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Greetings folks. Just wanted to confirm if the tax to be paid for the STRP (first time) is 620TL and the 110TL card fees is the norm. Thank you. :)

THE 26th ASPENDOS INTERNATIONAL OPERA AND BALLET FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE in September this year ... from 1st to 18th September. It is a unique occasion to enjoy the world's best classic repertoire in likewise best-preserved ancient amphitheatre. The festival was established on a national level...

Hi everyone, fell in love with ALTINKUM, and want to purchase a 2 bedroom apartment, need all the info I can get, also anyone know a reputable firm to go with?

Hi All, It's time to buy a little holiday home, just for our families to come and unwind. (without any hope of the property appreciating in value, or getting any rental income from it). I'm looking to buy a 2-bed+2-Bath Apartment in Alanya, in the following areas and would love some local...

A lot of shopkeepers will be surprised by this new law = http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/restrictions-on-plastic-bags-in-turkey-due-by-2018.aspx?PageID=238&NID=111417&NewsCatID=341:37::37:

Please note that Bayrum day will be on 1st, September as announced by Saudi Authorities. Bayrum is celebrated after 10 days of Pilgrimage which starts today. The pilgrimage is something every Muslim should try to perform at least once in their lifetime. The Hajj ends end of this month after...

Not all members are treated the same nor are they perceived the same. For instance it is presumed that Mollag and Des have a rapport, therefore they are not meaning malice to one another, they are taking the p**s, but if Mollag or Des treat or said the same things they say to each other to say a...

It suggests that RTE has gone to hospital after possibly a heart attack. Orriginally dated yesterday but maybe for april 1. Can't find any other mention of it anywhere. https://www.facebook.com/ExposeTheTruth/videos/548585985316136/?fref=nf

Hi, Could anyone please advise me as to whether the local dolmus' are running between: - Didim and Milas - Milas and Akyaka - Akyaka and Marmaris. I can only find information regarding the large bus companies and most of these appear to go from Soke or Aydin. Many thanks

Will Erdogan get in again? What is the consensus of opinion please?

On the BBC news this morning a report on a Belfast hotel flogging water recovered from icebergs £26.00 for a 70 cl bottle. With a pretentious prat going on about the lingering qualities of taste and bouquet. This surely has to be a joke.

Only emergency medical treatment will be available on 1st June after doctor was killed. Medical services in Turkey to halt over doctor killing - HEALTH

Hi. New to tlf .. going to izmir in february for 1 week to see my partner & meet the family. With it being first meet i dont want to stay with family so have been looking at hotels .. not sure where to start .. can anyone name any they have stayed at ? & are there any hints & tips for me flying...

Aspendos Amphitheatre is hosting Carmen on 1st - Romeo and Juliette on 2nd - and Aida on 3rd October - tickets are 90 TL each including free pick up from any Side hotel from all local tour operators -:high5:

HI all will be applying for 1st residency when we arrive 30th March, we are living in the koycegiz area. Does any one know the approx time it is presently taking to come through. We are over for 6 weeks on this visit and wanted to apply before the rules change. We have a list of requirements etc...

FYI, the next Bitez book sale will take place on Sunday the 1st December at the usual place; Defne restaurant in Bitez (map):

Apple announced they will be releasing their iPhone 5s/5c on November 1st in Turkey. Do you know where they will be selling these at? Any idea as to how much? Because there's no official Apple store in Istanbul yet, and I hear they were opening up one in January. I know thats only 2 days away...

Ouch... (gulp) England All out 215!!!

Hi all, We are due in Dalyan next Friday for two weeks staying in a villa (group of 11 adults and 3 children). Where are the best places to 1.eat out. 2. shop for groceries. 3.shop for supplies of beers and spirits 4. Shop for BBQ coals 5. Shop for meats and chicken for bbq's 6. Any nice bars...

The protests that have been ongoing in Gezi Park İstanbul are finally reaching a wider audience and it may make the world wake up to what is going on here. The protests which started off as a refusal to allow part of Taksim square to be redeveloped for yet another shopping Mall has taken off as...