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marktmorgan

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Registration: 04 July 2023

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last year
cdw057

No real new topics by cdw057

Perhaps not too of subscibers on the Turkey forum (I am sad, old and the facebook, instagram, etc I do not trust (for me email is fine) Sometimes (or more then often) suspicious topics, not good, some good contributors. I really hope you will have ...

marktmorgan

Personally, I haven't learnt to much on this forum. But LOTS on other ones.There seem to be a few on here that post or reply, that seem to like the sound of their own (albeit digital) voices. Examples are replying to themselves and repeating what ... Read More

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cdw057

Cost of living with not healthy items by cdw057

A few months ago it was announced the cigarettes and alcohol were to be increased in price massively. I was a bit scared as I use both of them extensively. Bottom line (in EURO) nothing changed much (although EUR itself has suffered, but that is ...

marktmorgan

Cdw, isn't this just a repeat of your other numerous posts?Do you not have anything new to say or do you just enjoy posting that much? 😆 🤣 😂 Yes we all know you smoke and drink by now and eat out 3+ times a week 🤗 Read More

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last year
bluemushrooms

Overstaying in Turkey and Ways to Resolve it by bluemushrooms

If someone is overstaying in Turkey, can he stop deportation by buying a property in Turkey?

marktmorgan

My take on this is:If you apply for Ikamet before your current (tourist?) visa expires, get the approval and all documents from the local municipal office then your visa can be changed. This may take weeks or even months.Just buying a property ... Read More

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honeylethreyes27

Nature of Turkish guy by honeylethreyes27

..hello everyone Gunaydin I would like to ask this is my first time to have a Turkish boyfriend and be in relationship. ..how will I know if a Turkish guy serious to a woman different culture.thanks God bless you all!

marktmorgan

Lol, I was married to an American for 12yrs, her idea of cooking was shall we say an 'acquired taste' 😆Good luck!! Read More

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honeylethreyes27

Nature of Turkish guy by honeylethreyes27

..hello everyone Gunaydin I would like to ask this is my first time to have a Turkish boyfriend and be in relationship. ..how will I know if a Turkish guy serious to a woman different culture.thanks God bless you all!

marktmorgan

Ok, firstly I am not Turkish, my parents are native South Americans and I was born and raised in London.But, I have always preferred to give gifts than receive them, with my last partner it was a couple of Hermes bracelets, a Gucci bag, a bottle of ... Read More

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honeylethreyes27

Nature of Turkish guy by honeylethreyes27

..hello everyone Gunaydin I would like to ask this is my first time to have a Turkish boyfriend and be in relationship. ..how will I know if a Turkish guy serious to a woman different culture.thanks God bless you all!

marktmorgan

Well to me it sounds perfect!! ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 Read More

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honeylethreyes27

Nature of Turkish guy by honeylethreyes27

..hello everyone Gunaydin I would like to ask this is my first time to have a Turkish boyfriend and be in relationship. ..how will I know if a Turkish guy serious to a woman different culture.thanks God bless you all!

marktmorgan

Both Kate & IrlmnzYou have to share pertinent information.1) How old you are and age of guy?2) How did you meet?3) Which country you reside in?4) What type of job does he do?*5) How many times you've met?6) How long have you spent together?7) ... Read More

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havanarghile

EMAIL PROBLEM by havanarghile

@JulienHi All,I'd visited Turkey 5 times when I moved to Istanbul for 1-3 years in 1996.I never left. I lived in Istanbul for 17 years, and now I've lived in Datça for 1o yearswith my Turkish wife.I'm retired, but I continue as a freelance ...

marktmorgan

Ive had a yahoo account since the 90's and have had no peoblems whatsoever.They have never emailed me and asked for my email passwords. So it sounds to me like you have foolishly been hackedEven if younl were ti reciver your email account, you may ... Read More

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Fandango2020

Living cost in Turkey 2023 by Fandango2020

Hello ALL,Living in Turkey has been great for the past 5 years. For an expat, you don't really feel the local people's hardship making ends meet. I was spending 8,000 lira a month and the family living an outstanding life. Now we ...

marktmorgan

Gino,I am the same weight at 58 that I was at 19 (70kg)I still eat junk occasionally but also do a minimum of 40 gym visits per month.Everything in moderation..which the US and UK populace seem unable to compute 😆 Read More

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nabeelazaidi

How can I relocate to Turkey? What are the work permits like? by nabeelazaidi

I need to understand the processes and how the job market is in Turkey.

marktmorgan

I am 59 next birthday and can retire, however Ive been offered 2 jobs in tourism predominantly dealing with English speaking tourists.They have advised they will cover my medical insurance (not cheap at circa 4800 euro for 2yrs). But I have to have ... Read More

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Fandango2020

Living cost in Turkey 2023 by Fandango2020

Hello ALL,Living in Turkey has been great for the past 5 years. For an expat, you don't really feel the local people's hardship making ends meet. I was spending 8,000 lira a month and the family living an outstanding life. Now we ...

marktmorgan

I too am sick of the racism (people with a different skin tone than the indigenous population need not comment), political correctness, woke attitude, and people wanting to identify as a cucumber here in the UK!!Turkey to me feels like home, and ... Read More

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latte73

Turkey - Can I go back? by latte73

Hi - so my Father is Turkish but I was born in England. I have a fully Turkish name and most of my family live in Turkey. I am currently in the process of gathering the documents needed to submit my application for a Turkish citizenship however in ...

marktmorgan

Why not call the Turkish consulate in London and ask?0207 591 6900 Read More

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last year
italianspanish

Bi guy visiting Istanbul by italianspanish

Am bi visiting Istambul for 2 days on October.All the hotels I contacted do not allow their guests to have visitors come up to their room just for a visit.Any suggestions?

marktmorgan

Am confused why you are surprised by this as it's standard hotel policy throughout the world?Narurally they can come into the hotel amd you can pay for your guest to use the facilities (such as spa, bar and restaurant). They may even have the ... Read More

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last year
cdw057

Just comparing service by cdw057

More a side note, my wife bought a pressure machine, it is fine 125 over 87, heart is too fast, but I have cholesterol pills, (on top I have whisky)Still some concerns on the medium term.Anyhow, we go to a relatively luxury restaurant (good, very ...

marktmorgan

Cdw, you seem to reply to yourself an awful lot?? 😆 🤣 😂 Read More

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WheelieGoodGamer

Purchasing a new car with OTV tax exemption by WheelieGoodGamer

Hi everyone,So I can get a disability tax exemption, the tax exemption is for up to 1,004,800TL. Cars that fall into this price range aren't suitable for me as I can't put my wheelchair into the passenger seat alone or it's a manual car which I ...

marktmorgan

A B43If you are disabled a car is not a luxury but a necessity.That to most reasonable people would explain the exemption.Do you ask because you are disabled? Read More