Latest News for Turkey
New leisure facilities to be built in Turkey
Thursday, 27 Mar 2008
A major new recreational facility is to be built in the Turkish holiday resort Bodrum, it has been confirmed.NuBricks.com reports that authorities in the region have approved the creation of an 18-hole golf course which will overlook some of its most notable beauty spots.This could potentially attract...
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Turkey attracts eastern European visitors
Wednesday, 26 Mar 2008
Turkey is becoming an increasingly popular destination among eastern European tourists, according to new figures.Government data revealed that more than 281,000 people from eastern Europe visited the country during January and February, reports TurkishPress.com.This...
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Retirees set to move to Turkey
Tuesday, 25 Mar 2008
A growing number of people are choosing to spend their retirement years in Turkey, an expert has revealed.John Howell, a partner at the International Law Partnership, stated that the country is proving to be very popular with Britons in particular.He...
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Turkey highlighted as investment property hotspot
Tuesday, 18 Mar 2008
Turkey has been named as one of the "hottest emerging markets in the world" for property investment.A report by Amberlamb suggests that the country where east meets west is the next location investors should turn their attention to.The country's old city of Istanbul is earmarked as a particularly...
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Turkish rental market set to grow
Friday, 14 Mar 2008
Demand for rental accommodation in Turkey is likely to increase significantly in the next few years, according to experts.Foreign Property Buyer said the government wants to double annual visitor numbers between now and 2023 and is changing its marketing strategy accordingly.In order to handle the extra...
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Fast-growing economies popular with investors
Wednesday, 12 Mar 2008
Rapid economic growth in many emerging markets is making them very popular with overseas investors, according to a new study.A report by the Urban Land Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) revealed that countries such as Turkey offer higher returns than their more established counterparts.Whereas...
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Recession fears 'not denting Turkish tourism'
Monday, 10 Mar 2008
Tourism in Turkey is not being negatively affected by global economic problems, according to a leading official.Murat Dedeman, head of the Turkish Tourism Investors Association, said the country is still attracting a healthy number of foreign visitors, despite concerns over a possible worldwide recession.In...
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Demand for Turkish holiday homes set to increase
Friday, 07 Mar 2008
Holiday homes in Turkey could soon become prized and valuable commodities, an expert has suggested.According to Sarah Brown of NuBricks.com, the Turkish government wants to double the annual number of foreign visitors by 2023.If authorities are successful in achieving this target, demand for rental accommodation...
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Turkey aims to boost domestic tourism
Thursday, 06 Mar 2008
Foreign investors who own Turkish rental properties could soon see more demand from the country's resident population.Basaran Ulosoy, chairman of the Turkish Association of Travel Agents, said the country is currently aiming to attract a greater number of foreign visitors.However, he told Today's Zaman...
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Turkey 'confirmed' as property hotspot
Wednesday, 27 Feb 2008
Turkey property is getting all the right attention from people looking to invest or establish a holiday home there, a report claims. Brits and other Europeans spent more than $10 billion (£5 billion) on Turkish property in the five years ending last year, according to Today's Zaman.This interest...
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