A higher price in lira does not always mean greater wealth, and a rise in rent does not mean the landlord's net income has increased by the same amount. Understanding Türkiye's property market in 2026 requires reading prices, rents and inflation together, then moving from the broad index to the...
Is an apartment advertised at TRY 5 million expensive or reasonably priced? A citywide price per square metre cannot answer that, nor can the seller's claim that it is 'below market'. Price reflects the location, building, unit and ownership position, together with the quality of comparisons...
🌿 Older People and Social Participation in Türkiye in 2026
Population and household statistics, municipal programmes and local gatherings reveal the variety of older people’s social participation in 2026, and the differences in their needs.
Older people featured in society news during 2026 in...
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Older Travellers
Ankara may surprise you when you set aside its administrative image and discover it through a hot meal and a glass of tea. Begin with a crisp simit ring, try a lunch combining meat and grains, then end with a sweet bearing a nearby town’s name. Choose food to suit the area and the time...
🏛️ Ankara 2026 🏛️
A complete guide to the capital, from Ulus and Kızılay to Çankaya
Ankara, in the heart of Anatolia, is Türkiye's capital and its political and administrative centre. The city combines the historic sights of Ulus, the busy commercial streets of Kızılay, and the modern...
📍 Location
Ankara, in central Türkiye, has been the national capital since 13 October 1923. It is the country’s second-largest city after İstanbul and an important junction between different parts of Türkiye.
🏛️ Introduction
Government institutions, foreign embassies, major universities and...
📍 Location
Central Anatolia, İç Anadolu Bölgesi, occupies the heart of Türkiye and is its second-largest geographical region by area. It lies between the Black Sea region to the north, the Mediterranean region to the south and neighbouring regions towards the west and east.
The national...
Choosing a hospital
Türkiye has many public, university and private hospitals. The right choice depends on your medical needs, location, language support and cover. The institutions below were examples in the original 2025 guide, not an independently assessed “best hospital” ranking.
Hospital...
Planning to move to Türkiye or looking for a rental home? This 2025 guide covers housing types, the original guide's price examples, documents and checks before signing a lease.
Editorial update — 8 October 2026: The rent ranges below are unverified examples from the original 2025 guide, not...