Sending Money to Turkey: What a Transfer Really Costs
What sending money to Turkey costs: the printed fee, the exchange-rate gap and how you pay, measured against the TCMB rate.
Marks & Spencer Turkey: The Shopper’s Handbook (Sizes, Sales & Delivery)
Marks & Spencer offers a sanctuary of British quality amidst Turkey’s chaotic retail scene. However, as a franchise under Fiba Group, the rules are different. From the new 3,000 TL free shipping threshold to specific UK to-TR size conversions, here is everything you need to know for 2026.
Death in Türkiye: death report, Formül C and repatriation to the UK
What to do after a death in Türkiye: who issues the death report, what the city takes care of and which documents you need to bring the body to the UK.
How Mustafa Kemal Became Atatürk: Turkey’s Surname Law
Where “Kemal” came from, why every citizen needed a surname, and how Turkey’s parliament gave Mustafa Kemal the surname Atatürk in one sitting.
Getting Married in Turkey: Papers, Fees and Steps
The papers a foreign partner needs for a civil wedding in Turkey, the fees, the health report and what to register at home.
The Ottoman Tughra: Five Parts of a Sultan’s Monogram
What a tughra is, its five named parts shown on a real museum sheet, and how its shape grew from Orhan Gazi in 1324 to the 1900s.
Working as an Engineer in Turkey: The 2026 Reality Check
Working as an expat engineer in Turkey is a bureaucratic marathon, not a sprint. From navigating the ‘Denklik’ recognition to surviving the Turkish only STS exam, we break down the real costs, the ‘Top 400 University’ loophole, and why your signature is your most expensive asset.
Migros in Turkey: Stores, Delivery, Money Card and Payment
Tell Jet, M, MM, MMM and 5M apart, read the shelf in Turkish, check the Money card, order groceries home and pay with a foreign card.
FLO in Turkey: original or not, sizes, ordering and returns
FLO in Turkey: FLO’s own and licensed brands, the seller on flo.com.tr, free shipping from ₺1,750, sizes by the FLO chart and returns in 30 or 14 days.
Madame Coco Turkey 2026: Insider Shopping Guide & Sales Secrets
Madame Coco isn’t just a store; it’s a Turkish ritual. With over 850 locations now active, this French inspired Turkish brand dominates the home market. We break down how to navigate their aggressive ‘70% off’ sales, the truth about franchising in 2026, and how to get these goods delivered to your door in Europe.
