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May 8, 2012Updated August 22, 2023Once the heart of the Ottoman Empire, the modern Republic of Turkey was founded in 1923 by nationalist leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.Straddling the continents of Europe and Asia, Turkey’s strategic position gives it great influence in the region and controls the entrance to the Black Sea.After Atatürk’s death in 1938, progress toward democracy and a market economy halted. The military saw itself as the guarantor of the constitution and repeatedly ousted governments in the second half of the 20th century.Joining the European Union (EU) has been a long-standing goal. Accession negotiations began in 2005 but…
Grant Rooney Premium/AlamyIs this a bad tourist summer? (Credit: GRANT ROONEY PREMIUM/Alamy)From the destruction of ancient ruins to the disrespect of local cultures, inappropriate tourist behavior is becoming more and more visible — and ultimately, this may be a good thing.It seems like every day around the world this summer, stories of bad tourist behavior are in the news.It’s as if the whole world has forgotten how to behave in other people’s homes, and while this may seem like a summer of bad tourists, it might just represent an unpleasant truth: For as long as people have been traveling, we’ve…
Memorial Day Sale Don’t miss this sale standard digital access $3 per year Already a subscriber? Log in Mountain View residents Bill and Marcia Adler recently visited Cappadocia, Turkey, as part of a tour of Turkey, Greece and the Aegean Sea. (Courtesy of the Adler family) A summer of flight delays and heat waves didn’t stop our intrepid readers from traveling the world, exploring cities from Tokyo to Montreal, discovering epic ruins in Guatemala, touring the Azores, and sharing their adventures with us along the way. i wish you were here Turkey: Mountain View residents Bill and Marcia Adler began…
Your Guide to Turkey Citizenship by Investment At Get Golden Visa, we work with international investors and help them get citizenship by investment in Turkey. Contact us and speak to our citizenship-by-investment advisors who can assist you with inquiries about getting Turkey citizenship by investment. Living in Turkey means treating yourself to splendid scenery, surrounding yourself with the beautiful sea, munching on delicious food, and being welcomed by warm neighbors. Turkish people live a vibrant and rich lifestyle. Moreover, Turkey is a country of significant geostrategic importance since it lies on the cross borders of Europe and Asia. All these advantages…
The conflict between two identities Arab Turks, especially Alawites, generally maintain a strong Arab identity: they frequently speak Arabic and try to pass it on to their children. However, Alawites face the challenge of convincing the younger generation to maintain their Arab roots and uphold their customs and traditions, a dynamic that stems from the Turkish government’s efforts to erase Alawite identity and the increasing influence of Turkish culture and nationalism on new generations. SK, a 52-year-old woman from Ankara, told FANAC: “When I was young, many in my family were fluent in Arabic and conversations often included stories about…
Brothers Barry Cowan (left) and Brian Cowan undergo hair transplant surgery at the Glasgow Clinic. [+] Scottish clinic.Danny Lawson/PA Images via Getty Images At airports across Europe, especially those flying to and from Istanbul, it’s not uncommon to see men with freshly shaved heads, some wearing caps to hide the red scabs, others with bands around their foreheads to prevent post-operative swelling, but all showing the unmistakable signs of recent hair transplant surgery. Although clinics offer hair transplants in most major cities in Europe, the capital of this thriving industry is the undisputed capital of Turkey, Istanbul, where pre- and…
Former EastEnders actress Daniella Westbrook, 49, recently flew to Turkey for another boob job. Her doctor told the Mirror about some of the problems with her “extreme changes”. Daniela Westbrook reveals the results of her cosmetic surgery in December Daniela Westbrook has had a busy few months working on several body transformations, including her eighth breast implant and botched facial surgery earlier this year. Former EastEnders star Daniela, 49, recently flew to Turkey to have her breasts enlarged. The Mirror exclusively revealed that Daniella flew to have his breasts “four sizes bigger” to achieve 34DD. Doctors advised against surgery, but…
Skift Take Travel isn’t getting cheaper, and the past four years have seen significant price increases across certain experience categories, highlighting the interplay of a range of economic, social and market factors. Selene Brophy Prices for experiential tours have risen significantly, increasing by an average of 18% over the past four years, according to data analysis from GetYourGuide and TicketLens, two marketplaces for tours, activities and attractions. A recent analysis by TicketLens found that tour and admission ticket prices around the world will increase by an average of 18% between June 2019 and June 2023, with Turkey seeing the highest…
Lee Mead has shown off his new hair following a hair transplant earlier this year.The 42-year-old actor and stage star shocked fans in January when he shaved off his famously curly locks to undergo a hair transplant at a clinic in Istanbul, Turkey.And on Wednesday, seven months after the operation, Lee took to social media to show off his healthy-looking hair, revealing that he had used curls to hide the “completely bald” spot in the middle of his head. Lee also admitted that while there’s nothing wrong with being bald, he’s “not ready” for the look just yet. He captioned…
Lee Mead showed off his new hair after undergoing hair transplant surgery earlier this year.The 42-year-old actor and stage star shocked fans in January when he shaved off his famous curls to undergo hair transplant surgery at a clinic in Istanbul, Turkey.And on Wednesday, seven months after the surgery, Ms Lee took to social media to show off her healthy-looking head of hair and how she used curls to hide the “totally bald” patch in the middle of her head. . Lee also admitted that while he has no problem with being bald, he is “not completely ready” for the…