Property: Homesgofast reports that the Varyap Meridien 'green' residential complex has won the 2009 International Property Awards for the best real estate project and best high rise building in Europe. The complex, which is eco friendly has some 1500 units together with a top notch hotel and 90% green spaces. Meeting modern expectations and norms, the project will comply with strict critera for sustainable property and is looking to cut energy consumption on the complex by 60% over normal residential complexes. Solar power and rainwater recycling are involved. The group are also looking to the future saying that they hope to eventually construct buildings to generate their own energy, believing that these kind of standards will become the norm.


In a recent report from fly-2let.co.uk, Turkey is highlighted as the favoured location for buying a fly to let property. Tourism figures from Thomas Cook show that holidays to Turkey have risen by 28%, something which is confirmed by online flight service Skys...
Many tour and travel operators are reporting significant increases in late demand for holidays in Turkey. Despite the recession, the thinking seems to be one of 'Well, we're in a recession, so what, I'm still going to go on holiday'. Whilst there are many stay...
An update on the smoking ban in Turkey, the final part of which is due to come into force in less than three weeks, on the 19 July. Already banned in public spaces for more than a year, now bars and restaurants are going to feel the full wrath of the no-smokin...
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The opening of Ankara World Eye Centre hospital, located in Ankara, has been announced by World Eye Centres. The hospital will be world's largest private eye centre and has been completed at a cost of some thirty million dollars. The eye centre will offer the ...
Turkey Property Demand Up. Conti, the overseas mortgage specialist, is reporting very strong demand for property in Turkey, making it a top investment destination this year. Despite the financial and property crisis, the company has seen an increase of 143% in...
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