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November 14, 2023

The process of buying real estate in the UAE

Over the past couple of years, the number of real estate purchased by foreigners in the UAE has increased rapidly. There are many reasons for this, however, today we want to tell you how the process of buying real estate in the Emirates. After you have decided on the object of purchase and selected an agent with whom you feel comfortable working, the process of registration of the transaction begins. If you buy housing in a complex under construction, the first step will be the conclusion of the initial contract of sale (Initial Contract of Sale), which is registered in the temporary registry and renegotiated at the end of construction.
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November 14, 2023

Merjan Planetarium and Climate and Environment Science Center in Mersin

Mersin Mayor Vahap Se er invites children and their parents to visit the new Mercan Climate and Environment Science Center in Yenisehir. The center has a planetarium with the largest capacity and the largest screen diameter in Turkey. In addition, there are various interactive learning devices. The center holds thematic scientific events and seminars, lectures and exhibitions on a regular basis.
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November 6, 2023

How can I register for e-devlet?

Almost all Turkish citizens use the e-devlet application, where all public services can be used online, from paying taxes and fines to making doctor's appointments. Foreigners who have obtained a residence permit can also register on the app. There are two ways to do this: through the PTT post office and through online banking (if you have a Turkish bank card). Registering through PTT branch
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November 6, 2023

How to ride the cable car in Alanya for 10 liras?

You can do this if you have a residence permit or Turkish citizenship and are officially resident in Alanya. To prove your residence address, you need to show your account in the e-devlet app with your registration address to the ticket office employee selling tickets for the teleferic.
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November 6, 2023

The process of adopting new laws in Turkey

In order for a new law to be passed, it must be approved by the Turkish Grand National Assembly and the President of Turkey. Only deputies of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (T rkiye B y k Millet Meclisi), currently 600 in number, can introduce a new bill. The bill is then reviewed by the relevant committee (Education Committee, Defense Committee, Internal Affairs Committee, etc.). The committee's report is sent to the General Assembly, where it is reviewed and debated by all other members of parliament, after which a vote is taken. If the majority votes in favor of the law, it acquires the status of an official law and is submitted for signature to the President of the Republic, who in turn has the right to send the law for further consideration. The law signed by the President is published in the Official Gazette and enters into force on the date of publication or on the date specified in the law.
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November 4, 2023

Anatolian piyaz: a tasty and hearty symbol of Turkish cuisine

Turkish piyaz salad is familiar to many tourists and foreigners living in the country. However, few people know about the existence of Anatolian piyaz, the recipe of which, by the way, is officially registered by the Patent Institute of the Republic of Turkey and is a symbol of Antalya. Thanks to the composition of the salad is not only tasty, but also very hearty and allows you to get rid of hunger for a long time. In cafes it is often served with traditional lamb cutlets. This combination of dishes is called "k fte-piyaz". Many roadside cafes offer only this item on the menu plus a couple of soups and drinks and are nevertheless in great demand due to the quality of products, reasonable price and, of course, the cook, who must be a local Turk, because only he knows exactly how to cook real piyaz.
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November 3, 2023

List of Russian banks hit by sanctions

The US has expanded the sanctions list of banks: 🔸 Post Bank🔸 Russian Standard🔸 Absolut Bank🔸 Home Credit🔸 HKF Bank🔸 All-Russian Bank for the Development of Regions (VBRR)🔸 Blank Bank🔸 Russian Regional Bank
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October 30, 2023

Why the cost of real estate in Turkey continues to rise?

For a year everyone is waiting for the fall in real estate prices in Turkey, however, there is still there and the cost of real estate continues to rise. Why is this happening? There are several objective reasons: InflationInflation in the country, which exceeded 60%, stimulates the growth of prices not only for food, but also for construction materials and other costs associated with the construction of buildings. And since the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization of Turkey have approved normative prices for the construction of buildings for 2024 twice as high as last year's prices, there is no reason to expect any significant drop in prices. The price of land plots, especially in prestigious areas, is also on an upward trend.
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October 22, 2023

Gazipasa Attractions: Yalan Dunya Cave

Yalan Dunya is a unique cave located in Gazipasa on the slope of Asar Hill. Like many other caves it has a legend according to which two lovers were trapped on opposite sides of the cave as a result of a cave collapse. Yalan Dunya translates from Turkish as "false world", "false world".
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October 17, 2023

List of provinces where you need to show an expert valuation of 75,000 dollars to get a visa on tap: 

AdanaAydınAnkaraAntalyaBalıkesirBursaVanGaziantepDenizliDiyarbakirIzmirKayseriKahramanmaraşKocaeliKonyaMalatyaManisaMardinMersinMuglaOrduSakaryaSamsunIstanbulTekirdagTrabzonHatayŞanlıurfaErzurumEskişehir In localities other than the above provinces, it is sufficient to show an expert appraisal of 50,000 dollars.
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October 9, 2023

Penalties and entry bans for overstaying the visa-free regime and for refusal of residence permit in Turkey

Foreigners who have exceeded the period of visa-free stay in Turkey, or have been denied a residence permit, will be issued a fine and in some cases a ban on entry when leaving the country. When leaving the country, the passport control officer will calculate the amount of the fine and issue a receipt for its payment. The amount of the fine depends on your nationality and the length of time you have been overstaying. Let's take a closer look at the terms of bans and when they apply.
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October 7, 2023

Real estate taxes in Turkey

1. One-time tax on the purchase of real estate: Payable on a one-time basis when buying a property and is 4% of the cadastral value of the property. 2. One-time income tax It is paid one-time when selling real estate, which is owned for less than 5 years.
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