THE Turkish property sector is currently abuzz with news of star-studded buyers flocking to buy villas on the Western Coast – no less than Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, and Real Madrid star Ronaldo. Obviously Voices has put a call into the PR agents for all parties and we’re still waiting for a…
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AN OFFICE that processes foreign residence permits has been officially opened in Didim this week. It is located in the governor’s building, on the second floor. You will see the sign for Göç Idaresi. Staff are English-speaking. The office will handle all residence permit applications EXCEPT the long-term one, which still has to be processed in…
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Advertorial THERE’S good news for expats in Turkey as the cost of mandatory Residence Permit health insurance has been lowered. As of Monday October 26 Groupama Insurance (Groupama Sigorta) has for the second time this year lowered their health insurance premiums. The insurance reductions are huge, with the average policy being slashed in price by…
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THE new operators of the international terminal at Milas Bodrum Airport have been urged to increase flights from across Europe in a new petition. TAV Airport Holdings has begun management operations at Turkey’s sixth busiest airport, Milas Bodrum. The company will manage it following its auction victory against three other consortia – incumbent operator Astaldi,…
Read MoreTHERE will be a chance for British expats to meet with Consular staff in Didim on Wednesday November 11. The bi-annual meeting’s location had yet to be confirmed as Voices went to press this weekend, but it may well be held at the same venue as the previous meetings, that being the Didim Chamber of…
Read MoreTHE Turkish Ministry in charge of residence permits and foreign visas has issued a new helpline number for foreigners. The DGMM – the Ministry overseeing residence permits – is offering a helpline – 157 from inside Turkey – for foreigners on exit and entry, and permits issues in Turkey. If you reside out of Turkey,…
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Glenn Maffia RISING early, I left my house to arrive with plenty of time to spare to be able to count the numbers making up the congregation for the re-use of the old Greek chapel for Christian worship; the first since the Turkish and Greek exchange of populations in 1923. The day was bright, warm…
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Advertorial “Something for nothing” sounds too good to be true doesn’t it? Well with YellAli you actually you can get something for nothing. Joining YellAli as a free member is one of the best ways to stay in the know about what’s going on in Turkey, and once you’ve signed up you’ll be sent our…
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VOICES columnist Amy Idem, originally from Lancashire, lives with her husband and three children. She writes about her cultural and life experiences here, and on her blog: https://memyselfandidil.wordpress.com/ MY husband’s sister-in-law opened the door and we stumbled in desperate to reach safety. She ushered us through to the smallest room in the house, which was…
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A NOTORIOUS human trafficker has been caught on the Greek island of Leros, but the flood of refugees and migrants into Didim looking to escape to the EU continues apace. Gendarme officers detained 94 illegal migrants/refugees – 90 Syrians and four Sudanese – at Tasburun fishing port, near Didim, two nights ago as they were attempting…
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