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Alanya is a city in Turkey which is famous for its ancient history, wonderful beaches, and beautiful nature. It is surrounded by the Taurus Mountains in the north and in the south it is washed by the Mediterranean. It is located on the peninsula, in the place where the Taurus Mountains are close to the sea. Some people say that the nature of Alanya...
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The Turkish are cheerful and welcoming people who celebrate their holidays generously. Those who bought property in Turkey and have lived there for a long time may have noticed that sometimes the streets get empty and it seems like the time has stopped, or on the contrary, suddenly crowds of people fill up the streets and they walk for days on end....
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Turkey recognizes only those marriages, which are registered at a local Vital Statistics office. And if spouses decide to divorce they need to get a Turkish court decision. A divorce granted abroad does not take effect in Turkey by itself: it has to be recognized through a separate court case, and since 2018 a simplified route through the registry...
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The mosques of Turkey were built to impress. Many of them went up on the proceeds of military victories, as thanks to the Almighty and as a demonstration of the empire’s standing, so nobody economised: gold, marble and hand-painted tile went in by the ton. Most of the famous ones are working mosques rather than monuments — prayers are held in them...
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Turkey has become one of the most attractive tourist destinations for holidaymakers from all over the world because of its affordability and high-quality service. Here you will find some Alanya’s popular beaches with highly developed facilities as well as pristine secluded beaches. The beaches of Alanya are on the Top 10 best beaches of Turkey...
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in 1926 after the country became a democratic country. At the time, the Swiss Civil Code was one of the most progressive ones. The adoption of this code had a great impact on the country and the life of the citizens. It led to the break with traditional Muslim way of life. The most important changes were held in the family legislation. According...
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Turkish cuisine is considered one of the major cuisines of the world along with French and Chinese cuisines. Being a heritage of the Ottoman cuisine, it can be described as a unique fusion of Greek, Caucasian, Balkan and Mediterranean culinary traditions. Traditional Turkish dishes are a variety of color and flavors. A lot of people think that...
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The Mediterranean coast of Turkey attracts millions of tourists. If you ask people coming back from Turkey where they have been to, it is highly likely that their answer will be Antalya, Alanya, Kemer, Side or Belek. These are the most popular destinations. The holidays spent in these resorts bring you only lifetime memories. The most popular type...
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In 2004 a new version of the Penal Code in Turkey was adopted. This version contains the important changes, which were aimed at modernization of the Turkish Criminal Code and making it Europe-oriented. The new Penal Code had a great impact on the traditional Turkish way of life. The main changes are the following: FAMILY SPHERE Couples who have...
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In the East the Turkish bath is a source of youth and unearthly pleasure. It is a ritual that combines personal hygiene, rest, a way to restore your strength and a way to put your thoughts in order. Content: How it works The Turkish hammam vs the Russian banya The hammam: history and today A visit step by step What a hammam costs in...
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