Turkish simit is a cheap breakfast favorite on the go. Turks love to buy one in the morning on their way to work or school. At about 1.75 TL ($0.30), it is a relatively inexpensive breakfast staple. People usually buy them at simit carts conveniently located in busy areas. […]
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Turkey’s Popular National New Year’s Lottery Drawing
Turkey’s popular National New Year’s lottery(Milli Piyango in Turkish) drawing jackpot is at 80 million TL. This year, Milli Piyango will pay out 436 million TL in winnings. Many people buy tickets in hopes of winning. In fact, it has become somewhat of a Turkish tradition. Winning numbers are […]
Turkish Tourism a Winner from Climate Change
Turkish tourism is a winner from climate change. Warmer weather and more sunny days are extending the tourism sector in Turkey. In the past, the typical season ended in late September. However, now the season can go all the way to December. This is especially the case in the […]
Turkish Private Schools in Financial Limbo
Turkish private schools nowadays are in financial limbo. Many are facing financial hardship and austerity. Rising costs, inflation, taxes, and a sluggish economy are weighing on the bottom line. In addition, increasing regulations and red-tape are further hindering the schools’ margins and objectives. Some schools have shut down while […]
BIM and SOK Discount Markets in Turkey are Popular
BIM and SOK discount markets in Turkey are popular. They are so popular that people all over Turkey shop at them. Consumers from all income brackets like to shop at these markets for many common items. Also, they are conveniently located in many Large, medium, and small sized cities. […]
Turkish Cigarettes Taxed to Death But Cheap
Turkish cigarettes are taxed to death but are relatively cheap globally. This year, the Turkish government increased the tax on cigarettes 3 times. The new tax rate is now around 86% per pack. Thus, Turkey now has the highest taxes in the world on cigarettes. The total tax consists […]