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ALL ABOUT ISTANBUL & TURKEY REPUBLIC [AVRUPA ve ANATOLIA] Part 4
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LelaRentaka7 replied at 16-2-2020 04:56 PM
Airport ni dah tutup for commercial flights
Ataturk AirportThe first aerodrome in Istanbul wa ...
Oooo ada epot br ye...patut la flite my fren landing epot lain bkn antartuk |
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Salam travelers. Lela dah buka thread baru untuk Istanbul, Turkey and it's region. So this is your new istanbul rest and sila sambung discuss sini eh. Thread lama Lela tutups 
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Hehehe Ataturk airport now hanya untuk cargo.
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PERINGATAN PENTING
1. Kawan2 sila ambil maklum yang istanbul sekarang masih dalam situasi berjaga-jaga berkenaan gempa bumi. Kalau dah book flight dan dah book hotel, sila ambil maklum di mana padang/park yang terdekat. SEBAB bila terjadi gempa bumi uols kena selamatkan diri by getting yourself to an open space. So berhati2 dan be alert ye.
2. Bila ada angin kuat JANGAN naik ferry. Sila fikir about your safety, your family's safety and people around you.
3. Sila fikir banyak kali sebelum naik balloon di Capadoccia atau Erciyes atau mana2 lah yang menawarkan harga murah. Please cari news pasal ni. Jangan gamble. It's not worth it.
Takde niat nak takut2 orang tapi just nak bagi reminder on what's going on here.
Peace and Salam.
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LelaRentaka7 replied at 16-2-2020 06:46 PM
Salam travelers. Lela dah buka thread baru untuk Istanbul, Turkey and it's region. So this is your n ...
Nak tanya bartin tu jauh tak dari istanbul |
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Hmmm about 4 atau 5 jam dari istanbul
Jauh jugak la to me..
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U duduk sana ker lela. In sya allah april ni nak gi sana. Tapi 2 mlm jer .ikut package kembara sufi |
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Istanbul’s Public Holidays Calendar for 2020 & 2021 Wednesday, 1 January 2020 / Friday, 1 January 2021
New Year’s Day (National holiday)
Features fireworks on the Bosphorus, variety of street celebrations. Taksim, Istiklal Street, Nisantasi, Besiktas, Bakirkoy and Kadikoy are the popular districts and neighborhoods to spend a lively partying night. Thursday, 23 April 2020 / Friday, 23 April 2021
National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (National holiday)
Dedicated to the children with the order of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of Turkish Republic. The day is also for the memory of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey’s first opening in 23rd of April, 1920. Features state ceremonies and events for children. It is a tradition that children take seats in the Turkish Parliament and symbolically govern for this day. Locals hang Turkish flags outside their windows.
Friday, 1 May 2020 / Saturday, 1 May 2021
Labor and Solidarity Day (National holiday)
Dedicated to the laborers and union workers. Due to the tragic events between cops and demonstrators during the May 1st demonstration in 1977, the day has a special meaning for the laborers and every year it happen a struggle in between cops and demonstrators. We recommend you stay away from the major districts such as Taksim (especially), Besiktas and Kadikoy. You may find yourself inside a trouble with the demonstrations. Tuesday, 19 May 2020 / Wednesday, 19 May 2021
Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth & Sports Day (National holiday)
Dedicated to the youth with the order of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. The day is also for the memory of Ataturk’s giving the start for the War of Independence from Samsun 19th of May, 1919. Features state ceremonies and sports events. Locals hang Turkish flags outside their windows. Saturday, 23 May 2020 / Wednesday, 12 May 2021
Ramadan Feast’s Eve (Religious Holiday – half day) Sunday, 24 to Tuesday, 26 May 2020 / Thursday, 13 to Saturday, 15 May 2021
Ramadan Feast (Religious Holiday – goes for 3 days)
Also known as “Sugar Feast”, a three days celebration for the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It is a tradition for locals to buy new clothes and visit their families or relatives abroad, as well as family grave visits. Many locals give away sweets and desserts during the holidays. Wednesday, 15 July 2020 / Thursday, 15 July 2021
Democracy & National Solidarity Day (National Holiday)
Features celebrations for the failed coup attempt in 15th of July, 2016. Thursday, 30 July 2020 / Monday, 19 July 2021
Sacrifice Feast’s Eve (Religious Holiday – half day) Friday, 31 July to Monday, 3 August 2020 / Tuesday, 20 July to Friday, 23 July 2021
Sacrifice Feast (Religious Holiday – goes for 4 days)
Sacrifice Feast commemorates the story of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who sacrificed a ram that came from the sky just after he showed his willingness for sacrificing his son in obedience to God and rewarded by God, to sacrifice a ram, instead of his son. Muslims It is a tradition for locals to buy new clothes and visit their families or relatives abroad, as well as family grave visits like they do in the feast of Ramadan.
As for the tradition of the sacrifice, the family men members go to a mosque for a private morning prayer. And then, they mostly sacrifice a sheep or ram to carry out the Sacrifice ritual. Families share the two-thirds of the animal’s meat with the very poor people around, and leave one-third to themselves. Sunday, 30 August 2020 / Monday, 30 August 2021
Victory Day (National Holiday)
Victory Day commemorates the Turkish victory over the Greek and allied forces in the final Battle of Dumlupinar (26-30 August 1922) ending with the overall outcome of the War of Independence (1919-1923). Feature military parades and ceremonies. Locals hang Turkish flags outside their windows.
Tuesday, 6 October 2020 / Wednesday, 6 October 2021
Liberation Day of Istanbul (Holiday for Istanbul only)
Commemorate the liberation of Istanbul by Turkish armed forces in 06th of October 1923, during the War of Independence (1919-1923). Wednesday, 28 October 2020 / Thursday, 28 October 2021
Republic Day’s Eve (National Holiday – half day) Thursday, 29 October 2020 / Friday, 29 October 2021
Republic Day (National Holiday)
Republic Day commemorates the establishment of the Turkish Republic in 29th of October 1923, by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (became the 1st president of the new state), after the Turkish victory over allied forces during the War of Independence (1919-1923). Afterwards, the Turkish parliament proclaimed the new Turkish state as a Republic by replacing the constitution of the Ottoman Empire. Feature variety of lively celebrations, fireworks, traditional performances and events. Locals hang Turkish flags outside their windows.
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LelaRentaka7 replied at 16-2-2020 08:58 PM
Turkey 'seriously' preparing for possible Istanbul earthquake
What can you, as a visitor, caught ...
Bila ni..my fren nak g mac cuti sekolah seminggu tu |
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Bila? Tak tahu lagi. Bencana alam you cannot predict.
Allah ikut timimg Dia.
Yang jadi baru2 ni di istanbul selatan memang membuatkan istanbulus/istanbulites very nervous.
Lepas istanbul kena eartquake, jadi pulak di Elazig just about 2 minggu lepas.
Masih lagi trauma dan masih ada lagi bangunan2 lama di istanbul yang runtuh baru2 ni di Bahcelievler.
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Bus fare hike upsets Istanbul commutersDAILY SABAH WITH DHA
ISTANBUL
Published10.02.202013:05
A commuter checking his bus fare card credits at a metrobus station in Cevizlibağ district, Istanbul, Feb. 10, 2020. (DHA Photo)
Adramatic hike in bus fares began this week in Istanbul, drawing the ire of commuters in the city of more than 15.5 million people.
The 35% increase in fares is the highest in recent memory and applies to every link in the city's mass transit network, from its metrobuses to underground metro lines, privately-owned public buses and more. Under new regulations put in place by the municipality, the regular fare rose to TL 3.5 from TL 2.6. For students, it rose to TL 1.75, up from TL 1.25.
"It was unexpected. This is not what we were told," Fatih Sarı, a commuter, said, referring to Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's election pledge to reduce bus fares. "This is a big rise," Sarı said. Another commuter who did not give his name said he worked on minimum wage, and half of his pay packet went toward public transport. Mutlu Tunç, another commuter who says he supported İmamoğlu, also complained about the hike. "This is too much. It is wrong to raise fares, especially in winter when people already pay too much on gas bills. I hope he will correct this mistake," he said.
A group of demonstrators staged a protest against the hike on Sunday in the city's central Mecidiyeköy district, one of the busiest transport hubs in the city, while a consumer association urged the municipality to annul the hike. In a statement, the Consumer Protection Association (TüKODER) said the hike contradicted "the principles of a 'social' municipality serving people," adding that the municipality should subsidy mass transit expenditures instead of burdening people with high prices.
İmamoğlu, meanwhile, defended the rise. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, the mayor said the hike was "far below the costs" for operating the mass transit and said they simply "wanted to sustain services." "There has not been a rise since May 2017, but you cannot cope with the rising costs," he said, referring to rising fuel prices, while acknowledging people's complaints.</p</slign]
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ANKARA Turkey's most recent earthquake hazard map, updated by the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD). |
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If uols suka Turkey is a good place to ski
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Abant and Gölcük: The perfect stops on your winter getaway in TurkeyELISSA CARLSON
BOLU, TURKEY
Published12.02.202011:25
Updated12.02.202011:29
With winter soon coming to a close and the hustle and bustle of city life feeling increasingly draining, it is the perfect time to sneak in one last winter weekend getaway to two of Turkey's natural wonders, Abant and GölcükAs we make our way past the half-way mark of Turkey's winter season in many cities across the country, one last trip to a winter wonderland is needed amid the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the city. Situated between two of Turkey's largest cities, Istanbul and Ankara, the province of Bolu is the perfect spot to sneak in a weekend getaway that would lighten up the winter months with fresh air and picture-perfect views. This past week I had the opportunity to travel to two of Bolu province's most famous spots: Abant and Gölcük lakes. Although the most popular time of year to visit the picturesque lakes is between May and September, I found the snow-covered trees, crisp winter air and frozen lakes to be even more magical and calm during the winter season. The first stop of the tour was Abant Lake, a natural freshwater lake situated between the Abant Mountains. The lake, 7 kilometers in diameter and around 18 meters deep, is the perfect spot for those who want to get away from the busy city life and take in some fresh air. When we entered the park, we first stopped at a small wooden welcome center that told the history of the lake and also displayed taxidermy animals of the surrounding forest's furry friends, including wild boars, deer, bears, foxes, jackals, rabbits and birds of prey.
 As we walked outside the welcome center, we got our first glimpse of the lake, an ice-covered area topped with glistening, fluffy snow smack-dab in the middle of mountains full of white covered trees. Before entering the trail that takes you around the lake, horse-drawn carriages were waiting to whisk away lovebirds for a romantic journey. A little bit further down the road, there is a small local bazaar filled with village favorites from the surrounding area, including honey, yogurt, cheese, butter, medicinal herbs, wooden handicraft items and more. And of course, you cannot leave Abant without tasting "Bolu sucuğu," the best pepperoni the region has to offer. Several small restaurants line the road leading up to the lake where you can stop and enjoy sandwiches filled with this "sucuk" and various other kinds of spicy meat, as well as warm up with a cup of tea or the traditional Turkish winter drink "salep." Salep (also spelled sahlep) is a warm milk mixture with flour made of orchis, a tasty treat not only nutritious but also warming for your soul. If you only have a short amount of time, Abant is the perfect place to grab your coziest sweater and your loved ones for a refreshing getaway. The next stop was Gölcük Lake, a place recognized by the small isolated cottage situated perfectly on the man-made lake with mountains and forests towering behind it. The house on the lake is owned by the state, but visitors can enjoy its beauty as they make a 1 kilometer walk around the lake. Upon entering the park, you can immediately see families gathered around barbecues and children and adults alike participating in snowball fights and sledding down the steep hill with any material they can find, even with as something as cheap and simple as a plastic grocery bag. Gölcük Lake is a place more prepared for visitors, with a plethora of restaurants and cafes, welcoming people in for a warm tea or soup. Only an hour away from Abant Lake, Gölcük is easily accessible to those looking to spend a short amount of time in Bolu province. Although I was only able to get away for one day, there were many quaint accommodations further away from the normal tourist sights if you are looking for more downtime surrounded by the calm, dazzling snow. Tour agencies from Turkey's major cities such as Istanbul or Ankara are a practical way for city dwellers to access the beautiful places Turkey has to offer in a short amount of time. Many tour agencies offer fully organized getaways, ranging from one to 10-day tours. Without needing to think of accommodations or transportation, the low-cost travel option includes not only the ease of traveling, but also provides you with information about places to visit, which allows you to explore the region with a cultural, historical and informational context in mind. "The demand for such tours and activities, which have become very high in domestic tourism, provides us with the opportunity to help people who want to do something for themselves and not to miss life thanks to the increasing number of new destinations and the desire of people to discover new places," Bilal Yılmazer, an owner of a travel agency based in Ankara, said. "Nowadays, we help people living in big cities get away from the tiring work tempo and crowd and reward themselves with new adventures," he said. So what are you waiting for? Hit the refresh button on your mundane routine and pack up your car or book a tour for one last winter wonderland retreat in one of the most beautiful places, not only Turkey, but the world has to offer – the lakes of Abant and Gölcük.
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A small storefront in Istanbul’s Bebek neighbourhood called Meshur Bebek Badem Ezmesi (The Famous Bebek Marzipan) sells delicious marzipan (almond paste) sweets a family has been making for five generations.
Meshur Bebek Badem Ezmesi (The Famous Bebek Marzipan) was established 116 years ago in Istanbul during the Ottoman era, before the Turkish Republic even existed. A Turkish man and a Greek woman whose wish to marry was at first not approved by their families (but who later consented) set up a little shop to sell marzipan and candy in Istanbul’s Bebek village. Mehmet Halil Bey was originally from Mudanya in Bursa and Anastasya Hanim was from Arnavutkoy by the sea in Istanbul. According to the book 'Istanbulum: Tadim-Tuzum, Hayatim (My Istanbul)' by Turkish-Greek author Meri Cevik Simyonidis, Mehmet Halil Bey came to Istanbul to study. While in the city, he fell in love with Anastasya and the two set about convincing their families to give their blessing. Anastasya’s father eventually gave his consent on the condition that the couple live in Istanbul. Simyonidis learned of the story directly from Mehmet Halil Bey’s daughter, Sevim Isguder.  Mehmet Halil Bey’s father had a confectionery shop in Mudanya, Bursa. (Selin Alemdar / TRTWorld)Mehmet Halil Bey’s father, who was a candymaker in Mudanya, helped set up Meshur Bebek Badem Ezmesi in Istanbul in 1904, selling marzipan, almond cookies (acibadem kurabiyesi) and hard candy (akide sekeri). The couple went on to have four children: two boys and two girls. When Mehmet Halil Bey died his eldest daughter Sema was 14 and his younger daughter Sevim was two. Anastasya Isguder took over the shop, preparing marzipan, cookies and Easter cakes with the help of her children. Her two sons died young, while the girls grew up helping her run the shop for twenty years before Anastasya Hanim got sick.  The current shop in Bebek hides wondrous sweets inside the unassuming exterior. (Selin Alemdar / TRTWorld)Sevim Isguder, despite swearing she would not take over the shop due to the toll it had taken on her hardworking mother, went on to do just that in 1957 with her elder sister Semai. Semai died in 2003, while Sevim would head the business until her death in 2019. Sevim Isguder, who never married, told Simyonidis in 2011 that the shop had become “her lover, her child, her husband, her family, her everything. “And the return?” Sevim Isguder asked “Our marzipan has become famous beyond Turkey’s borders with customers and regulars coming from all over Turkey and from around the world.”  Eymen Isguder (L) and Eda Altug Ayartepe are cousins who are running the marzipan shop as the family’s fifth generation. (Selin Alemdar / TRTWorld)Now the shop is being run by the fifth generation of the family, who quit their own careers recently in order to continue the legacy of their great aunt Sevim Isguder. Cousins Ismet Eymen Isguder, 38 and Eda Altug Ayartepe, 41, are actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the one-of-a-kind shop that has no branches or franchises. Eymen Isguder tells TRT World that he and his cousin are still learning the ropes, stepping in at both the production department and the storefront. He says while his father Mehmet Ali Isguder and aunt Semra Isguder Altug stop by the store to impart their knowledge, they as the fourth generation, prefer to leave the business to their children, looking for some rest in their golden years while providing their full support to Eymen and Eda. Eymen Isguder says years ago his father had to abandon his honeymoon in order to help Sevim Isguder with production for the Eid holidays, that’s how dedicated the family was to the family business.  Meshur Bebek Badem Ezmesi’s signature boxes can be filled to order with marzipan, pistachio paste, or a mixture of both. (Selin Alemdar / TRTWorld)Eda Altug Ayartepe stresses that the marzipan is still being made by hand, with only the shells of the almonds being removed by machine as an exception. She emphasises that production techniques and the recipe have not changed since the death of Sevim Isguder, as they have trusted employees working behind the scenes –– employees who have been with the store for thirty years and who produced marzipan even when Sevim Isguder was too sick to come to the store during the later years of her life. Asked about the secret to the store’s continued success, Ayartepe says it’s that the taste of their handmade marzipan that hasn’t changed in decades. Isguder mentions that they refuse to buy cheap imported almonds and use only the best almonds from eastern Turkish cities such as Elazig, Diyarbakir and Malatya. Ayartepe adds that because there are no additives to the marzipan, whose only ingredients are almonds, sugar and a touch of water, it only lasts about a week to 10 days in a cool place. The cousins say there is much work to do. They are planning to switch to cardboard shopping bags instead of the classic brown plastic ones for better presentation of their product, for one thing. Sevim Isguder was more old fashioned, they say, and had scoffed at such suggestions, telling customers what’s important is the product inside. She had also shunned credit cards, which the cousins say they gladly take. Eymen Isguder also adds that there is a brand new Instagram page and there will soon be a website for the family company that never had a social media presence before. The young generation has big dreams for their little store of exquisite products, including marzipan, pistachio paste, and various chocolates and types of candy. Enthused about their work, they hope to honour the legacy of their ancestors and add to the store while keeping what’s good about it.
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A few infos kat atas tu for those yang berhajat nak visit places yang luar istanbul.
Maybe have coffee by the pier at Mado. You'll have a nice view of the Bosphorus with your turk kahvesi and a plate of Borek maybe hehehe
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nak tanya camana dari segi additional cost untuk ke istanbul sekarang? PCR kat sana berapa? insurance? plan nak holiday kat sana thn dpn. |
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Nak gi...tunggu balik travel tak perlu kuarantin..baru boleh travel cuti lama |
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Post time 16-2-2020 06:46 PM
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