Explore everyday life in Türkiye, including transport, utilities, family life and cultural integration, with practical guides for expats.
26.04.2021; translated version. With the increasing contagiousness of the Covid-19 virus after the mutated new variants of the coronavirus (Covid-19) epidemic, new measures had to be taken in order to manage the risk posed by the coronavirus (Covid-19) epidemic in terms of public health and...
14.04.2021, translated version A Partial Closure Circular was sent to 81 Provincial Governorships by our Ministry. In the circular, in addition to the basic principles of the process of combating the epidemic, cleaning, mask and distance rules, as well as rules and measures to be followed for all...
The Kaş Guide If you asked Turks what they thought the prettiest place in Turkey was, Kaş would likely be one of the top three answers. Located at one of Turkey's southernmost points along the famed golden coast, Kaş is a scenic, bohemian district of Antalya. Kaş is...
The Trabzon Guide Historically being one of the most important commercial centers, Trabzon is the largest city in Turkey's Black Sea region in the northeast, thanks to its favorable and strategic location. It is considered one of Turkey's most conservative-friendly cities, alongside Konya and Bursa,...
The Marmaris Guide Once the center of fishing and sponge diving, Marmaris has become the second most populated district in Muğla after Bodrum. Its low-key reputation has blossomed into a burgeoning modern holiday resort, turning it into a multicultural hub. With the Datça peninsula to its west and the...
The Çanakkale Guide Laying on the southern coast of the Dardanelles Strait in Turkey’s northwest, Çanakkale is a city that straddles two continents – Europe and Asia – much like Istanbul. Although it is mostly known for being the battleground of many course-changing wars and having a history that spans...
The Izmir Guide Nicknamed the Aegean pearl, Izmir boasts over 4,000 years of history, fantastic food, captivating natural scenery, and a strategic location in the gulf. As the third-largest city in Turkey, Izmir is loved by both the young and the old holidaymakers and retirees from Turkey and...
The Istanbul Guide With almost 16 million residents, Istanbul is more crowded than many countries, including Greece and Switzerland. The city embraces two continents as the Bosporus Strait divides it into two, with one part laying in Europe and the other in Asia. Istanbul receives almost as many tourists as...
The Bursa Guide Bursa is turkey's fourth-largest city and the ottomans' first significant capital. The city is strewn with priceless souvenirs of its glorious past, the tombs of the empire's founders, and the grand mosque (Ulu camii) Being just a few structures to leave...
