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This chapter includes helpful information for visitors to Turkey, including information on society and etiquette, language, transport and visas. It also features a list of suggested hotels and contact information for various institutions, including government ministries, foreign consulates and embassies.

This chapter features an overview of Turkey’s legal framework. Subjects include structural reforms, corporate governance, inter-governmental agreements, bankruptcy protection, and reforms in finance. OBG partner, Ümıt Hergüner, Senior Partner of Hergüner Bılgen Özeke, also offers a viewpoint on creating an investment environment to meet Turkey’s centennial goals.

Featuring the viewpoint of Emre Burçkin, Chairman of the Board of OBG partner, Consulta, this chapter contains information about Turkey’s tax system, designed to aid those interested in doing business in the republic.

The rapid growth of the domestic economy has helped to sustain an expanding media landscape, although issues of media freedom remain an ongoing concern. For some, a sense of growing polarisation represents a danger; others regard it as the emergence of a healthier (if more contested) public sphere. Despite the challenge from online outlets, Turkish print journalism still maintains a diverse...

Although the health system faces an array of challenges, including human resource shortages, disparities between regions and rising costs, significant gains in the quality and accessibility of care have markedly improved the wellness of Turkey’s population. Moreover, as the economy expands, health companies and investors are well positioned to capitalise on growth opportunities in private...