented privatization program in the said period – power distribution is now completely in private sector hands, while the privatization of power generation assets is […]

ICT in Turkey The Information and communication technologies (ICT) sector has become an essential part of the economy, in particular social life, since it is directly or indirectly affecting the ever-changing business world. Turkey is well aware of the fact that this sector will have a much more influential role in the future than it […]

Real Estate in Turkey Turkey has undergone a profound economic transformation over the past decade and its economic fundamentals are quite solid. It is the 17th largest economy in the world and the 6th largest economy in Europe, with a GDP of approximately USD 800 billion in 2014.. The demand drivers of the Turkish real […]

TURKISH MARBLING, EBRU Marbled paper, called ebru in Turkish, was used extensively in the binding of books and within the calligraphic panels in Turkey.  The existing word ebre in Eastern Turkish, meaning variegated, points to the fact that marbling might have been known by the populations of Central Asia. Its origin might ultimately hark back […]

Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals in Turkey Turkey’s pharmaceutical market became the 6th largest in Europe and the 16th largest in the world in terms of sales in 2012. In 2014, pharmaceutical sales saw a 37 percent increase compared to USD 6.2 billion in 2004, reaching a stunning USD 8.6 billion. Domestic and international investors are ramping […]

Turkey beats Austria 2-1 in Friendly Match Turkey beat Austria 2-1 in a friendly football match at Vienna Tuesday night as both teams prepare for the Euro 2016 finals in France. Austrian midfielder Zlatko Junuzovic from Germany’s Werder Bremen football club scored the first goal of the match in the 22nd minute at Ernst Happel Stadium. Turkey […]

Business Services in Turkey Turkey’s strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, the CIS, the Middle East, and Asia, has helped propel the country’s economy into the upper echelon over the past decade. Turkey’s 2014 GDP of approximately USD 820 billion is good enough to rank the country as the 17th largest economy in the […]

Automotive  The foundations of Turkey’s automotive industry date back to the early 1960s, when the first efforts to develop and produce the first Turkish-made passenger car were undertaken. During a period of rapid industrialization and progress, this key sector transformed itself from assembly-based partnerships to a full-fledged industry with design capability and massive production capacity. […]

Electronics  The electronics industry in Turkey has been growing steadily over the last few years. In 2013, production in the sector increased by 5.1 percent, reaching USD 13.1 billion, while exports hit USD 6.5 billion. Meanwhile, imports reached USD 17.3 billion during the same year. The sector provides jobs for 50,000 people in production and […]

Half Day Jewish Heritage & Half Day Bosphorus Tour – Except Saturday and Sunday !!!! – A ) Advance Reservation Required. B ) Photocopy of your passport picture page is needed in advance for visit permits. C ) Passports requried for security during the tour.. D ) The times are given by the Rabbinate & […]

Trend veya Yakın Gelecek 2016 yılının üçüncü ayı ortalarına yaklaşırken nefesler tutulmuş durumda. Mart ayı ortasında, yakın dönem rezervasyon yoğunluklarına bir kere daha gözatılacak ve yılın kalanı için kararlar alınacak… Gerçek şu, iç ve dış “siyasi” konulara bağlı olan satış daralmasının değişmesi için pek bir neden görülmüyor. Ama, mucizeler diyarı Yakındoğu “hesap – kitap” tanımaz… Bütün bu […]

How to Get a Residence Permit?  1. Short-Term Residence Permit for Foreigners For a short-term residence permit, which is issued for a period of one year at most, foreigners who own immovable property in Turkey or will establish a business or commercial connections in Turkey should submit the following documents to the relevant Provincial Directorate of […]