Turkish property & economy news
14 July 2021
Turkey looks for ways to boost vaccination schedule More than 17 million Turks have now had both doses of the covid vaccine. But with Eid on the horizon, summer holidays slowing progress and new variants threatening to send case numbers spiralling, Turkish authorities are working on ways to boost the country's vaccination schedule.06 July 2021
Travel ban easing prompts tourist wave The relaxing of travel bans has prompted a wave of tourists heading to Turkey. Antalya, a favourite with Russians, Germans and other Europeans, welcomed a surge of visitors in June, including 110,000 Russians in a week. Officials hope that the healthy numbers will herald a return that will bring tourism -- almost -- back to form in Turkey.29 June 2021
Turkey reaches out to Russia in its bid for the moon Turkey's space programme only began 18 months ago, but it's already making giant leaps. The head of Turkey's space agency has confirmed he is in talks with several countries about progressing Turkey's bid to reach the moon in 2023. The $1bn programme includes scientific exploration and launching Turkey's own satellites.22 June 2021
Turkey’s tourism sector looks towards domestic market If there are no new COVID-19 restrictions, Turkey’s tourism sector is optimistically looking to have what could be their ‘best season of the century’ amongst Turkish nationals, as Turks are expected to flock to resort cities for their holidays.22 June 2021
Turkish tourism hub Antalya ready for summer In the southern Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, more than a million people have now been vaccinated by Turkish health workers against COVID-19. Administered to more than 73% of the target population, more than one million doses have been given out, the provincial health director for Antalya, Unal Hulur, has said.22 June 2021
Turkey steps up vaccines, giving 1m each day The Turkish government has ramped up its Covid-19 vaccine response, doling out a million each day, about 10 times the rate up until June. In response, investment bank JP Morgan has revised its economic forecast for Turkey from 6.1% to 6.8%. The vaccination effort is also prompting hope for Turkey's tourist season.20 June 2021
With 519 Blue Flag beaches, Turkey ranks third globally Turkey is continuing its charge to the top of the global rankings for the cleanest beaches in the world. The number of Blue Flag beaches reached 519 in 2021, and these Blue Flag beaches are increasing in number each year thanks to the Turkish environmental investments. 519 beaches sees Turkey rank third globally.20 June 2021
Turkish rapid delivery service, Getir, launches in Amsterdam The online fast delivery company, Getir, meaning ‘bring’, founded in Turkey, has now begun to provide its service in the Netherlands, after entering into the Amsterdam market. This comes following the inauguration of operations within London, the founder of Getir explained on Friday.20 June 2021
Growing interest by investors in Turkish start-ups Data from January through to April of this year show that foreign and domestic investors are continuing to show a great deal of interest in Turkish start-up companies. During the four-month period of this year, 161 angel investors, corporate venture capital investors and venture capital companies made investments in Turkish start-ups.15 June 2021
Turkish houses sales up as property demand soars Demand for property is up. As well as domestic property buyers, who are returning to the market with enthusiasm, the number of foreign buyers is also up, year on year. Property Turkey director Cameron Deggin said a healthy domestic property market was good news for overseas investors, buoying the economy and shoring up an exit strategy.10 June 2021
Turkey leads the world for property price growth Knight Frank's latest Global House Price Index has shown that over the 56 countries it examined, house prices are rising faster than they have done since before the global financial crisis. Around the world, this has triggered a market frenzy, prompting a 7.3% rise in the average global house price in the year to March.07 June 2021
Turkish museums receive almost 9 million visitors In 2020, Turkish museums and archaeological sites still racked in more than 8.91 million visitors, despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing chaos for the tourism sector worldwide. The important role of the sites sees the cultural heritage protected, allowing for future generations to see and enjoy, as well as generating a collective memory archive.
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