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Leading leisure airline Monarch is boosting its services from Bodrum to the UK with the launch of new scheduled flights this summer. Flights are available to book now via www.monarch.co.uk with fares starting from only €84 one way including all taxes and charges. The new flights for summer 2011 include: • Bodrum – Manchester, 2 [...]
I own a flat in ?stanbul in an area that is central but still mainly residential. The tapu [land deed] is of the type where we own shares in the whole building rather than separate titles to our flats. Last year the owner of the shop on the ground floor of our building converted it [...]
The killing of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden continues to dominate columns in the Turkish press, with many debating the way his body was treated by the US, actual developments that led to the metaphoric death of bin Laden before his actual death and a possible change in the US foreign policy discourse. In her [...]
Living in Beyoglu is nice but noisy. It has its own flavor, and not everyone feels happy about the offerings of Beyoglu. I received an email from a reader who is disturbed by the violence from a bar in Beyoglu. The letter reads as follows: “Your columns dealing with legal issues are always helpful. It [...]
More details have emerged of the sprawling compound on the outskirts of Abbottabad where Osama bin Laden sheltered until he was killed by US special forces. The media and local residents have been allowed inside the grounds of the compound, in Bilal Town, although not inside the mansion itself. Built in 2005 and valued at [...]
When buying or selling property in Turkey, parties were able to declare a price to the land registry regardless of the actual real sales price. Most people would declare a lower price in order to pay less in transfer tax. This practice is now a thing of the past because a new regulation has been [...]
Osama bin Laden’s death was the culmination of a decade of painstaking intelligence work, made all the more difficult by the terror chief’s insistence that nobody near him use a telephone or the internet. The Al Qaeda leader was so secretive that footsoldiers and even high-level operatives did not know where he was based. However, [...]
Google Doodle started day with another amazing logo and celebrated Saint George’s day, an annual event that takes place on 23rd April to celebrate the patron saint of England. To mark St. George’s day Google has replaced their logo with a Google Doodle of George making his way to slay a mighty dragon. Unlike previous [...]
Regarding to Travel Weekly website; Northern Cyprus specialist Direct Traveller is launching a Turkey brand with the aim of carrying 10,000 passengers within two years. Pure Turkey, which launches on April 18, will offer tailormade itineraries and pay agents 10% commission. The operator plans to take 20 agents on fam trips to Turkey this year [...]
When reading the word “exceptional” some may think that Turkey is granting the right to work without or grant a special type of work permit automatically. This is not completely true. Turkish authorities are as easy as and as difficult as many other countries when it comes to obtaining work permits. Therefore, if a work permit [...]
Alanya Police cameras caught on tape the moment a waiter in the southern resort town of Alanya kicked a tourist that he was unable to convince to eat in his restaurant. Every moment has been caughted on cameras regarding to news reports that been published. The “Hanutçu Team” of the district police, referring to the [...]
I have just read that there is a significant increase in the number of EU citizens, lead by Germans, applying for work permits in Turkey. I think this is ironic 40 years after the first arrival of Turkish workers in Germany. Certainly the qualifications are not comparable, but still. I would say most of the German [...]
Following the bilateral consular meeting that was held back in December with the Turkish authorities, the Turkish Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Foreign Affairs have confirmed that there will be permit fees for British Nationals in Turkey, it has been agreed with the British Ambassador’s request to reduce the permit fee to $80/60 [...]
At a recent press conference, held by the Turkish Real Estate Investing Partners Association (GYODER), it was revealed that property sales in Turkey to foreigners in 2010 were up 40% reaching sales of $2.5 billion compared to the previous year. Not quite eclipsing the pinnacle of Turkey’s property performance, between the economic peak in 2006 [...]
The market for buying homes in Turkey is changing” says Suleyman Akbay, Director of Oceanwide Properties a company specialising in homes along the Mediterranean resort regions. “When the British first started holidaying they went to the major resorts such as Bodrum and Dalaman which is where they subsequently bought. Now they have discovered totally different [...]
Hi, I am writing to ask for your advice on what may be a consumer rights issue. I am writing on my family’s behalf because I am here in Turkey trying to resolve it for them as my husband holds the power of attorney for my sister and brother-in-law. I have attempted to be as [...]
A doubling of new HIV infections in the UK in the past decade is leading experts to tell GPs to offer testing to all adult male patients in some areas,” reported BBC News. The news report is based on the latest data, which showed that new diagnoses of HIV acquired in the UK have nearly doubled [...]
The Minister of National Education has announced that Turkey will create 40.000 English language teachers to teach in Turkish schools this is a bid to improve English language all over Turkey and improve quality of education system in Turkey. This means there will be a lot of jobs created for British, US and Canadian nationals [...]
As you may know that Turkey is not EU (European Union), with this it has its advantages such as holidaying there will be cheaper compared to other EU countries and due to the Turkish currency still being Yeni Turk Lira (New Turkish Lira) there is a great exchange rate. This makes Turkish holidays far more [...]
Alanya Observer – As you know blogging has become important this days all over the world, you must have seen through press coverage there has been a large amount of attention in middle east over protests and governments issues in many countries so if you are looking to raise your voice over the internet or online, [...]
Olive oil is one of the healthiest oils
There’s no doubt that olive oil is one of the healthiest oils in the world. It’s so helpful that it is listed in many ancient texts as a miracle worker which has helped humans get rid of medical conditions. The benefits of olive oil are endless, right from cooking to the healing of many health [...]
A doubling of new HIV infections in the UK in the past decade is leading experts to tell GPs to offer testing to all adult male patients in some areas,” reported BBC News. The news report is based on the latest data, which showed that new diagnoses of HIV acquired in the UK have nearly doubled [...]
Most popular cocktails at bars
Whether its popularity is due to its role on HBO’s Sex and the City or its light, fruity taste, the cosmopolitan has become one of the most popular cocktails at bars, restaurants, and parties. Most bartenders today know how to make a cosmopolitan, called a “cosmo” for short Making a cosmopolitan requires one and a [...]
Turkish chicken tava dish for you and all the recipes are below for you to enjoy Turkish style chicken tava dish, for every other Turkish dishes send your comments below and we will find all the recipes for you here on Alanya Observer News. Chicken Tava #ratingval# from #reviews# reviews Print Recipe Type: Courses Author: [...]