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Living in Turkey, Pros and Cons
There are lot of advantages on living in Turkey. The country divides its territory between two continents, with very little in Europe, while the rest is in Asia. Living in Turkey is a good choice. It is a very beautiful country, rich in history, culture and traditions and was one of the centres of world civilisation. When you think of a city that embraces east and west, among the first that comes to mind is Istanbul. It is the most developed city in Turkey, and one of the most developed in the world, with many job opportunities and recreational activities. Although it is an incredibly beautiful city with a strategic…
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Bazaar in Turkey, OR 10 tips on How to act like a Turk!
Bazaar in Turkey, trading is not just about money. A touch of sociability is always part of doing business in Turkey. That is why a cup of Turkish tea, for example, is often included in business, even in the bazaars. I will tell you exactly how to succeed in a bazaar in Turkey! 10 tips about Turkish marketplaces (Bazaar in Turkey) 1. Is trading common everywhere in Turkey? You can barter for in clothes, bags, souvenirs, trinkets and other little things at the bazaar in Turkey. The price of open-air foods such as vegetables or fruits is always fixed. Trade in normal shops and shopping centers in Turkey is no…
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Egypt Turkey rapprochement weakens
Turkey ‘s rapprochement with Egypt remains on the back foot, although the two countries have started to take the first steps towards diplomatic cooperation. While Turkey continues to openly praise Egypt ‘s role in the region, the Arab country does not show the same enthusiasm when it comes to dealing with Turkey. For Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the talks between Egypt and Turkey are still “at a low point”, even if Erdogan believes that “there are no obstacles to mutual understanding”. In this regard, Erdogan complains that he does not see the same “eagerness and enthusiasm” on the part of Egypt to continue to bring positions closer, which undermines…
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Travel to Turkey: what are the entry formalities?
What are the entry formalities to travel to Turkey ? This country is making a strong comeback in French holiday plans. The Echo takes stock of the entry formalities. Turkey is making a good comeback in the recent Orchestra barometer for L’Echo touristique. The destination is in fifth place in offline and online agency sales in May 2022, when it stalled during the health crisis. The lifting of sanitary entry conditions will support demand this summer. What are the conditions related to Covid?Since June 1, 2022, unvaccinated travelers no longer need to provide a negative Covid test result. The obligation to present a test, a vaccination or cure certificate to…
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Kapali Carsi, The Grand Bazaar
Kapali Carsi, The Grand Bazaar, Scents and Colours of Istanbul. Today I want to escort you to one of the most evocative places in Istanbul in my opinion, if not Turkey. It is the Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi). A mysterious, enchanting place, filled with scents and colours, the Grand Bazaar is undoubtedly worth a visit. When I say visit, I would like to point out that it is almost impossible to get in and out within a couple of hours. It has the magical power of attraction to all who enter. arsirepresents the centuries-old tradition of trade, which in Istanbul, has always been lively and intense. Why Istanbul? Why in…
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An earthquake shakes the city of Kuşadası, in western Turkey, with no casualties
The western Turkish city of Kuşadası was hit by a 5.0 magnitude earthquake that was felt in neighboring provinces and on a Greek island, while an expert warned of potentially larger earthquakes in the region in the future. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) announced that the epicenter of the earthquake which occurred at 6:24 a.m. local time was in the Gulf of Kuşadası in the Aegean Sea. Tremors sent people running through the streets and were felt in neighboring provinces. It was preceded by a 3.8 magnitude earthquake five minutes earlier. No casualties or damage were reported. The Geodynamic Institute in Athens, the Greek capital, reported that a…
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Turkish local market (pazar)
Let’s discover the local markets of Istanbul, the Turkish local market (Pazar) together. Anyone who has been to Turkey has seen, at least once, a road closed to traffic covered with awnings from morning until late evening. The area is a chaos of voices, screams and various sounds. It is none other than the Turkish local market (Pazar). The Turkish local market translates into “market”, to give it a name in English. But in Turkey the Turkish local market is experienced very differently; if fact, I would say more intensely. Turkish local market (pazar), the soul of commerce The Turkish local market represents the deep and intrinsic soul of the…
