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The Konya Guide Konya is Turkey's 7th largest city (in terms of population) and a former Seljuk capital, making it one of the world's oldest urban centers. Situated to the southwest of the central Anatolian region, Konya is about a 2-hour drive away from other big...
State-certified notaries attest to document signature: Notarize wills, mortgages, and bank transactions. Legal papers require notaries.
The Alanya Guide After Istanbul and Ankara, Antalya comes in third place for expat and immigrant populations. Alanya remains one of the most famous towns in Antalya, with people from 120 countries calling it their home. Although it is mostly known for its golden sandy beaches and azure waters, the...
The Antalya Guide As Turkey's 5th most populated and 6th largest province by area, Antalya is a city loved by locals and foreigners. Situated along Turkey's sunny south by the Mediterranean, the city is one of the country's top holiday destinations and is especially...
The Fethiye Guide Named after martyred pilot Fethi Bey, Fethiye is situated on Turkey's golden coast, on the crossroad between the Aegean and the Mediterranean. Over the last 50 years, the town has blossomed into one of the top destinations for both the young and the old, holidaymakers,...
Esenyurt has developed into a multi-cultural melting pot as a result of the influx of refugees fleeing conflicts in other parts of the world and people who have settled in Istanbul over the course of many years. Esenyurt, a working-class district located in the far west of Istanbul's...
The Bodrum Guide Once a quaint little fishing town, Bodrum has turned into a vibrant center that attracts crowds across Turkey, Europe, and even the Middle East. Since the late 50s, the town has seen burgeoning interest from artists and the famous, growing into the behemoth of tourism and commerce...
Chances are you have heard the word e-devlet mentioned at least once while in Turkey. But what is this e-devlet? It's a convenient digital portal where Turkish citizens and non-citizens (i.e., foreigners holding residence permits) can find important information about their health insurance (SGK), taxes, residency procedures,...
What are the most conservative-friendly areas in Turkey? When one mentions Turkey, oft-times most people start listing coastal areas and the three biggest metropolises. Although these areas are more in line with western-style living and favored mostly by European visitors, Turkey is also home to many more family-friendly, conservative sites...