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March 31, 2023

Sights of Erdemli (Mersin)

Apartments in the new PALM BRANDOM project from our company ABG are flying like hot cakes! Since our project is located in the Erdemli district of Mersin province, today we would like to introduce you to the sights of this picturesque region.The ancient city of Sebaste (Sebaste Antik Kenti) "Sebaste" literally translates as "sacred". Traces of the first settlement found on the site of the city, presumably belong to the II century BC. In the Roman period, it was a port and a trading city. In the ruins of the ancient city there is a Byzantine palace, a theater, and especially well-preserved tombs in the necropolis.
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March 26, 2023

Mersin kitchen

Did you know that Mersin is the birthplace of the famous Turkish tantuni? Yes, yes. It was in Mersin that this now popular fast food was first prepared.Tantuni is specially fried meat served in hot pita bread together with onions, tomatoes and herbs. Everyone who has ever been to Turkey knows exactly the taste of tantuni.What else can you try in Mersin?
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March 24, 2023

Online deal when buying an apartment in Turkey

Are you planning to move to Turkey? Order an online preview of your future apartment before an online or offline transaction.Advantages. Having selected a suitable option in absentia, you can start solving current issues: selection of furniture and appliances, preparation of necessary documents. You can immediately rent out the purchased apartment and start making a profit. Even if an online transaction does not suit you, it will not be superfluous to preview several options. Arriving in Turkey, you will be able to personally visit those apartments that you liked.How to do it?
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March 23, 2023

Is it possible to buy an apartment cheaper from a developer than from an agent?

Our clients often ask this question both to us and to representatives of the developer. Let's look at the scheme of work of the developer and the agency and understand what and where it comes from. We will not intrigue you and immediately answer: the price of real estate will be the same for both the developer and the real estate agency. This is a bit unusual for residents of the post-Soviet space, who know that buying an apartment with the assistance of a real estate agency turns out to be more expensive.
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March 21, 2023

Mersin Universities

We continue to introduce you to the province of Mersin. Today we will touch on the topic of higher education. There are three universities in Mersin: Mersin University (Mersin State University).It offers training in 16 faculties (bachelor's, master's and doctoral studies). Almost 40,000 students study at the university, about 3,000 of them are foreigners. Mersin University is continuously ranked among the top 50 universities in Turkey. The training is conducted in Turkish and in English. The cost of training starts from $ 1,000.
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March 19, 2023

Turkish breakfast

Breakfast in Turkey is a whole ritual that reveals the culture and traditions of the country. It is called Serpme kahvaltı. Turkish breakfast can be described in two words variety and abundance. Several types of cheeses, vegetables, avocado, sausage, fried potatoes, fried eggs or menemen (omelet with tomatoes, pepper and spices) are served on the table. A separate place is occupied by strong tea, which is served in tulip glasses and fresh pastries: white bread, tortillas and, of course, simits (soft bagel with sesame seeds). Turks just love fresh, fragrant pastries. Without this, Turkish breakfast is not breakfast.
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March 18, 2023

State University in Kestel.

Alanya is an ideal place to live and relax: lots of sun, warm sea and fascinating landscapes. Plus, you can get a good education here. For example, at the Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat State University (ALKÜ). It was founded in 2015 on the basis of Akdenizuniversitesi, but then became an independent institution. Turkey is a member country of the Bologna Process, so the university has exchange programs Erasmus, Mevlana and Farabi.Today, students have access to study programs at the following faculties:
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March 17, 2023

Sights of Tarsus

We continue to introduce you to the wonderful province of Mersin. Today we will tell you about the sights of Tarsus, an administrative district in the eastern part of Mersin. Tarsus was built by the Assyrian king Sennacherib in 705-681 BC, and, of course, has a rich historical heritage. Cleopatra's GatePresumably built at the end of the Byzantine period. It is believed that it was in Tarsus that Mark Antony met his Cleopatra, after whom the main gate of the city is named. St. Paul's Church.Built at the turn of the XI-XII centuries, it is a reminder that it was in Tarsus that the Holy Apostle Paul was born.
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March 16, 2023

Turkish citizenship for investment.

Continuing the topic of obtaining Turkish citizenship, we suggest considering the option of citizenship by investment. This is the fastest way to become a Turkish citizen, which any foreigner can use. What is needed for this? 1. Place a deposit in a Turkish bank in the amount of $ 500,000. The account can be opened in any currency and not necessarily in one bank. It will be possible to withdraw money from the account after three years.2. Invest $500,000 in a business. There are two ways to do this:open your own business and create 50 jobs for Turkish citizensto buy a stake in a Turkish company.Important! It will also be possible to sell both the share and the business after three years.
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March 15, 2023

Districts of Alanya: Avsallar

Avsallar is a district located 23 km west of Alanya, 115 km from Antalya Airport and 64 km from Gazipasi Airport. Avsallar has excellent ecology and a mild microclimate, as it is located in a sea bay closed from the winds.The infrastructure is quite diverse for seasonal recreation and permanent residence. There are restaurants, bars, pastry shops, cafes, markets, chain stores and pharmacies. Avsallar has three schools, several kindergartens, one public hospital, private clinics, dental offices and pharmacies.
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March 12, 2023

Districts of Alanya. Demirtas.

Demirtas is one of the newest and most promising areas of the resort Alanya. It is located 23 km east of Alanya and 13 km from Gazipasa Airport. There is a regular bus service that will take you to other areas. Taxi call buttons are also placed throughout the area. There are still undeveloped plots in Demitrash, many banana plantations and orange groves. A suitable place for rest and relaxation. There are a lot of greenery and pine forests here. From here it is easy to get to Sapadere Canyon, where tourists and locals admire the picturesque waterfalls and relax in the coolness of the mountain river. The beaches of Demirtas are sparsely populated and very beautiful. The entrance to the water is from sandy to rocky (there are different places along the coastline). The water in the sea is crystal clear.
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March 11, 2023

How does seismic activity affect the requirements for the construction of buildings in Turkey?

We have already told you about the seismic zoning map of Turkey, on which, depending on the degree of risk of earthquakes, certain regions of the country are marked with different colors. Note that these data are also used to establish requirements for the construction of buildings. When designing buildings, its location must be taken into account, namely: in which zone of seismic activity it will be built. The greater the risk of earthquakes in a particular area, the stricter the requirements for the construction of buildings. There are 4 seismic zones on the territory of Turkey and certain construction standards are applied for each of them.
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