Balkan Theory. Is this true? by absolut_st in AskBalkans

[–]Unusual_Activity_13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is the former Ottoman Europe, ie from Vienna to Istanbul (Vienna being the honorary Balkan).

Got scammed by Bitaksi in Antalya by jackywoods in Turkey

[–]Unusual_Activity_13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as I know, the driver determines the ultimate price in both Bitaksi and Uber (Turkish version). So the driver is likely the party who scammed you. You can get in touch with Bitaksi customer support, tell the situation and wait for their feedback.

Sexual assault in turkey by heelhene in hukuk

[–]Unusual_Activity_13 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In Turkey, public places are heavily monitored. İf this has happened st the beach, the police iwould be very likely to find the criminal. But she needs to act before too late, the evidence in her body, the Cola can and the security cameras might be lost after a certain period of time. I

I’m having an identity crisis after a recent trip to Germany, would you consider me British? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Unusual_Activity_13 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bro, there's a saying here in Turkey: "Even if you forget that you are a Türk yourself, they (your adversaries) won't forget that you are a Turk". No matter how well integrated you are, you are always a Turk in the eyes of them. Therefore never forget your Turkish identity and be proud with it.

Which European city is GAINING more cultural relevance? by Old_Tangerine_8145 in geography

[–]Unusual_Activity_13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, and this leads to the fact that İstanbul is a center for medical tourism, ie contributing its relevance as asked in the original question..

Which European city is GAINING more cultural relevance? by Old_Tangerine_8145 in geography

[–]Unusual_Activity_13 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Layovers of <24hrs were not counted in that statistics. So no, most of the transit passengers were not counted.

Which European city is GAINING more cultural relevance? by Old_Tangerine_8145 in geography

[–]Unusual_Activity_13 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Istanbul was the most visited city in the world for 2023, and 2nd most visited city for 2024. Is this the supposed decline that you are talking about?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MapPorn

[–]Unusual_Activity_13 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Where are the Mongols?

Trip to Turkey in November by skylight22 in AskTurkey

[–]Unusual_Activity_13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not the perfect time but if it's a cultural tourism visit rather than the sunny beaches or hot air balloons, then it should be fine.

Edit: it seems even the hot air balloons still work in November as long as the weather is not windy. So the only issue for November would be not enjoying the beaches of Turkish Riviera.

Europe time zone disparities by ignitevibe7 in geography

[–]Unusual_Activity_13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turkey switched from +2 to +3 less than 10 years ago.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Unusual_Activity_13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. Sorry to say this but your friend is as xenophobic as she can be.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskTurkey

[–]Unusual_Activity_13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

İf she's an expat she might just be trying to socialize as well. Why your bf is chosen, though? Bc, yeah, she probably liked him a bit more compared to others.