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Learning Turkish: Challenges and Useful Tips


Are you thinking of learning Turkish? You may need it for personal communication, relocation to the country, or for business. No matter what your purposes are, you will start with the basics. It’s always hard to start learning a new language as, first of all, this is a journey into the unknown that may scare you off, and second, this is quite a long-term project. What we try to do in this post is to make this journey more familiar to you, show the basic “map” of the road, and probably even get you interested and motivated in making your first steps. Ready to see new horizons? Get in and off we go!

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Can Foreigners Buy a SIM Card in Turkey?


When you come to another country (for a short-term or long-term stay), you need to keep in touch with those you left behind, which practically means that you need a local SIM card as roaming services may be too expensive. Turkey is a great country for a holiday or relocation, and it has its own peculiarities connected with telecom services that you should be aware of, or you risk finding yourself with a blocked phone. Read our article to find out how to buy a SIM card in Turkey correctly and why the country has a “telephone amnesty” procedure that you may find useful to synchronize with.

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Internet and Mobile Applications: On What Conditions Can Foreigners Use Them in Turkey?


If you are planning to relocate to Turkey, you should bear in mind that you are going to find some restrictions in the country as far as access to certain websites is concerned. Some Internet platforms can be blocked or slowed down for a few days when the political situation in Turkey becomes unstable. As for the mobile services, you’d be better off buying a Turkish sim-card and a Turkish phone when you relocate to the country. Otherwise, you’ll probably have to pay through the nose if you use the phone that you brought with you from abroad.

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What Work and Life in Turkey in 2022 is All About – Fascinating Previously Unpublished Facts


Life in Turkey. Turkish prices and economy. Working in Turkey – job hunting tips. Jobs available to foreigners in Turkey, with salaries therefor. Pensions and social guarantees in Turkey. Medical and healthcare services. Education, real estate, and business in Turkey. Crime rate. Turkish prices and living costs for foreigners. Useful suggestions for potential immigrants willing to move to Turkey.

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Educational Opportunities for Expat Kids in Portugal


State, private, and international schools are available to immigrants’ children in Portugal. State schools do not charge any tuition fees while private and international schools do. The language of instruction in state and private schools is Portuguese while international schools can use other languages such as English, German, or French. Higher education opportunities are also diverse in Portugal. The students can choose between a university that teaches fundamental sciences or a polytechnic institute that teaches applied disciplines.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Relocating to Madeira


Investing in real property in Portugal will make you qualified for a ‘golden visa’ or a legal residence permit in the country. Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal where you can also purchase property and become eligible for a golden visa. The required investment amount is 20% lower on the islands than the investment amount required for purchasing real property in the continental part of Portugal.

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Things to Do in Lisbon in August


You can engage in various cultural activities in Lisbon if you visit the city in August. Several music festivals, a film festival, various exhibitions, and historic fairs take place in Lisbon and its suburbs during the month of August.

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Retirement Abroad Made Easy


Retirement abroad is an attractive idea for millions of future retirees across the world. Read our experts’ encouraging answers about senior expats’ comfortable life overseas.

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