Turkish property & economy news
26 July 2021
Eid sends Turkish tourists in search of sunshine Tired of restrictions, looking for a break, Turks took to the road during the Eid al-Adha holiday. The visitors who fanned out from Istanbul swelled the numbers of small resort towns and filled hotel beds, good news for hoteliers and others relying on the tourist trade to make a living after a year of quiet beaches and restrictions.22 July 2021
Turkey popular amongst German and Russian Vacationers In the popular southern costal Mediterranean city of Antalya, hotels are set to reopen after the announcement by Moscow of flight restrictions being lifted to Turkey. Representatives from the tourism sector – key to the economy of Turkey – have hoped that they will now be able to recover some of the losses.22 July 2021
83 million USD complex to be built in Bodrum Bodrum, known as the Turkish Riviera, is set to become the home of a massive new sports and entertainment complex. It will be built, aided by Russian Technology, the head of the Russian-Turkish Business Council explained in a statement.22 July 2021
Turkey safe haven for investors according to Vice President Fuat Oktay, the Vice President, said during a joint news conference in Ankara with the President of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, that the Turkish economy had displayed a “very successful performance” during the coronavirus pandemic, which highlighted that the sectors’ investments, both public and private, had continued without slowing or stopping.20 July 2021
15,000 Russians arrive every day in Antalya The General Manager of Fraport TAV Antalya Airport, Deniz Varol said that air traffic has surged with flights from Russia. Planes have been arriving in Antalya after a two-month suspension in flights. More than 110,000 Russians have arrived in Turkey in the past week alone.20 July 2021
Plane spotters given official space at Istanbul Airport Turkey’s Istanbul Airport has become the first airport in Turkey to formally reserve a place at the airport exclusively for plane spotters. Enthusiasts of planes have flocked on Friday to the space, which overlooks the runways of the airport, for its inauguration.20 July 2021
Turkish Cargo flies 100 million COVID vaccines around the world Turkish Cargo, a subsidiary of the national carrier of Turkish Airlines has delivered a grand total of 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to over 35 countries around the world, with more than 250 flights operating since the pandemic first hit.20 July 2021
After 5 years Restoration, Sumela Monastery opens In the Black Sea province of Trabzon, the Sumela Monastery has finally re-opened to visitors after undergoing a 5-year restoration project in Turkey. The monastery is also referred to as Mother Mary, or Virgin Mary, and is carved from rocks in a wooded slope of Mt. Karadag in Macka which sits 984 foot (300 metres) above the Altindere Valley.14 July 2021
Turkey looks for ways to boost vaccination schedule More than 17 million Turks have now had both doses of the covid vaccine. But with Eid on the horizon, summer holidays slowing progress and new variants threatening to send case numbers spiralling, Turkish authorities are working on ways to boost the country's vaccination schedule.06 July 2021
Travel ban easing prompts tourist wave The relaxing of travel bans has prompted a wave of tourists heading to Turkey. Antalya, a favourite with Russians, Germans and other Europeans, welcomed a surge of visitors in June, including 110,000 Russians in a week. Officials hope that the healthy numbers will herald a return that will bring tourism -- almost -- back to form in Turkey.29 June 2021
Turkey reaches out to Russia in its bid for the moon Turkey's space programme only began 18 months ago, but it's already making giant leaps. The head of Turkey's space agency has confirmed he is in talks with several countries about progressing Turkey's bid to reach the moon in 2023. The $1bn programme includes scientific exploration and launching Turkey's own satellites.22 June 2021
Turkey’s tourism sector looks towards domestic market If there are no new COVID-19 restrictions, Turkey’s tourism sector is optimistically looking to have what could be their ‘best season of the century’ amongst Turkish nationals, as Turks are expected to flock to resort cities for their holidays.
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