You can rent an apartment, open a bank account, and even negotiate a salary in Turkey without much trouble. But the moment you’re asked for a diploma, birth certificate, or marriage record, everything stops. Suddenly, three words matter more than anything else: apostille, legalization, translation. This guide explains how foreign documents are legalized in Turkey…
Few universities in the world can say they have been training engineers since the Ottoman era. Istanbul Technical University is one of them—and it’s still shaping Turkey’s tech talent today. If you’re aiming for engineering, architecture, or design in a city that never slows down, ITU combines deep academic roots with a modern, demanding study…
Picture this: you’re standing on a clifftop path, pine-scented breeze in your face, gazing down at turquoise water so clear you can see fish from 50 metres up. That’s the Lycian Way – Turkey’s knockout coastal trek that’s been quietly stealing hearts since Kate Clow mapped it in ’99. I’ve walked sections of it myself,…
Important Note: This article originally analyzed April 2024 turnover indices. As of January 2026, Turkey’s Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has not yet released turnover index data for any 2026 reference period. The first 2026 turnover indices are expected in March–April 2026. Below, we preserve the analytical framework while noting that investors and policymakers should monitor TÜİK’s…
Turkey’s German language market is booming—and for good reason. With bilateral trade between Germany and Turkey pushing past $60 billion and German universities remaining the top EU destination for Turkish students, speaking German isn’t just a nice-to-have anymore. It’s a career accelerator. Whether you’re eyeing a job at a German engineering firm, prepping for university…
The intoxicating scent of spices in the Grand Bazaar has a side effect: it distracts you from the math. With the Lira fluctuating, bargaining isn’t just folkloreit’s financial self defense. Here is how to navigate the psychology of pricing and secure a fair deal.
Turkey’s foreign trade indices tell a story that goes beyond simple export and import numbers. While the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) regularly publishes these metrics, understanding what they reveal about economic performance requires looking at both unit values and volume changes across different sectors. Important Note: As of January 2026, TÜİK has not yet released…
Around 27 million women in Turkey rely on menstrual pads every month—that’s roughly the entire population of Venezuela. With Turkey’s population now reaching 87.9 million people, understanding these consumption patterns matters for healthcare planning, supply chain logistics, and environmental policy. Population Overview According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), Turkey’s female population stands at approximately…
One in three Turkish marriages ends within the first five years—a stark reality that reflects deeper shifts in family dynamics across the country. According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu, TÜİK), comprehensive marriage and divorce data is published annually with approximately a one-year lag. As of January 2026, the most recent complete dataset…
In a media landscape filled with noise, NTV stands out as Turkey’s voice of reason. Whether you need real-time market data or deep cultural insights, here is how to tune in and what to watch in 2026.
