Turkey Forum Latest Fifteen Posts

Bodybuilding / Sports Supplements Business?

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:38:49 +0000

Hello everyone,
I'm trying to find out what are the current requirements on importing supplements such as protein (powder), creatine (powder), amino acid (pills), vitamins (pills/ capsules) etc etc.

I'm currently in the UK, and wish to send over some stock as my relatives are finding it difficult to get a hold of products, and the ones they find seem to be very over-priced so I assumed there is a Market for the stuff if I can send to wholesalers.

I'm in the whole sports supplements industry over here so I know exactly what documents I require at this end to retail, ive even contacted logistics companies and identified what paperwork is required (sorted that also).

The problem ive encountered is my logistics company has made it clear "it's up to you to find out the restrictions/ paperwork/ permission for entering turkey, as their laws may not be the same as ours"

I've sent several emails to Turkish customs and government import sections with no reply. If anyone could give me a bit of info I'd appreciate it grately.

Thanks in advance.

A Dramatic Change To Law Regulating Bank Checks

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:15:24 +0000

Turks did not invent the check, but they did introduce the concept of the “post-dated check.” Under normal conditions, a check is simply a method of direct payment: You sign a check, which is an agreement stipulating that your bank will release the payment as soon as the check has been processed correctly and as long as there is money in the account to pay it...............

15 Year Old, Engaged Or Not?

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:30:28 +0000

15 year old comes from Turkish family, very very strict and traditional (not like my other Turkish students, a lot more strict).
After half term holiday she is now wearing a very pretty and very delicate gold ring. It is heart shaped with some white zirconias stones. She is wearing it on wedding ring finger BUT right hand not left hand.
Asked her is she bought the pretty ring in Turkey, became very defensive and seemingly very angry and said "don't know it was a present"..
I am her teacher and normally get on well with her, don't quite understand her aggressive reaction.
Could the ring be an engagement ring?
She is only 15....
Have I got anything to be worried about for her welfare?
Many thanks for the answer.

Property In Mersin

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:11:38 +0000

hi

my ex wife is turkish, and on the house deed it is only writing here name, but we have a bank loan in denmark on both our names. is there anyway i can be made as equel owner of the house if i go to turkish law court?

kindly regards

Leif

Cosmetics Stores In Ankara?

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:24:40 +0000

Hello everyone! I know there are two M.A.C Cosmetics stores listed on the maccosmetics.com webpage but has anyone ever been to them or seen one? I am curious to know about these stores as I am a makeup artist by trade and it would be VERY expensive for me to obtain the cosmetics outside of Turkiye.

Do you know of any other retailers of high end cosmetics? Please share your info with me! I would love to learn more about where to shop for my favorite items!

Thanks so much!

Melek

Divorce In Turkey

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:42:10 +0000

Hello Members,

I am new to Turkish Central Forum and here is my story:

I met an amazing Turkish man 5 years ago in Turkey. I am English.
We have been living together in Turkey for the past 4 years now and I have been travelling back to England every few months to visit family and friends.

We would now like to get married but the problem is he was married before to an English lady and he needs to divorce in Turkey as they got married in Turkey and have only divorced in UK. (marriage was also regisitered in UK)

He has been in touch with the English lady and asked for A Power Of Attorney becuase his lawyer in Istanbul advised him this is what he needs but she refuses and now the lawyer is at the moment processing a RECOGNITION OF A FOREIGN DIVORCE through the Turkish court. The lawyer explained to us it means that the ex gets sent out papers asking her to appear in court in Turkey and if she does not appear then they get sent out again and again then after so many times the judge in Turkey makes a decision and it should be over. Problem is we do not know how long this will take. The Lawyer is unable to give us an answer. Has anyone been in the same situation or do they know anyone else who has and how long it took?

I would like to get married Christmas 2012 and I hope it will be over before then. From what the lawyer has said the first set of papers were sent to England in December 2011. There has been no response.

I am currently in the UK visiting my mother for her birthday and will return to Turkey in April.

Thank you very much for reading my story.

Lack Of Up-To-Date Research Threatens Carnivores

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:27:08 +0000

Lynx have been seen eating pig carcasses in the rural regions of Tunceli province. (PHOTO AA)

19 February 2012 / E. NUR BALKAN , İSTANBUL

Despite having a rich diversity of carnivorous species compared to European countries, Turkey falls behind European countries in terms of gathering accurate scientific data on them, which is essential for protecting species under threat.

The decline in the number of carnivores and extinction of some carnivore species can have remarkable effects on an ecosystem, such as impacting on the size of the populations of other species, so it is vital to develop an appropriate conservation plan.

Carnivores, or animals that feed on the flesh of other animals, play an important role in the ecosystem. The presence of carnivores is closely related to ecosystem integrity because they regulate the population of other species through hunting and predation.

Dr. Anıl Soyumert from Hacettepe University’s department of biology asserts: “Current data remain incapable of providing reliable information as it is not up to date. In addition, the money allocated to research into carnivore species as a percentage of gross national product [GNP] is quite low in Turkey when compared to EU countries. Even if there has been an increase in research in recent years, the necessary levels have not yet been reached......

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Anyone Else In Mersin?

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:52:11 +0000

I moved to Mersin a couple of years ago and am not yet aware of any other English people living there.
Mersin seems to have escaped the notice of most in the UK, I suppose the lack of direct flights does put people off.

Here is a video that was produced as part of Mersin's bid to host the 2013 Mediterranean Games

The games are going to be held in Mersin so that should bring a few people in.

Greek Tourism Agencies Offer Discounts To Turks

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:35:43 +0000

Greek travel agencies and hotels have been frequenting their Turkish counterparts as Greek tourism firms have cut their prices by 50 to 70 percent, which has prompted Turkish tour operators to include Greece in their destination lists

This photo shows a beach on the Greek island of Mykonos, which is a popular summer destination spot for holidaymakers like the ones that Greece hopes to attract.
Turkey’s debt-ridden western neighbor Greece, which is on the brink of national bankruptcy, has hopes to prop up its tourism sector regarding the Turkish market.

Greek travel agencies and hotels have been frequenting their Turkish counterparts in the last months as the Greek tourism firms have undercut their average prices by 50 to 70 percent.

The price cut has resulted in the Turkish tour operators including Greece and its reputed leisurely islands in their destination lists..........

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/greek-tourism-agencies-offer-discounts-to-turks.aspx?pageID=238&nID=14017&NewsCatID=349

As Nursing Shortage Deepens, New Formula Presented To Health Ministry

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:23:11 +0000

As Turkey recently passed legislation making it possible for foreign doctors and nurses to work in Turkish hospitals, the current need for nurses in hospitals has soared to untenable levels, which has led representatives of associations in the health sector to seek new solutions.

A new formula presented by the Private Hospitals and Health Institutions Association (OHSAD) suggest that university students who have graduated with degrees in biology, physics and chemistry might be able to acquire nursing licenses to meet the demand. A recent example shows that an insufficient number of people are interested in nursing. The private Nene Hatun Hospital, for example, placed ads in newspapers for one doctor and many nurses. While a great number of doctors (25) replied to the advertisement for deputy head doctor, just one person applied for the nursing positions. The hospital needs nurses in all of its departments.

Currently 200,000 nurses are needed to meet the needs of the health sector in Turkey......

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An Abundance Of Former Mi5/mi6 Agents In Kusadasi?

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:46:04 +0000

Before leaving for Kusadasi from Izmir, a new acquaintance told me that a lot of the expats in Kusadasi claim to be former MI-5 or MI-6. I kind of blew it off. Strangely enough, on my second night in Kusadasi, I met an elderly gentleman who claimed that he used to be an MI-6 agent. After some time it became rather apparent that he wasn't, in spite of his assertions. Is this kind of thing common in Kusadasi?

Unlikely Donor

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:52:46 +0000

I read this article and was touched by the kindness of the girlfriend and the obvious bond between the two women

A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.

http://www.todayszam...-of-kidney.html

Ownership

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:30:10 +0000

I moved to Turkey to marry my Turkish husband ,My property in England was sold which belonged to myself and my late husband.Land was purchased and a house built in Turkey which my turkish husband did not contribute to.He put the Tapu in his name as said it did not make any difference as we are married.After 2yrs we moved to the UK (7yrs ago) where we have jointly bought a property.The property in Turkey has been rented out as to which my husband keeps all the money.Our marriage now seems to be finished if I divorce my husband is he entitled to half the property in Turkey for all it was paid for by myself.I know he will be entitled to half the property in England.

Sending Letters To And From Turkey.

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:49:42 +0000

Does anybody know how long letters would roughly take to get to and from Turkey?

Off Season In Kusadasi?

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:44:40 +0000

Ken's photo of a street in Ada, at night time, kind of inspired this query. I suppose many businesses in Ada fare okay in the rainy winters. Or is it sometimes possible that those businesses which rely heavily on income from tourists during the Summer months, can be harmfully effected financially? Which types of businesses usually still get good revenue even in the winter months?

I am just curious about that aspect of Kus Adasi, since I've heard and read it referred to as just a "Resort Community or town". And on reading that thought to myself "surely it is a real working, living, breathing and evolving community, not just reliant on tourism industry?" As evident from the post from Abi about the Universal Hospital opening there. Also, he tells me, and i also read that lots of musicians come there to perform concerts. blimey, I think I've answered my own question there

I also ask out of curiosity because of my wonderful "connection" to that city. And this can be an open topic for anyone to chime in about it.