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Issue #018 - 27th August 2009
Subscribers: 938 |
| Contents: Calendar Classifieds Planning for an Emergency Recipes: Figs Animal Corner Travel-Watch Readers' Recommendations Q & A Discounts Useful Information  |
Welcome to issue 18. Another packed summer issue for you. Thanks to your generosity, the webcam and weather station have now been bought, so donations are back to normal; remember that your donations will help keep the Bodrum Bulletin free. With help from the British Consulate in Bodrum, our feature this issue looks at the LOCATE service from the British Foreign Office. This simple service is designed with one goal in mind; to put you in touch with loved ones quicker in case of emergency when you are away from the UK. We've also added in a few useful information extras; from where to get effective flea, tick and sandfly treatment, to an English TAPU (Title Deeds) translation, and a residency fee update. |
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newsletter? Webcam Update:
8.20pm Tuesday Night, and 6.15am on Wednesday morning saw our first sunset and sunrise test images from the new Bodrum Bulletin webcam, which has been funded through readers' generous donations. Over the next few weeks we'll be tweaking the positioning of the camera slightly, making the image better, and improving the webpage, and hopefully adding a time-lapse video of the previous day. For now though, you can see the testing pages by visiting: http://www.bodrumbulletin.com/webcam. FYI, the webcam is positioned just west of Yalıkavak, and faces west. The Weather station The Bodrum Bulletin weather station will follow hot on the heels of the webcam. It has now been purchased (again thanks to all those who donated). Hopefully by the next issue we'll have something up and running. |
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| Thursday, 27th August 2009 |
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| Friday, 28th August 2009 |
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| Saturday, 29th August 2009 |
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| Sunday, 30th August 2009 - Victory Day (Zafer Bayrami) |
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| Tuesday, 1st September 2009 |
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| Wednesday, 2nd September 2009 |
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| Sunday, 6th September 2009 |
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| Monday, 7th September 2009- Aydın Independence Day |
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| Tuesday, 8th September 2009- International Literacy Day |
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| Wednesday, 9th September 2009 |
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 New Classifieds |
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Offered: Space in a Car Going Back to the UK I am taking my car back to the UK, leaving on the 2nd of September and I have space if anyone wants stuff taking back to the UK. I am travelling to the South of England as far as Bristol. If you would like anything taking back, please contact me so we can discuss it. I also have room for a travelling companion if anyone wants to go back to the UK; share of petrol/ferry costs and own hotel rooms is the only prerequisite. Contact: Nik Poulton, nikpoulton@hotmail.com
Wanted: Artist for Children's Book I am looking for someone who can draw me some sample pictures for a children's book that I will publish. Please get in touch for further details. Contact: Karen Gider, karen.gider@googlemail.com
Café Paşaoğlu has opened its doors!
We hope to welcome you soon! Discount available: Readers of the Bodrum Bulletin should present a printed copy of this advert to get 10% off. Contact: pasaoglucafe@hotmail.com, 0252 316 86 02, 0536 294 46 96
Beyaz Lokantası: A Traditional Turkish Restaurant Beyaz Lokantasi offers home cooked traditional Turkish food, ideal for a delicious quick lunchtime meal. Mezes nothing like you have seen before in Bodrum! All food is cooked daily, so make sure you see the special 'daily' board, which is brought to your table and all dishes are explained to you. Very reasonable, and don't worry; English is spoken too! Location: On the main road into Bitez, on the left hand side, a couple of hundred meters down from the 'Adliye' (courthouse)
Winter Home Needed
I am very easy to look after and do not like too much exercise as I have a hip problem - I am only 2 years old but sometimes feel like 12! My Mum would pay for my keep + extras as long as I am well looked after. Please save me from the dreaded kennels Love Murphy xx
Pregnancy Yoga Classes Hi I'm Niima and I'm 16 weeks pregnant. I love yoga and I'm looking for other pregnant ladies that want to start attending pregnancy yoga classes. The Yoga Academy Bodrum in Konacık offers pregnancy yoga classes, but not at this moment because they don't have enough members. They are willing to start again if they have a group of at least 5 ladies. So if you are interested in taking these classes, please contact the Yoga Academy or check their website for more info.
Leaving Turkey Sale I shall be leaving Turkey at the beginning of December for pastures new. I have a houseful of goods for sale, including:
All going at very reasonable prices. If you are interested please email me. I can supply full details. Please note I am not leaving until end of November beginning of December and so this is when the bigger of the items can go.
Relocation Sale Miscellaneous house and baby items for sale. Includes Australian import sports baby buggy and other quality products. For more information please contact me. N.B. Buyer to collect ALL items. Contact: Mrs Pirali, bdunrob@hotmail.com, 0533 341 78 33
For Sale: Solid Wood, Handmade Bunkbeds Attractive carved, head and footboards, in light wood with white colour wash. Condition as new. Cost 750TL, now 350TL including mattresses. Delivery within the Bodrum area. Contact: Mandy Usher, mandyush@hotmail.com, 0537 659 32 58
Marina Vista, Gulluk; Buyers Beware! We, along with many others, purchased property at Marina Vista, Gulluk. There is currently a legal dispute taking place between the landowner and the developer ILOS Insaat as well as some of the purchasers whose TAPU's have been remortgaged to third parties. The site at Marina Vista is incomplete and there is no immediate prospect of it being completed. Contact: Stephen, dunckley@live.co.uk
UNI-MED Expatriate Health Care Plan
The benefits to this type of service is that you will have a primary health care centre, this will be where all your health needs are looked after and where your health records can be maintained. You will have access to doctors, nursing staff and specialist who can offer the best free advice with regard to your health. UNI-MED is pleased to offer the following services to members of the plan:
Our guarantee to you as a member of the plan is to give you the best possible service at the best possible price. So what have you got to lose, it’s free to join with no annual fee - Phone today and take your health care worries away! Please note this service will start in Gümbet but will be extended to our Turgutreis clinic within the next few weeks; please contact us for details. UNI-MED Location: Kemal Kayacan Cad. 1503 Sok no 1, Gümbet Have you used this business? Recommend it now!
AID Management; Property Management Company We are an English speaking site/property management company located in Göltürkbükü, Bodrum. Founded by Ferit Demren who lives since 9 years in Bodrum, AID Management is offering site management and maintenance services around the Bodrum Peninsula for national as well as international clients. We routinely provide the services listed below. • Property Inspections We know that you want your site to be managed exceptionally well - just like you would manage it - and you want control and flexibility over how it’s managed. And that’s what we’re here for. Contact: Ferit Demren, aidyonetim@gmail.com, 0541 415 1126
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| Feature: Planning for an Emergency; LOCATE | |
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The British Foreign Office has launched a new service designed with a simple goal in mind; to help communicate with family members in case of an emergency such as a forest fire, tsunami, or terrorist attack. The idea is simple; just login to the government portal, provide emergency contact information, and logout. The service is designed to be used by anyone travelling away from the UK for any length of time; not just for those of us living abroad. Of course many of us are concerned about providing personal information, however the LOCATE service is clear that it's used to: "tell us where you’re travelling to so our embassy and crisis staff can provide better assistance in an emergency such as a tsunami or terrorist attack.", and information is protected by the Data Protection Act, and will only be shared with other governmental or law enforcement agencies under a court order. Here is a list of required fields to register. Note that there are no employment, tax, or residential status questions asked:
Registration is a simple 5 minute process, detailed as a step-by-step process below. Once you are registered it's only a 2 minute job to log back in and update or add information such as updated contact information, or emergency contacts.
.... you can also read this article online HERE
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Flea, Tick, Mosquito and Sandfly Protection
As we all know, it's important to ensure that your animals are correctly treated against fleas, ticks and sandflies. Many of us purchase flea 'drops', and sandfly/tick/flea collars from our vets, which offer an accessible and effective treatment against biting insects. However this can come with a reasonable cost - the average price of 1 treatment of flea-drops for a medium sized dog is around 20-25TL, and should be applied monthly. However, if you're looking for a cheaper, and - arguably better - solution, we have found a very popular mainstream product called Advantix (manufactured by Bayer Health Care Group), While not perfect, it offers:
However, as with everything, there's a slight disadvantage; Advantix is slightly more toxic, so care must be taken if the animal will be around children. Advantix is also only available for dogs, and cannot be used on cats. Now, the good news is that I've found a supplier, who will post straight to Turkey, with prices including shipping from less than 15TL per treatment (dependant on order size). We've used this company several times now, and orders have arrived safely, and promptly and have not been damaged or opened along the way. We have tried Advantix on numerous dogs over here and have not had any reason to turn back to the more expensive and less effective method we were using before. For ordering details, go to: http://www.vetmeds4pets.co.uk, then select "Advantix" from the Products drop-down on the left hand side. Note Vetmeds4Pets also stocks other dog and cat treatment products including FrontLine and Heartgard. Delivery to Turkey is currently from £2.50.
Puppies in Need of a Caring Home
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Flight Update - 26th August, 2009
Flight information gathered on the 26th August, 2009 from skyscanner.net for direct flights between UK airports and Bodrum Milas. The price shown represents the cheapest possible return flight in a given month. Need help using price comparison sites like Skyscanner? Click HERE for our guide on how to get the best from Skyscanner. Bodrum Milas: Live Arrivals - For Milas Airport International arrivals, click HERE. Ferries:
For more information or booking, please contact: info@bodrumtour.com |
 Readers'
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The full directory Readers' Recommendation Directory on the website
currently has 48 businesses, click HERE to
view it, or click on "Directory" on the top menu of the website. New Recommendations and reviews:
Recommending a company is simple - just email us with the details, and a short testimonial! |
 Q & A |
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If you have a question about any aspect of life in Bodrum, let us know and we'll post it to this section as an open question. But here's the important bit - we need your help to answer the open questions; so please don't be embarrassed - send us your questions, and answers. I'm still working on a way to organise these a bit better on the website - so please bear with me! For the meantime, please use the website search facility (top right of every page) to help you find content. New Questions:Q59: Does anyone know if there is an indoor and outdoor swimming pool between 20-25m long - I would be looking to use it 2 times a week purely for exercise purposes so it needs to be not too crowded. I know about the Devlet swimming pool in Gümbet, but also that it costs 100TL per month - which is extremely expensive. Can anybody help with an alternative?
New Answers: Q52: We would like to bring out a 25 litre drum of damp treatment
paint. Can anybody advise us on the easiest and cheapest way of getting it
there? Q49: I would like to try and arrange for us to retake our vows with
an Anglican priest officiating. Does such a person exist in
Bodrum? I have heard that there is an Anglican community in the town but do
they have a priest?
Unanswered Questions: Q58: I bought my apartment off a builder and received my TAPU in 2006. I also paid the builder to get a Habitation Certificate however, he has now gone bust, and I do not have the certificate! Does anyone know if I can continue the already started process, or if I have to start again, can anyone explain step-by-step as to how I get a habitation certificate? Q57: I had a container of household effects shipped here when I arrived in Turkey, for which I paid taxes and a deposit on entry. I am now looking to leave Turkey and head back to the UK. I would like to leave the house furnished and give away a lot of my stuff so that I don't have to pay to ship it all to the UK. I realize that my deposit would be forfeited (1,600TL). I have been told that if I don't renew the permit for my household effects they triple the deposit amount and fine me. They say "what comes into Turkey must go out", but does anyone know what happens if I leave Turkey leaving behind everything I paid tax and the deposit on? Q56: Has anyone seen Condensed Milk (or an equivalent), available
anywhere over here (I know you can get it from Kos, but was looking for
somewhere a little more local!) Q53: Has anyone started the process of getting their Tapu changed to
Kat Mulkiyet? If so, what is the procedure? What documents are required and do
they need to be originals or copies? Does the new Tapu have to collected at
some future point from the deeds office? As 100,000's of new documents are
going to have to be issued, is there going to be a massive
backlog??
Old Questions: Previously answered questions have now been archived to the Q & A
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Here we list businesses which offer Bodrum Bulletin readers a discount.
If you would like to list any kind of business here, it's free - all we ask is that a discount is offered to our readers, contact us now! |
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Finance
30-Day Internet Interest Rates
Corrections or other rates? let us know! Translated TAPU (Property Title Deeds) - PDF After a reader request, we've taken some time out to translate the main elements of the TAPU (Property Title Deeds), into English. Please feel free to download it for your reference. The English translations can be seen next to the Turkish in blue text.
Miscellaneous Annual Property Tax - 2009 annual property tax is (over)due. Go to your local Belediye to make this year's payment. Petition for the Clarification of the Buying Process
for Foreigners in Turkey Vehicle Tax - Don't forget that the second payment for 2009 is now overdue. We recommend that you pay this at the Bodrum tax office (tax paid online through a Turkish bank has a tendency to end up being paid to the Muğla tax office). To see how much you'll have to pay see the 2009 Vehicle Tax Calculator. Paying your Electric Bills automatically from your
Turkish Bank Paying your Phone Bills automatically from your Turkish
Bank Cheaper calls from your Turk Telekom Land-Line - (more information...) Migros Online Shopping - (more information...) Translated TEDAŞ (Electric) Bill - View it HERE (courtesy of Fethiye-Times.org) Translated Traffic Accident Form - View it HERE. Car Prices - Check HERE for links to manufacturers' current (Turkish Lira) price lists.
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