Yalova

Türkiye continues to expand its rail transportation network throughout 2026 with new metro and high-speed train projects designed to reduce travel times and improve connectivity between cities, airports, residential districts, and commercial centers. The impact of these projects goes beyond easier transportation. Improved infrastructure can also increase the attractiveness of areas located near new...

A new decision was issued by the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye on September 7, 2026, granting Turkish citizenship to a new group of investors, under Decision No. 11763. The decision comes approximately four months after the previous decision, which included another group of investors who had applied for Turkish citizenship. Significant Differences in Application Processing...

Graduating from a Turkish university is an important milestone for international students. However, completing your studies also means that your legal residence status changes, which makes it necessary to pay close attention to the procedures required if you wish to remain in Türkiye after graduation. According to the official information published by the Turkish Directorate General of Migration...

Buying a property in Yalova does not automatically mean making a successful investment. There is a significant difference between buying a good apartment and choosing a property with genuine potential to generate rental income and preserve its value over time. Before purchasing, investors should therefore consider several factors beyond the size of the apartment or the attractiveness of its view. 1....

One of the most common questions among people considering living in Turkey is: Is it better to buy an apartment or rent one? There is no single answer that fits everyone. The right decision depends on your length of stay, budget, level of stability, and purpose for the property. When Is Renting Better? Renting an apartment in Turkey may be more suitable if you plan to stay for a short period,...

Turkey is home to countless tourist destinations, but relatively few cities can combine the sea, mountains, forests, thermal springs, and a peaceful everyday lifestyle within such a compact and connected area as Yalova. For this reason, Yalova is no longer simply a city travelers pass through on their way from Istanbul to Bursa. It has become a destination in its own right for people seeking nature and...

Turkey is not just one travel destination; it is a collection of completely different experiences within a single country. You can spend one day exploring the streets of a historic city, the next relaxing by the sea, and then move on to mountains, forests, or thermal springs without ever leaving the country. This diversity is one of the reasons why tourism in Turkey appeals to different types of...

If you are considering living, investing, or purchasing property in Turkey, one of the terms you are likely to hear early in the process is: Vergi Kimlik Numarası, or the Turkish Tax Identification Number. At first, it may sound like something only business owners or companies need. In practice, however, the tax number is used in a variety of financial and administrative transactions that may also...

Obtaining Turkish citizenship through real estate investment does not mean that the investor’s relationship with the property ends immediately after citizenship is granted. There is one fundamental obligation that investors must understand from the beginning: the property must be held and not sold for three years. However, many investors ask an important question after obtaining...

You may come across a financial headline saying: “Turkey’s Credit Default Swap (CDS) premium has fallen to 217 basis points.” For anyone outside the financial sector, this may sound like a technical figure with little relevance to daily life or investment decisions. In reality, however, it can be quite important. The CDS is one of the indicators used by international markets and...