In terms of thermal tourism, thermal springs have been used both in terms of Spa-Wellness and for therapeutic purposes since prehistoric times in Izmir. Izmir also contains important thermal springs. The city, which has healed so many people since the ancient times with its many hot springs such as Balcova Agamemnon, Allianoi, Asclepion, Karakoc, Cesme-Sifne […]
The nature of Izmir hosts a wide variety of habitats such as forests, wetlands, marine and coastal ecosystems. Three river basins of Western Anatolia; Bakırçay, Gediz and Küçük Menderes are located within the borders of Izmir province. In Izmir, forests cover approximately 40 percent of the city and where the forests end, the vegetation turns […]
Peak season in parts of the country but pleasantly free of crowds in others, July is midsummer in Turkey and the temperatures are high. If you love beaches or like the idea of having amazing cultural sites mostly to yourself, consider visiting Turkey in July. Read on to learn more about traveling to Turkey in […]
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Norwegian Kari Jensen, who married a Turk, moved to Izmir, and started to work here, tells us how it is to live in Izmir as an expat. When and why did you move to Izmir? I moved to Izmir in 2014, after I and my boyfriend decided to get married. He was already living here […]
Inheritance is the belongings of a decedent to be distributed to inheritors. An inheritance can be money, property or even debt. An heir may accept or decline an inheritance. Turkey has a modern and well-civilized inheritance law. The spouse and children are the natural heirs of a decedent. If there are no spouse or children […]
1. “The biggest culture shock I experienced was meeting people in Turkey.” ‘They’re so open-minded that it’s not like I’ve ever heard. Your religion or color doesn’t matter to them.’ 2. “The thing that surprised me the most was the milk sold on the street.” ‘Middle-aged women in traditional clothes were selling cow’s milk […]
Foreigners who invest in real estate in Turkey can obtain Turkish citizenship. Between January 2017 and June 2021, 17,968 foreigners acquired Turkish citizenship by purchasing real estate. As of January 2017, foreigners in Turkey can acquire citizenship by purchasing a certain amount of real estate. According to the report prepared with the data of the […]
In order to ease the financial burden of earthquakes after the Izmit earthquake in 1999, Compulsory Earthquake Insurance (DASK) was implemented in Turkey. What is DASK earthquake insurance? It is a type of insurance created to cover damages caused by earthquakes and protect against physical damages such as landslides, tsunamis and fires caused by […]
There are beautiful and natural places to spend time in Izmir for every budget. Along the coastline by the sea in Izmir, there are large park areas where people can breathe and spend their time comfortably. Izmir has a historical and public city center. eg; Konak Square As in almost all European […]
Myth 1: “Buying real estate in Turkey is a difficult process, since the legal procedures take a long time, as in many countries around the world.” Truth: The Turkish government has made the process much easier for foreign buyers in recent years. Thanks to this, buying real estate in Turkey is much easier and faster […]
The Turkish flag is the official flag of the Turkish Republic and represents an important symbol of national unity, consisting of the color red with a star and crescent in the center. The Turkish flag is referred to as Albayrak (the red flag) and also referred to as Alsancak (the banner) in the İstiklal Marşı […]
