Life in Turkey

Vehicle owners in Turkey must pay the first 2026 MTV installment and restructured tax debts by February 2 to avoid penalties.

Turkey has officially legalized hemp farming for industrial use in 21 provinces under strict government control. Learn the rules, permitted uses, and security measures.

Turkey’s machinery exports reached a record $28.7 billion in 2025, driven by higher export prices and strong demand from key markets.

An art exhibition at Istanbul Airport transforms forgotten passenger items into sculptures, exploring travel, memory, and human emotion.

Chinese marketplace Temu has suspended overseas sales to Turkey. Only local products are available after a competition authority inspection.

Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport ranks 9th in Europe with 48.4M passengers and 15% seat capacity growth in 2025.

Turkey keeps electricity and natural gas tariffs unchanged in February 2026, easing winter costs for households and businesses.

Alanya strengthens its position as a top medical tourism hub, treating 21,102 foreign patients from 112 countries in 2025.