October 6, 2005
Advice on living and working in Turkey: Religion & Politics
Turkish people are amongst the most hospitable in the world. From the moment you arrive in Turkey, expect to feel welcomed. And by the time you leave it is likely that you would have gained many local friends willing to be of help to you.
Because Turkey is a Muslim country, a common false notion about the country is that westerners are not welcomed by the locals. As a matter of fact, the constitution of the country covers the secular state and the non-Muslim minorities are legally protected. But religion does play a very essential part in society which is obvious when you arrive in the country. They are open to other cultures and beliefs and they extend the same hospitality to non-Muslims as they would to practising Muslims. However, religion is far less obvious in the popular tourist areas and the big cities than in the smaller towns and villages. Local people enjoy a drink after work, party at night and basically enjoy the same things as the Brits do.
Posted on: Turkey
October 5, 2005
Advice on living and working in Turkey: Work and Health
There is still a high rate of unemployment in Turkey, no special privileges for EU citizens and there is little opportunity for job seekers in spite of ongoing recovery from the 2001 economic decline. Getting a job offer and work permit before you arrive in Turkey is a rational approach to finding work there. This way you will not be distraught in job searching even if your funds vanish. Before arriving and arranging for a work visa, it is advisable to communicate with the Turkish embassy or consulate. You need a written employment offer from within Turkey, proof of your qualifications, passport photos and the necessary completed embassy forms and fees paid. Your work visa entitles you to a two year residence permit.
In Turkey, the usual available jobs for Brits include English teaching positions for those with a TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) qualification and tourism related work. Jobs are regularly advertised in the Turkish Daily News, the only English language newspaper in Turkey.
Posted on: Turkey
September 18, 2005
Turkey’s Property Market: dependent on EU vote
Together with Eastern European states Bulgaria and Cyprus (north), Turkey property is popular with British and Irish property market investors. However, it could be hit hard by the troubles over the French and Dutch EU ratification/ referendum of “No” votes. The turnout of the referendum could yield severe effects on the economies and property markets of these countries.
While these countries have made some marked improvements economically, they still have to address issues in corruption and a host of other problems. If these countries will not, the initial improvement in their economies they experienced as they applied for EU membership will suffer.
Posted on: Turkey
July 31, 2005
Buying Turkish property explained: The buying process
Turkey’s beautiful coastlines are now becoming hotspots in the property market. Real estate buyers are not only those looking for a better lifestyle or holiday home but also serious property investors. According to Robert Nixon of Nirvana International, as Turkey has yet to join the European Union, many investors have seen a great opportunity to buy property now and wait as the property boom moves from other popular European countries.
Fortunately, the actual process of purchasing property in Turkey is a lot easier than in many other European countries. “Foreigners can purchase property and land in their own names without any difficulty,” says Nixon. However, investors should be aware that there are some restrictions on where to buy. According to Nixon, areas which are located in the countryside which are not under the control of a town or borough, known as municipality areas are off limits to buyers. Military zones are also prohibited.
Posted on: Turkey
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