Author: Abdullah Habib

Merhaba! I'm Abdullah Habib. In this article, I share the essence of my 7-year journey in Turkey - as an expat and foreign student. With a heart full of stories and a mind rich with insights from my experiences, I've written this piece just for you. So, without further ado, sit back, relax, and enjoy the read!

Economy | Cars
Land Rover Turkey Prices 2026: Range Rover, Defender & Hybrid Choices
ByAbdullah Habib March 8, 2023October 5, 2026
Compare 28 listed versions, starting at ₺6.88 million. Choose the body, understand hybrid types and check the full dealer bill.
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Turkish defense industry
What Is ASELSAN? Turkey’s Defence Electronics Maker
ByAbdullah Habib March 7, 2023October 22, 2026
ASELSAN is a Turkish electronics company that began by building radios for the armed forces. Its history, sites, product areas and who owns it.
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Doctor Guide | Guides | Hospitals | Tourism
Pharmacies in Turkey: duty schedules, opening hours and medicines
ByAbdullah Habib March 5, 2023October 5, 2026
Sunday or a holiday in Turkey? Find the duty pharmacy, show a card in Turkish at the counter and pack your medicines and papers for the trip home.
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Economy
Agriculture in Turkey: Crops, Provinces and Livestock
ByAbdullah Habib March 5, 2023October 20, 2026
What Turkey grows, where and how much: the 2025 harvest by crop, the provinces behind each one, livestock, water and farm work.
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터키 송금
Does PayPal Work in Turkey? What PayPal’s Own Notice Says
ByAbdullah Habib March 3, 2023October 20, 2026
PayPal’s notice for Türkiye in plain words, the dated rules on systems and TCMB’s lists. Pick your situation first. Checked 20.10.2026.
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Shopping
Amazon Turkey in English: delivery, Prime, returns and selling
ByAbdullah Habib March 3, 2023October 19, 2026
How to shop on Amazon.com.tr: sellers and shipping, delivery prices and times, Prime at ₺69.90 a month, instalments, step-by-step returns, overseas orders and seller fees.
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Economy | Guides
Beymen in Turkey: Stores, Services and Returns
ByAbdullah Habib February 23, 2023October 20, 2026
What Beymen’s own pages list: store services for visitors, delivery and payment on Beymen.com, returns and in-store pick-up.
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Guides
TURKPATENT 2026: The Practitioner’s Guide to IP Protection in Turkey
ByAbdullah Habib February 21, 2023January 20, 2026
Turkey is Europe’s manufacturing powerhouse, but producing here without IP protection is business suicide. From the 44% fee hike in 2025 to the mandatory local attorney rule, here is the no nonsense guide to navigating TURKPATENT.
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Economy | Guides
AFAD Turkey: The Complete Disaster Survival Guide (2026 Edition)
ByAbdullah Habib February 14, 2023January 2, 2026
Turkey offers sun, sea, and rich history, but it also sits on active fault lines. AFAD is your lifeline when the ground shakes. From the life saving app to finding your designated assembly point, this guide covers the essential tools you need to stay safe in 2026.
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Economy | Guides | Tourism
Healthcare in Turkey: insurance, co-pays and emergency care
ByAbdullah Habib February 14, 2023October 21, 2026
How healthcare works in Turkey for residents and students: residence permits and policies, SGK enrolment, co-payments, pharmacies and emergency care.
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