Voices spoke to Didim chemist Tolga Oktaygil about what happens behind the scenes at a pharmacy in Türkiye. Interview by Laura Bower I need medicine! What are the main differences between the UK and Türkiye when it comes to getting cured? The main difference is that you can’t buy any medicine, not even paracetamol, anywhere…
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In this incredible story, the author has undertaken meticulous research in order to create a comprehensive overview of what happened to the people of Osage County in the 1920s, writes A.J. Griffiths-Jones. A vast and seemingly barren land that the Osage Indians called home in the heart of Oklahoma, nobody could have envisaged the changes…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones – When coming to a Turkish resort for an annual summer holiday many tourists naturally like to buy something to take home from their travels, a reminder of the culture, food or customs that they’ve experienced while here. Of course, many visitors, especially the younger generation, like to head to the huge indoor…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones Nestled on blustery Cape Ann and hugging the rugged Massachusetts coastline in 19th century America, Dogtown is a tiny rural backwater that is reputedly coming to an end. However, it endures, thanks to the eccentric, hardy and dignified characters that remain to fight for their community’s survival when all others have fled…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones For many holidaymakers the most stressful part of their vacation is actually the time spent at the airport or, unfortunately, dealing with delays. Looking back at the past two years of incoming flights to Turkiye, most polls reveal that the most popular carriers are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and SunExpress, with Swiss, Aegean,…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones ‘Will you look at us by the river! The whole restless mob of us on spread blankets in the dreamy briny sunshine skylarking and chiacking about for one day, one clear, clean, sweet day in a good world in the midst of our living.’ So begins a beautiful tale of not taking…
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A.J. Griffiths-Jones When considering moving to Turkiye, it is important to carefully calculate your cost of living here, especially if a pension is your only source of income. There are a few tariffs that might surprise you, as they may differ from those in your home country and, despite many utilities and costs being cheaper…
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As an expat, one of the major concerns about getting older in a foreign country is the need for comprehensive and efficient healthcare, writes A.J. Griffiths-Jones. Therefore, recent changes to the general practitioner services for foreign residents, especially in smaller communities like Akbuk, is a real cause for concern. There was no forewarning, just a…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones: An international bestseller that has been translated into dozens of languages The Alchemist is a book that has the unusual capability to both warm the heart and to give a real sense of reflection. It begins with Santiago, a Spanish shepherd boy who dreams of travelling the world to seek the unknown.…
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By A.J. Griffiths-Jones – Renowned late-night radio presenter Xinran has encountered many tragic stories of women living in the People’s Republic of China, but one in particular brought back memories from her childhood and laid open the fascinating rituals of sky burial in Tibet. At the time of hearing about this unusual tradition, in 1963, a…
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