Bulgaria's capital is most expensive property in country
Residential property prices in Sofia saw the highest increase in the surrounding boroughs for the first six months of 2007. Prices in certain residential complex went up by 29 per cent in the first six months of 2007; the increase on an annual base was 51 per cent. The average residential purchase price in residences [...]
Turkish regulations similar to the UK
According to property experts, purchasing a retirement property in Turkey is similar to the process employed in the UK. Comparisons have been draw with the planning permission regulations in both countries.
There are building regulations such as height and distance between each development and type of developments. Owners hire an architect; submit the plans and [...]
Turkey signs $210m import agreement with China
A Chinese commercial delegation signed import agreements worth US$210 million with Turkish businessmen in Istanbul on Tuesday.
Turkish Deputy Secretary of Foreign Trade Ulker Guzel expressed hope that Chinese and Turkish companies could expand cooperation in sectors such as contracting services and tourism.
Chinese vice Minister of Commerce, head of the delegation, said China's imports from Turkey [...]
Ferrari relives magic moment in Istanbul
Ferrari's Felipe Massa returned to the scene of his first grand prix victory in Turkey on Sunday and, one year on, repeated the feat.
The Brazilian champion, whose parents were present at the Istanbul Park circuit, said "It's amazing, I love the track, I love the place and here is where my career made a [...]
Feuding Alonso and Hamilton talk Turkey
The clear blue water dividing Fernando Alonso from his embittered team-mate Lewis Hamilton dominated conversation in a city where only the narrow Bosphorus strait separates Europe from Asia.
The big question was whether the the McLaren drivers could strike a truce at yesterday's crisis talks in Turkey or let their internal conflict erupt into all-out [...]