Leif A Jakobsen
@LeifAgnar
Norwegian expat in Türkiye
Forum posts
15
Contacts
26
About me
Norwegian
Lives in Alanya, Antalya
Speaks Norwegian, English
Registration: 13 November 2015
Activity
Bank interest rates by LeifAgnar
I just experienced that my Turkish local bank lowered it's savings interest rate from 12% to 9.5% to 4.75% in a matter of a month. It is in TL. I have not brought this up with the bank manager yet, but I will. I just wondered if this is normal ...
Yes, in Turkey, be aware!😱😀 Read More
Bank interest rates by LeifAgnar
I just experienced that my Turkish local bank lowered it's savings interest rate from 12% to 9.5% to 4.75% in a matter of a month. It is in TL. I have not brought this up with the bank manager yet, but I will. I just wondered if this is normal ...
The bank manager blamed the interest drops on computer programs! When I questioned that and told him I would close my account, he offered to raise the interest rate from the 4.75% to 11% and follow the Turkish National Bank's rates. So I said I ... Read More
Bank interest rates by LeifAgnar
I just experienced that my Turkish local bank lowered it's savings interest rate from 12% to 9.5% to 4.75% in a matter of a month. It is in TL. I have not brought this up with the bank manager yet, but I will. I just wondered if this is normal ...
Thank you Z for your very useful information. I opened an account in TL at DenizBank here in Alanya about a month ago. I will let you know what I have learned after speaking with the bank manager. Leif Read More
Bank interest rates
I just experienced that my Turkish local bank lowered it's savings interest rate from 12% to 9.5% to 4.75% in a matter of a month. It is in TL. I have not brought this up with the bank manager yet, but I will. I just wondered if this is normal ... Read More
Advice on if I should bring snow skis from USA to Turkey. by LeifAgnar
Anyone who has knowledge about bringing winter sports gear into Turkey, please advise me on this. I have two pair of skis and boots that I was thinking of taking with me to Antalya. Downhill and back country. They are fairly new and expensive. In ...
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Advice on if I should bring snow skis from USA to Turkey.
Anyone who has knowledge about bringing winter sports gear into Turkey, please advise me on this. I have two pair of skis and boots that I was thinking of taking with me to Antalya. Downhill and back country. They are fairly new and expensive. In ... Read More
New member from Ankara by socratesla
Hi everybody. I'm an engineer at Siemens AG. unfortunately, i am here, knowing no-one and no-where. Can somebody assist me?
Hi necmiye, I would love to meet you....where do you live? Leif Read More
How to make friends in Turkey by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Turkey :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Turkey?? Thanks in ...
Thank you so much Astrid...you have been very helpful :-) Leif Read More
How to make friends in Turkey by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Turkey :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Turkey?? Thanks in ...
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How to make friends in Turkey by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Turkey :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Turkey?? Thanks in ...
Hi Astrid, thank you so much for responding. I plan to move to Turkey in late February and I am looking for information. I don't know if you can answer them, but you might be able to let me know whom I can contact. What health insurance is ... Read More
How to make friends in Turkey by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Turkey :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Turkey?? Thanks in ...
Yes, I would love to meet you. What is your name? Read More
How to make friends in Turkey by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Turkey :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Turkey?? Thanks in ...
Hi, I like Antalya because of the mountains so close by...I love skiing in the winter. Read More
Join our English club. We need You!!!! by Sarah_Namlun
We are students and we weekly organize English club every Saturday to practice English, play games and make friends. If you find this interesting, please join us right now! Don't hesitate to contact me. We appreciate if you can come! Thank you ...
Thank you Sarah, I will join when I get there ☺ Read More
How to make friends in Turkey by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Turkey :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Turkey?? Thanks in ...
Hi, I am moving to Antalya for good sometime after the new year and I want to get in contact with people...for advice now and friendship after I arrive. My name is Leif. I am a retired Norwegian ship's captain and have been living in the USA for ... Read More