How to: Assist the Victims of the Earthquake in Fethiye
Food, hygiene products, water, and medical supplies must be provided to earthquake victims who have relocated to Fethiye.
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How to Become an AFAD Volunteer in the Wake of the 2023 Earthquake in Turkey
After the February 6, 2023, Turkey earthquake that killed 46,957 people, many are looking for ways to help the affected communities. Volunteers from AFAD can help. How to volunteer with AFAD.
The Deadly Syria-Turkey Earthquake: 15+ Ways to Help
A massive earthquake devastated south-eastern Turkey, killing nearly 5,000 people. Here's how you can assist.
7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Turkey
Early Monday, February 6, Turkey's disaster service recorded a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in southern Turkey. AFAD recorded a 4.17 am earthquake in Pazarcik, Kahramanmaras. Development.
Wise.com Stopping TRY Account Details for Turkish Residents
You can't receive TRY balance money after March 1, 2023. Due to a regulation change, TRY account details will no longer be available to Türkiye customers.
Happy Holidays from Ikamet: Tips for a Smooth Transition into 2023
Get ready for 2023 with our tips—valid registered addresses, insurance discounts, and a holiday promotion: 25% off insurance.
Closed to Foreigners: Eight More Istanbul Neighbourhoods
Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu announced Friday that Avcılar, Bahçelievler, Bağcılar, Başakşehir, Esenler, Esenyurt, Fatih, Küçükçekmece, Sultangazi and Zeytinburnu will no longer give residency permits to non-citizens for new sign-ups. After the Istanbul Migration Evaluation Meeting, Soylu notified the press that eight more neighbourhoods were off-limits to new international residents. By...
25% Rule: Certain Neighborhoods, Provinces Restricted to Foreigner Settlement in Turkey
As Turkey becomes an ever-attractive country for expats and immigrants, it is easy to see that certain areas in the country are disproportionately favored by foreigners. With such areas at the risk of becoming overpopulated, the Turkish migration department has been reminding foreign residents of the 25% rule. What Is...
Esenyurt in the Spotlight amid Foreign Residence Permit Restrictions
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 European side...