Brits gone bad…… in Turkey
THE number of British tourists arrested in Turkey increased by more than 50 per cent, recently released figures have revealed.
Read MoreDevice charging advised for any UK flight
ALL passengers flying into or out of the UK are being advised to ensure electronic and electrical devices in hand luggage are sufficiently charged to be switched on.
Read MoreFruit and veg prices skyrocket
THE prices of fruits and vegetables significantly increase between the field and the final sale in the market, Zaman reports.
Read MoreTurkcell messages now in English
EXPATS who are Turkcell users may well be interested to know that they can now convert the daily messages from the phone provider into English.
Read MoreTurkey plans smoking ban at outdoor locations
THE HEALTH Ministry plans to expand Turkey’s smoking ban to open areas that are close to indoor spaces where large numbers of people gather, as part of a new campaign to combat smoking.
Read MoreSpecial ‘passport’ measures for British expats
BRITISH nationals living overseas who are waiting for a new passport, or whose passport has recently expired or will expire soon, are being offered additional services to help with any concerns they may have about their ability to travel.
Read MoreCould Turkish beaches be privatized?
LOCALS in Fethiye marched on June 29 to protest at the privatization of two public beaches in Ölüdeniz – but there are fears that the practice could be rolled out across the country.
Read MoreBank shaves 0.75 off interest rates
THE Turkish Central Bank cut its benchmark rate to 8.75 from 9.5 percent amid mounting pressure from the prime minister for lower interest rates that would support growth.
Read MoreEntertainment zone taken over by religious body
AN entertainment area in Alaçatı, near Izmir, will now be run by the Religious Affairs Directorate (Diyanet).
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