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High-Speed Train Connects Istanbul with Antalya The Turkish government continues to invest in high-speed railways. Currently, it takes from Istanbul to Ankara only 4 hours with the high-speed train. After the project has finished, it will take only 5 hours from Istanbul to..
No VAT for Foreigners on Buying a Property VAT-Exemption has been passed in the Turkish parliament for foreigners who are eager to purchase a property in Turkey. In Turkey, the VAT rate of real estate varies from 1% to 18% depending on the dimension of the apartment. Commercial units such as..
Foreign Investment in Turkey Bounces Back In their March newsletter, the Investment Support & Promotion Agency of Turkey (ISPAT) released FDI figures for 2016. The foreign direct investment stats show that despite a disastrous start to the year, and a culmination of negative incidents and..
Turquoise Card Period Started for Foreigners Turquoise Card in Turkey, a similar version of the American "green card," is the card that gives the "right to work and residence indefinitely". This card (Turkuaz Kart in Turkish) also provides a residence permit for the card..
The Best Places to Visit in Sultanahmet: The Old City Part of Istanbul The Sultanahmet district of Istanbul is the heart of the old city, where rulers of the Ottoman and Byzantine empires made momentous decisions. Naturally, considering its illustrious importance, it is often the first port of..
Exploring Northeast Turkey When thinking of Turkey as a holiday destination, most travel agents and magazines market the beach resorts of the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. This underestimates it though because Northeast Turkey, in particular, recognized shows the..
The Best Museums to See in Istanbul Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, is also the top-visited tourist destination. In 2014, it even beat the likes of Rome and Milan as the ideal city break. While its historical past is no doubt a big lure for many tourists, they are also keen to experience the..
Neighborhoods in Istanbul That You Should Visit Turkey has many attractions for first-time and repeats visitors. However, the neighborhoods in Istanbul, the country’s largest and busiest city, are an alternative travel experience that also gives great insight into the daily lives of..
How to Get VAT Discount on Buying Property? VAT exemption for foreigners entered into force on April 1, 2017. Along with the new law, foreigners will not pay VAT when buying a property from Turkey. A new convenience has been provided for foreigners who want to invest in our country and get..
Visit The Best Ottoman Palaces in Istanbul About the Ottoman Palaces in Istanbul The ruling Ottoman dynasty lasted for more than 500 years, and during that time, their use of palaces changed dramatically. At the beginning of their reign, these buildings were functioning establishments from..
The Best Cities to Visit in Turkey Generally lasting from 3 to 6 days, city breaks are an attractive niche of travel. The benefits of visiting bustling hubs of the world, is mainly that everything is in one place, including history, culture, food, and relaxation. Most of the cities to visit in..
Yachting in Turkey: A Centre of Maritime Excellence In February 2017, the annual, Miami Superyacht Show in the USA, opened its doors. Most invitation-only ticket holders were eager to see the star of a show, a 236-foot Turkish mega-yacht with luxurious interior décor and state-of-the-art..
