Ban on dolphin parks to be lifted
A BAN on dolphin parks and animal circuses has been removed from a draft of the amendment on the protection of animals law, with a notice issued by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) deputy.
Read MoreGreat British passport fiasco deepens
BRITISH ministers have been forced to intervene in the working of the chaotic Passport Office after it emerged managed ordered staff to relax security checks on applicants for British passports from abroad. The Guardian revealed that it was in an effort to reduce a backlog of at least 30,000 applications. Passport applicant renewals in Turkey…
Read MoreTeen hit with ‘Facebook bill’
A TEENAGER who wanted to stay in touch with friends on Facebook while on holiday in Turkey was left ‘devastated’ after she was sent a shock bill for almost £3,000. Carissa Grice, 18, used the Orange mobile, which is in her mother Ellen’s name, while they were on a fortnight’s break together in Antalya. The…
Read MoreTurkey’s ‘cheapest to live in’
THE Overseas Guides Company’s annual Overseas Living Price Index shows that living in Europe may not be as cheap as you would think, as prices rise in key expat destinations, such as France. Using their research, OGC put together a detailed comparison index, outlining the difference between grocery shopping in the UK and the most…
Read MoreMontreal bound for Turkish Airlines
TURKISH Airlines, is set to launch flights to Montreal, beginning this month. The flights will be offered three days a week — on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, — the company said in a written statement.
Read MoreAirlines agree higher domestic price
TURKISH airline companies have revised the domestic flight ceiling price to 309TL from 299TL. Communication Minister Lütfi Elvan said: “Airline companies have reached an agreement to implement the ceiling price at 309 liras.
Read MoreE-VISA RIPOFFS: DON’T GET STUNG
VOICES Newspaper is launching a summer long campaign to highlight the rip-off websites that charge vast amounts for an E-Visa to Turkey.
Read MoreFlight aborted as ‘drunks’ run amok
A CAPTAIN was forced to abort landing an easyJet plane in Turkey after three drunken passengers ‘ran amok’ in the aisles, the Daily Mail said.
Read MoreYouTube back in action in Turkey
TURKEY’S telecoms regulator removed an official order blocking access to YouTube from its website on Tuesday June 3 after the country’s top court ruled last week that the ban was a breach of human rights.
Read MoreBelfast flight to Turkey planned
NORTHERN Ireland could soon have a direct air connection with Istanbul if “strenuous” efforts by Belfast International Airport pay off, the Belfast Telegraph has revealed.
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